Search results

  1. R

    Where do I belong? Alum Goods 1687, SS16 Clone?

    SHSU - thanks for the pics. I think those big wood screws I mentioned are stock, as the backside area was all solid with spray foam from the factory, and there was no sign of any nuts/washers encapsulated in the foam. Stainless machine screws/washers/nylocks will be used on re-assembly. I'll...
  2. R

    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    Following this discussion with interest, as our boats will live much the same lives, although ours once splashed will stay in the water until ice-up. I'm currently planning to leave bare aluminum with Sharkhide for areas in continuous contact with water, with painted stripe above (top three...
  3. R

    Where do I belong? Alum Goods 1687, SS16 Clone?

    Thanks for the reply. I've purchased replacement u-bolts that come with a stainless plate front and back. Here's the ones I purchased: https://www.ebay.ca/itm/265240607578 Thread length does allow for a second larger plate on the backside though, which I plan to do. As for those four...
  4. R

    Where do I belong? Alum Goods 1687, SS16 Clone?

    Thanks for hints on that 5200 storage. I only used it once prior, and found it solid in the tube shortly thereafter. The label said something like 24 hrs limit after opening. Here's a brief update with a few pics. The transom replacement was laminated out of two layers of exterior grade 3/4"...
  5. R

    Where do I belong? Alum Goods 1687, SS16 Clone?

    OK, popped out the turd, which looked like excess sealant that was dried out, and not really adhering very well. I hit the whole area with the wire wheel, vacuumed everything clean, and spread G-Flex around the area. The hull was positioned to keep the puddle in the area where that sealant was...
  6. R

    Where do I belong? Alum Goods 1687, SS16 Clone?

    SHSU - So it sounds like mechanical extraction of that 'turd' is in order? I have hesitated to work in that area thus far, which is why some bits of foam can still be seen in the area. SSM - thanks, we make good use of that workshop space. My two boys have various wheeled or tracked projects...
  7. R

    Where do I belong? Alum Goods 1687, SS16 Clone?

    Got the water-test done! I ended up using trolley jacks to tilt the boat/trailer fore/aft and side-to-side, leaving it in each position about 30 minutes. There was a couple drips that passed through one rivet on the bottom, which I'll replace before going any further. There was a drip forming...
  8. R

    Where do I belong? Alum Goods 1687, SS16 Clone?

    Yeah, I bailed on today once the winds picked up! My son's snowmobile trailer went sailing across the yard and t-boned our maple tree. Hopefully I'll get a chance before cold weather returns.
  9. R

    Where do I belong? Alum Goods 1687, SS16 Clone?

    Weather is well above freezing for the next couple days, so I hope to get a chance to get the boat outside to leak check again. I have riveted a small patch over the area where the corrosion pinhole was found, and applied G-Flex sparingly around all the rivet heads below the waterline. If any...
  10. R

    Sharkhide retailer in Canada?

    Here's the Canadian options I've found thus far, all pricing for one quart: Eastwood - $64.97 + $46.05 shipping (USD) Amazon.ca - via re-seller only, price jumped to $387.32/qt, free shipping when I tried purchasing! Sharkhidestore.com - newer website - $75.99 USD, but doesn't accept Canadian...
  11. R

    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    That's a good point right there. Any thoughts on sealing seams from inside or outside or both?
  12. R

    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    My hull is in turtle position in my relatively unheated workshop in Canada. I'm working on getting a proper propane heating system installed, but that may take some time. Last night I experimented with setting a 1500W radiant heater underneath the hull, aiming up into the hull. This seemed to...
  13. R

    Sharkhide retailer in Canada?

    Thx. We're hoping to get across the border again once things are flowing smoothly. There's so much more selection south of the border. Pre-covid I often had stuff shipped to a company by the border crossing at Lewiston (US Address Inc). They are awesome to deal with, and charge a very small...
  14. R

    Sharkhide retailer in Canada?

    By following the 'See All Buying Options' button, it takes me to a page where it is possible to order at over $150 a quart. Was hoping someone might know of a retailer in GTA that stocks it. The only Canadian dealers I've seen are out west.
  15. R

    Sharkhide retailer in Canada?

    There was no purchase option last night, just the typical Amazon.ca teaser pic we often get up north. Thanks for fixing the site Scott "Bezos" Danforth! Edit: Actually - the purchase option showing is for the cleaner, not the protectant. No 'Buy' or 'Add to cart' option showing for the...
  16. R

    Sharkhide retailer in Canada?

    No luck there.
  17. R

    Sharkhide retailer in Canada?

    Anyone have a source with reasonable shipping? Eastwood wants $46.05 for shipping. Direct from Sharkhide doesn't offer Canadian shipping option.
  18. R

    Shoestring Starcraft SS160 Resto-mod - let the long slow road begin

    I saw in that G-Flex video the guys heated the area with a propane torch prior to application, and then heat gun afterwards. In my cool shop I'll definitely need to do something like that.
  19. R

    Where do I belong? Alum Goods 1687, SS16 Clone?

    The doors are roll-up style, and the spray foam guys shot a layer of foam along the back of each panel. I suppose it's better than nothing!
  20. R

    Where do I belong? Alum Goods 1687, SS16 Clone?

    It was applied by the previous owner when the place was built. Seems to make a pretty air-tight box, which is good. Of course, two roll-up doors, and three single-pane windows add some leaks to that box. From crawling up in the attic space, it looks like they only sprayed about 2" thick, but...
Top