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Title: Fun Deck.
Post by: carlsoncvx18 on January 02, 2024, 05:25:25 PM

Brought it home for a 2024 project. Got it in the garage and started to tear it down.  Need to remove the o/b then a little surgery and the top should be able to come off. 

Title: Re: Fun Deck.
Post by: Glastronjohn18 on January 02, 2024, 05:49:17 PM

Looks like it's in decent shape, or are there issues that can't be seen. Anyway it looks to be a nice winter project.

Title: Re: Fun Deck.
Post by: Hyperacme on January 02, 2024, 08:16:18 PM

That motor would be perfect for a GT150   8)

Title: Re: Fun Deck.
Post by: Hyperacme on January 03, 2024, 10:33:20 AM

You can get decal's here  ...    https://www.ebay.com/itm/145432229355?hash=item21dc6fb5eb:g:tEgAAOSw7XBgcDzj

I think he can make the " V180 " letters  ...   https://www.ebay.com/usr/gt-150pilot

He's a member here and on Facebook groups ..  https://forum.cgoamn.com/index.php?topic=6394.0

Others ...  https://forum.cgoamn.com/index.php?topic=7978.0

Title: Re: Fun Deck.
Post by: Silver GT-150 on January 03, 2024, 10:46:44 AM

Sweet boat!  Looking forward to updates.

Title: Re: Fun Deck.
Post by: Hyperacme on January 03, 2024, 05:49:49 PM

1967 -1969 Glastron emblem ..

https://www.boatsign.de/en/shop/14-glastron/glastrons/32-glastron-67-en

Title: Re: Fun Deck.
Post by: Rosscoe on January 04, 2024, 06:27:11 AM

Very cool Jeff. Not many of those around.


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Title: Re: Fun Deck.
Post by: thedeuceman on January 07, 2024, 08:27:01 PM

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Title: Re: Fun Deck.
Post by: Hyperacme on January 07, 2024, 10:58:54 PM

That's one heck of a big stringer !

Title: Re: Fun Deck.
Post by: thedeuceman on January 08, 2024, 09:43:06 AM

It has four stringers, those are the inside ones, there is still about 4 inches of them left in the hull, had to cut them out to access the outer two stringers to get them separated from the cap. For the most part, the stringers are good, the rear section of the outer stringers the bottom was rotten, and the foam is wet.


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Title: Re: Fun Deck.
Post by: carlsoncvx18 on January 21, 2024, 05:33:04 PM

Stringers and transom out

Title: Re: Fun Deck.
Post by: carlsoncvx18 on January 21, 2024, 05:34:35 PM

Ready to start grinding

Title: Re: Fun Deck.
Post by: Hyperacme on January 21, 2024, 07:36:00 PM

Fun Deck grinding booth ...  ;D   ;)

Title: Re: Fun Deck.
Post by: Rosscoe on January 21, 2024, 07:56:48 PM

Not so fun deck. Man, don?t you ever tire?


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Title: Re: Fun Deck.
Post by: carlsoncvx18 on January 23, 2024, 08:58:42 PM

Did a little grinding tonight. One more night and the worst is over.

Title: Re: Fun Deck.
Post by: carlsoncvx18 on January 27, 2024, 06:04:46 PM

Grinding is done.  Started to fab up transom and stringers

Title: Re: Fun Deck.
Post by: carlsoncvx18 on January 27, 2024, 06:06:23 PM

2center stringers

Title: Re: Fun Deck.
Post by: carlsoncvx18 on January 27, 2024, 06:09:36 PM

Then 2 outboard stringers.
The original stringers were made out of 3/8 plywood.  Went with 1/2 marine grade as it is in stock at Menards.
Could get 3/8 but it would be special order and the same price as 1/2.

Title: Re: Fun Deck.
Post by: Rosscoe on January 27, 2024, 06:23:20 PM

What are you going to power it with Jeff?


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Title: Re: Fun Deck.
Post by: carlsoncvx18 on January 27, 2024, 06:50:02 PM

It was a ob. Converting it over to a I/o.  Using a 3.0 Ltr 140hp mercruiser.

Title: Re: Fun Deck.
Post by: Hyperacme on January 27, 2024, 11:19:20 PM

Pictures from day #1

https://forum.cgoamn.com/index.php?topic=9069.0

Title: Re: Fun Deck.
Post by: carlsoncvx18 on January 28, 2024, 01:20:09 PM

Stringers and transom ready to glass in.

Title: Re: Fun Deck.
Post by: Plugcheck on January 29, 2024, 08:16:58 AM

Amazing progress, keep up the good work!

Title: Re: Fun Deck.
Post by: CVX Fever on January 31, 2024, 09:50:22 PM

Jeff ,

Great progress!

Will be fun to see how you fit the stern drive in it and finish off the engine compartment.

It looks to me like the deck and hull of the Fundeck came out of the exact same molds regardless if they were outboard or sterndrive powered.

Title: Re: Fun Deck.
Post by: carlsoncvx18 on February 01, 2024, 05:34:10 PM

Kip that was my thought also. That?s why I wanted to go with a I/o.  Plus going to make the motor mounts that will allow a 4.3 or a 350 if a change needs to be made

Title: Re: Fun Deck.
Post by: Rosscoe on February 01, 2024, 06:11:45 PM

Yes, a 350 with through hull exhaust!


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Title: Re: Fun Deck.
Post by: Glastronjohn18 on February 02, 2024, 02:46:01 PM

WOW! You're not wasting any time.

Title: Re: Fun Deck.
Post by: thedeuceman on February 03, 2024, 12:35:33 PM

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Title: Re: Fun Deck.
Post by: carlsoncvx18 on February 04, 2024, 12:04:54 PM

Thanks to Joe Bigalow the wood is all in the bottom of the hull.

Title: Re: Fun Deck.
Post by: Hyperacme on February 04, 2024, 06:44:41 PM

NICE !

Title: Re: Fun Deck.
Post by: carlsoncvx18 on February 18, 2024, 05:21:23 PM

Thanks to Joe we were able to get the top flipped over and the old decking removed and ready for the new under deck

Title: Re: Fun Deck.
Post by: carlsoncvx18 on February 18, 2024, 05:23:12 PM

Hanging

Title: Re: Fun Deck.
Post by: carlsoncvx18 on February 18, 2024, 05:25:11 PM

Getting the cart ready. We put 3/4 osb on top of the 2x6 so everything is flat

Title: Re: Fun Deck.
Post by: carlsoncvx18 on February 18, 2024, 05:27:21 PM

The wood 3/8 plywood was bonded with some filler that they use on the transoms. Everything was sanded then filled most all the voids.

Title: Re: Fun Deck.
Post by: carlsoncvx18 on February 25, 2024, 01:17:31 PM

Coremat then plastic core going down

Title: Re: Fun Deck.
Post by: carlsoncvx18 on February 25, 2024, 01:18:47 PM

Then over the top with csm

Title: Re: Fun Deck.
Post by: carlsoncvx18 on February 25, 2024, 03:52:19 PM

Deck has a layer of csm and tied into gunnels  with 2 layers of 1808. Manage to go thru 5 gallons of resin today.

Title: Re: Fun Deck.
Post by: CVX Fever on February 25, 2024, 08:06:24 PM

Great progress Jeff! 

When you're done with it, the Fun Deck will be a better built boat than when it left Glastron's factory.

Title: Re: Fun Deck.
Post by: demian5 on March 04, 2024, 04:38:24 PM

I really admire people that can do things like this, that intimidate me (my boat needs a floor).

Title: Re: Fun Deck.
Post by: Plugcheck on March 05, 2024, 10:12:02 AM

Great progress Jeff and team.   5 gallons of resin in a day, how do you keep the smell out of the house?  Can't wait to see it, hopefully in August?

Title: Re: Fun Deck.
Post by: carlsoncvx18 on March 06, 2024, 05:40:36 PM

Tops back on the bottom. Still need to raise it one or more times to get it to fit right.  Some of the stringers are just a little high. Won?t take much.

Title: Re: Fun Deck.
Post by: carlsoncvx18 on March 06, 2024, 05:42:48 PM

Started in on fabrication of the engine hatch. Mocked up with ply first then started making out of composite