Woodonglass
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They fine just as long as you bed them in PB or PL construction adhesive. They MUST NOT sit directly on the hull just like the stringers.
Thanks WOG, Thats what i kinda needed to get clear. Rain, Rain and more rain here so no progress this weekend. I guess I could have got out and wet sanded the hull in the rain. LOL Need a slicker suit as well as Tyvek!!!They fine just as long as you bed them in PB or PL construction adhesive. They MUST NOT sit directly on the hull just like the stringers.
I would imagine the plexi would work, I was going with some HDPE from MC Master Carr. It wasnt to expensiveGreat info, I am just about to do this also with gas tank. What type of plastic strips did you find? I have a large sheet of 1/4 plexi I was thinking of cutting strips to use.
I like the foam Idea, but did it effect the ability to drain to the bilge? Did you have a remedy for that?I built plywood ribs to set my tank coffin sole/floor on, then decided to also fill the space between the ribs and between the hull and the coffin base with two part foam to spread the load. Just another thought for you to ponder.....
BTW, nice find on the plywood, looks good.
I like the foam Idea, but did it effect the ability to drain to the bilge? Did you have a remedy for that?
I ran drain lines from both the fuel tank and water tank coffins back to the bilge area. These drain lines are plugged and I plan to open them up seasonally or any time water finds its way into the coffins, which I don't foresee happening. I also installed an inspection port in the sole so I can have a look into the tank coffins if I want. The remainder of the under-deck areas are two part foam filled and completely sealed, including the space bellow the tanks.
By the way, anybody know what material this is? This is what was screwed to the old deck and the console was screwed to these segments at the base of the console all around the perimeter.
Thanks WOG, Thats what i needed to know!You have to sand down to fresh Glass removing all Gelcoat. Your tabbings should be a minimum of 3" on each surface. I'd use 80 grit.