1988 Supra Mariah: Floor and Stringer Restoration and more...

[flipz96]

Added 1/2 round foam core embedded in 1.5 oz csm and covered with 4.5 oz of csm to stiffen the playpen area.




I covered the 3/4" aquaplast backing for the tower with a layer of 1708 and csm A bit of an overkill.

[flipz96]

Finally had a chance to work on getting the rudder off. I ended up sanding the upper sides of the shaft with a DA.



Removed the o rings with a pick.




Test fitted the engine blower duct.

[Alexoag]

Hey bud so I'm just about to really dig into mine i got the motor pulled and going to split it in half next weekend....do you think if i went down to the local boat builder in Tacoma wa they would beable to give out scraps and stuff...like what you used for your stringers?

[flipz96]

Hey bud so I'm just about to really dig into mine i got the motor pulled and going to split it in half next weekend....do you think if i went down to the local boat builder in Tacoma wa they would beable to give out scraps and stuff...like what you used for your stringers?

Its worth a shot. The worst they can tell you is no. I don't know if they use the same stringer system, but even getting scrap glass and resin would help. Good luck with your rebuild!

[flipz96]

Its been pretty busy at work and I haven't had much time to take and upload pictures lately. I'm working on a prototype surf friendly swim platform. It is made from 3/4 ply and reinforced with glass on the underside with aquaplast ribs that will land on the brackets (which I moved in closer to the exhaust to make room for a surf system). Its been resin coated, sanded, and been sprayed with black gel coat. I will be adding hydroturf to it as well. If it all works out, I'll be making an all glass platform next off season.

[flipz96]

I am using the royal blue hyrdo turf and got it cut on the 3 axis.


Here's a video of the 3 Axis cutting the Hydroturf.



This is a test fit before gluing.

[TitanTn]

That really looks great. The only thing I would like is some grab holds on the outside edge.

[SquamInboards]

Looks great overall, what a great shop space you have to work on that boat.

I don't know if this has been discussed, but how did the boat steer when you drove it last? I would definitely replace the steering cable while it's already out of the boat. And if there's any play in that rudder, it would be REALLY easy to replace while you're in there. If it's nice and tight, there's no need. But mine had a little play, and it made a massive difference in how the boat handled (in terms of steering, obviously). Then again, my boat had probably 1200 hours on it when I replaced the rudder, it's now at 1533 as of last night. So... anyway I just wanted to be sure you're hitting the things that are easy while the boat is in its current state, but really hard when it's all back together. It looks like you're being extremely thorough, which is great.

[Gerald A]

Did you get the Stringer digitize ? I am doing stringers in a 1984 and would love to have the files Thanks GeraldA

[flipz96]

Progress has been at a stand still the past couple weeks. I just moved to Orlando and from moving, cleaning, painting, fixing odds and ends, I haven't had any time allocated to the boat. The only thing that I have to do really is do some touch up gel coat work and get my helm put together. I bought some new-used gauges and I am going to redo the helm faceplates.

That really looks great. The only thing I would like is some grab holds on the outside edge.

I’m definitely going to add some. I only have a heavy ¾” thickness on the sides to play with so I may do some shallow grab handles underneath, but I’m not sure yet.

Looks great overall, what a great shop space you have to work on that boat.
I don't know if this has been discussed, but how did the boat steer when you drove it last?

I am very fortunate of the resources I have to work on this thing. Steering was tight. Although if I did have any issues with the rudder, cable, etc, the removable floor would give me a decent enough access without pulling the tanks. I actually had to go in there already with the cap on. All I had to do is remove the stbd aft seat and removable floor . One arm through each access and I can reach and work on the whole assembly.

Did you get the Stringer digitize ? I am doing stringers in a 1984 and would love to have the files Thanks GeraldA

That was the original plan, but I couldn’t wait for the tracker. My stringers were in really bad shape when trying to pry them off the hull. It was all done by hand. I got lucky and it all fit back together really nicely.