Refinishing the Hull
The outside will need a considerable amount of work.Repairing Cracks
In order to fill the cracks better I cut V-shapes to the center of the crack. I will later fill them with a "sandable" epoxy mix.
Accessing Rib Fasteners
In order to get good access to the fasteners added to hold the ribs in place I use a Dremel with a thick tile grout remover bit. In the low gear it seems to not destroy the brass screw heads.
Cleaning the Joints
First with the Dremmel then with a 100 grit sanding block with a 70 degree edge I try to clean up the edge. It will be also filled with epoxy to bond and seal the most problematic areas.
Pre-Sanding Surface
In order to clean the surface I pre-sanded the entire planks. I have plans to use the deep penetrating epoxy from West Systems. We will see if this tip holds. Thanks to the Phillips family again.