Phantom 18 resto

[monkey man]

Hi got my Phantom 18 in the workshop at last to replace transom, floor knees etc.
I’ve split the hull which is quite an easy job and makes a better job I reckon.
Wondering where the best place to get fiber glass resin and Matt to do the job??

 

[monkey man]

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[Whiskylee]

I've used as they are local to me, very helpful and seem sensible on price.

https://www.resin-supplies-shop.com/General-purpose-epoxy-lay-up-resin-750g

 

[Whiskylee]

Some great YouTube help out there
https://youtu.be/rY_Nf1hPado

 

[chrome andy]

East Coast Fibreglass are very helpful and sell quality marine products.

https://www.ecfibreglasssupplies.co.uk/

 

[monkey man]

phantom 18 transom restoration

Thanks for that guys, its all on its way now.



Surprised how easy it was to separate with just a multi tool from the inside. 2 hours and the hull was in 2 pieces ready for removing all of the rotten wood in the floor and transom, and a big clean up. Worst bit was up in the front of the bow where its very tight.

 

[chrome andy]

Worst bit is re-glassing the hull and deck in the bow area

 

[monkey man]

Bit more done

Another night of cutting and cleaning up another evening and be ready for re build.

 

[monkey man]

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[monkey man]

Transom height

Going to put a 2.5 Mercury v6 20” on. what height shall I build the transom up to as it’s been cut down a lot??

Thanks

 

[Ring-Sting]

I believe 26” was the standard transom height…..suitable for a 20” leg.

 

[DoubleSix]

East Coast Fibreglass are very helpful and sell quality marine products.

https://www.ecfibreglasssupplies.co.uk/

I also used these guys. They have some great videos on line and were very helpful over the phone.

 

[Ring-Sting]

I also used these guys. They have some great videos on line and were very helpful over the phone.

Yep I have also used them, they are just along the road from me in South Shields….they are very knowledgeable and extremely helpful….highly recommended?

 

[glen76]

Remember polyester doesn’t stick to wood very well. If your replacing with timber. Some use g4. Or vinylester or epoxy. Polyester makes a simpler repair but needs more mechanical keying.

 

[monkey man]

Hi Thanks for all of the help and advice. It’s coming along well. Going to be a busy Christmas!!

 

[clemensmc]

Thank you for sharing your opinion, it really helped me, I finally realized that I could have done something different!

 

[clemensmc]

The ideal engine is 70 or 90 hp, but some builders have installed engines up to 125 hp. With 70 hp, she will move faster than a fiberglass boat of the same size equipped with 125! This boat transom is designed for a standard 20" diameter shaft. The transom can easily be modified to accommodate a different shaft length. This boat is identical to my Phantom 16 that I rented at vistayachts.com, but 2 feet (60 cm) longer. All this extra length goes into the cockpit: the fore and aft decks are the same as the 16-foot model.

 

[monkey man]

Hi can anyone recommend where I can get seats for my Phantom 18. I have the two original front seats but they’re in really bad shape. Anyone recommend a good trimmer to get them done?? Thanks

 

[dada73]

How did you lay the glass/tap in the knees?
The space in the back of my 18 Driver 560 is limited too leaving the only option to angle the knees like it's been designed with the Phantom 18.
Just used thickened epoxy to create a large enough chamfer?

 

[ollyit]

great job mate