hull extension in progress with pics

[CaptainKickback]

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When it comes to estimates for these projects, don't forget to figure in an appropriate number of cases of beer.

 

[sphelps]

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^^^At age 14 he'll have to leave the beer drinking to us!^^^

 

[Evan.t]

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haha!

 

[Outback Jack]

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also depends on where you live....I have had probably 350-500 involved in shipping cost during my project...have to add that on too

 

[douglee25]

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I'm all about projects, but I think you'll be better off finding another boat that more closely matches you end desire. Spend more time enjoying the boat vs. wrenching on it, otherwise you could very easily end up hating it.

Doug

 

[mrdjflores]

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hmmm...no updates for almost 2 weeks?!?!?!
quick....somebody send him some Corona!!!!

 

[oops!]

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I'm all about projects, but I think you'll be better off finding another boat that more closely matches you end desire. Spend more time enjoying the boat vs. wrenching on it, otherwise you could very easily end up hating it.

Doug

lol..... not a freekin chance.....

i love this boat more than before.....when i loved it too much to sell it.

building/restoring your own boat is one of the most worth while projects you can do imho

 

[fat fanny]

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Very well put and true to most of the members if not all that accomplish a repair on thier own! It just feels grattifing (pelled wrong) and makes it all that much more fun to be out on the water.

 

[ondarvr]

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I'm all about projects, but I think you'll be better off finding another boat that more closely matches you end desire. Spend more time enjoying the boat vs. wrenching on it, otherwise you could very easily end up hating it.

Doug

This project is just getting started and is still in phase 1, last week he told me it needs to be just a little bit wider and that it may look better with slightly higher gunwhales.

 

[douglee25]

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lol..... not a freekin chance.....

i love this boat more than before.....when i loved it too much to sell it.

building/restoring your own boat is one of the most worth while projects you can do imho

Oops - that was in response to another guy who was contemplating something similar to what you did.

Doug

 

[sky7]

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Hey oops, regarding your new instrument panel design: have you considered a method used in custom speaker boxes where wood rings are cut and framed up from a base, cloth (non glass) is stapelled tight over the whole thing, resined, glassed over, bondo'd, sanded and painted. The wood rings that are normally speaker holes would be gauges in your case. Try doing an image search for fibglass speaker box. Sorry if you are way past this. I just thought I would throw in my 2cents.

Great work and thanks for keeping a great attitude through the challenges. You are an inspiration to us.

 

[Trooper82]

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This project is just getting started and is still in phase 1, last week he told me it needs to be just a little bit wider and that it may look better with slightly higher gunwhales.

This made me laugh!!

Hope your not serious

 

[Trooper82]

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lol..... not a freekin chance.....

i love this boat more than before.....when i loved it too much to sell it.

building/restoring your own boat is one of the most worth while projects you can do imho

I know where you are coming from on that reply oops!

 

[sphelps]

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY oop's !!!!
Thanks for all you do on the forums ! Enjoy the day !

 

[brewern]

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Whew! Ok, I can finally say I'm caught up on the Oops project.

q: What's longer than Oops' boat?
a: The thread on the forum!

Great woork Oops, it looks amazing. I'm exhausted from reading the thread, but gald I did. It's been quite the journey.

I look forward to updates.

Name is Neil Brewer

Neil means "Champion"
Brewer means "Maker of Ale"

"Champion maker of ale!" -- I thought you might like that!

 

[GO OVRIT]

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Now that you've come this far with it, I have a question. Are you happy with your choice of resin? After a project like this you've earned a pretty big vote in the poly vs vinyl vs epoxy question. Are there any stress cracks or any issues that you see as a result of using poly? I'm in the middle of replacing the forward deck on my old 33 Egg Harbor, and your reply is going to decide what I use. Thanks. And when are we getting some more pictures?

 

[emoney]

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Where in the heck are the new seats, btw? Or the new dash for that matter?

 

[Little Viking]

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Hello Oops!

Wow! It took me many, many hours to read through this epic sized thread. I skimmed a bit in the motor section but other than that. It was all read and a few links were followed that also side tracked me a little bit.

What a journey! I laughed, I cried, I got upset and above all... I gained valuable knowledge! For that I thank you.

I have some ideas for a project (still to commit to a particular boat) and while I have no doubt that I can do it (no clue what I am doing, okay a small clue) I'm not sure I am going to. Your post gave me the insight that I have a lot more reading to do before I fully decide.

I'm quite certain I know your theme and I will check back as the time goes on.

The dash you posted a picture of is one of the very first threads I read. That is a cool looking dash. In his post he just mentions that his friends used cloth to give the smooth graceful lines. It wasn't until I followed a link from another post in this thread that I sort of understand how it was done. I personally think you should change your dash to something more streamlined... Your current set up (while nice and clean) is still very much a runabout type dash. Just my opinion, it's your boat!

Cheers,
Little Viking

 

[yedda]

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ok guys......its raining now. so i have a minit.......the big regal is just about done....just some tidy ups and i have to install the ECU s and start the motors for the first time...lol....if the motors go...the boat will head straight to the boat show......talk about a tight time line.

.......ok....theroy....how to foam a boat properly...

at this time i should also add that i actually like foam now.....i have seen its benifets first hand.....and i think it has many more benefits than draw backs....one of the best benifets is the anti crush of foam....if the hull takes an impact and a thru hull hole develops...the foam works as a patch...kinda like a kid with his finger in a hole in a dyke plugging the hole. in the mean time....you dont even know your hull has been penetrated.

after the stringers are in and you feel you are ready to foam...
add small plastic pvc or other pipes in the hull of the boat where ever you want drainage.

i suggest to add pvc back to front just under deck height.....then "vein" pvc from the top pipe angled down towards the stringer with another pvc running beside the stringer. all pvc pipes will run to the bilge.

the top pvc should come right up to an inspection hatch some where around the drivers foot area under the dash....the same for the other side.......what you are creating is a clear passage for water (or air) to get to all critical limber holes.

for ease or foaming....you can do this in sections......just make sure that all pvc pipes will match up to create proper channels of water/air flow.

after the piping is installed....
take shrink wrap and lay it over all pipes, up the sides, and leave enough shrink to enclose the top of the area....(you are basically making a shrink wrap bag)

(shrink wrap can be scrounged out of the dumpsters of the boat dealers in the spring by the tons...lol)

throw a "mock deck" on top of the stringers with plastic tapped to the under side so the expanding foam will not stick to the under side of the mock deck.

cut holes in the mock deck and foam the area fully while weight is on the deck (the wieght will stop the foam from expanding and blowing the top off your bag.....allow the foam to fully fill your shrink wrap bag right up to the top and expand out of the holes in the top.

after the foam has fully expanded and cured....wait a full hour.....
then take off the top deck. the plastic barrier will stay with the foam and allow the mock deck/"lid" to come up easy.

then with the edges of the bag....just seal the foam with the shrink....you can use shrink tape or tuck tape.....just totally seal the top so no water can get in to the foam.

remove the foam bag from the boat.......then remove the pvc piping. the pvc will leave clear and permanant impressions in the shrink wrap.
then replace the foam bag in the exact position it was.

you will now have passages next to all the crutial areas...and limber holes through out the boat from deck height to the bottom of the stringers. all the passages are connected so that air can flow freely through the system.

install the deck as per usual.....however take special caution not to screw thru the bag.....just screw into the stringers/frames.
add inspection covers/vents in the place where the pvc was placed under the drivers/passengers feet.

what this will give you is a clear air passage throught out your boat's hull, that air can circulate thru and dry out should any water get in there....everything drains to the bilge.....and you and even can remove the inspection covers during your trip home from the water to allow air to bass through your "channels" left by the pvc impressions to dry your hull.

this will give you all the advantages of foam....including the stregnth, the anti crush......it will NEVER get water logged.....and it will also let you dry your stringers in the area where it counts most.

thats it guys....
it will take a few more hours.....cost about 100 bux more if you actually pay for the shrink wrap and tape......but your boat will be safe for ever.


opinions?????......
lets have it.

cheers
oops

To Foam , or Not to Foam . That is The Question ......Or use Play Pit Balls

 

[sky7]

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Hey oops, it's been a while. Post a few teaser pics or a quick update. We need something. Let us know what's going on. Thanks