: This past Sunday I became the owner of a strip boat that has not had much tlc
: for a long time. I need to repair it and it will become my wife's boat.
: She would like it painted so the final product does not have to be all
: that pretty--it will be covered with paint.

: I have been told this was the first boat built by Duane S.

: I thought it would be a simple matter of fixing the few areas where the glass
: had lifted. I pulled of pieces that seemed to have lost their grip on the
: wood, figured it was better to get to the firm connection while on dry
: land.

: There are a few areas where the wood has an almost black stain, but it seems
: to fairly sound. But then what do I know. There are areas where the resin
: has been weathered totally off the glass, I suppose UV damage.
: The bottom of the hull is in much better shape and needs very little repair
: (I think)

: So first question: How do I tell what glass needs to be removed? I planned on
: feathering the sound glass putting on patches and then fill coating the
: whole thing.

: I have taken a few digital pictures which I will post if you can direct me to
: that how to do it. I am new to digital cameras as well.

: The boat bug has bitten me good I now have three in the garage and one in the
: back yard.

: Thanks for any suggestions I would like to learn what I am doing with a
: minimum of detours.

Wood stained black is probably mold. UV damage usually turns everything white.

Bill H.