Hull is free of stringers/transom/floor

[JasonJ]

I have removed all structure from the hull, and it is now just bare glass. It has maintained its dimension, thankfully, but I will monitor it when I start glassing in the structure. I must have removed 300 pounds of soaked foam and wood, but I was able to save three stringers, all the sizes I need to use as templates for the new stringers. The transom was horrible to get out. I thought it would pop out, but I ended up having to cut it into small pieces and hack them out of the hull. I can make a template out of cardboard for it. This is the first time the hull has had a chance to dry in who knows how many years. Now I can start buying materials for the next phase...<br /><br />

 

[tmcalavy]

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Way to go Jason!!! She's looking sweet. Keep us posted with more pix.

 

[SCO]

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Just like when it popped out of the mold. You will have a like new boat. FYI, when I made my transom, I encased the finished and fitted(with some allowance) ply blank entirely in glass cloth w epoxy resin prior to instalation into the boat. Also, I overdrilled all holes and fiberglassed (epoxy resin) the insides of the holes, filled w epoxy then redrilled to the correct final diameter. Overkill probably, but my transom is isolated from water I think.

 

[93bronco]

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wow that looks great, are you videoing taping this? i really like my 1802 w/a trophy and it needs a new fuel tank, but dont want to cut it up to find it wont come out. this is the way to go.

 

[JasonJ]

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I have a nice $700 Sony digital camera that I bought during my 1970 International Scout buildup. Now THAT was fun. Adapted in a built Ford 302, rebuilt all drivetrain, welded in new floors, rockers, bodymounts. Mounted up sports car seats, fabbed diamondplate console and dash, basically the whole nine yards. Then sold it. I document everything with pictures. The digital even goes fishing with me, so I have something to back up those big fish stories. I am only documenting major progress on my center console conversion. I am stalled out right now waiting for my tax return to hit the bank so I can get the materials for the floor and transom. My other enemy is the cold. I am doing this in a carport, so I may not even be able to make any progress until March.

 

[Hawkeye1]

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JasonJ, I was able to do a lot of my work in the cold so to speak with a 25$ ceramic heater you can get at lowes. It also is great for keeping it bone dry. 1st you have to tent off the boat even if it under the carport to keep the cold wind out and misty rain if its damp out. These little heaters were able to keep my cuddy a cozy 75 to 80 deg in 35 to 40 deg weather. For the transom and stringer area I tented it out with 1/2" 4x8' sheet of foam and or card board to hold the heat in that area. I worked in sections at a time on a 23'er. It allowed me to do fg work starting in march here in Va. I used only epoxy resin as the curring will just go dorment if it does get too cold but will start curing again as sone as it warms up. Not a bad thing having a slower cure as it will allow for a deeper soak into any wood you are applying to. Here is a link to my carport/garage. Wish I had a shop.<br /><br /> http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/formula2...bc/formula2332000/lst?&.dir=/Hawkeye&.src=ph&. view=t

 

[JasonJ]

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Thats a good point Hawkeye. If I use epoxy, could I do the glasswork, then simply drape the tarp over the hull to create a small space and leave the heater in to create more heat so it can cure more quickly? Like in a day or so? Or should it not be left attended?

 

[tmcalavy]

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Hey Jason,<br />Could you email me the dimensions of your engine stand, the one the Merc sits on. I need to know length of runners/feet, height of risers, width of transom board...just approximate numbers. I need to make one fast and like the one you made. My email is:<br />t-mcalavy@tamu.edu<br />Thanks,<br /><br />TWM

 

[Hawkeye1]

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The heater I used had a thermostat that would cycle it on and off. It not much bigger then a lunch box. The Epoxy doesnt give off a flamable fume or atleast it didnt for me. Just keep the acctone and alcohal far away. I would use epoxy just for the ease of use if nothin else. It works much better on secondary bond like what your dealing with. Polyester is way harder to work with and fumes might be a problem with a heater and for yourself.

 

[JasonJ]

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tim mc, My stand is 3 1/2 high with a 3 foot square footprint. Its made of 2x4s screwed together. I built it with an angle to simulate a transom angle, and to place the weight in the middle of the foot print. It is on heavy duty castors so it can be wheeled around. Hope this helps some.