1983 Deck Boat Transom/deck/stringer replacement Help

[Pmccraney]

Re: 1983 Deck Boat Transom/deck/stringer replacement Help

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h408/iboats_rr/1967 20ft IMP Aztec/9-12-2011/P6261242.jpg

You can get these at auto zone and they also help with the pouring issue.
Not sure if this pic will come through. You can look at rrumba's IMP thread (post 90) for the pic.

 

[Decker83]

Re: 1983 Deck Boat Transom/deck/stringer replacement Help

Had another great day today. It was 81 and breezy again.
Did some more fiber glassing on the splash well and storage boxes. They are ready to go back in.
I will need to get some plywood and some 2x2 lumber before I can do much more. Have to wait to next week end to go.
In the mean time I will just sit around and itch some more. LOL

Thanks PM for the info. The pics came thru.

Kent

 

[Friscoboater]

Re: 1983 Deck Boat Transom/deck/stringer replacement Help

I wish I had thought of that.

 

[rrumba]

Re: 1983 Deck Boat Transom/deck/stringer replacement Help

Hey Decker, you are doing some great work there and making some good progress, keep it up.

 

[Decker83]

Re: 1983 Deck Boat Transom/deck/stringer replacement Help

Have a question about the drain tubes for the transom and splashwell.

Do I use the brass, alumium or the plastic ones.

Any suggestion.

Thanks
Kent

 

[rrumba]

Re: 1983 Deck Boat Transom/deck/stringer replacement Help

i used the brass for my glasser and the alum for my tinny. not a big fan of the plastic ones for that purpose

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: 1983 Deck Boat Transom/deck/stringer replacement Help

Brass, and here's and easy tool to make to install em.

 

[Decker83]

Re: 1983 Deck Boat Transom/deck/stringer replacement Help

I wish I had thought of that.

Thanks Friscoboater

 

[Decker83]

Re: 1983 Deck Boat Transom/deck/stringer replacement Help

Thanks rrumba and WOG.

WOG Thanks for the drawing. I saw that in another thread where you had posted and saved it. I was planning on using it.

Next questing is What do you use to cut the tube with to make it the right lenght. Tubeing cutter or hacksaw?

 

[GT1000000]

Re: 1983 Deck Boat Transom/deck/stringer replacement Help

I would use a precision guided, CAD driven, NASA approved, ultra-high powered, extremely high frequency laser cutting apparatus...if I could afford such a thing

yes, its time for bed now...

 

[Decker83]

Re: 1983 Deck Boat Transom/deck/stringer replacement Help

I would use a precision guided, CAD driven, NASA approved, ultra-high powered, extremely high frequency laser cutting apparatus...if I could afford such a thing

yes, its time for bed now...

That's it. Had one of those in my shed. LOL

 

[rrumba]

Re: 1983 Deck Boat Transom/deck/stringer replacement Help

yes but you have to make sure that it has been calibrated and is dead on balls accurate......

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: 1983 Deck Boat Transom/deck/stringer replacement Help

I used a tubing cutter, but that laser thingy would prolly work too!!!

 

[Cadwelder]

Re: 1983 Deck Boat Transom/deck/stringer replacement Help

tubing cutter is the best, but as you can see the tube isn't really "heavy duty" so don't try to cut to quick, a few turns, tighten the knob, few turns, tighten the knob.....

The key to getting a good flare job is getting the end cut square...that's tuff to do with anything but a tubing cutter.

HINT: I've also inserted a wooden dowel rod in the tube (fits good and snugg) and cut them with my radial arm saw too (carbide tipped blade)

 

[Decker83]

Re: 1983 Deck Boat Transom/deck/stringer replacement Help

Thanks Cadwelder for the tip.
I do have a radial arm saw in the shed.

Wood,
My laser thingy batteries ran out so I don't know if I can use it.

The wife is telling me we have to go chrismas shopping now. augh! No time for the boat.
But I better keep her happy or there may be no boat at all!!! :facepalm:

 

[Decker83]

Re: 1983 Deck Boat Transom/deck/stringer replacement Help

To all the guys here on i-boats that have made comments or just stopped by to take a look.

Wishing you all a very BLESSED and Happy Thanksgiving Day to you and your Families.

For anyone that has family serving in the armed forces I especially give my THANKS to them and may God Bless them and Bring them home SAFE.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING DAY

Kent

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: 1983 Deck Boat Transom/deck/stringer replacement Help

Thanks Kent, and Right Back Atcha Buddy!!!!!

 

[Jon Sob]

Re: 1983 Deck Boat Transom/deck/stringer replacement Help

Thanks Kent ........ Have a Happy Thanksgiving and stay safe.

 

[SouthTexan]

Re: 1983 Deck Boat Transom/deck/stringer replacement Help

Kent, looks like you are coming right along - looking forward to seeing the final phase of the rebuild!

 

[Decker83]

Re: 1983 Deck Boat Transom/deck/stringer replacement Help

Well here it is again. Christmas Eve.

This will be my 59th time.

So I just want to say to all my i-boats friends and any reading this thread,

Hope you have a Wonderful Joyful Blessed Christmas Day.

Merry Christmas to Every One!!!!!

Kent