Lots of the original applique (graphic "wrap") is faded, but the old girl looks pretty damned good for being a 26 year-old boat.
Thursday, December 31, 2015
IMP 220 Photos - After Initial Cleaning
While there are definitely repairs and lots of detailing to do, my initial assessment after simply power washing is WOW!
Lots of the original applique (graphic "wrap") is faded, but the old girl looks pretty damned good for being a 26 year-old boat.
Lots of the original applique (graphic "wrap") is faded, but the old girl looks pretty damned good for being a 26 year-old boat.
IMP220 Photos - Before Initial Cleaning
As you can quickly see, the boat looked pretty forlorn after sitting exposed to the weather for many years. Before I fired up the pressure washer, I had no idea of how much of this mold and discoloration might come off, but previous experience didn't make me very optimistic
The open bilge area shows major rot and a new bulkhead to support the sole is definitely in order. But, this was not marine plywood as one might expect but typical OSB (Oriented Strand Board). So, it might not be as bad as it looks. This stuff has no place on a boat and I'll be happy to get rid of it to be replaced by epoxy-coated marine ply. If possible, I might even use some marine ply with a glass skin the was taken out of the aft deck area of my sailboat in preparation for hatch installation.
The open bilge area shows major rot and a new bulkhead to support the sole is definitely in order. But, this was not marine plywood as one might expect but typical OSB (Oriented Strand Board). So, it might not be as bad as it looks. This stuff has no place on a boat and I'll be happy to get rid of it to be replaced by epoxy-coated marine ply. If possible, I might even use some marine ply with a glass skin the was taken out of the aft deck area of my sailboat in preparation for hatch installation.
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