Hi.
After my 2nd Sailboat Restoration let me help you out.
1. Don't tear everything out up front My first boat the wood was rotted, the Bulkheads to the cabinets.
2. Go to www.sailrite.com and order 'Scrim' YouTube it. This is thin plastic sheets that proved a life saver and a huge $$ savingss Cut patterns out of everything you can, this way you can save on wood costs. Sailboats have curves. Get some blue painters tape and a permanent marker and make templates.
3. Get a good Orbital and Mouse Sander. I have Ryobi 8" and it has proven a work horse. I bought a Black and Deck Mouse Sander and it has proven its worth also.
4. Tools at the least: Jig Saw, Sanders, and a good Wet Dry Vacum.
I don't have any pictures of your project, but take one bit of advice, don't try to make it perfect. Think of a 'Phase 1' to get her in the water.
There will be ton's of Sanding. Get a cheap painters suit at Home Depot/Lowes, a few pairs of gloves, a professional mask, and eye protection. This saves hours of itching.
I have had great success on uscomposites for my Fiberglass. They are a great low cost place to get all your fiberglassing needs.
I will be glad to share anything I can to help you. I just finished a 4 month work project on my 30' Sidelmann Sailboat. I learned a lot and in just 2 weeks she will be out on the water.
Feel free to contact me at miami.treasurehunter@gmail.com
Like the others above, Research 'Sailboat Restoration' there is a wealth of information. Don Casey is a good Primer.
This is a labor of love, a Journey as everyone here will tell you.
Feel free to drop me a line, I will help where I can
Kelly
Miami, FL
After my 2nd Sailboat Restoration let me help you out.
1. Don't tear everything out up front My first boat the wood was rotted, the Bulkheads to the cabinets.
2. Go to www.sailrite.com and order 'Scrim' YouTube it. This is thin plastic sheets that proved a life saver and a huge $$ savingss Cut patterns out of everything you can, this way you can save on wood costs. Sailboats have curves. Get some blue painters tape and a permanent marker and make templates.
3. Get a good Orbital and Mouse Sander. I have Ryobi 8" and it has proven a work horse. I bought a Black and Deck Mouse Sander and it has proven its worth also.
4. Tools at the least: Jig Saw, Sanders, and a good Wet Dry Vacum.
I don't have any pictures of your project, but take one bit of advice, don't try to make it perfect. Think of a 'Phase 1' to get her in the water.
There will be ton's of Sanding. Get a cheap painters suit at Home Depot/Lowes, a few pairs of gloves, a professional mask, and eye protection. This saves hours of itching.
I have had great success on uscomposites for my Fiberglass. They are a great low cost place to get all your fiberglassing needs.
I will be glad to share anything I can to help you. I just finished a 4 month work project on my 30' Sidelmann Sailboat. I learned a lot and in just 2 weeks she will be out on the water.
Feel free to contact me at miami.treasurehunter@gmail.com
Like the others above, Research 'Sailboat Restoration' there is a wealth of information. Don Casey is a good Primer.
This is a labor of love, a Journey as everyone here will tell you.
Feel free to drop me a line, I will help where I can
Kelly
Miami, FL