Cox Craft 85 Gutted and Rebuild.........ing

[Barramundi NQ]

Arawak, I just started reading you Bayliner thread....too hot to work on the girl.....saw the rig your dad built. Can't do it here. I have a few mates that are willing to lift of when the time comes if i must take the cap off..... I'm not trying to avoid the work, just try not to add to extremely limited yard space.

Re the cricket......clearly you are Canadian? Few follow the cricket outside the Commonwealth...ay? Did I pronounce it right???:lol::lol::lol:

 

[Arawak]

Re the cricket......clearly you are Canadian? Few follow the cricket outside the Commonwealth...ay?

Canadian/Jamaican. Most canucks aren't much for cricket either. And, with that admission, we can stop talking about cricket now

Did I pronounce it right???:lol::lol::lol:

Party on, eh?

 

[Barramundi NQ]

Canadian/Jamaican. Most canucks aren't much for cricket either. And, with that admission, we can stop talking about cricket now


Party on, eh?

Canada is on my bucket list!!! I dont watch the cricket either.......Rugby Union on the other hand......I follow the All Blacks
That was my ozzie accent

 

[Woodonglass]

This might help you with posting pics...Audio is REALLY BAD but hopefully you'll get the idea.

 

[Barramundi NQ]

Hello wog. Can see all the pics I've uploaded? I'd also like your input re the decap?

 

[Woodonglass]

Personally, based on your pics and the style of your boat, I would NOT de-capitate her. I'd cut the splashwell out just in front of that upward curved section on the gunwale. Doing that re-attachment repair at the gunwale will be a much easier job than removing and reattaching that big top cap!!!! You can make that seamed reattachment joint disappear quite easily and it will be as strong as it was before it was cut. It's your boat and your decision. That's just how I'd do it!!!

 

[nurseman]

Nice boat ya got there, barramundi! I'm subscribed and in for the long haul!

 

[Barramundi NQ]

Nice boat ya got there, barramundi! I'm subscribed and in for the long haul!

Great to have you on board Nurseman!

 

[Barramundi NQ]

Hi wog here is the back of the boat. The lip is also on the back from the corner to the splashwell







I've drawn a line with a sharpie where I think I would like to cut the splashwell out







The last pic is to show the overall design and layout of the splashwell and the 2 rear seats.
Am I on the right track?

 

[Barramundi NQ]

Here is a photo of my model boat with an aluminium pod attached. The transom is squared off level. Common size is 600mm 2ft so the engine can fully tilt and clear the transom. I would like to do the same kinda thing in fibreglass. Naturally the engine is bolted with full length rod from engine to inside the transom around 700-750mm long. Any thoughts would be appreciated

 

[Barramundi NQ]

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[Barramundi NQ]

Here's a whole bunch of stress cracks mostly on the port side of the hull

 

[Barramundi NQ]

By not taking the cap off (something I don't want to) how do I deal with all of the stress cracks and repairs without flipping the boat???? Help...

 

[kcassells]

I believe I would make my cuts straight up the sides {infront of the seat/step}and over the cap. Rather than dealing with interior corner repairs. It should lift out easier and repairs/fairing will be much easier. After you make all the structural repairs inside the hull and the floor is back down then you could put the boat on blocks for easy access to make repairs to the exterior. IMHO.
Looking at your cut line currently seems to me you will also have to remove @ 6" in addition because the angle will prohibit a simple lift out.

 

[rickryder]

I agree with kcassells....I would cut straight up where that 90cm line is and the rod holder and lift the whole unit off....would be much easier to glass the flat section in than the curved seat area... just my .02

As far as the stress cracks...WOG will chime in....I would guess repairs on the inside when your deck is removed will be the first step....then some outside work upside down on your back..:doh:

 

[Barramundi NQ]

I believe I would make my cuts straight up the sides {infront of the seat/step**and over the cap. Rather than dealing with interior corner repairs. It should lift out easier and repairs/fairing will be much easier. After you make all the structural repairs inside the hull and the floor is back down then you could put the boat on blocks for easy access to make repairs to the exterior. IMHO.
Looking at your cut line currently seems to me you will also have to remove @ 6" in addition because the angle will prohibit a simple lift out.

I get it totally. Funny how when you guys say it, it makes more sense! Have you seen my post #50? I would like to remove the splashwell permanently and build a pod in fibreglass like the alloy one in the picture.

Cutting where you suggest makes sense either way for full or partial reinstatement....

 

[Barramundi NQ]

I agree with kcassells....I would cut straight up where that 90cm line is and the rod holder and lift the whole unit off....would be much easier to glass the flat section in than the curved seat area... just my .02

As far as the stress cracks...WOG will chime in....I would guess repairs on the inside when your deck is removed will be the first step....then some outside work upside down on your back..:doh:

Thanks rick I see exactly what and where you mean...I'm not looking forward to the on my back thing? I shall burn that bridge when I get to it!!!

 

[kcassells]

The pod build goes a little out of my realm in regards to engineering and strength. I have seen it done and it is quite do-able. Alot of correct planning will get you there and the guys here will definitely chime in with the "how to's."

 

[Woodonglass]

WOW!!! Am I correct in stating that your hull has some sort of aluminum patches riveted to the chines??? Or are my Old Dumb Okie eyes deceiving me???

 

[Barramundi NQ]

For those of you not familiar with what a barramundi is you can check out this video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rt_ROnYA8dc