SoCal Jet Boats
Tech Talk => Projects => Topic started by: FASTFREDDY on April 17, 2014, 03:41:42 PM
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Heres my tub,I pulled the carpet to take a look and well you all know how this story ends.So I decided to replace the stringers and make the full length.It too 10 times longer due to never mixing a bucket of resin or hardly any woodworking before but it will be a bit more solid.I moved the bulkhead in fron of the engine forward for a little more room ,and kept a floor in it.So at least there is a couple square feet of flat surface to attempt standing on.
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how can I tell if the bottom has been smoothed or tuned up.It has rocker and the bottom is in very good smooth condition,Or is it a deal where it just has to been seen in person.
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You need to put a straight edge on it from transom to about 3' up. If it has a hook you should see within the first 2'. I'm no expert but that's what I've read when checking for a hook.
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Wow, looks like you're doing a beautiful job, especially if you've never done this kind of stuff before. As far as checking the bottom, it's much easier to flip the boat over where you can kind of map out the bottom. You work with a long straight edge, (minimum 4', longer is better), about 48"-60" from in front of the intake to the back, and from chine to chine. Measure the clearance between the straight edge and the bottom. It depends on what you want the boat to do as to how crazy you get straightening the bottom. If you're 3/16"ish or less, personally I wouldn't mess with it. If you decide to flip it, put up some picks so we can see what you have. Keep up the good work.
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1. What kind of wood did you use?
2. What glass did you use?
3. How many layers of glass did you use?
Looks great BTW!
If there was any button work done to it, it would be sprayed a different color than the boat.
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I will do some checkin on the bottom,but it probably hasn't been done the more I look at it.For the stringers I used the kiln dried clear fir.1 1/4 by 5 1/12. and rounded the tops. for resin I went with marine laminating resin,the budget wouldn't allow the big money stuff.the fiberglass is the weaved with the stitching not sure of the official name.2 layers on each side and one over the top.sanded smooth before each additional layer.now I need to get some liquid paraffin wax to add to another top coat so it will dry all the way from what I have read..
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Finally finished
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Looks great, going to be a little warm to touch.
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Looks great. Nice choice in boats
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Where did you get that black scoop from? It looks good man.
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That's a vintage Hondo scoop. He has good taste.
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👍LQQKS Good!
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Thanx for the remarks guys. This guy has the same scoop from gofastfiberglass on eBay. Not sure if he is the same person who made it though. The email to contact the maker is gofastfiberglass@comcast.net . He has many many different styles and original molds.this maker is the best!! It is super heavy duty and the fit and finish is great. It was ready to paint right out of the box.He is back east and makes them when he gets time and he is busy making scoops for some really high end projects so don't be in a hurry to get it. If you want a scoop that nobody else has he is the guy to go to.
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FASTFREEDY
thanks for the information, I will send an email out tomorrow.