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by LaChefels
Wed Apr 19, 2023 10:17 pm
Forum: Power Boats
Topic: new build GT Cruiser 23
Replies: 205
Views: 17810

Re: new build GT Cruiser 23

So it's been a minute since I posted a thing. Lot's of frustration removing fiberglass. Finally done with that ugly mistake. Good news is that I'm making headway. I have a helper 2 days a week. The seams on bow and stern transoms are refiberglassed. We did the first 23' seam today. The meranti wood ...
by LaChefels
Wed Dec 07, 2022 8:30 pm
Forum: Power Boats
Topic: new build GT Cruiser 23
Replies: 205
Views: 17810

Re: new build GT Cruiser 23

Cool thank you.
Fiberglass applied wrong is mighty tough. I’m pondering getting a variable speed belt sander. Any thoughts.
by LaChefels
Fri Dec 02, 2022 10:07 am
Forum: Power Boats
Topic: new build GT Cruiser 23
Replies: 205
Views: 17810

Re: new build GT Cruiser 23

Hi guys.
Thank you for the advice. I’m going to keep sanding carefully to remove all of it. I’m glad it wasn’t more.
by LaChefels
Tue Nov 29, 2022 5:41 pm
Forum: Power Boats
Topic: new build GT Cruiser 23
Replies: 205
Views: 17810

Re: new build GT Cruiser 23

Well I finally escaped captivity from the aoudads.
The radious are fixed and I started removing fiberglass. Do I need to remove every speck of the improperly applied fiberglass? I used a sanding wheel on my angle grinder very carefully.
by LaChefels
Wed Aug 31, 2022 10:52 pm
Forum: Power Boats
Topic: new build GT Cruiser 23
Replies: 205
Views: 17810

Re: new build GT Cruiser 23

One more question,
Is a random orbital sander my best bet for removing these 2 layers of fiberglass or is a belt sander a better choice? I realize belt sanders can remove a bunch of material .
by LaChefels
Wed Aug 31, 2022 10:44 pm
Forum: Power Boats
Topic: new build GT Cruiser 23
Replies: 205
Views: 17810

Re: new build GT Cruiser 23

Thanks guys. I figured lots of sanding was in my future. Apply and learn. It's part of the process.
I'll keep you posted. Hope all of you are doing well.
Dan, did you take the boat out?
by LaChefels
Wed Aug 24, 2022 8:41 pm
Forum: Power Boats
Topic: new build GT Cruiser 23
Replies: 205
Views: 17810

Re: new build GT Cruiser 23

Pictures and a video coming
by LaChefels
Tue Aug 23, 2022 4:19 pm
Forum: Power Boats
Topic: new build GT Cruiser 23
Replies: 205
Views: 17810

Re: new build GT Cruiser 23

So I put on 2 layers of 6” fiberglass on the stern transom seams. I have a couple of places where I didn’t get the air out and or get good adhesion. I know this must be redone.
My question is do
I have to sand off all of the fiberglass or just the area that didn’t adhere well?
by LaChefels
Sun Jul 31, 2022 6:05 pm
Forum: Power Boats
Topic: new build GT Cruiser 23
Replies: 205
Views: 17810

Re: new build GT Cruiser 23

So I can’t see any air pockets.
How does it look otherwise ?
by LaChefels
Fri Jul 29, 2022 6:29 pm
Forum: Power Boats
Topic: new build GT Cruiser 23
Replies: 205
Views: 17810

Re: new build GT Cruiser 23

Thank you Fuzz. Ive been wondering if it would tell you.