The "New Boat"

[twkjr 1250]

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saw this thread and my transom had similar squares outlined , however they were there from scoring plywood 1/8 deep with saw on a one piece transom. I was thinking for greater adhesive strength ,still got me wondering never saw anything like it . just showing you guys yet another way someone else does transom replacing.

 

[zach103]

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thanks guys... and ed defff sounds good to me

I did a compression test today and 2 at 90 the others at 95 so perfect.

 

[zach103]

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Alright still trying to get the stringers out.. can i just take a sawzall and go under the stringer and just follow the shape?

 

[redfury]

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yup, should work fine.

 

[zach103]

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ok got the first stringer out and just traced it on the new board. got the boards for the transom too.. my parents want it out of the driveway soon. so hopefully i can at least to get the stringers in place and glassed and some pieces to hold the stringers in place so theres no deformity to the hull. throw the cap back on and put it up for the winter.

 

[zach103]

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man ive been so busy i havnt gotten to the boat.. .. the engine is done tho except i have one bolt that needs to go back in but cant figure out where.. but that will go in under part of my work bench today with the bolt taped to it.. .. ill get some pics of what i have so far today

 

[zach103]

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Ok got the stringers cut out and got one side mostly done with resin there were a few spots that were a little moist from the rain today so i let them dry out..

well i tried to dry them quicker using my propane heater but that didnt work out.. started it and and it was doing the usual turned my back and heard something different .. turned around to see flames coming from all around the nozzle and i dont even know where else.. so i turned it off. now its zitting on the front porch..so much for the quick dry..

Good news is i got the front cushion mocked up. and the foam for under the deck comes in this weekend..


Oh and on other terms made up some new business cards.. What do you guys think?

 

[JBF 1962]

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Hey Zach! Just picked up on this thread, awesome work on the Larson, it's gonna be a sweet boat when you're done. Lookin forward to more Good business card too

 

[zach103]

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Gracias JBF.. always like the support.

New pics.. i had a buddy come help me out so i can get it out of here.. we got the transom out. both stringers out.. started to grind out the left over glass.. i have to go buy some longer bolts to do the big clamps for the transom with the 2x3s .. with it starting to get cold here the resin is taking its time on drying. Heres what i have so far.

 

[zach103]

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Ok transom is in. I had to move it to my old bosses house into his heated garage.. its too cold out for the resin to set this week. Both sheets of the transom our in.. tomor i hope to get my roll of fiberglass over there and glass that in there and work on getting the hull prepped for the stringers. its nice and toasty in there. the weather her is getting colder and windier so the other day to prevent all the glass from grinding from getting in my eyes i had to use my paintball mask that has good goggles.. it workd tho. .. ill get pics tomor

 

[zach103]

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[zach103]

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Transom is glassed in completely. inside of the string is glass outside is tabbed. foam poured in. deck will go on soon

 

[zach103]

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Update!!!

Edges all all sealed. will finish sealing the stringers tomor than i can bring the cap over

 

[zach103]

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Update today got a lot done.. cut the braces for the middle completely glassed the hull so that no water can reah the foam.. and put the cap back on...

 

[zach103]

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What do you guys think so far??? i had to get the cap on before i finished the middle of the floor due to some crappy weather coming in

 

[zach103]

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man no one on here lol.. just ordered about $180 in parts for this exterior to be pretty much done.. and the cover for the radio bcuz we think the elements are what destroyed the last one... i fitted the gas tank in the other day but still ned to make it all final than the rest of the floor will go in. wiring is next on the list than paint the cap.. ill get pics soon but we just had a record snowfall for ct last week which i was out for about 27 hrs straight than more the 2 days after.. now we have 2 more hitting us this week.. plus school starts thursday so hoping this weekend will be a boat weekend.

 

[JBF 1962]

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Hey Zach! Impressive work on your yacht. Lookin forward to more pics!

 

[oops!]

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from here.......its just a walk in the park kazanski. (from top gun)

too bad you had to put the cap back on so soon.......but no biggy......are you running conduit for the wires?....i ran 4 inch pvc under the side gunnels. then capped that off so sound would not transfer.

 

[zach103]

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i bought a roll of some marine grade wiring and used that. liquid taped all the fittings.. i may steal your pvc idea..

ya i had to get it out my dad was complaining a few days later we got 2 ft of snow.

 

[zach103]

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Damn guys i havn't really had any time to get over there and work even tho its right down the road.. we had 2 little storms this week and more coming tuesday.. problem is we have already run out of room to put it all and its suppose to be lows of negatives for the next few days so it wont melt... enough of my rant.. i got presents from iboats today.. purchased the fuel/water separator, busbar, marine tex, tailight, and the gelcoat mix and match thing. so im hoping to get over this weekend.. ill try and get some pics this weekend if i get anywhere.