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I did't use any adhesive putty when the stringers were set? Should I start over to do so?

Iwould use a mixture of thickened epoxy,or polyester if you are using that , to bed the stringers in before I glassed over the stringers.

You can mix some up, set the stringers in place, then glass while the "mush" is still uncured

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Does anybody have any information about this boat. There is no identification plate, all I know is that it is an Sunray SV169.

The stringers have already been glassed in place without the beding compound. Is this a problem?

I see Brantford in your location, and some registration numbers that are not USA on the boat,so it would be tough for most of us to identify,unless someone from your local recognizes it

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This is what I know.... your right, this was a Canadian company, they are out of business now. Is there any other tricks or applications that can further strengthen the runners to the hull?

1977 SV-169
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Further:

The load capacity is 1,820.

Our planned next steps are as follow:

*Image is of current condition

1) Finish grinding of fiberglass as needed
2) Coat the hull and runners with bilge paint - to prevent water migration
3) Fit and install 5/8 marine plywood flooring
Note: Picture shows level using 3/4" material, actual material will be 5/8" marine plywood. Use 3M-5200 adhesive caulk and seal runners and hull to plywood, for sealing and adhesion.
4) Considering using spray foam between hull and deck
5) Fiberglass top of floor to the hull.
6) Finish coat of marine paint.

I'm interested in suggestions or ideas for insuring sufficient structural strength.

Is there any preparation that I am missing or would be recommended.?

Thanks.

Peter

If I understand you correctly you are just replacing bad wooden stringers. If that is the case then make sure they are encapsulated totally as that seems to be the problem as the FG boats get older. I would think that as long as they are attached with glass then you should be fine. You dont want any places where the glass does not attach firmly. The glass is your stength not the resin so it needs to be a good bond.

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Maybe it will be done by G6 and maybe not.

John,

As the deck is larger than the standard 4'x8' sheets, what would you recommend for any pattern on the deck floor?

Where the floor abuts the hull - marine caulking under the floor board and fiber glassed on top?

Peter.

Just wanted to forward an update. Got the winter tarp on today. Should be an easy finish in the spring time.

Peter.

Insulation completed, Support for Chairs completed, Floor screwed down and Marine adhesive. Almost ready to fiberglass floor...

Deck is done. The gas tank needed to be pulled out and inspected, open up the front for more repairs.

Replaced cross piece, removed gas tank, primer, paint and install seat mounts!

Bilge Paint, Seat Mounts bolted in.

Motor mounted!

Filled and re-drilled holes in transom for motor mount!