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Hawaiian22

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Sagging on top of hull
« on: April 30, 2016, 12:12:35 AM »
I'm looking for info on repairing my hull. The entire top portion of the boat is sagging. There is no support, it's just fiberglass.

I was told a few things: 1) That there should be crosspieces under the bow attached side to side supporting the bow. 2) That when sagging happens such as this, hydraulic jacks can be used to lift the sagged portion back into place, which can then be reinforced with plywood and glassed. I would imagine that it would take a few jacks and possibly some properly placed boards to lift it evenly.

I've attached a couple of photos which hopefully illustrate what I am wanting to fix.

If anyone knows of a thread here on the forum that relates to this type of issue please post a link to it. I've been looking but haven't had any luck..

Thanks ahead of time,
-Kory

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Re: Sagging on top of hull
« Reply #1 on: April 30, 2016, 12:32:41 AM »
These are a little tough to repair,  but not impossible. Part of the problem is that it took years for it to do that.

What we have done in the past is to use about a dozen bottle Jacks (you could use virtually any jack capable of lifting about 1,000 pounds,  but I had the Jacks on hand and they're dirt cheap) and block to the floor or over the stringers every few feet down the sides and on a warm day (or use heaters) slowly (like over a few days) start to lift the deck. Too fast and you will fracture the glass and gel coat,  which may occur anyway,  but the slower the better.

Once you get it where you want it,  go a little bit more (like a quarter inch l and let it sit in the sun for about a month. Meanwhile,  make templates of some bulkheads. One forward of the dash,  one about midway and one about at the front of the engine. These have to be made so the wood has about an 1/8" air gap all the way around.

After the settling time has lapsed,  drop the Jacks so things are uniform and yo your liking and tab in the new parts,  sanding/trimming as necessary.

Once those are in place,  glass the heck out of them. Let it cure for a few days and you should be good.

Big projects don't always have the greatest reward,  but it will be good for the rest of its time on this planet.

Good luck.

GT

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If i get some free time tonight at work, ill play with it and post it for everyone to see.

Time to man up and yank it John!  :banghead:
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Hawaiian22

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Re: Sagging on top of hull
« Reply #2 on: April 30, 2016, 01:21:12 AM »
Thanks for the help, I really appreciate it!

-Kory
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Re: Sagging on top of hull
« Reply #3 on: April 30, 2016, 01:00:38 PM »
Thanks for the help, I really appreciate it!

-Kory
it looks like yours is a day cruiser  also mines  a eliminator mini day and my bulkhead  looks like this. 2 small ones on each side one on both humps and one all the way across  a little less than half way. Old boat and still pretty sturdy
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Re: Sagging on top of hull
« Reply #4 on: April 30, 2016, 01:17:39 PM »
Thanks for posting the pics! That gives me a good idea of what I need to do. I'm not sure if I'll be able to lift it completely back into place, but if I can get 1/2"-1" I'll be more than happy.

I'm going to run two full supports, and put a lockable access door a few inches beyond the throttle. I also need to lift the sides all the way to the transom.

I'll post more pics as I get started.

Thanks!

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