Two piece hull issue

« **on:** August 26, 2009, 06:28:24 PM »

I have a 75 swift craft 18ft rebel jet boat. Two piece hull would like to remove the outer trim piece and fiberglass top to bottem to make it smooth before repainting. I have been told these style boats flex too much and require the two piece hull. If i fiberglass it will i have problems with cracking, if so what are the alternatives?

« **Reply #1 on:** August 26, 2009, 07:08:07 PM »

I think you are referring to capping. There are several threads you can find on how to do it. I did mine this year and so far it is holding together.

http://www.socaljetboats.com/index.php?topic=6358.0

I think I would have glassed a bit farther out from the hole if I did it again though for added strength and security. Be sure to do the inside also.

This one covers it too, plus it may be my favorite restoration thread

http://www.socaljetboats.com/index.php?topic=1689.0

« **Reply #2 on:** September 02, 2009, 08:42:52 AM »

I got a buddy that capped his mach 1.The boat guy in castaic did it and It cracked soon after a few times out!

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