67 19' Bowrider conversion to bay style center console

[kmoose]

I like the scupper layout but I had problems with mine done the exact same way. I have issues with the different layers delaminating/cracking where the grinding was done to form a smooth flow. It looked fantastic after applying the gelcoat but not for very long. I have found that pvc pipe works great for glassing to but ends need to be wrapped all the way to the inside with glass for it to not crack or seperate. Maybe temperature has something to do with it or the poly I used just didn't bond very well.

[parrott]

I know what u mean. Hoping that glassing over the ends of the pipe will help. Worst case is if it starts to then grind alittle out and fill w epoxy. I may even paint a coat of epoxy around the opening before I paint. Hopefully I wont see any problems. Course the boat is gonna settle some after it is rode some so im sure there will be a spider crack or two somewhere. Shoot I havent seen a boat that dosent have spider cracks.

[parrott]

Dang thats cheap. May check into that in the future

[Seacraft84]

Played around with placing the console. Cut 2 " off the bottom and may cut another 2.
Will also be closing in the rest of the back.

[parrott]

One topside gunnel glassed.

[parrott]

Other gunnel glassed. Cut the glass for the supports and rod holders.

[flyingfrizzle]

Looking good! It is really starting to come together...

[Seacraft84]

Originally Posted by flyingfrizzle

Looking good! It is really starting to come together...

Thanks
Hope to get the back deck on permantly soon. Then just mostly sanding and finishing.

[parrott]

Ended up rounding off the bottom of the front rod holder. The rods fit nicely w/o being on top on one another. Had to drill out front gunnel support for longer rods. Glassed the underside of the gunnel to the boat.

[parrott]

Sanded and ready for paint in the back.