Resources, References, and Notes. They go here.
Links
I’ll put links to useful sites here as I find them, I might break this out into its own page at a later time. Just trying to get organized for now.
- https://www.boatworkstoday.com/ : I watch a lot of this guy on YouTube for fiberglass tips. He’s got a lot of good content on his site in general. Maybe, when it’s time, I’ll pay for consulting services.
- https://www.jamestowndistributors.com/: Supplies, Fiberglass, Epoxy, Etc.
- https://www.boatoutfitters.com/ : Distributor of a lot of supplies
Things I’m Considering Purchasing
I’m not entirely sure what I’ll need to purchase for the restoration of this boat, this is my list of things I think I’ll need. I’ll probably make individual posts about these things as they become more seriously considered. Gathering all this information will also help with budgeting overall, because right now in my tiny little brain, because I haven’t seen cost, then there must be NO cost… right? Right.
| Item | Description | Cost |
| Full Face Respirator | For when dealing with fiberglass, want full face vs. the half face ones I have now. Less exposed skin for the itchies | $110.00 |
| Tyvek Style Suits | Isolate myself from fiberglass when grinding (Pack of 25) | $205.50 |
| Cooling Vest | Because fiberglass work will be outside in Florida, exactly 25 meters from the gates of hell itself, right next to their sewer. In a sealed Tyvek suit I’ll probably drown in sweat before I walk two feet without one of these | $200.00 |
| Bosch 6″ EVS Turbo Sander GET75-6N | Sander with better dust extraction than the ones I already own, which will be a big deal when working with fiberglass. Sawdust is one thing. Glass dust… want the best dust extraction I can get. | $299.00 |
| Fine Line Tape | For when I paint, fine line tape for crisper lines or thin lines (Cause I aint doing hand pinstriping. Tape it off, paint, done) | $10.00 |
| TotalStrip | TotalBoat TotalStrip. There is a paint job on the boat. Quicker and easier to strip than to sand | 79.99 |
Upcoming Costs Sub-Total: $904.49
Random Categories and Don’t Forgets
Essentially stuff I haven’t researched yet and just need to put somewhere so I don’t forget.
- Fiberglass and Resin
- Gelcoat
- Gelcoat Filler / Thickener
- Coosa Board (For Transom)
- Marine Radio
- Replacement Outriggers
- AIS Transceiver
- Chart Plotter
- New Gauges
- New Switches
- Battery System
- Audio System
- Wiring
- Engine / Stern Drive Stuff
- New Aluminum Anode
- Bellows Rebuild Kit
- Impeller Pump Replacement Kit [$60.00]
Items I’ve Purchased
Items I’ve already Purchased. This is duplicated on the master ledger but that ledger will have every expense (Taxes, Titles, Services) while this is physical stuff I’ve bought.
| Item | Description | Cost |
| HAHASOLE Heavy Duty 600D PU Waterproof Boat Cover | purchased at amazon for $89.99 list, 96.29 after taxes. Purchased to cover the boat until such time as I can get some sort of roof over it. | $96.29 |
| Fiberglass 101 | Downloadable Guide from BoatworksToday.com for $20.00. Fiberglass information in one place for me to lookup. | $20.00 |
| Stainless Steel Rivnuts | Stainless Steel Rivnuts | $16.99 |
| Rivnut Installation Tool | A tool for installing rivnuts. I don’t much like using screws unless I have to. | $35.98 |
Purchased Items Sub-Total: $169.26