'Mr.Krabs' Another Bayliner Story

[Nickypoo]

Re: 'Mr.Krabs' Another Bayliner Story

Hi 1lrover1,

Looks like you're making good progress.

I have one suggestion about your grinder "blade". I think I'm gonna have nightmares about that thing! Haha. I use a metal wheel that I think was designed for masonry. It's gold in color and the circumference is smooth with small bits of diamond or something embedded. It cuts through fiberglass like butter and will cut through wood slowly too. It doesnt wear down like the abrasive blades. Anyhow, it's pretty safe because if I accidentally touch it then I just get my skin a little scuffed up. I can foresee your blade getting one of those teeth caught on something and kicking back onto your arm.

Also the foam comes out with a shovel. The bigger sections you can pop out the better. I used a roofing shovel used to remove shingles and such which is a little more stout than a regular shovel.

And I completely agree with Teamster. The foam becomes a big part of the structure of the hull. Use the pour foam to replace it.

Anyway, just some thoughts. Good luck!

 

[SDSeville]

Re: 'Mr.Krabs' Another Bayliner Story

And the other 5 pics..
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The cradle looks great. However, I can't tell -- what is keeping the bunks from separating with the weight of the boat on them?

 

[Nickypoo]

Re: 'Mr.Krabs' Another Bayliner Story

The cradle looks great. However, I can't tell -- what is keeping the bunks from separating with the weight of the boat on them?

It looks like perhaps the vertical pressure treated 4x4s extend into the ground. If you look at the 2nd photo on post #19 it shows the holes being dug.

Rob, I just noticed the Harbor Freight engine stand with the jackstand under it. I have the same exact one and I noticed it flexing too. I really don't think it's rated to what they say. I only trusted it with the stripped block.

 

[1lrover1]

Re: 'Mr.Krabs' Another Bayliner Story

Yep. The posts are in the ground 18 inches. The neighbor and I had a heated engineering debate over a few Sam's on whether the weight would 'spread' the bunks. My thought was the downward pressure would counter the wedge effect. Not sure what it weighs but would guess 16 or 1700 pounds. It is actually very solid but not sure I would trust it when the Volvo finally goes back in. And yes, the HF engine stand makes me nervous. Love HF but Chinese welds sometimes look like a child struck the arc.. Sadly I might even be right. I would never hang 1500 lbs on that thing and agree it is not rated properly. Haven't been able to work much on 'Krabs' honey do is backed up. Hope to post some progress soon.