my 14' tom boy project

[varns]

Here is were im at so far tomorrow im going to post my list of materials that I have in mind see what everyone thinks

 

[varns]

Re: my 14' tom boy project

This is my list so far
10 yards of 1708 biax
5 gal poly unwaxed resin
2 sheets AC plywood
1 gal gel coat
milled fibers
1 qt hardner
tight bond III wood glue
and some chopped mat to seal my transom before install
i'm sure i'm missing a few things and not too sure on the quanitys

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: my 14' tom boy project

These might help... I think you'll need 10 gals of resin and 10 yards of 1.5 oz CSM


click the pics to enlarge

 

[varns]

Re: my 14' tom boy project

Yes that helps a ton i'm thinking that ill need at least 20 yd. of 1708. I was also wondering on the two outside stringers the curve with the hull what is the best way to get the curve the same as it was. what about my pattern for my transom will what i did work i used that brown kraft wrapping paper was my only idea to get the curves of the hull correct

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: my 14' tom boy project

Is this a Total Fiberglass Stringer Boat. I don't see any wood?

 

[varns]

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There is wood wrapped in glass i just left the stringers alone for now going to do the transom first then just work my way forward or should i just rip it all out at once

 

[varns]

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This shows the wood in one also shows the wood has completely rotted away

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: my 14' tom boy project

If it were me, I'd do all the demolition work first. Cut out the stingers and grind out all the old glass and get everything ready for the new material. Take careful measurements on the sides of the hull so you will know the height of the deck. Once everything is out, I would then fabricate and install the transom, and then the stringers, and finally the deck. That's my recommendation.

 

[varns]

Re: my 14' tom boy project

sounds like a plan i gess it makes sense to get all that dirt and rotten wood out of the way so i'm not getting it all over the new when i start putting it back together. Going to try to finish it up today ill take pictures when i get done Thanks a lot

 

[Woodonglass]

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I HOPE you are wearing a Tyvek suit, a GOOD respirator, Goggles, Gloves etc... You do NOT want to mess with that glass and dust. I WILL mess up your lungs and health.

 

[varns]

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Oh yes i wouldn't be cutting this stuff if i didn't have the proper PPE. Got the rest of the floor out and stringers the stringers were 1 1/2'' wide and 1'' think looked like plywood should i use plywood or something different. I also had and oops i cut through the hull up near the front of the boat ill post a pic with my phone to show

 

[varns]

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Oops

 

[Woodonglass]

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Well, you've ruined it for sure. Just haul it to the scrap heap!!!!
Seriously, that is a big NO PROBLEM. Happens all the time. We'll fix that when the time comes. Not to worry. I'd recommend using Ext. Grade AC FIR Plywood. Laminate 1/2" pieces to get the original 1" thickness. Make sure to Pre-coat the wood with resin and pay close attention to the edges. After it's dry put down another coat on the mating faces and apply a layer of CSM and laminate them together. Poly resin is NO GOOD without mat. You will then cover the entire stringer with resin and the CSM mat.

Can you post some pics of the Entire boat? Would like to see what the hull looks like from the outside.

 

[varns]

Re: my 14' tom boy project

Is this what you were looking for

 

[Woodonglass]

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Kinda, Still a little to CLOSE UP!!! But She's a Tri Hull Right?

 

[varns]

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yes she sure is.. i cant get much farther away she is sitting to low to the ground thats the best i could do. I'm going to head out for the day got some things to get done think i have had enuf of the heat in that tyvek suit for one day should i just keep this thread going or post a new one when i get back at it

 

[Woodonglass]

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Nope, keep EVERYTHING in this one. Makes it easier for everyone to follow along with your progress. You can always click on my avatar name and send me a Private Message if you need a response and you're not getting it in a timely manner.

 

[varns]

Re: my 14' tom boy project

I was talking to a friend today about my boat and he has a friend who works for Tracker boats and he has a sheet of 2" composite material. My question is could I use that instead of 2 pieces of 3/4 plywood for the transom

 

[varns]

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That's a no go on the composite I feal more comfortable with wood anyway

 

[varns]

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I have a question about where to buy my resin ect. from i have no place around here to get this stuff from and the online stores are just so high not sure how to find a good place to get my materials from