MORE GELCOAT REMOVAL

Well, I've changed the way the gelcoat is being removed. Most importantly, I've enlisted the help of my Friend, Glyn. Aside from this, the majority of gelcoat is still being removed with a grinder. After the majority of gelcoat has been removed, I'm switching to a random orbit sander with 80 grit sandpaper. This is working out relatively well.

Below are a few pictures of the progress. I was hoping to be a bit further along by this point but have had little time to work on the boat over the past month.




I have also picked up a moisture meter. I purchased a meter manufactured by J.R. Overseas Co.


In checking the hull, it appears as though there are no major moisture issues. This is very good news. The majority of areas checked were relatively consistent registering 5% - 8%. There are a few areas on the transom around the through hull fittings where moisture issues appear to exist. Taking care of these areas will be left to another project.