Fixing A Soft Boat Floor! (Start to Finish)

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  • Опубліковано 30 лис 2024

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  • @BornAgainBoating
    @BornAgainBoating  Рік тому

    Learn tons of Tricks & Skills like this with Step-by-Step courses @ BornAgainBoating.com

  • @arnomaas6452
    @arnomaas6452 Рік тому +12

    Very useful video ! I hope you may show us the foam process as well .

  • @luisma1161
    @luisma1161 Рік тому +3

    One of the best videos you have made in a while, this is the type of content that will definitely make your channel add subs. Keep making these types of videos

  • @scottf.5472
    @scottf.5472 Рік тому +14

    Would have been a good time to do a rigging tube under the deck

  • @manleybadger8311
    @manleybadger8311 7 місяців тому +1

    Reminds me of the structural restoration of my boat. I have a 1960 Glasspar Citation. It was completely dry rotted, the deck, the stringers and the transom. It got re-engineered and rebuilt with a thicker deck, massively reinforced transom, added a bilge and a super beefy bulkhead under the deck under the front seats. Today the deck feels as solid as concrete, I've never found so much as a drop of water when I pull the plugs from the bilge, and when I give it the beans, it jumps out of the water and up on plane in an instant. It's a great old boat, cute as hell. I had the upholstery professionally redone back to 1960 original. I love that boat.

    • @BornAgainBoating
      @BornAgainBoating  7 місяців тому +1

      There's something deeply satisfying about bringing an old vessel back to life and seeing it perform better than ever.

  • @mikencrew8885
    @mikencrew8885 Рік тому +2

    Bro I absolutely love these videos. 🙌🙌. So exited to see this to the end and hopefully you’ll have some good footage of it in use after all these are up. Great job brother.

  • @carybruton7284
    @carybruton7284 Рік тому +2

    Hats off to you! that's a lot of work! But you do a great work!

  • @floridasaltlife
    @floridasaltlife Рік тому +1

    I agree with others, this is the kind of content we all come to your channel for... Not all that talky talky stuff although that is fun too...

  • @raul_gonzalez305
    @raul_gonzalez305 Рік тому +4

    Great job! Would it be better to use peanut butter (resin and fumed silica) instead of Bondo? I've never had any luck with Bondo on a boat.

  • @rmretherford
    @rmretherford Рік тому +1

    Great video Aaron. Really looking forward to seeing this one to the end. That is a sweet little whaler.

  • @benaiahgains7976
    @benaiahgains7976 Місяць тому +1

    Explain to me why you think a roller is better than a brush, to wet out the glass? I assume you use a resin roller to roll the glass out.

  • @iain1969
    @iain1969 Рік тому

    I can't express how much I enjoyed this video. Thank you and G'Day from down under.

  • @crispernator
    @crispernator Рік тому

    Gday mate ive done a few restos but none on a boat like this , we dont have walers here that is a lot of work look forward to watching the rest and seeing the finished product which i am sure is going to look stunning .

  • @merlepatterson
    @merlepatterson 5 місяців тому +1

    Sometimes if you have a narrow gap between a panel and a backer, you can shove a deflated wheel barrow inner tube in between and then inflate it to help pop it free.

  • @josemanuelfernandezsanjorg7042

    Awesome video and explanation!!! 😊

  • @Rockers1121
    @Rockers1121 8 місяців тому

    I have a whitewater boat that I just acquired.. it's a 2005 17ft cc ... no soft spots in the floor and the transom seems really solid .. but I'm still worried if it water logged because it seems like was poorly taken care of .. It's a really cool hull tho.. I have no idea about how white water stringers are constructed .. been trying to research as much as possible .. have not had the boat in the water yet to see how it floats .. it may not need to get refoamed at all .. but I'm trying to see what kinda job fixing fiberglass boat is... lol it looks like work .. but idk im up for it if it needs it. .. I also am gonna re gel coat the boat ... I'm really hoping my boat isn't water logged ... because re-gel coating looks like a lot of work too .. the less work the better .. hopefully it's just a matter of re-applying a gel coat

  • @williambeyer5095
    @williambeyer5095 Рік тому +1

    When this is done you have to let us know how many hours you put in on this project?

  • @johncooke1386
    @johncooke1386 Рік тому +2

    What was the final bill for this build? John from Cape Cod

  • @superstitiousfishes1247
    @superstitiousfishes1247 Рік тому

    did you consider building the glass back and pouring a liquid transom? i know nothing. sorry if this is a dumb question.

  • @J.McKnigj1612
    @J.McKnigj1612 Рік тому

    Definitely going to check out your training on the website but a quick question first, could you split the top cap and bottom at the rub rail and do all these repairs that way? I'm not second guessing your work im honestly trying to learn.

  • @ernestleal6890
    @ernestleal6890 4 місяці тому +2

    Did I miss the part where you were supposed to refill the floor with foam?

  • @WayneTheBoatGuy
    @WayneTheBoatGuy Рік тому

    That's a big project right there!

  • @aquilesmasdmd
    @aquilesmasdmd Рік тому +2

    You have to be super careful when doing this. I learned my lesson when I re built a hull and ended up with a hook in the hull. Boat never ran the same. 😢

  • @Masonicx
    @Masonicx Рік тому +1

    What's the purpose of having the helm that far up on the bow?

  • @tylerlee5349
    @tylerlee5349 Рік тому

    So those blocks along each side hold up the sides of the deck but is there nothing that holds up the center of the deck?

  • @CherylHoefer
    @CherylHoefer 9 місяців тому

    How did you get that plate off the back? I have that on my boat that I need to get off. thanks! BTW great work!

  • @dwayneroberts6616
    @dwayneroberts6616 8 місяців тому

    You are tenacious man. That's a huge project. I couldn't do it 😂. Id be giving that thing an overhaul. Flip it over and haul it to the dump😂. Your the bomb for doing this video though. A lot of people are willing to take this on. I unfortunately live in an HOA because I was stupid enough to buy a house in an HOA. I have 48 hrs to work on my boat before I have to take it back to storage for at least a couple days before I can bring it back for another 48 hrs. It sucks I'm moving at a ridiculous pace trying to get stuff done and done right in the Florida Tarzan heat and humidity. My boat is bright white and it's like a frigging giant tanning bed and oven. I have to turn the bilge pumps on to pump the gallons of sweat pouring out of me 😂 . Takes 3 days just to rehydrate 😂. My neighbors frigging hate me😅

    • @BornAgainBoating
      @BornAgainBoating  8 місяців тому

      Thanks a bunch for the support and the laugh! It sounds like you've got quite the adventure with your boat, battling the elements and the infamous Florida heat and humidity. Don't worry, we're all in this together. Keep cool, stay hydrated, and keep those bilge pumps pumping! 😄

  • @ninehundreddollarluxuryyac5958

    Will that foam gradually soak up water if the boat has a little crack in the fiberglass and is left in the water? I just got a 30 foot catamaran where someone filled the bottom foot of the pontoons with foam and laid a fiberglass floor over that. Should I cut out all that foam and put in a proper bilge pump? Or is the foam going to be OK?

    • @ninehundreddollarluxuryyac5958
      @ninehundreddollarluxuryyac5958 Рік тому

      Just watched your second video on this boat. Guess you've got too many viewers to answer questions anymore.

  • @Boaters_hub
    @Boaters_hub Рік тому

    I have watched ALOT of your videos. My question is the brackets for outboards. I need to know more about them. I have watched every video you have on them and it doesn’t quite answer it. Like to glass a transom and add a bracket for example. Pros cons. Etc

  • @bmanm5217
    @bmanm5217 Рік тому

    Amazing video, please do a part 2

  • @nipz8053
    @nipz8053 9 місяців тому

    If you run a snake in there would it destroy all the foam, making it easier for you?

  • @hemeoncn
    @hemeoncn Рік тому

    Great video. Thank you.

  • @WelcometotheJones
    @WelcometotheJones Рік тому

    Great video but my question is how much should one expect to pay for this type of job? It’s coming up on the end of boating season in my area and there are always good deals on boats that need a little TLC.

    • @jamesscott1932
      @jamesscott1932 Рік тому +1

      The big question is, “how much does the resin cost along with the other supplies?“ as an old guy who has been restoring boats enjoying boats flipping boats and loving them for over 60 years, Born again boating is perfect with its double meaning intact.
      Boat values fluctuate dramatically between January and June. Of course January is the time to buy even if you live in Wisconsin, Michigan, or Minnesota.

  • @floridasaltlife
    @floridasaltlife Рік тому

    ready for the finale

  • @gregeconomeier1476
    @gregeconomeier1476 Рік тому

    Seems to me that the transom was filled with "structural" foam. There are some real strong foams available that would probably be just as, if not stronger than, plywood.

  • @mond000
    @mond000 6 місяців тому

    Quality work!

  • @RumblesBettr
    @RumblesBettr Рік тому

    is it worth doing all this work on such a small old boat?

  • @aquilesmasdmd
    @aquilesmasdmd Рік тому

    A pressure washer works great to get off any foam or foam residue

  • @LTD_Outdoors
    @LTD_Outdoors Рік тому

    What is that boat used for with that console on the front deck?

    • @georgetuider654
      @georgetuider654 Рік тому

      Key West Waterman (on UA-cam) lives in the Keys and had a Gheenoe made with the console up there so he could see directly in front of the bow as he cruises through skinny water. Seems odd, but works well for him.

    • @willoliver2897
      @willoliver2897 Рік тому

      It’s for bully netting lobster

  • @choimdachoim9491
    @choimdachoim9491 Рік тому +1

    Wow! Seems like it would have been easier to build that boat from scratch. Nightmare. How do you charge for something like that?

    • @TheOjoneso
      @TheOjoneso 7 місяців тому

      Time and materials

  • @martinswartout6215
    @martinswartout6215 Рік тому

    I'm surprised that you did not pour foam under decking

  • @sega2229
    @sega2229 10 місяців тому

    Could have used qcell to thicken the resin and avoid any of those pieces falling

  • @cbrusharmy
    @cbrusharmy Рік тому

    How on earth did they get away without having a full transom?! Great education.

    • @dfite285
      @dfite285 Рік тому +1

      That foam is actually really supportive.

  • @nobody46820
    @nobody46820 Рік тому

    Please walk us through the process (from start to finish) how you evaluate if a boat is worth doing this. 🤔

  • @CherylHoefer
    @CherylHoefer 9 місяців тому

    what size whaler is this?

  • @chiphill4856
    @chiphill4856 Рік тому

    A boat builder can never have enough clamps!

  • @newwavepressure6478
    @newwavepressure6478 Рік тому

    Can u bend Coosa ??

  • @garycotz563
    @garycotz563 Рік тому

    a snow shovel in FL... who knew

  • @andrewcasas1234
    @andrewcasas1234 Рік тому

    Looks good

  • @oceanopescayaventuras8205
    @oceanopescayaventuras8205 8 місяців тому

    Brother where are you located?

    • @BornAgainBoating
      @BornAgainBoating  8 місяців тому

      Good day! Rose here, grateful for your comment! However, I'm unable to answer your question directly. We've found that these types of inquiries are better-handled one-on-one. That's why we've established a channel membership for weekly live discussions. If you're intrigued, simply click the "Join" button next to our channel name. Much obliged!

    • @oceanopescayaventuras8205
      @oceanopescayaventuras8205 8 місяців тому

      @@BornAgainBoating I understand, Iam not interested in a membership I just have a bayboat that needs work done if he is interested .if not is ok I will find someone else.
      Thank uou

    • @BornAgainBoating
      @BornAgainBoating  8 місяців тому

      We are located at Sebastian FL

  • @blablablurb8317
    @blablablurb8317 Рік тому +1

    What is “pookie” and “Coussa”?

    • @BornAgainBoating
      @BornAgainBoating  Рік тому +1

      Pookie is just resin and silica mixed together and coosa is a composite fiber board that won't rot! It's a wood replacement :)

  • @matthewsmall6225
    @matthewsmall6225 Рік тому

    Maybe I missed an explanation in the video, but it seems like the easier fix would have been to separate the cap and hull.

    • @chiphill4856
      @chiphill4856 Рік тому

      The foam in a whaler is everywhere, up,to the top of the gunnels, and the hull-to-deck joint is glassed. They don't come apart easily

  • @thorb5191
    @thorb5191 Рік тому

    I think you need to get a few glass lessons from Andy

  • @slange455
    @slange455 Рік тому

    Is that a Boston Whaler? If not I wouldn’t waste my time that little boat lol

    • @rmretherford
      @rmretherford Рік тому

      It is a little whaler

    • @fuyt216
      @fuyt216 Рік тому +1

      Late to the game there bud. And you clearly commented before watching either all of this one or the first video.

  • @CNArea51
    @CNArea51 Рік тому

    DON NEEEE !!!

  • @limeyfynn
    @limeyfynn 4 місяці тому +1

    Interesting but please take your sunglasses off when talking to the camera.

  • @TAKAPONCHANNEL
    @TAKAPONCHANNEL Рік тому

    !!!!!

  • @jamincorrodi8084
    @jamincorrodi8084 Рік тому +1

    bondo🤣

  • @tonykourounblis1854
    @tonykourounblis1854 Рік тому

    Better to buy a new boat

  • @liamaaron3146
    @liamaaron3146 Рік тому

    Why post the video on pieces bruh. Just post the whole thing. Such a lame thing to do for views

  • @TheOjoneso
    @TheOjoneso 7 місяців тому

    What the heck is pooky? 😂