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1972 Boston Whaler Cohasset Restoration


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I am getting ready to start restoration on my 1972 Boston Whaler, one of the question i have is that on the non-skid on the flooring, it has spider cracks around it. How would you go about repairing this around the non-skid ( or texturized floor ).

Thanks,

David

Edit: adding older pictures of the boat from when purchased.

http://s275.photobucket.com/albums/jj284/d...mview=slideshow

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wow.. in all the years that i have been on and around Boston Whalers... I have never seena console like that :605_thumbs_up:

That will be a cool project. Someone else will probaly know better, but I would do this....

Since the interior of the boat has already been painted at least once, I would strip it down. re-glass the cracks in the deck after it dries (right in front of the console near the bow right?)

Smooth the whole deck out and then paint it all white again . the apply nonskid to the floor again and tape out a 1 inch border around the edge . that will give it a nice look.

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wow.. in all the years that i have been on and around Boston Whalers... I have never seena console like that :605_thumbs_up:

This is what makes it a Cohasset, only made two years but is the same hull as a montauk. http://continuouswave.com/whaler/cetacea/cetaceaPage52.html (See bottom of page)

That will be a cool project. Someone else will probaly know better, but I would do this....

Since the interior of the boat has already been painted at least once, I would strip it down. re-glass the cracks in the deck after it dries (right in front of the console near the bow right?)

How do you know that the interior has been painted? I cannot tell, maybe it has?

Smooth the whole deck out and then paint it all white again . the apply nonskid to the floor again and tape out a 1 inch border around the edge . that will give it a nice look.

Sorry to sound stupid, but how do you apply the non skid, it looks like too perfect of a pattern to duplicate?

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Ok lets start with a few basics first.

The reversible pilot seat, has two cast aluminum plates that hold it to the deck. They are severely oxidized, and need to have something done to them. Does anyone have any recommendations on how to restore this? Can I sandblast them, and or powdercoat them? I have tried some aluminum cleaner, and it did not touch it.

David

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DJ, I made the assumption about the paint based on two things. One, it looks like its chipping and two) all the boston whalers of that age were delivered with a blue interior , not white.

As for the Non skid, I am not suggesting that you try to duplicate the non skid that is there already, it would be a real hassle. What i am suggesting is you make the repairs and sand the whole thing smooth. Paint it all one color, then re-apply a layer of non skid.

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okay, im trying to post a few pics here. This is another guys project and im poaching the pics.

But look at the results , this is also a mid 70's whaler, but a 13 footer , It was blue too. He sanded it down then repainted the whole thing. After that he added the non skid. End result looks great. I hope this helps..

whaaler4.jpg

whaler3.jpg

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I am pretty sure that this is the origional color for this hull. As you can tell in the pictures http://continuouswave.com/whaler/cetacea/cetaceaPage52.html the hull color origionally is white.

As for the non-skid it looks as if it was made into the gelcoat when the mold was made. Am I correct in presuming this? All across the inside of the deck there are thousands of spider cracks around the non-skid, and on the sides. Does anyone have any reccomendations on how to fix these, or should I just sand it all down flat and go from there?

I am new to fiberglass work, so please be patient with my ignorance!

After looking at the pictures I see what you are talking about reapplying the non-skid. This looks like the best option.

Does anyone know of a good guide to fiberglass repair, such as sanding, prepping, and what grits of sand paper work best for which applications?

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I am pretty sure that this is the origional color for this hull. As you can tell in the pictures http://continuouswave.com/whaler/cetacea/cetaceaPage52.html the hull color origionally is white.

As for the non-skid it looks as if it was made into the gelcoat when the mold was made. Am I correct in presuming this? All across the inside of the deck there are thousands of spider cracks around the non-skid, and on the sides. Does anyone have any reccomendations on how to fix these, or should I just sand it all down flat and go from there?

I am new to fiberglass work, so please be patient with my ignorance!

After looking at the pictures I see what you are talking about reapplying the non-skid. This looks like the best option.

Does anyone know of a good guide to fiberglass repair, such as sanding, prepping, and what grits of sand paper work best for which applications?

Anyone? :504_shrugging:

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Anyone? :504_shrugging:

Not sure what the best way to work with glass is. I usually use the 2 part pumps and just keep using finer paper to get it smooth.

If you use west system, you can go to the local WM and there is usually a guide you can buy. Its actually pretty easy.

And yes, the original non skid was built into the gel coat. But you will never match the pattern. May as well get it all smooth and add you own non skid.

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