AeroCraft York 1960ish Transom, Stringers, Deck

[saginawbayboater]

Re: AeroCraft York 1960ish Transom, Stringers, Deck

Man you're moving right along SBB. All looking good keep plugging away and get that resin used up.

Thanks TDF I'm a workin at it! GO Hawkeyes!!! my in laws are from Iowa and I think I'm the only Michigan fan in the state with a big Herky on my fridge.

 

[saginawbayboater]

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I picked up a small container of 405 west system filler. Will it work with Polyester resin?

Thanks

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: AeroCraft York 1960ish Transom, Stringers, Deck

What's the ingredients? Typically it's an epoxy filler.

 

[saginawbayboater]

Re: AeroCraft York 1960ish Transom, Stringers, Deck

What's the ingredients? Typically it's an epoxy filler.

<50% cellulose pulp
>50% walnut flour
<20% Fumed Amorphous Silica

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: AeroCraft York 1960ish Transom, Stringers, Deck

That's kinda what I thought. Cellulose and walnut flour will make it susceptible to water penetration when used with Poly. Not so with epoxy. Not saying you can't use it, just that using it just like Bondo uses Talc, makes it not as waterproof as if you used cabosil.

 

[saginawbayboater]

Re: AeroCraft York 1960ish Transom, Stringers, Deck

That's kinda what I thought. Cellulose and walnut flour will make it susceptible to water penetration when used with Poly. Not so with epoxy. Not saying you can't use it, just that using it just like Bondo uses Talc, makes it not as waterproof as if you used cabosil.

Thanks again Wood! I'm not going to mess around with it then. I will use the glass bubbles I have until I get more cabosil.

 

[saginawbayboater]

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Glad to get something done today. All the wind and rain has made it difficult lately. Started tabbing in the stringers.

 

[Trooper82]

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Making quick work of this project!

Looking good....

 

[saginawbayboater]

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Need help locating a rub rail for the Aerocraft. I have looked at Taco and few others online without luck. Either just the rubber insert or a completely different setup, any ideas?

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: AeroCraft York 1960ish Transom, Stringers, Deck

These guys can prolly help ya...
http://www.eagle-aluminum.com/BoatMarineRubRailTrim.aspx
Be prepared though...It's PRICEY!!!!

 

[jbcurt00]

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Dimensions would help, but:
View attachment Rub-Rail Inserts.pdf
Wefco Rubber Manufacturing

 

[Decker83]

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Your work is looking great. I know what you mean about the weather. Had a 3 day weekend and it rained 2 of the 3 days.

JBC gave you some great advise on the deck thickness. It's great to have gentlemen here to help with these things.

Even though you don't want jasoutside around with a grinder or a sawzall, He sure does come up with some great plans and ideals.
Might be a good ideal to have him around when in the rebuild stage.

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: AeroCraft York 1960ish Transom, Stringers, Deck

Are you wanting the Aluminum Rail, the Rubber insert or Both?

 

[saginawbayboater]

Re: AeroCraft York 1960ish Transom, Stringers, Deck

Your work is looking great. I know what you mean about the weather. Had a 3 day weekend and it rained 2 of the 3 days.

JBC gave you some great advise on the deck thickness. It's great to have gentlemen here to help with these things.

Even though you don't want jasoutside around with a grinder or a sawzall, He sure does come up with some great plans and ideals.
Might be a good ideal to have him around when in the rebuild stage.

Thanks Deck! ya dodging the weather for sure, but I am confident I can get the stringers done and the deck on in the next week or two then wrap it up for the winter.

One thing is for sure I wouldn't be where I'm at without the help of all the good folks sharing their knowledge!!!! Matter of fact I wouldn't be doing it at all. Yup JBC Wood Jas and many others make this FUN!!

 

[saginawbayboater]

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should be working on the boat but the Tigers are whoopin the Yanks for the ALCS.

 

[saginawbayboater]

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Dimensions would help, but:
View attachment 172329
Wefco Rubber Manufacturing

Thanks JBC It does appear Wefco may have something!
Here's some dimensions anyway.

Overall 1 3/8"

inner O.D. 1"

length 9/16" or 5/8"

 

[saginawbayboater]

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I want the rubber insert. Thanks Wood!

 

[saginawbayboater]

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Is it time to go home yet Boss. I have to do some ruff and scuff!!

 

[saginawbayboater]

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Ok had a good ruff and scuff event last night. felt good still need to final vacuum.

Thursday I was able to get the first layer of 1708 down on the 5 strings up about the first 4 feet. The peanut butter made with glass bubbles and chopped stran looks carpy I should of cleaned it up better.

after my ruff and scuff session it was dark and I went in the house and my daughter says dad you stink like fiberglass. I told her no It stinks like progress!!!

 

[jasoutside]

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daughter says dad you stink like fiberglass.

Next generation metal boat lover right there! Excellent!