Need advise on new project!

[AstroJoe]

I've been throwing around the idea to restore my 1995 Astro 18-b or find another boat. Well, I've decided to restore it myself. However, I need some advise. I need to replace the floor and the transom. Since Astro is no longer in business and I cant order aftermarkert parts, do I build my transom and floor out of marine grade plywood or something else? Also, what is the best fiberglass cloth and resign do I get. I've done some fiberglass work before but nothing on a large scale like this. Any advise would be great!

[Skeet'r89]

I would say transom and stringers out of marine grade ply. Sub floors and cockpit floor can be regular exterior grade ply. Spend a little extra and check out this product(ROT DOCTOR CPES). It will help seal your wood and help the resins adhere to it.

[AstroJoe]

Thanks for the help! What about fiberglass, do you know what kind I should use?

[Skeet'r89]

Hopefully some one else will give you some advice on the types of glass to use. Different types for different areas. I also used a Rot Doctor fiberglass resin when I did my rebuild. It mixes 50/50 instead of 3or4 to 1 like most other resins. It also clams to be slightly flexable(less likely to crack).

[AstroJoe]

Thanks again! I've already started taking my boat apart. Hopefully, I'll everything apart in the next week, or so..???

[Skeet'r89]

Was hoping someone else could help you with glass type. Sometimes it better to start with one type as base and then add/cover/layer with another type. Do some research through the other posts as some guys mention what they used.

[bassdad]

Can't help on the fibreglass - resin and mat seem to be the way to go but depends on what and where..........also, we need......pics....

[merc280]

give me a call astrojoe and i will help ya out on the glass

[AstroJoe]

Thanks for the advise. I'll be posting pics soon. I have the rubrail, motor and some of the floor remved. Hopefully I'll have the cap removed this weekend...

[AstroJoe]

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