Hello All,
Thanks for all of the replies. I did purchase the boat for much less than the asking price. I wanted a twin screw 28' express and I looked for months at everything I could find within 400 miles (think I looked at 11 boats) of Erie, pa and this was far and away the best. It came with about 4K in new electronics and an owner that knew every question I could ask. We will be motoring back to Erie this weekend. I will be asking lots of questions after that.
Thank you,
Bill.
interior removal for mold mitigation
Re: interior removal for mold mitigation
Welcome to the club!
2x 1973 28 Express - Single 318
New electrical panels, water system and velvet drive
Miami FL & Catawba OH
New electrical panels, water system and velvet drive
Miami FL & Catawba OH
Re: interior removal for mold mitigation
Be careful buying oak plywood! They're selling stuff labeled 'hard wood plywood' with a PAPER inner ply that falls apart in the presence of moisture. Yet it 'looks' like normal plywood, cuts and sands like normal plywood...
I used this garbage when I built my wooden cockpit roof and had to replace--in place, and in the slip--every panel! Yeah; it was a b*tch of a job!
Jeff
I used this garbage when I built my wooden cockpit roof and had to replace--in place, and in the slip--every panel! Yeah; it was a b*tch of a job!
Jeff
"We live at the bottom of an ocean of air, not at the top." General Marvage Slatington
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Re: interior removal for mold mitigation
I redid one M with cheap 1/4" ply and used foam insulation, the stuff that comes in sheets, by cutting it into rectangles to wedge between the ribs. My current boat I am using better ply, and Reflectix insulation, which is like aluminized bubble-wrap and can be tacked to the back of the panels before installation. Much easier, and quite effective.
Usually mold/mildew smell comes from either rotted panels or from the cushions. When you get the boat stripped, hit it with a pressure washer -- easy and fast. Some of the mahogany and a few of the overhead panels will not come out, you will need to work around them.
I loved my 28' express, and only moved to the 32' flybridge to accommodate kids. The 28' was a perfect boat otherwise. $20K sounds like a lot.
Usually mold/mildew smell comes from either rotted panels or from the cushions. When you get the boat stripped, hit it with a pressure washer -- easy and fast. Some of the mahogany and a few of the overhead panels will not come out, you will need to work around them.
I loved my 28' express, and only moved to the 32' flybridge to accommodate kids. The 28' was a perfect boat otherwise. $20K sounds like a lot.
Doug Rose
32' Cabin Cruiser
Twin Perkins 120hp Diesels
Merritt Island, Florida
32' Cabin Cruiser
Twin Perkins 120hp Diesels
Merritt Island, Florida
Re: interior removal for mold mitigation
Thank you guys for all of the information. I didn't end up paying 20K for the boat but I did pay more than most 28' expresses sell for. But I looked at and tested a lot of boats. I settled on a Marinette, then an express, then a 28 and a twin. I bought it because it is the boat I wanted. This boat was used weekly for fishing and it is fully functional. I also saw the $13.900 receipt for the paint job in 2013 and the boat has great electronics, All new deck.....bump rails. If the boat was any better I would be afraid to use it. The seller and I motored the boat back to Erie, last weekend. About a 145 mile trip. Boat ran fine from what I could tell. 2500-2600 rpms 22.8 - 23.7 mph according to gps. we had 1.5' rising to 2.5' waves. No oil usage. The trip was a blast. We went out about 7 -10 miles and headed east north east and ran until fuel was low. Stopped at Pickle Bills then back out and over to Presque Isle. Been out every day since. Yesterday I got to practice docking in high wind about 15-20 mph. Glad I got a twin screw. this week I had time to look over the interior. I cant find any sign of water damage rot or any softness in anything. I also found out that the seller removed the interior ceiling above the V berth and the kitchen dinette area. removed the insulation and replaced it with ridge foam...One year ago.
I am going to clean it,
get the tea tree oil,
replace all of the cushions
And see where that leaves me.
this being the case I do have questions
1. What is the best material to cover the interior cushions with in an effort to prevent mold. I am thinking vinyl but I would like advise.
2. I need to clean everything the wood and the interior wall panels (1985 express) I am not sure what the wall surface is so I am not sure how to clean it. The walls are in prefect condition I just want to clean and remove any mold..... Cleaning advise would be most helpful. I really like the look of the walls (kind if a speckled light brown) I don't want to damage them. Also, I want to clean the wood but I don't want to use any cleaner that would leave a residue that would cause problems with re-finishing the wood this winter. All of the deck area and most of the cabin area wood has been re-finished with a high gloss finish material. I want to finish this work this winter...I want to make sure I don't use anything while cleaning on the un re-finished wood that would cause re-finishing problems.
Thank you again,
Bill.
I am going to clean it,
get the tea tree oil,
replace all of the cushions
And see where that leaves me.
this being the case I do have questions
1. What is the best material to cover the interior cushions with in an effort to prevent mold. I am thinking vinyl but I would like advise.
2. I need to clean everything the wood and the interior wall panels (1985 express) I am not sure what the wall surface is so I am not sure how to clean it. The walls are in prefect condition I just want to clean and remove any mold..... Cleaning advise would be most helpful. I really like the look of the walls (kind if a speckled light brown) I don't want to damage them. Also, I want to clean the wood but I don't want to use any cleaner that would leave a residue that would cause problems with re-finishing the wood this winter. All of the deck area and most of the cabin area wood has been re-finished with a high gloss finish material. I want to finish this work this winter...I want to make sure I don't use anything while cleaning on the un re-finished wood that would cause re-finishing problems.
Thank you again,
Bill.
Re: interior removal for mold mitigation
"... What is the best material to cover the interior cushions with in an effort to prevent mold. I am thinking vinyl but I would like advise..."
I have been a big fan of Sunbrella. Pricier but worth the difference. Comes in lots of color/pattern choices. Highly water resistant (almost waterproof), breathable and easy to clean. I would vote against vinyl for interior cushions because it will trap moisture inside the cushions if it gets wet and you'll encourage the mold you are aiming to prevent. I personally don't like the feel of vinyl. Its main benefit is cost and ease of cleaning with a cloth. Limited color choices.
Wood panel cleaning: I made a solution of a few drops of liquid detergent, mild bleach - about a 1/4 cup to a gal of water. With that dilution, I could go over the surface with a little plain water afterward. An occasional Lysol spray (before we left the boat after a weekend's use) would help control mildew.
I have been a big fan of Sunbrella. Pricier but worth the difference. Comes in lots of color/pattern choices. Highly water resistant (almost waterproof), breathable and easy to clean. I would vote against vinyl for interior cushions because it will trap moisture inside the cushions if it gets wet and you'll encourage the mold you are aiming to prevent. I personally don't like the feel of vinyl. Its main benefit is cost and ease of cleaning with a cloth. Limited color choices.
Wood panel cleaning: I made a solution of a few drops of liquid detergent, mild bleach - about a 1/4 cup to a gal of water. With that dilution, I could go over the surface with a little plain water afterward. An occasional Lysol spray (before we left the boat after a weekend's use) would help control mildew.
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former owner 1988 '32 FB Sedan
Chesapeake Bay
twin 318 / 240 hp
Potomac MD
former owner 1988 '32 FB Sedan
Chesapeake Bay
twin 318 / 240 hp
Potomac MD
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Re: interior removal for mold mitigation
Do one side vinyl and one side sunbrella. Flip to vinyl side for fishing and sunbrella side for comfort.
1986 Sedan Flybridge
Twin 318 closed loop
" Little Martha"
Traverse City,Mi
Hydraulic Steering (both helms)
Autopilot (both helms)
Twin 318 closed loop
" Little Martha"
Traverse City,Mi
Hydraulic Steering (both helms)
Autopilot (both helms)