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  1. SlipperyOar

    1981 Springbok 18' Restoration/Renovation

    Made good progress so far on installing the foam, I underestimated how much I would need to complete all the compartments needing foam. I was able to finish the bow area which is nice as I can put the floor in up there and slowly make more space around the garage as floor sections begin going...
  2. SlipperyOar

    1981 Springbok 18' Restoration/Renovation

    Yes its all wrapped, if i was doing a glass boat id be securing the floor and then pouring foam. I'm going to use some plywood with a release agent after i pour it and then some batteries for weight to get the foam to cure flat and minimize trimming it up later.
  3. SlipperyOar

    1981 Springbok 18' Restoration/Renovation

    Boat is 100% leak free as far as I’m concerned from the hour I had it sitting in the water the other night after rebucking the few rivets. I started installing closed cell foam board in the hull and used spray foam to encapsulate the areas where I’ll be pouring foam to keep it out of the centre...
  4. SlipperyOar

    1981 Springbok 18' Restoration/Renovation

    Got the last big job for this boat restoration done, welded two bungs onto my fuel tank for the pickup and a vent. The existing pickup was pointing the wrong way with me changing the orientation of the tank. Washed it with degreaser and then rinsed multiple times. Filled with water so minimize...
  5. SlipperyOar

    1981 Springbok 18' Restoration/Renovation

    I plan to get new tires for the trailer as these ones are beyond overdue for a replacement, extremely balded lol. I’m not quite sure why I painted the rims black the first time around but I’m going to redo them rims to match the grey of the hull and make them look a bit nicer/cleaner. That can...
  6. SlipperyOar

    1981 Springbok 18' Restoration/Renovation

    Two big things done the past few days… Got the few leaky rivets I had sealed up and watertight using Gluv-it. I used a heat gun to warm the aluminum up and then injected the epoxy sealer with a syringe around the rivets and the ribs to allow it to seep into any crevices. Haven’t yet launched...
  7. SlipperyOar

    1981 Springbok 18' Restoration/Renovation

    Haven’t gotten around to dealing with the two leaky rivets. Been busy with work and also trying to figure out the best approach to fix these up for good (already disappointed that I didn’t fix these before I painted the underside but can’t cry over spilled milk…). I’ll add the two rivets that...
  8. SlipperyOar

    1981 Springbok 18' Restoration/Renovation

    Launched the boat tonight for a leak test before I foam beneath the floor. Found 2 rivets in the bottom that had very small seepage. Maybe a teaspoon or two worth of water after 30 minutes sitting at the dock. Going to use some glu-vit around them with a syringe to seal it up and test again...
  9. SlipperyOar

    1981 Springbok 18' Restoration/Renovation

    Got the motor hung and bolted last night. Taking the weekend off from this project to tend to some other things. Hoping to weld a new threaded bung to the fuel tank Monday or Tuesday so I can get it pressure tested and then spray epoxy coating on it prior to installing.
  10. SlipperyOar

    1981 Springbok 18' Restoration/Renovation

    Yes they are, I carefully avoided getting 4200 on the threads where the bolt is and sealed the fender washer in place. As confusing and odd as my wording may have sounded I only had about 1/2 turn to torque them to spec. The bolt head itself did not move so the seal on the outside was never...
  11. SlipperyOar

    1981 Springbok 18' Restoration/Renovation

    My plan was to hold the bolt steady and tighten only the nut (on the inside of the hull) to tighten it without breaking the seal on the head of the bolt.
  12. SlipperyOar

    1981 Springbok 18' Restoration/Renovation

    Got the top cap of my transom installed yesterday, ran a thick bead of 4200 underneath it so when it got pressed onto the transom it should prevent any water from getting to the wood core. Fastened in with closed end blind rivets, each added with a dab of 4200 as well. Began putting the bolts in...
  13. SlipperyOar

    1981 Springbok 18' Restoration/Renovation

    Got my fuel tank positioned within the stringers and at 75% of my overall boat length. I’ll have two batteries up in the bow deck for my electronics so setting the tank slightly aft should be the sweet spot. Used 0.125 aluminum sheets cut and bent on the brake to a C channel type of shape and...
  14. SlipperyOar

    1981 Springbok 18' Restoration/Renovation

    Finally finished painting, a day later than I originally hoped to. There were some marks on the gunnels from when I had welded existing mounting holes up that left some warpage along with some grinding marks. I always wanted to do it once, do it right so I took the time Thursday to fill in all...
  15. SlipperyOar

    1981 Springbok 18' Restoration/Renovation

    Got the interior or the hull epoxy primed and shot the grey today, tomorrow I’ll be able to tape off and put the blue on. I’ll be officially done painting everything after tomorrow. Started attaching the hinges today, the bow pieces won’t be in until I put foam in the hull and finish attaching...
  16. SlipperyOar

    1981 Springbok 18' Restoration/Renovation

    A little bit of painting done here, have yet to prime and paint the passenger console since I need to adjust the latch so the glovebox properly closes and holds so instead I did all the other interior components. Got 2 coats of epoxy primer shot on the transom and then have to spray colour...
  17. SlipperyOar

    1981 Springbok 18' Restoration/Renovation

    Began wrapping the plywood in the Nautolex marine vinyl I ordered, super impressed with how well this stuff bends around the boards as well as how easy it it to work around inside corners and soft corners. Only the 2 main deck pieces to go but awaiting on some more vinyl cement before I get that...
  18. SlipperyOar

    1981 Springbok 18' Restoration/Renovation

    Got all of the wooden components cut to fit and the holes needed to rivet/screw/bolt into place done. The last things I’ll have to determine is the seat placement and where I need to drill holes. I’m going to be using 1/8” aluminum riveted to the subfloor and then the seats will mount to the...
  19. SlipperyOar

    1981 Springbok 18' Restoration/Renovation

    Looks like a neat device but my livewell will contain fish that are heading right to the freezer or deep fryer, not much catch and release going on for the species im targeting. My livewell has a recirculation and overflow line in place to keep the water fresh/cool just until i get back to the...
  20. SlipperyOar

    1981 Springbok 18' Restoration/Renovation

    Had some extra time on my hands and haven't been able to get out in the garage to work on my boat so I made up these designs for my electrical switches. Going to use some of the remaining aluminum panels I've got to make these. I thought it would make the console look matched together being all...
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