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Tech Talk => Projects => Topic started by: Mrblueeyesnick on February 21, 2015, 07:00:57 PM
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I figured that now that I am getting into my build I would star a thread. Over the lat couple months I have pretty much striped my Nordic back to a bear hull. I getting ready to start putting new stringers in. I'm probably going to start tomorrow sanding where the existing stringers were and start prepping for the new ones.
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I also took a page from steves86ta and bought some of the metal cast paint and redid my gauge bezels, steering wheel adapter, shifter knob, fuel fills and the breathers on the valve covers. They turned out great. I know the boat needs to be painted but I am going to wait till next season for that.
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Started prep for the stringers. Got to love fiberglass!!! Can't wait to get this part done.
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I have a bitchin candy red bimini with a grey top that would look great with the boat
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I will have to remember that when I have some extra funds. I'd like to see a picture of it if you have one
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Comes with stainless hardware. And it is powdercoated.
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That thing is bitchen. What do you want for it
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200 firm, I was gonna save it for maybe if I bought a cruiser one day but won't have funds for that for awhile. No hurry to sell so when your ready shoot me a pm.
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Will do. Thanks for the heads up
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Your welcome good luck with the build.
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Thanks. Can't wait to get to the end of the journey so I can enjoy it on the water and out meeting all of the great people on this site.
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Thanks. Can't wait to get to the end of the journey so I can enjoy it on the water and out meeting all of the great people on this site.
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Your welcome, going through the same thing right now. There are alot of helpful people on this site so don't be afraid to ask questions. And you need to make it out to a meet. You'll be hooked!!
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Getting closer. Just have to grind under the bow and clean all of the fiberglass dust out and I'm ready to start laying out for the cuts on the stringers. Slowly but surely it's getting there. Any advice on cutting the stringers to match up with the hull? What's the best way to lay them out? Thanks guys.
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Need a little advice on cutting the angles on my stringers. How do I cut them and with what? I am getting close to this point and I want to know some different ways that I can get it right. I don't want to ruin any of my stringers. Thanks
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Is the boat still on the trailer? Most guys will put the boat some sort of dolly that supports the full structure of the boat. You may end up with a hook or rocker in the bottom if it's not supported correctly. As far as getting the stringers in place I've seen guys make a jig to hold them in place and straight while they're being glassed in.
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It's off the trailer I built supports for it. I just want to know how to go about cutting the angle of the hull on the bottom of the stringer.
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I can't help you there, but here's the supports I was talking about. This is Wes's boat. I forget his screen name.
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Thanks for the tip. I will make sure I do something like that to support the stringers when I put them in.
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It's off the trailer I built supports for it. I just want to know how to go about cutting the angle of the hull on the bottom of the stringer.
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. A table saw works good.
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Ok. How do you get the table saw to do the curve going up to the bow. I'm new at doing this so sorry for the 20 questions. Lol. I just want to get this right
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Ok. How do you get the table saw to do the curve going up to the bow. I'm new at doing this so sorry for the 20 questions. Lol. I just want to get this right
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. You can only cut the angle where it would be straight. How much does your stringers curve up?
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Here is a picture of one of the stringers I pulled out. It looks like it starts tapering up at about the 5' from the front of the stringer
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Here is a picture of one of the stringers I pulled out. It looks like it starts tapering up at about the 5' from the front of the stringer
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a skill saw will work to cut both angle at the same time.
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Ok so start out with the table saw and cut the full length and then do the radius with the skill saw. How do I go about finding the angle of the cut?
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Ok so start out with the table saw and cut the full length and then do the radius with the skill saw. How do I go about finding the angle of the cut?
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the pic of the stringers that Jordan put up are of my boat any questions feel free to hit me up 951-675-0727 I'm about to go to bed but I'll be on the road at 430 tom morning
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the pic of the stringers that Jordan put up are of my boat any questions feel free to hit me up 951-675-0727 I'm about to go to bed but I'll be on the road at 430 tom morning
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When is the best time to call. I'm home all day so I can work around your schedule.
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Anytime bud if I don't answer leave a message and I will call you back as soon as I can but should be good all day. My names Wes
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Sweet thanks bud. I'm sure I will need the info. This is a lot more involved than I was thinking. Lol. Any help I can get.
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Ok so start out with the table saw and cut the full length and then do the radius with the skill saw. How do I go about finding the angle of the cut?
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. You could do it all with the skill saw as far as the angle lots of ways to get it. You can use a angle finder but it is just as easy to get a 2x6 and take a guess. Adjust after your first try you should be able to get it real close if not third time a charm. Once you get the angle use your old stringer as a pattern for your curve at the bow. You might have a member close by that may give you a hand.
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. You could do it all with the skill saw as far as the angle lots of ways to get it. You can use a angle finder but it is just as easy to get a 2x6 and take a guess. Adjust after your first try you should be able to get it real close if not third time a charm. Once you get the angle use your old stringer as a pattern for your curve at the bow. You might have a member close by that may give you a hand.
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Thanks Jim, I appreciate the advise. I am just itching to have this boat back on the water, and out meeting all of you.
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Thanks Jim, I appreciate the advise. I am just itching to have this boat back on the water, and out meeting all of you.
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. Reach out for a hand if you need it the guys are great around here. I'm looking forward to having a beer with you.
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. Reach out for a hand if you need it the guys are great around here. I'm looking forward to having a beer with you.
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Will do and I am looking foreword to the beer as well
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My boat looks like it's under quarantine. Put up plastic to try to keep the majority of the fiberglass dust out of the rest of my garage. Seemed to work pretty well. Got the old stringer fiber glass out now it's just some clean up and ready for new stringers and glass.
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My boat looks like it's under quarantine. Put up plastic to try to keep the majority of the fiberglass dust out of the rest of my garage. Seemed to work pretty well. Got the old stringer fiber glass out now it's just some clean up and ready for new stringers and glass.
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way to get after it bud keep it up looks great
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way to get after it bud keep it up looks great
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Will do. I will be giving you a call in the next day or two about the stringers. I'm getting ready to. Get those things on.
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Will do. I will be giving you a call in the next day or two about the stringers. I'm getting ready to. Get those things on.
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not a problem bud I will share what I know
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not a problem bud I will share what I know
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Thanks for the help Wes
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Thanks for the help Wes
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my pleasure I got help from members I wanna return it
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That's why I love this site there is a lot of good knowledge here
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That's why I love this site there is a lot of good knowledge here
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i completely agree with you
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Well I took a day off from the boat but I did a little work on the trailer. I had to raise one of the bunk supports and reweld it on and one of the supports was almost broken off so I welded it back up. I'm glad to be a Pipefitter/welder so I can do this stuff on my own.
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Started prepping the trailer for paint. Probably won't get to do much with the trailer this weekend due to the rain but hopefully by next week I have it painted and the new bunks on it.
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Alright guy. I have a question about the prep for my stringers. How far to either side of the stringer do I need to prep before I'm ready to lay down fiberglass? I have everything that was around the stringer prepped but how far back do I need to go? Do I have to take it down to the original glass or am I overthinking this? Here is a picture of where I am now. Any feed back will help. Thanks guys and gals.
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Sorry I forgot to post the picture
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I would say 6 to 8 inches on either side of the stringer 👍👍👍👍
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Thanks bud. So it looks like I have a little more grinding to do. Lol. I want to do it right so some extra time isn't going to hurt.
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Thanks bud. So it looks like I have a little more grinding to do. Lol. I want to do it right so some extra time isn't going to hurt.
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looking good brother keep it up
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Sorry I forgot to post the picture
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. Looks good.
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looking good bud
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Comes with stainless hardware. And it is powdercoated.
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sorry to hijack, but i sent you a PM on the bimini
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sorry to hijack, but i sent you a PM on the bimini
No problem. I wasn't going to be able to have the money for a while. Lol I have more pressing things like an engine and to rebuild my jet lol
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So today I pulled the bulkhead out and started grinding some more getting my 6 to 8 inches on either side of the stringers. I also called Bostick and talked to them about getting my 454 in for magnaflux and line bore. Also having the heads magnafluxed and a valve job. Hope to have it down there in the next couple of days. Also I have a question about the supports under the bow. Are those in all boats or is it just something for extra support that was put in after. Thanks guys.
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The engine is off the stand and in the morning it will be loaded in the truck with the heads and all the other parts and taken down to Bostick. Can't wait to get this engine process moving forward. And still have the question I put up yesterday about the supports under the bow. Is that there for extra support or is that in all boats?
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The engine is off the stand and in the morning it will be loaded in the truck with the heads and all the other parts and taken down to Bostick. Can't wait to get this engine process moving forward. And still have the question I put up yesterday about the supports under the bow. Is that there for extra support or is that in all boats?
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they are for extra support and so the deck doesn't sag from the weight.
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Ok so if I take them out to put the stringers in I should put them back. I know dumb question but I'm asking lol
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Ok so if I take them out to put the stringers in I should put them back. I know dumb question but I'm asking lol
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yes! Also you may want to put something in there to keep the deck from sagging wile your doing the stringers.
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yes! Also you may want to put something in there to keep the deck from sagging wile your doing the stringers.
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Thanks bud. This is the first one I have ever done so I know I am asking some newbie questions so thanks for all the help.
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Thanks bud. This is the first one I have ever done so I know I am asking some newbie questions so thanks for all the help.
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If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask me or Wes. Here on the boards.
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I appreciate it
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do your stringers go all the way to those supports?
do you think you can lay in new stringers without removing supports? or are they in the way?
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Where the original stringers went was up against those about 6 to 12 inches. Not exactly sure how far along them they go.
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Where the original stringers went was up against those about 6 to 12 inches. Not exactly sure how far along them they go.
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[/quote hey bud shoot me a text or you can call me anytime today more than willing to help out
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Where the original stringers went was up against those about 6 to 12 inches. Not exactly sure how far along them they go.
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[/quote hey bud shoot me a text or you can call me anytime today more than willing to help out
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Thanks Wes. I will give you a call when I get back from Bostick. I appreciate the help bud
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The 454 is at Bostick. Woo hoo!!! The guys down there are really good guys and can't wait to see the work they do. I'm excited to get this part started.
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do your stringers go all the way to those supports?
do you think you can lay in new stringers without removing supports? or are they in the way?
I just checked how far up they go and they go about 10" along the side of the bow supports. Is there a way to stop the stringer right before I get to them? Also where it meets the supports it crosses one of the ridges on the bottom of the boat. So there is going to be a gap between the stringer and the hull which I know you don't want. So that's why I asked the question above.
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I think I understand. But can you send a pic of what your describing please?
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Here is a picture of where it crosses over the little ridge.
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ok.
id say theres two ways to attack (maybe more). a...you can shape the bottom of the stringer to fit every nook and cranny. or....which is what id do, mix up some resin with milled fibers, cabosil maybe some chop strand(1/4 inch) and create like a thick putty. commonly referred to as peanut butter or poky(pu-key)
i would apply some putty where the stringer will go to fill any gaps from the strake. afterward create a filet or round out what ever poky squishes out. you want to create a contour or curve going from hull up the stringer. this will help the glass lay down better. hope you understand.
also, i havent seen stringers go up that far. id do some research...ask around....you may not need to go all the way up to the supports. just stop right before them....or right before it crosses the strake. im not sure how far forward those supports are in relation to the dash, maybe you do need to go that far.
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The supports are about 3'-6" from the dash and it's only about 4 and a half to 5 feet from the nose of the boat.
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The stringers that I pulled out were right around 14 feet long
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hmmm.
unless someone here can say shortening the overall length by 10" wont make a difference.....(anyone?) i would mix up some poky, apply it over strake and lay stringer over it. this will create solid contact between stringer and hull. then glass over stringer. mixing poky-peanut butter, isnt hard. and very common in boating. theres videos of how to make it online.
if you dont have to remove deck supports....id leave them. less work for you.
just remember to support the hull before cutting new stringer material. this way the hull doesnt get distorted by bunks. get it??
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hmmm.
unless someone here can say shortening the overall length by 10" wont make a difference.....(anyone?) i would mix up some poky, apply it over strake and lay stringer over it. this will create solid contact between stringer and hull. then glass over stringer. mixing poky-peanut butter, isnt hard. and very common in boating. theres videos of how to make it online.
if you dont have to remove deck supports....id leave them. less work for you.
just remember to support the hull before cutting new stringer material. this way the hull doesnt get distorted by bunks. get it??
Thanks bud. I have already took it off the trailer and put it on stands. I will look into the poky. Thanks again
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just remember to round out the excess that squeezes out....otherwise....youll be sanding that sheit away. not fun.
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Thanks again. That picture will help out a lot.
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Got the wife out working on the trailer.
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Got the wife out working on the trailer.
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Good luck Jim. I hope it works for you like it did for me.
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Well the whole wife thing did not pan out for me
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Sorry Jim. It's been a couple months of asking to get mine to help on anything on my boat. She's not really a boat person so it took her a bit to get interested lol
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Well the whole wife thing did not pan out for me
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She did make it to they shop tonight to supervise. Lol
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Didn't get much progress on the hull this weekend but did get a little grinding for the stringers. Also added a little color to my nozzle. I think it will look pretty good on the red and white boat.
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what did you use for paint?
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what did you use for paint?
The base i used the appliances epoxy and then I put the metal cast paint over it with a wheel clear coat. If it doesn't last it's ok because when I have the boat painted this next winter I will have the jet and all the parts powder coated to match.
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Well the trailer is just about ready for paint. Just a little more stripping tomorrow and it will be ready. It got too dark to take pictures but I will take them tomorrow when it's done. Had to take a break from grinding fiberglass so I figured I would work on the trailer a bit. I will probably be back under the bow of the boat tomorrow to finish so I can get those stringers in.
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Got the trailer primed and the first coat of paint on. The only picture I have is the primer. It was getting dark when I finished up so I couldn't get a picture. I hope to have the color on it tomorrow and pictures. Also I ordered my diverter handle. I love the way it looks, a friend of my family had one in his boat when I was a kid and always wanted one when I got a boat. I should get it sometime next week.
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Well here is a rough look at what the trailer will look like. I'm going to leave the axels grey but I ran out of red paint.
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Nice.
You spraying or rolling paint on? What are you using to mask off ground and area if spraying?
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Nice.
You spraying or rolling paint on? What are you using to mask off ground and area if spraying?
It's spray. I am using painters drop cloths, the cheep plastic ones you buy at Home Depot or lows. I also got the new bunks and carpet on. Just about ready to put the wheels and tires back on. I have to go get one fixed due to a slow leak in the tire.
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Looks great. I'm glad mine is done .......sure you feel the same
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Looks great. I'm glad mine is done .......sure you feel the same
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Oh yeah. Just need to finish sanding so I can get my stringers in and then I can get my boat back on the trailer and Ali will have left to do is install the jet and the engine and she's ready to go.
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Yeah I'm shooting for late April or May.
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Yeah I'm shooting for late April or May.
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I think I am going to be in the same time frame. I'm having shoulder surgery the day after the first meet. So I will be in listing some help from the neighbors to get it finished up.
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Good neighbors sir. If you need help give us a call.
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Good neighbors sir. If you need help give us a call.
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Good neighbors sir. If you need help give us a call.
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x2, we are at stand stills til we get motors and boat back
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I don't have numbers but if I get in a bind I'm sure I can get them from you guys. Thanks for offering the help I may need it after the surgery
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951 741-8790
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Thanks for everything Jim.
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Anytime sir.
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Well I'm back at the sanding after taking yesterday off for my birthday. Got my diverter handle yesterday. Great birthday present. Also my parents are going to give me money to put towards the engine. I'm actually working on the boat right now, figured I would start working some night shifts on it due to the temp in the garage during the day.
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Keep moving forward. It will all be worth it one day soon. That's what I keep telling myself anyway.
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Well I got a call from Bostick today and everything maged good. So now all I have to do is figure out how to come up with the money to have it built by them. We I better talk to the wife and see if I can get some money to do the work. Yay, that will be fun!!!
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Well I got a call from Bostick today and everything maged good. So now all I have to do is figure out how to come up with the money to have it built by them. We I better talk to the wife and see if I can get some money to do the work. Yay, that will be fun!!!
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. Proceed with caution and have a well thought out plan. The above info was for the wife not Bostick
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Thanks jim
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The problem is we have the money, she just won't let me spend it lol
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They want $3700 to do the whole thing adding some upgraded parts, and all the machine work. I know looking at what some people have in there engines that's not a lot but it's just a little bit of a shock to her and a little for me as well. Lol
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This is a area where you get what you pay for. Your off to a great start and at the right place for the build. Don't be cutting comers in this department find another spot to make cuts. Remember good no cheap and cheap is not good. Have you ever tried to paddle up river I rest my case.
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This is a area where you get what you pay for. Your off to a great start and at the right place for the build. Don't be cutting comers in this department find another spot to make cuts. Remember good no cheap and cheap is not good. Have you ever tried to paddle up river I rest my case.
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I totally agree. It's getting the wifey to understand that. We are going to work some stuff out and make it happen. With the build he is going to do he said it will put out around 500 hp. That more than I was expecting.
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You will have a good time with 500 hp. You will be in a place were reliability is still good but you have enough horsepower to play with the boys. At the end of the day you will be happy.
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I totally agree. It's getting the wifey to understand that. We are going to work some stuff out and make it happen. With the build he is going to do he said it will put out around 500 hp. That more than I was expecting.
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She'll completely understand when you have a strong solid engine.
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You will have a good time with 500 hp. You will be in a place were reliability is still good but you have enough horsepower to play with the boys. At the end of the day you will be happy.
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And reliability is what I want. I want something that I can run every weekend and know it's going to run and preform. The guys down there know a lot about jet boat engines so I want them to do the work so I know everything is ready. I think I am even going to take my pump down to them for the rebuild.
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They have done both of mine
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The Bostick is the man! If your pocket book can handle it, do every upgrade he recommends.
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The Bostick is the man! If your pocket book can handle it, do every upgrade he recommends.
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That's what I am trying to do.
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I got some more sanding done, just about out from under the bow. Can't wait to get where I have room to move around and not feel claustrophobic. Lol. Hope to have all the sanding done by mid week so I can do stringers next weekend before my surgery on the 30th. Going to get ahold of Bostick Monday and start getting the ball rolling on getting the engine built. Like everyone has said I would rather pay the money for a good reliable engine than half ass it and end up broke down.
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What are you using again to sand?
Grit? And tool....
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4 1/2 grinder with 60 grit tiger paw and a belt sander with 36 and 80 grit.
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While I was letting some dust settle I was looking at my loader for my jet. It's some hokey home built loader. It looks like one of the sport loaders except where they welded the angle on it stuck way down under the boat, almost as long as the two fins on either side of the intake. Now that I am having the engine rebuilt should I stick with the same kind of loader or should I put something different on there?
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Here is a pic of what it looked like. I was going to try and fix it but I decided that I'm just going to buy another one. So I cut the angle off that's why the clamps are there to kinda give you all an idea of what it looked like
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Any one have an answer on my last question and I have another question. I'm thinking of going to a rail kit and going away from the 4 point mount for my 454. Does anyone have one or know how to make one or should I just stick with the 4 point mount. I got my taxes done so I am going to have Bostick start rebuilding my engine. I just want to start thinking about how I'm going to mount it. I know the rail kit makes it easier to install and pull the engine, but other than that I don't know much about them. Thanks
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Any one have an answer on my last question and I have another question. I'm thinking of going to a rail kit and going away from the 4 point mount for my 454. Does anyone have one or know how to make one or should I just stick with the 4 point mount. I got my taxes done so I am going to have Bostick start rebuilding my engine. I just want to start thinking about how I'm going to mount it. I know the rail kit makes it easier to install and pull the engine, but other than that I don't know much about them. Thanks
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. I would look into a new loader and Bostick builds rail kits pretty cheap.
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. I would look into a new loader and Bostick builds rail kits pretty cheap.
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x2 bostick is very reasonable. He has s huge amount of knowledge and WILL NOT half ass anything. When I I dropped motors off we talked for about 2 hrs about boats, hardware set ups, motors, ect... I give bostick two thumbs up !! 👍👍 and if he can't do what you want he knows the right person to get the job done.. Other recommendations for pump or rail kits would be Chris- B1, Jack- MPD, or Greg- GS, I have dealed with both Chris and Greg and have had great work done , my CP is fully set up by Jack and even though I've never personally dealed with him I can say he knows how to set up a boat!
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Built my own rail kit. Total cost was like $90.
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Built my own rail kit. Total cost was like $90.
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Pics please! Where did you get the material from? I was lucky and already had the 2x2 angle and backing for rails and had some 3/8 plate laying around. But still spent 40 bucks in jigsaw blades and who knows what it would have cost if one of my renters didn't have a shear he let me use. But if you can get a piece of 3/8 alluminum 24x30 for less than 90 bucks get me the hook up!! 👍
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Built my own rail kit. Total cost was like $90.
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. Does that include plates and blocks
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The big piece is what costs so much. I used four smaller squares and did one on each corner. I cut my aluminum with a router and went slow
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That's everything. I cheated a little because a member on her (Justelectric) hooked it up on the corner blocks.
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That's everything. I cheated a little because a member on her (Justelectric) hooked it up on the corner blocks.
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heck Ya made out on that! And Justin is always good help! I need your alluminum guys number!!
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I got everything except the backing plates off of eBay. The back plates 1/4"- 6061 I got from a local metal place here is Hesperia.
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You can see the front plates here
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heck Ya made out on that! And Justin is always good help! I need your alluminum guys number!!
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You need feet for the plates? Think I have 4 and have some 1/4" aluminum plate
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You need feet for the plates? Think I have 4 and have some 1/4" aluminum plate
i can get 1/4, just seems impossible to get a small section of 3/8
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How small are you talking?
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Thanks for all the advise guys. I am going to be talking to the guys at Bostick probably today, I will talk to them about it. Do you guy think it's a good idea to go with a rail kit? Do they build loaders at Bostick?
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Thanks for all the advise guys. I am going to be talking to the guys at Bostick probably today, I will talk to them about it. Do you guy think it's a good idea to go with a rail kit? Do they build loaders at Bostick?
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Thank Jim I will give him a call
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While I was taking a break from sanding I put my scjb sticker on the truck. It's about damn time. I have had it for over 6 months and finally decided that's where it needed to be.
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Well guys and gals, I had my shoulder surgery today. Everything went good, so I am on the mend.
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Glad to hear
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:beer: heres to a speedy recovery :beer:
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Thanks guys
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Well yesterday I took the rest of the parts for my engine down to the guys at Bostick. They showed me the progress that they had made on all the machine work. My heads looked brand new. All they have left to do is the bore on it and it's ready to be put back together. Oh yeah!!! I also took my jet down there and their going to get started on it as well. Should have it all done by the end of this month the beginning of next month. Can't wait to have the new engine and jet.
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Those guys do some nice work!
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Finished the trailer as far as I could go. Got the wheels back on and off the jack stands. I ordered all the lights and wiring. Should have it all by the middle of next week. Also talked to James at bostick and it sounds like my engine might be done ahead of schedule. Can't wait to get it and my jet back.
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Finished the trailer as far as I could go. Got the wheels back on and off the jack stands. I ordered all the lights and wiring. Should have it all by the middle of next week. Also talked to James at bostick and it sounds like my engine might be done ahead of schedule. Can't wait to get it and my jet back.
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Love the color! 👍🏻
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Love the color! 👍🏻
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Thanks. It took a while to get it like that but it worked out
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Nice job on it, it was worth taking your time! I'm leaning towards red myself (Match my truck) ... But haven't even started anything yet. 😢
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Nice job on it, it was worth taking your time! I'm leaning towards red myself (Match my truck) ... But haven't even started anything yet. 😢
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I went red to match the boat. Once I get the boat painted the trailer will change. But for now it matches pretty well.
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I went red to match the boat. Once I get the boat painted the trailer will change. But for now it matches pretty well.
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Wow! You did a great job matching it, L👀KS very close to the color 👍🏻
At first wasn't a huge fan of Red but the more I see it on other hulls the more I want red and plus I won't have to change trucks lol!! 👊🏻
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Finished the trailer as far as I could go. Got the wheels back on and off the jack stands. I ordered all the lights and wiring. Should have it all by the middle of next week. Also talked to James at bostick and it sounds like my engine might be done ahead of schedule. Can't wait to get it and my jet back.
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Looks great! Where'd u order the lights from?
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Looks great! Where'd u order the lights from?
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I ordered them on Amazon. Tail lights, fender indicator lights, and the center light bar. All led.
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Finished the trailer as far as I could go. Got the wheels back on and off the jack stands. I ordered all the lights and wiring. Should have it all by the middle of next week. Also talked to James at bostick and it sounds like my engine might be done ahead of schedule. Can't wait to get it and my jet back.
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Nice work!! For hire? Haha... Been putting off doing the trailer for awhile now. More important things, like speed keep coming up.
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Nice work!! For hire? Haha... Been putting off doing the trailer for awhile now. More important things, like speed keep coming up.
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It's all I could work on after having shoulder surgery. I wish I could get in the boat and finish sanding. But the shoulder can't handle the grinder or the belt sander yet. I want this boat on the water.
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I got a few of my lights for the trailer today. I got the brake lights and the center light bar. Still waiting on the wiring harness and the side indicator lights. Can't wait for this trailer to be done.
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Got all the lights installed and wired up. Now I have to get my truck in to get the running lights to work. I have a short somewhere because my blinkers and break lights work but when I turn the lights on the trailer lights don't come on. But at least the trailer is officially done.
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Had the neighbor kid help me cut some steel and made me a stringer mount for my foot pedal. I may not be able to use the grinder yet but I can still wield a stinger.
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I'm trying to get an idea if anyone has a rail kit for a bbc and belled Bassett headers for sale and what you want for them. Let me know
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I'm trying to get an idea if anyone has a rail kit for a bbc and belled Bassett headers for sale and what you want for them. Let me know
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Just got a texted from James at Bostick racing engines. The engine is going back together today. Oh yeah!!!
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Better get that boat back together soon!!
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Better get that boat back together soon!!
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Hoping to have it ready for the water in a few weeks bud. It won't be ready for the Avi trip but I will be wanting to get out to Elsinore after its done to do some testing. I may need some help with the wiring if your interested Dennis
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Hoping to have it ready for the water in a few weeks bud. It won't be ready for the Avi trip but I will be wanting to get out to Elsinore after its done to do some testing. I may need some help with the wiring if your interested Dennis
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sweet! And no prob with wiring. Let me know when your ready.
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sweet! And no prob with wiring. Let me know when your ready.
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Will do
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It's almost done!!!!
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Yesterday we got the rest of the hull ground and sanded for the stringers. There is probably 100lbs of dust in my garage and out of the boat. Lol today we got it outside and cleaned everything all up. Finally the major grinding and sanding is done. Thanks to Wes for helping out yesterday.
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nice, looks like your recovering quickly. :thumbup:
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I'm recovering but I have had a lot of help
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What did you use to spray the trailer? The metal cast spray paint?
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What did you use to spray the trailer? The metal cast spray paint?
Yes I did. It took quite a few coats to get it right. It probably took close to 7 or 8 cans of the red and 4 or 5 of the ground coat.
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Yes I did. It took quite a few coats to get it right. It probably took close to 7 or 8 cans of the red and 4 or 5 of the ground coat.
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Wow.... thats dedication lol i considered going to the paint store and seeing if i can get some paint thats close or the same mixed up
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Wow.... thats dedication lol i considered going to the paint store and seeing if i can get some paint thats close or the same mixed up
That's probably the best route, the rattle cans streak it a little bit. It's good enough for at least a season or two until I can get the boat and trailer done professionally lol
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That's probably the best route, the rattle cans streak it a little bit. It's good enough for at least a season or two until I can get the boat and trailer done professionally lol
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Looks good brother... What did you use for clear? im out of my automotive clear. And i really dont want to buy anymore for the little parts i have left
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Looks good brother... What did you use for clear? im out of my automotive clear. And i really dont want to buy anymore for the little parts i have left
I used dupli-color wheel gloss clear. I figured it was a little more strong being for wheels
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Bostick got my oil pan back from the fabricator. Oh yeah, just a few more pieces.
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Got a video from Bostick today, it's alive!!! Here is the video on YouTube
http://youtu.be/PcOE6YYLxhA
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Got a video from Bostick today, it's alive!!! Here is the video on YouTube
http://youtu.be/PcOE6YYLxhA (http://youtu.be/PcOE6YYLxhA)
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Video is private brotha
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I'm working on it sorry guys
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Here we go http://youtu.be/xjIoNjXNs10
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Sounds good👍🏼
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sounds like its gonna kick ass and take names later....maybe.
throttle response seems crisp, very nice.
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sounds like its gonna kick ass and take names later....maybe.
throttle response seems crisp, very nice.
I don't know about kickin ass but it will be a lot of fun that's for sure. Lol
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enjoy! :beer:
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enjoy! :beer:
Trust me I will lol, can't wait to get it back🍻
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I was looking on fb and this is what Bostick wrote about what was done to my engine.
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The engine and the jet is complete. I will be heading down to Bostick to pick them up in the next couple of days. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel!!! Lol
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The engine and the jet is complete. I will be heading down to Bostick to pick them up in the next couple of days. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel!!! Lol
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Forgot pictures of the jet
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Stringers set!!! Now we play the waiting game.
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Nice!
Walk us thru how you bedded the stringers please.
Also, hard to tell from pic, are the corners of wood rounded over? If not, may wanna consider it as it will help glass lay over top of stringer with little to no air pockets. Like a 1/2" round over bit on a router should do fine.
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Walk us thru how you bedded the stringers please.
Also, hard to tell from pic, are the corners of wood rounded over? If not, may wanna consider it as it will help glass lay over top of stringer with little to no air pockets. Like a 1/2" round over bit on a router should do fine.
We basically laid a 2" strip of csm and put resin over it and then put a 6" strip over that, set the stringers in and added a bunch of weight on top of them. I haven't rounded the corners yet but as soon as the resin is setup we will get in and do some more sanding.
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A router would be much easier and give consistent results. Meaning you'll know it the same radius the whole way down. A rotozip will work just fine here....smaller than a full size router.
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A router would be much easier and give consistent results. Meaning you'll know it the same radius the whole way down. A rotozip will work just fine here....smaller than a full size router.
It would probably would work better, I just don't have a router. Maybe I will hit up a few guys to see if they have one.
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I have a router you can borrow if you live close enough. I'm in Hesperia. You'll need to buy a different but probably. I only have a 3/8 round over.
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Bit*
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3/8 round over bit should work....its better than 1/8 or so (maybe less) that comes on the wood from mill....
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He's welcome to borrow it. I'm leaving the country though, be back on the 19th.
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I have a router you can borrow if you live close enough. I'm in Hesperia. You'll need to buy a different but probably. I only have a 3/8 round over.
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I would love to borrow it but hesperia is about an hour and 15 mins away. I should be able to get one from one of my neighbors
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Okay sounds good. Either way rounding it will help.
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Okay sounds good. Either way rounding it will help.
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Yeah I will either get one from someone or I will break down and buy one, I already have to replace my 30+ year old circular saw that we burnt up cutting the angle on the stringers.
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While I was waiting for the stringers I went ahead and put my fuel fill and bimini hardware on.
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While I was waiting for the stringers I went ahead and put my fuel fill and bimini hardware on.
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nice work man keep it up!
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Stringer are setup now I have to do a little more sanding and then round my corners, and poky the bottom edges and the transom and it's ready for the rest of the glass
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Here are the pictures
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That's going to be a nice boat when done. Nice job looks good.
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That's going to be a nice boat when done. Nice job looks good.
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Thanks bud
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3/8 round over bit should work....its better than 1/8 or so (maybe less) that comes on the wood from mill....
Got a router and got the corners rounded on the stringers. I used the 3/8 that was recommended. Getting closer to being able to lay glass. I will be getting my engine and jet tomorrow. Closer and closer to getting it wet!!!
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Got a router and got the corners rounded on the stringers. I used the 3/8 that was recommended. Getting closer to being able to lay glass. I will be getting my engine and jet tomorrow. Closer and closer to getting it wet!!!
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I hate to be the nay sayer.... Good luck getting air bubbles out. With the groves in that wood, it's going to be a big pain in the ass!!!!!!!!!! There was a reason why wes/we told you to use kiln dryed Douglass fur. Good luck with it though. Maybe you can sand all those notches out?...
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if i was in that position, id either mix cabosil with resin.....or use duraglass to fill those notches. sand smooth, along with the edge just routed over. sanding the edge is just to remove any sharp lines router may have left....sometimes it happens...not to contour wood. if glass snags anywhere its a potential air pocket/bubble. sucks....but at least you have a chance to rectify it. good luck man.
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Vacuum bag it. Not hard to do, not expensive. Pick up a frog and some PVA mold release and get er done.
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Vacuum bag it. Not hard to do, not expensive. Pick up a frog and some PVA mold release and get er done.
Ok what's a frog? Do you have a link to show me what your explaining?
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if i was in that position, id either mix cabosil with resin.....or use duraglass to fill those notches. sand smooth, along with the edge just routed over. sanding the edge is just to remove any sharp lines router may have left....sometimes it happens...not to contour wood. if glass snags anywhere its a potential air pocket/bubble. sucks....but at least you have a chance to rectify it. good luck man.
I was wondering if I could fill them with poky using aerosil and sand it.
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Poky usually has chopped fibers in it. Basically fiberglass Mat chopped up into short strips....which comes in different lengths. Cabosil looks like powder. Milled fibers....same thing. You can mix it up same way you'd make poky. cabosil just thickens reason to a bondo like putty... not much more strength than straight resin. Chopped fibers adds strength. But in this case...your trying to fill holes, notches so that glass has less chance to form air pockets. Just my opinion... I'd mix up some resin, cabosil... or use duraglass. I would say you can find duraglass where you got your glass supplies. Duraglass is like bondo... only uses fiberglass as thickener so it's much tougher than bondo. Has a cream hardener...same as bondo. Just be careful with it cause it can kick before quick like hot batch of bondo ....wasting product. Baby steps....rather than fill whole stringer in one pass. I'd say either method would work.
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Is that treated wood ?
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Got a router and got the corners rounded on the stringers. I used the 3/8 that was recommended. Getting closer to being able to lay glass. I will be getting my engine and jet tomorrow. Closer and closer to getting it wet!!!
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Remember that the treated lumber will have moisture in it this could be a bigger problem then the holes. :banghead:
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Plus oils they release that will make the glass pop lose
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I always use true 2x4 or 1x4 I pay to have them ball milled cypress,maple.popular
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Ok so I got the engine and the jet back. Got to hear it run at Bostick and sounds great. Hopefully the boat will be ready to go soon.
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Plus oils they release that will make the glass pop lose
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Yeah...... That is true too.
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Hey bud you still need a router? I'm in Beaumont
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Hey bud you still need a router? I'm in Beaumont
No I got one but thanks Steve.
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Ok what's a frog? Do you have a link to show me what your explaining?
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A frog is s super fancy name for a fitting for attaching a vacuum to on the plastic sheeting.
You use plastic sheeting and PVA mold release with some buffering materials and pull a good vacuum on it which pulls all the air or of the area being glassed. It comes out amazing.
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A frog is s super fancy name for a fitting for attaching a vacuum to on the plastic sheeting.
You use plastic sheeting and PVA mold release with some buffering materials and pull a good vacuum on it which pulls all the air or of the area being glassed. It comes out amazing.
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Sweet I look into that, thanks gt
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While I will agree....results would great...uniform...and just about bubble free....I do feel easier said than done. I've only seen it done with a vacuum pump. Not sure how well a shop vac would work. Plus...making sure a seal is created so it pulls vacuum. Perhaps there's a backyard way of doing this...if so, I'd love to see/learn. If your curious... look up vacuum bagging on you tube. Tons of it there...usually done to make carbon fiber parts....but isn't limited to carbon. Concept would be the same. You wanna suck air out creating a negative pressure so plastic sheet presses against batting material, which is used to soak up excess resin,then discarded... against the form. In this case, the stringer. If done properly creates the best ratio of resin to glass which gives the most strength possible with the least amount of weight. Hence the common use in carbon fiber.
Perhaps the ol' Mighty one ( >:D ) will jump in....(had to....Glenn)
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Going to be straight up, I have only vacuum bagged with Epoxy, never Poly. It worked best for me when doing thick I/O transoms.
Stringers would be the same exact process with a hell of a lot more tuck tape LOL... Once you have the materials all laid out, other than being messy as hell, it takes a lot of the artistic requirement out of it..
The best video I can remember is the one with the carbon fiber mast.... I think it was a "How It's Made" show or something....
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Gt, did you use a vacuum pump? Or...?
what did you use for batting or the whatever the material is underneath the plastic sheet?
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Gt, did you use a vacuum pump? Or...?
what did you use for batting or the whatever the material is underneath the plastic sheet?
I used a 15 cfm vacuum pump and a 12"h.g. cut out valve.
For batting I used some wall insulation with the cover removed and an old beach towel lol.
Personally I think a regular household vacuum cleaner would work fine. That's what we always used at the shop (it was actually a Torrit dust collection system) but created the same pressure at a shop vac.
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Ok guys, I admit I screwed up. Part of one of the stringers let go so I am going to go backwards a little, I am going to buy some kiln dried Douglas fir and do it right. Jake I was listening to you and Wes just let some others outside this group talk me into the wrong thing. Won't do that again lol. Hopefully I will get the wood tomorrow and be able to set them before I leave for vacation on Monday.
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try to get the straightest piece(s) with no knot holes or knots. :thumbup:
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try to get the straightest piece(s) with no knot holes or knots. :thumbup:
I will, I'm trying to do the right thing so I'm going to do what I have to do to make it right
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its coming along nicely.....one little hickup....at least you caught it at an early stage....nice work.
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its coming along nicely.....one little hickup....at least you caught it at an early stage....nice work.
I don't mind the hiccups, it's when they drop trou and take a dump all over you and barf down your neck that I don't care for...
You will be better off....
I can get clear kiln dried Doug Fir here, but it has to be ordered in special and typically takes a week or so.
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I don't mind the hiccups, it's when they drop trou and take a dump all over you and barf down your neck that I don't care for...
You will be better off....
I can get clear kiln dried Doug Fir here, but it has to be ordered in special and typically takes a week or so.
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Thanks for all the encouraging words, there is a lumber yard not far from the house that sells kiln dried Douglas fir. I will either get it tomorrow if the weather allows it or I will go get it after I get back from my vacation. Thanks for all the help everyone, and I can't wait to be out there having a couple of coldies with everyone🍻
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I'm in Beaumont hit me up if you want some help
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I'm in Beaumont hit me up if you want some help
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Will do I'm going to need it especially if I get back from vacation the end of the month and I want to try and be on the water for the Father's Day trip. Lol
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Well the vacation fell through but that means more time to get this boat done. Well I started my backwards motion and got the stringers back out and started sanding. Hoping tomorrow I will go down and get my kiln dried Douglas fir. Just a little more sanding and its will be ready to put the right stringers back in.
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Well got the boat all sanded back out. Will get all the dust out of it tomorrow. Went and bought the right wood for the stringers kiln dried Douglas fir clear. Wow buying wood that cost that much was a little bit of a shocker but it's bought and ready to go in. Also I have a question, what is the best way to get the remaining gasket off of the jet intake?
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Well got the boat all sanded back out. Will get all the dust out of it tomorrow. Went and bought the right wood for the stringers kiln dried Douglas fir clear. Wow buying wood that cost that much was a little bit of a shocker but it's bought and ready to go in. Also I have a question, what is the best way to get the remaining gasket off of the jet intake?
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What I use.
https://www.fastenal.com/products/details/62586
Grainger, Fastenall, Motion Industries and McMaster Carr all have it.
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What I use.
https://www.fastenal.com/products/details/62586
Grainger, Fastenall, Motion Industries and McMaster Carr all have it.
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Thanks gt I'll check it out
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Thanks gt I'll check it out
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Do not under any circumstances get it on your skin.
A whole new kind of burn...
Lol
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Do not under any circumstances get it on your skin.
A whole new kind of burn...
Lol
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I take it you know that from experience lol I will remember that.
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I am ready for stringers again, got the boat all cleaned out again and ready, all I have to do is get the wood cut and start laying them. I am ready for this part to be done lol
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Atleast you've done this part before so it should go a lil faster this time
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Well the stringers will be set tomorrow. Didn't get to do anything to the boat today but my wife did make me a scoop cover and header covers for me. She made me cut all the stuff out and get it all ready but she sewed it all by what I had for her. So it's not the best quality but it was the first time I had designed something like this. Lol they will work for now. The header covers were easy the scoop was another story lol
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Well the stringers will be set tomorrow. Didn't get to do anything to the boat today but my wife did make me a scoop cover and header covers for me. She made me cut all the stuff out and get it all ready but she sewed it all by what I had for her. So it's not the best quality but it was the first time I had designed something like this. Lol they will work for now. The header covers were easy the scoop was another story lol
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She's a keeper...... I can't even get my wife to stand near my boat while it's running.... :thumbup:
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She's a keeper...... I can't even get my wife to stand near my boat while it's running.... :thumbup:
She's a good one that's for sure, she won't get in the boat but she will help me with stuff for it. I have to giver her credit for that.
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She's a good one that's for sure, she won't get in the boat but she will help me with stuff for it. I have to giver her credit for that.
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Wish i was that luck haha
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Wish i was that luck haha
Lol it took me a bit but I got her to do it after I had everything ready, one of these days we should get together and discuss this little race and have a couple of coldies. Maybe you could give me a tip or two on what I have going on. I mean we only live 15 minutes or so away from each other lol
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Lol it took me a bit but I got her to do it after I had everything ready, one of these days we should get together and discuss this little race and have a couple of coldies. Maybe you could give me a tip or two on what I have going on. I mean we only live 15 minutes or so away from each other lol
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I was thinking that yeserday... shoot me a text 909-809-6358
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Well here are a few pictures of my progress today, I got the stringers cut and ready also cut some supports to hold the stringers in place. Tomorrow they will be set. And then I will be back to where I was last week but now I have the right stuff, clear kiln dried Douglas fir. Lol
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atta boy!!
dont forget to round corners over..... 8)
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atta boy!!
dont forget to round corners over..... 8)
Oh trust me, I won't forget. Now that I have done it twice I have a step by step list.lol
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Looking good
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👍👍 gonna have it done for Father's Day??
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👍👍 gonna have it done for Father's Day??
"RTCP"
I'm hoping, I would love to get out there with you guys.
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Stringers are set!!! A successful day.
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Hey...your using the wrong bricks. They Should be round bricks..... >:D :P
Nah.... I'm just jerking your chain.
Way to stay at man! seriously.... 8)
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Hey...your using the wrong bricks. They Should be round bricks..... >:D :P
Nah.... I'm just jerking your chain.
Way to stay at man! seriously.... 8)
Thanks bud, trying to make Father's Day. So I have to keep at it. Just can't wait to get the engine in and hear it run again.
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I got the weight off of the stringers. I filled the the corners. All I have left to do is round the top corners and lay glass. I'm almost done with the stringers lol
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Looking good Nick
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Looking good Nick
Thanks bud, can't wait to get r done
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Got all the edges rounded. A little bit of sanding in the morning and then glass will be going on. It's been a long time coming but it's almost done.
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Got all the edges rounded. A little bit of sanding in the morning and then glass will be going on. It's been a long time coming but it's almost done.
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Do you have a squeegee roller? Be careful to get as much air out as humanly possible while laying her up....
Get after it son.... 8)
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Do you have a squeegee roller? Be careful to get as much air out as humanly possible while laying her up....
Get after it son.... 8)
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I don't have a squeegee roller, I am just using brushes, I have been warned about air bubbles and I am going to take my time and make sure everything is done right. I'm kind of a perfectionist. I guess that comes from me being a perfectionist on welding and fitting lol. I want to get this thing done so I can enjoy it on the water not looking at it in my garage lol
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I don't have a squeegee roller, I am just using brushes, I have been warned about air bubbles and I am going to take my time and make sure everything is done right. I'm kind of a perfectionist. I guess that comes from me being a perfectionist on welding and fitting lol. I want to get this thing done so I can enjoy it on the water not looking at it in my garage lol
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Go grab some Bondo plastic spreaders from the auto parts store.... Get the air out.
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Go grab some Bondo plastic spreaders from the auto parts store.... Get the air out.
GT
Will do thanks for the tip gt
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These badboys, they won't break the budget...
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I'll be looking for stringer material soon. Mind if I ask how much they cost ya? Where did you get them?
Good point about roller. While not required....it makes the job soo much easier...thereby quicker. Rollers can be a little spendy. I've seen someone make there's....threaded rod bent to shape. Some washers.... one bigger than the other and alternating in size when putting them on rod. So, big then small then big then small, etc. Nuts at either end to keep it together. Seem to work well....costs less than 15-20 for a roller.
Food for thought....
The spreaders worke well too. I was once told by a builder....to only drag spreader in one direction , which ever direction....particularly with mat. Said it helped to keep fibers down and not pulling over themselves when changing directions... cloth is different.
Looking forward to final product....
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I'll be looking for stringer material soon. Mind if I ask how much they cost ya? Where did you get them?
Good point about roller. While not required....it makes the job soo much easier...thereby quicker. Rollers can be a little spendy. I've seen someone make there's....threaded rod bent to shape. Some washers.... one bigger than the other and alternating in size when putting them on rod. So, big then small then big then small, etc. Nuts at either end to keep it together. Seem to work well....costs less than 15-20 for a roller.
Food for thought....
The spreaders worke well too. I was once told by a builder....to only drag spreader in one direction , which ever direction....particularly with mat. Said it helped to keep fibers down and not pulling over themselves when changing directions... cloth is different.
Looking forward to final product....
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If you have ever done concrete, the method is similar. Tap the end of the spreader into the fresh mat and push the bubbles to the direction of the end of the glass, not to the corner. Once the glass is clear you can squeegee the surface flat. I keep a rag with resin wax on it handy to wipe onto the squeegee, it seems to prevent the dragging of the mat/cloth.
I have four different rollers, once you use them, you become addicted to them... They typically run about $25 each... I try to catch sales...
If you absolutely cannot get out all the bubbles, you can always wait until it cures and grind them out and patch it up... Done it myself. You'll be fine.
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Also....the spreaders help.....spread resin, duh. So you can pour the resin over glass....like in a line going down stringer ...and use spreader to push resin into glass....and move it along down stringer. It can help speed layup time....so you get more down per batch of resin. Remember than resin is weak without glass...or other reinforcement. Too much resin is about as bad as too little. I looking for uniform color...if all glass is saturated it looks a little see thru....
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Thanks guys for all the tips. Jarvis the epoxy I used was from aero marine products. Www.aeromarineproducts.com prices are on the page, I had to buy more because of my mess up but I ended up buying a total of 6 gallons, 3 gallons of it is $170 w/o pumps $181 with pumps. They carry the cabosil, csm and the matte. Everything you need they have.
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Thanks guys for all the tips. Jarvis the epoxy I used was from aero marine products. Www.aeromarineproducts.com (http://Www.aeromarineproducts.com) prices are on the page, I had to buy more because of my mess up but I ended up buying a total of 6 gallons, 3 gallons of it is $170 w/o pumps $181 with pumps. They carry the cabosil, csm and the matte. Everything you need they have.
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thank you for this! ive been to aeromarine....good company, my experience. not sure if you posted you were using epoxy...but as you know, you cant vary the mix ratio to speed or slow gelling...or curing. when you mix epoxy in a cup....and leave it there...it tends to get hot....and ends up gelling prematurely.
if you dump the resin out in....say a tray...the resin spreads out and is less likely to heat up and prematurely gel. ive lost several batches before learning this trick. epoxy aints cheap, nah-mean! ;) if your quick, no need to worry....but if you dipping your brush, then applying to glass....you may run into premature gelling.
epoxy is a little runny...tends to run down vertical surfaces...leaving glass a little starved...and pooling at the bottom. just something to be aware of, if youre not already ^-^
(sorry if im back seat driving on your build)
however....i was referring to the wood you used.....for stringers. ;D
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thank you for this! ive been to aeromarine....good company, my experience. not sure if you posted you were using epoxy...but as you know, you cant vary the mix ratio to speed or slow gelling...or curing. when you mix epoxy in a cup....and leave it there...it tends to get hot....and ends up gelling prematurely.
if you dump the resin out in....say a tray...the resin spreads out and is less likely to heat up and prematurely gel. ive lost several batches before learning this trick. epoxy aints cheap, nah-mean! ;) if your quick, no need to worry....but if you dipping your brush, then applying to glass....you may run into premature gelling.
epoxy is a little runny...tends to run down vertical surfaces...leaving glass a little starved...and pooling at the bottom. just something to be aware of, if youre not already ^-^
(sorry if im back seat driving on your build)
however....i was referring to the wood you used.....for stringers. ;D
Sorry I miss read lol, I used clear kiln dried Douglas fir, it was $100 for two 2"x6"x12'. They were around $47 a piece. I got them from ganahl lumber in corona. They have several locations http://www.ganahllumber.com
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I hate to say this. Most epoxies don't play nice with mat.
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Sorry I miss read lol, I used clear kiln dried Douglas fir, it was $100 for two 2"x6"x12'. They were around $47 a piece. I got them from ganahl lumber in corona. They have several locations http://www.ganahllumber.com (http://www.ganahllumber.com)
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There's a location by me. That's where I was going to go too...
Gt is right....
Some epoxys have a bard time breaking down the binder used in mat to keep all the hairs together. This makes it hard for mat to conform to corners, etc. The glass is still saturated. Just the binding agent makes the mat "stiff" and not conform....so air gaps are made. Give aeromarine a call....I don't remember if their epoxy association compatible with mat. Cloth is fine, no issues.
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Nick, sent you a pm...
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Got the jet in. It's starting to look like a jet boat again. Going to set the engine tomorrow. Moving right along lol
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The engine is being mounted
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Looks good
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Looks good
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Thanks Jim
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It's in for now. Still a few things to do, oil pan has a leak in one of the welds so I have to take it back to Bostick so they can fix it. But just a few more things and the power plant is done. It's starting look like a boat again. It will float just not run yet. Lol
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👍 lookin' good.
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👍 lookin' good.
Thanks bud
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hell yeah its looking good!
motivates me to push harder to get "my basket" case finished
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hell yeah its looking good!
motivates me to push harder to get "my basket" case finished
good job!
Thank Ben, it's taken a lot of time and work to get to where I'm at. It's been a blessing that I have been able to work on it while waiting for surgery and then a few months after. Just hope I can get it done before I have to go back to work. Lol
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Way to keep at it bud keep up the good work it will be done in no time now
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Installed the carpet tonight. Pulling a night shift due to the temp today. I think it came out pretty good if I do say so myself
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Installed the carpet tonight. Pulling a night shift due to the temp today. I think it came out pretty good if I do say so myself
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turning out great nick!
"RTCP"
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turning out great nick!
"RTCP"
Thanks Dennis, I'm definitely seeing the final product, just have to get the money together for my loader from b1 and gauges and I'm just about done buying parts. My motor mounts are being fixed and should have them back this week sometime and the engine can go back in and stay in. When it's back in I will be ready for wiring and plumbing.
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Looks great bud
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Looks great bud
Thanks Steve
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Engine is back in!!! Definitely seeing the light at the end of the tunnel lol
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damn son.....way to get on it! youre on a mission!
get some.... :thumbup: :beer:
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damn son.....way to get on it! youre on a mission!
get some.... :thumbup: :beer:
Thanks Ben, and I'm going to be sending that reverse bucket out today so look for it here in the next couple of days
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roger that!
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It's alive. A few more little things to button up but the Sasquatch is just about ready for testing.thank you everyone who had a hand in helping get it back to where it is. Wes, Jim, Dennis, Ben and I know there are others but thank you all. http://youtu.be/K3oD2hg9Yho
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It's alive. A few more little things to button up but the Sasquatch is just about ready for testing.thank you everyone who had a hand in helping get it back to where it is. Wes, Jim, Dennis, Ben and I know there are others but thank you all. http://youtu.be/K3oD2hg9Yho
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Awesome man, good job guys🍺🍺🍺
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Nick your welcome for anything I have done just remember the warranty is up. You almost made this trip.
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Nick your welcome for anything I have done just remember the warranty is up. You almost made this trip.
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Thanks Jim, and I'm sure we will meet up in Blythe, I plan on making a few trips out there this summer.
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It's alive. A few more little things to button up but the Sasquatch is just about ready for testing.thank you everyone who had a hand in helping get it back to where it is. Wes, Jim, Dennis, Ben and I know there are others but thank you all. http://youtu.be/K3oD2hg9Yho (http://youtu.be/K3oD2hg9Yho)
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pleasure was all mine nick :)
you took on a steep challenge, my hats off to you for that. keep it up. she'll be squirtin in no time.....haha
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pleasure was all mine nick :)
you took on a steep challenge, my hats off to you for that. keep it up. she'll be squirtin in no time.....haha
Yeah buddy🚤💨💦💦, the reverse bucket is on the way, time got away from me the other day so it went out this morning.
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Congrats
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Yeah buddy🚤💨💦💦, the reverse bucket is on the way, time got away from me the other day so it went out this morning.
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sheeeeeeit! aint nothin but a thang brotha!
ill keep an eye out for the package. soon as i get it....it goes straight to welding. ill try to smooth the beads a bit, make them a little easy on the eyes ;D. then back to you. youre gonna have to paint it again, picasso.
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sheeeeeeit! aint nothin but a thang brotha!
ill keep an eye out for the package. soon as i get it....it goes straight to welding. ill try to smooth the beads a bit, make them a little easy on the eyes ;D. then back to you. youre gonna have to paint it again, picasso.
Not a problem bud. I really appreciate it.
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I guess I should have posted some of the picture of yesterday's progress and today before the engine fired, guess I got a little excited lol the first picture I mounted my msd box, the second is the coil mounted to the bracket I fabed and the third is the return spring I installed.
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I got my loader today and got it installed. Once the reverse bucket is done it's time for testing.
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Installed the reverse bucket, thanks Ben for the quick turn around. Fits great. A few little clean up things and it's ready for the maiden voyage.
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anytime buddy, great meeting you.
ill look forward to a meet on water.....
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anytime buddy, great meeting you.
ill look forward to a meet on water.....
Nice meeting you as well, and we'll see you out there
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It's ready for testing, I got the diverter cable set and hooked up, forward/reverse cable hooked up. And she's ready. Hoping to head to Elsinore Saturday.
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Lookin good!!! Hopefully I'll see it one of these days and meet ya. I always wondered what the stringers would look like with carpet, looks nice, I exposed mine.
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Lookin good!!! Hopefully I'll see it one of these days and meet ya. I always wondered what the stringers would look like with carpet, looks nice, I exposed mine.
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Thanks bud. Yeah I didn't want to spend that much time sanding to keep the stringers exposed. I hope to start going to a few of the events, I will probably be out at Elsinore quite a few times as well.
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