SoCal Jet Boats

Tech Talk => Hulls => Topic started by: bluearmjoe on August 26, 2009, 06:28:24 PM

Title: Two piece hull issue
Post by: bluearmjoe on August 26, 2009, 06:28:24 PM

I have a 75 swift craft 18ft rebel jet boat.  Two piece hull would like to remove the outer trim piece and fiberglass top to bottem to make it smooth before  repainting. I have been told these style boats flex too much and require the two piece hull. If i fiberglass it will i have problems with cracking, if so what are the alternatives?

Title: Re: Two piece hull issue
Post by: The Chaz on August 26, 2009, 07:08:07 PM

I think you are referring to capping.  There are several threads you can find on how to do it.  I did mine this year and so far it is holding together.

http://www.socaljetboats.com/index.php?topic=6358.0 (http://www.socaljetboats.com/index.php?topic=6358.0)

I think I would have glassed a bit farther out from the hole if I did it again though for added strength and security.  Be sure to do the inside also.

This one covers it too, plus it may be my favorite restoration thread O0

http://www.socaljetboats.com/index.php?topic=1689.0 (http://www.socaljetboats.com/index.php?topic=1689.0)

Title: Re: Two piece hull issue
Post by: cakemoto on September 02, 2009, 08:42:52 AM

I  got a buddy that capped his mach 1.The boat guy in castaic did it and It cracked soon after a few times out! :mad: