Project "Tri Fly"
Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2015 9:29 am
Hi all, I thought I would share a little of my Tri Fly project now that I’ve made a little progress. The de-construction left me a little overwhelmed and maybe shocked at the size of the task before me.
Thank goodness my wife and I have good imaginations, and can see what will be, and not what currently is
I purchased the boat in Stoney Creek, near Hamilton Ontario. After buying it and joining this forum I discovered another member here passed on the opportunity to own this amazing vessel (best decision you’ve made I’m sure, you know who you are). I had it moved to my place this spring ($1200) Aylmer Ontario, and only had to remove the wheel at the upper bridge to keep it under 13’6â€
To this point I’ve removed anything that was bolted or attached to the upper decks and any rotten or wet wood. There were many leaks from the decks and windows into the cabin destroying anything that was wood from the forward head and V-birth aft. Everything wood was removed to the fiberglass except the floor framing which was solid but unlevel.
I’ve filled all screw/bolt holes in the decks with resin, retextured the decks, repainted from the rub rail up and reinstalled the front portion of the railing. I removed the black stripe around the fly bridge wall and added a black stripe at window level (not sure if I like it or not yet)
After dealing with the damage from many leaks I spent much time re-bedding and sealing anything that passed through the decks (the fly bridge wall bolts and wire bundle were the worst culprits) the tub at the top of the salon stairs and windows all leaked as well.
The aft lower deck was a complete write off as was the wall and doorway above the aft bedroom. I decided it would be less work to close in the wall and add a couple emergency exit R.V windows. LOOK AWAY PURISTSïŠ)
Now pictures
In the beginning
Thank goodness my wife and I have good imaginations, and can see what will be, and not what currently is
I purchased the boat in Stoney Creek, near Hamilton Ontario. After buying it and joining this forum I discovered another member here passed on the opportunity to own this amazing vessel (best decision you’ve made I’m sure, you know who you are). I had it moved to my place this spring ($1200) Aylmer Ontario, and only had to remove the wheel at the upper bridge to keep it under 13’6â€
To this point I’ve removed anything that was bolted or attached to the upper decks and any rotten or wet wood. There were many leaks from the decks and windows into the cabin destroying anything that was wood from the forward head and V-birth aft. Everything wood was removed to the fiberglass except the floor framing which was solid but unlevel.
I’ve filled all screw/bolt holes in the decks with resin, retextured the decks, repainted from the rub rail up and reinstalled the front portion of the railing. I removed the black stripe around the fly bridge wall and added a black stripe at window level (not sure if I like it or not yet)
After dealing with the damage from many leaks I spent much time re-bedding and sealing anything that passed through the decks (the fly bridge wall bolts and wire bundle were the worst culprits) the tub at the top of the salon stairs and windows all leaked as well.
The aft lower deck was a complete write off as was the wall and doorway above the aft bedroom. I decided it would be less work to close in the wall and add a couple emergency exit R.V windows. LOOK AWAY PURISTSïŠ)
Now pictures
In the beginning
When I first saw your post I must admit I thought this could be another case of an abandoned well intentioned project, but from what I see of your progress my mind has changed. GREAT WORK!!. Keep going, and you will find the people on this site will provide all the encouragement and support you will need to help get you there. I will send you a PM regarding the engines and parts I have available from my repower project. 
Jimbo.
