Re: [OMC-Boats] Stringer Replacement

Seems to me they use plywood because it is laminated and strong for the purpose. It will flex instead breaking like a "board".

I am not certain anyone else have suggestions?

Tom
Charlotte, NC
>
> From: A Mark <tinman694@...>
> Date: 2007/06/26 Tue AM 10:37:02 EDT
> To: omc-boats@...
> Subject: [OMC-Boats] Stringer Replacement
>
> Ok y'all, I finally got around to taking off the top
> layer of glass on my 70 Tiderider and found that the
> majority of the stringers are rotten. (read dust)
>
> They were being held together by the glass--but really
> nothing there. I see that they are basically 3 pieces
> of plywood with a cap piece on top. The wood was
> treated with some kind of preservative, but its long
> since gone.
>
> Will be removing the engine this weekend (outdrive is
> rebuilt already) Basically, I have an empty hull with
> just the stringers left.. So any suggestions on
> replacing them... I am thinking of treated 2x10x16
> cut to the original dimensions. Coating with epoxy,
> then glassing them in. This would give the greatest
> strength short of glassing in steel, which is also
> another option. Plan to use the boat in the Gulf of
> Mexico at some point too...so don't want to be too
> careless when putting things back together.
> This little fun project has gotten serious! At least
> the hull is sound...relying on keeping it on the
> trailer until I get the stringers back in and squared
> away.
>
> Any suggestions/guidance would be appreciated.
>
> Andy
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Received on Tuesday, 26 June 2007