New Dive Platform

[msbhammer]

Well guys, a local guy called me yesturday, he owns this V in town and does welding. He built this platform for his boat and knew I wouldnt mind having the same thing. He just got certified in diving and looks like we might be doing some swapping for dive gear for some alum. He's coming over Monday to measure it all up.
He will make the frame and I'll install it along with adding starboard as the platform. Gonna be 30 or 36" wide. Pleanty of room to board with keeping your dive gear on. Hope it have her done before the get together in June. ;)
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[Airslot]

Sweet deal Hammer. Good for ya'.

[msbhammer]

I just hope he shows up on Monday. I nagged him all last summer for one. But again, he called me this time. So hopefully we can do a deal. ;D

[Airslot]

Tell him "The Gods" are watching, and he better do right ;D

[macojoe]

You tell him that it better be done by June 1, or Maco man is coming and he will be sorry!! ;)

[msbhammer]

LOL, Dont need MJ on his A$$.

[msbhammer]

The way my V is now, With the basic platform.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f153/msbhammer/DSC01875.jpg

[reelapeelin]

WOW, that dude's platform looks GREAT!!...he does nice work, but it looks like the motor would HAVE to be tuned to straight position B4 tilting up...just me, but I'd avoid paintin' myself into that corner and leave center open enough for motor to go up while turned...it's gonna happen sooner or later :o ...



JMHO ;) ...

[2ndchance]

That will look great on your V Hammer. I agree with Reel on being able to tilt the motor in any position. A full swim platform is on my want to do list.

[msbhammer]

2ndchance, you have the bracket already. You just need to mount the starboard overtop the bracket and add supports on either side.
This guy...well kid better show up on MOnday. He does great work, but worried about being dependable.
He's a bit more relaxed now towards the police. A few months ago, some drug dealers from Wilm. came down with shotguns to blast away a guy who ripped them off. The drug dealers went to the wrong house and were at his house by accident. So when 5-O rolled up "us" we took them al down. He know loves teh police. *;D *

[reelapeelin]

Drug Dealers at the wrong house ::) ... now that'd be my luck :-/ ...

[msbhammer]

LOL, that guy was crapping a brick when he seen guys walking up to his front door armed with shotguns. he was yelling to 911 to get us there quick. ;D

[macojoe]

he was yelling to 911 to get us there quick

I hope he lived next door to Dunkin Donuts and it was hammers night off! ;)

[Airslot]

Well....its Tuesday, did he show? Does MJ Soprano need to come to Lewes and break some heads? Waaaaaaaaaaaaaasup Hammer. You know you can't leave us hanging like this. Whens the last time you posted a pic? I know I ain't seen nothing for a good 10 or 12 hours, Slacker ;D

[C YENSEN]

did he show??? :-/

[macojoe]

Inquiring minds want to know!!

See guys if we did this to him he be here yelling and screaming at us!!

[msbhammer]

No, he didnt show !!! >:( >:( >:( Looks like he might be meeting MJ real soon. I called him yesturday and said he was so busy >:(. That might be true, but Hell, I live just about a mile away and in the same damm town. >:(
He now says today at 5pm. We shall see. >:(
I reread REELS thoughts about how the motor must be straight all the time. Hmmm, that could be a down fall :-/
Gonna find some cardboard today and see if I can make a template. I will let ya know if he shows today. ;)

[msbhammer]

oK guy, Nate the welder just left. Will start working on it next Wednesday. Decided not to swap any dive gear.
Charging me 65 bucks to to build it and I'll mount it. ;)

[Airslot]

What, no pics? ;D

[msbhammer]

Soon young Grasshopper, sooon. ;D

[macojoe]

Soon does not cut it! >:( There should be pictures of at least you guys measuring!! :(

We are very disapointed in you!! Mr were the pictures to everyone else!! :-/

Non wet thread for you this week!! ;)

[msbhammer]

:-/ :'( :'( :'( :'(

[reelapeelin]

:-/ :'( :'( :'( :'(



Man who poops in church must sit in own pew ::) ...

[msbhammer]

;D LOL, Some of the $hit you come up with, LOL. ;D ;D

[macojoe]

Were are the pic?? you told air he could not wait till morning, well you can't wait till next week!!

You better get a good answer quick or you be banded from the site for a week.

[msbhammer]

Maybe this will save me. ;D


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[macojoe]

Them things look to feet wide!! what are they yours?? Nope not saved yet!!

[cmjones]

That boat in the swim platform pic.....What's in the bow of it? Looks like it's sitting a little askew.

[cmjones]

All kidding aside, I wouldn't expect it to sit that way with a 200 on the back, and that platform is barely out of the water. Take your own measurements when you mount that thing hammer.

[cmjones]

BTW....nice panties.

[msbhammer]

The pic. was taken during a storm during high tide. The bow was tide down to tight, pulling the bow down.

[cmjones]

No offense...just looked funny.

[msbhammer]

LOL. No problems here. ;)

[reelapeelin]

LOL. No problems here. ;)



No FREAKIN' pix ... THAT'S the problem!! ... remember jumpin' on me??...and tryin' to get off the hook w/a pair of Lefty's Panties........................................... .......Hmm, ... GOOD TRY ;) ;D ;D ...

[msbhammer]

I would have, but....ah...my memory stick was full...ah...a sudden storm rolled through Lewes...ah...to many pics. I hear destroys the ozone......Help me here Lefty. ;D ;D ;D ;D

[Airslot]

You forgot one...misplaced cable...gets you outa panty pics ;D

[msbhammer]

Thought that was Blue's line he used for so long. ;D

[msbhammer]

Well, a strange thing happened today, the guy who I always gotta nag and track down to build this platform for me. actuallt tracked me down this morning wanting to work on my V. But I was stuck on daywork, so we are still shoot ing for Wednesday morning to fabricate the platform. I then found out how he was stopped and cited the other day. Well, I called in a favor, and now my cost of the alum. work, welding, ect, is now costing me zippo, zero, nota, nothing, FREEBEE. Cant wait till Wednesday. ;D

[reelapeelin]

WEDNESDAY!!...it's here!!...quarter til ONE and no pix :( ...what's the deal, Lucile ??? ...

[macojoe]

Has till 7pm then blocked till 7 pm tomorrow, and then if no pic by mid night he blocked again till 7 pm the next night and so on till we see the pictures!!

I am sick of playing around!! >:(

[macojoe]

2 1/2 hours to go!!

[msbhammer]

Just home boys. Platform looks great. ;)

[msbhammer]

oK, it's almost 7pm, I better post some pics. before I get booted from the site. *;D ;D ;D

The V parked at Nate's shop.

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Checking out some of his work.

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Nate doing his thing.

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Man, I wish I could do this. It's a true art.

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[macojoe]

so were is pics of work on your boat?

[msbhammer]

What, ya butting in now, messing up my picture order. *;D

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[macojoe]

Slid by with 22 min to spare!

Its a good thing cause I was really going to do it! But just for mlike 1/2 hour to mess with you ;) ;D

[msbhammer]

The finish product for now. But....what about the other side...hmmm, well a money issue came up, that I didnt expect. I got banged really hard on the cost. So the other side has to wait a few weeks. The good news is that I have someone interested in buying the other platform that I just installed less then a year ago. That that will help with paying for the other side to get done. Then I got to cover the frame with starboard, buy and still install the pipe deck on the bow, get my dive gear out of teh shop that I still owe money on. So it looks like peanutbutter and jelly sandwiches for teh get together guys. *;D

[msbhammer]

Saved by the bell MJ. Whew. Thats all the pics for now. ;D

The square metal is the mount for my X-Mas tree dive ladder. Down fall with the platform is we used the bottom paint line as a level line. Well my line is off, so the platform isnt level, but ya cant tell. But it still annoys me. *:-/
But with the other platform that "IS" level, once that is pulled off and the other side done up, I dont think you will be able to tell.
Ok, I'm now accepting comments from the peanut gallery. *;D ;D ;D

[msbhammer]

So in the end she is suposed to look like this, but maybe with side rails.

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[msbhammer]

So fellow diver Phats, what ya think. ??? ;D

[macojoe]

In expect you to go by the painted line on the boat, But I thought you had a pro making it??

But I am not doing much better!! I went to look at the truck today and he has had it 2 weeks, I don't think I will have it for at least another week! >:(

Should have saved the $500 and went to a real body shop!! :-/

[msbhammer]

Well, Nate is a pro, and I knew the line was off slightly when I painted the bottom, but I forgot to mention it after he drilled the holes. But at the same time, maybe he should have picked up on it as well since he knows what he's doing and I dont ??? ???. Oh well, it's to late to fuss about it now. I'm still happy with it. His welds and design are great too. Gonna let him do the otherside as well. Hopefully in a few weeks "I'm Hoping".

[macojoe]

If he has the stock on hand why not see if he can tac up the other side, thwen when you go back he has it ready just install?

[macojoe]

What size Starboard you putting on there? 1/2 ??

[msbhammer]

MJ, just came back from being outside. Wondering the same thing on what size to go with. Since the frame is well supported, I"m thinking I dont have to go so thick.

But also wondering if the starboard should be flush with the tubing frame or should it overhang a few inches.
Hmmmm ??? will have to sit and stair at it for a few days.

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Dive ladder bracket that I need to bolt on once I decide if the starboard will be flush or overhanging the frame or not.

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Damm, I really whooped some butt today posting pics.. ;D


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[msbhammer]

Page 3 of this thread has more pics. of the build. ;)

[charlie_the_tuna]

hey hamster what would he bang me for the same thing?

[msbhammer]

Charlie, you could do alot with yours since you have an I/O. he can go all the way around the outdrive and actually have a hatch the lifts up or down infront of the outdrive, so you can actually walk all the way around the motor/outdrive. Your price would be cheaper because you would be installing it, but I dont know how much it would cost to ship.

200 bucks per side. Not that bad when you compare the basic one's on E-Bay or West Marine that are starting off at $150.00 plus shipping.
I bought mine off of E-bay less then a year ago and paind 90 bucks I think, plus shipping. Thats for the typical size too. My custom platform is 32x26 and can even go wider if I want to with the starboard.

My basic platform I installed last season is for sale, but I have someone who is interested in it. If he decides not to buy, I'll offer it for sale here before I stick it on E-Bay.
Gotta sell the platform in order to help pay for the other custom platform for the other side. Hoping that having a custom made platform will bring up the value of the boat when the for sale sign goes on her.

[msbhammer]

You should see the custom beer-pong table he made. ;D
I plan on buying it from him. ;D All alum. tubing.

[Seacrets]

I know it's a matter of personal preference, but wet a piece of starboard and try to walk or move around on it. I've been on wet starboard when it can be wicked. You may want to rough it up a bit. Just my .02. Again, it's personal preference, but I wouldn't want a swim platform covered with it. I use an Armstrong ladder. They're safer for us old guys.

[msbhammer]

Will have a non skid on the starboard. I also have a armstrong X-Mas tree ladder.

[msbhammer]

OOPS, I left a picture out. Sorry guys. *:(


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[msbhammer]

Here is a pic. of the Armstrong dive ladder that will be mounted on the new platform. Hoping I can get an adapter, where the ladder can just swing up out of the water instead of unhooking it all the time.

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[macojoe]

I think 1/2 will be good?? that 3/4 looks over kill, I also would go flush to the frame.

If you have to buy the Starboard they now have a textured one that is like non skid.

How thick is the stuff on the one you have now that you going to sell??

I wish I could have something like that!! But there seems to be something in the way?? ;)

http://syncboard.com/albums/Boat-Tackle-Box/23_G.jpg

[msbhammer]

LOL, I'll trade ya mine for yours. Less weight, so you can save on gas. right. *;D ;D ;D ;D

The thickness on the other platform is 1/2".

Hey, does this mean I cant post anymore brackets here. :-X :-/ :-/ :-/ :'(

[macojoe]

Mine is 125 pounds, at least thats what Stainless Marine told me.

[Sean]

WOW, it looks great.
I would defently go flush, one less thing to get hung up on when getting in/out of the water, especially with all of your gear.

[phatdaddy]

hammer, it looks great, i've always wanted a boat with a back porch. i think if it were mine, i'd put slats of teak. i know that is a bad word to some, but on a platform its great and you never have to do anything to it.

p.s. have you tried to turn the motor yet?

[msbhammer]

Phats, I can tilt the motor up in any direction and it clears the platform completely.
The guy who sold Airslot and I quoted me 3/4 starboard 32x26 at $67.00
A guy in Fl. that sells the non skid starboard quoted me $120.00. for 1/2 non-skid.
Not sure what I will go with until I count my pennies. ;D

Hey, where is REEL, he nagged and nagged about Pics. and I just posted 16 pics. and now he disapeared on me. >:(



;D

[parishht]

Get the cheaper one and then rough it up with a wire wheel.

[msbhammer]

Parishht, whats your credit card ###

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

[Stinky_Hooker]

Thas gonna be nice Hammah! 8)

[msbhammer]

Thanks Stink. I cant wait till I get the other side done as well. Monster house Platform. ;D

[Stinky_Hooker]

For shizzle yo. That platfoems gonna be so dope, we could all be chillaxin on it together and tro back some foeties!! 8)


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[parishht]

Parishht, whats your credit card ###

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D



6608 4100 fucu 9999 exp 14/99

;) ;) ;) ;) ;D

[msbhammer]

LOL Stink. ;D
Parishht, I tried and tried, still your credit card number wont work. ;D
Was outside for a few hours stairing and thinking, and try to make a template up for the starboard. No success yet on what the hell I'm doing. :-/

[Franco]

Thats bad a$$ Hammer, quite cool! Ask your guy what he would charge me for a leaning post for my boat!

[msbhammer]

You got it Franco, will be hooking back up with him hopefully in two weeks. His rates are low, since he just started his own business last year. His hourly rate is 65.00 an hour, plus 6-bucks a foot for the alum.

[reelapeelin]

Great pix, Hammer ... took ya long enuff!! :-* ... that's about the most substantial swim-platform I've seen...

I'd definately go w/non-skid Starboard...1/2" material and only 1/2" overhang would do it for me ;) 8) ...how ya gonna attach S'board to frame? ...

How did ya attach the frame to the transom?...are those THRU-BOLTS?...SPECIALLY AT TOP ??? ... if those are just screws into the transom, it could be a prob ... :-/ ...

[msbhammer]

Reel, will use a 7/32 bit to get the hole started, then simply screw into the alum. with a 3/8. Thats how they mount the hardtops without having to through bolt everything.

On my platform, I through bolted the top and screwed the bottom. I was totally amazed and schocked when we drilled through teh transom. She was purdy and dry. ;D
Hope to get the other side installed in a few weeks. ;D

[msbhammer]

Just got home. >:( Was suposed to be home at 6pm. All the nuts are coming out. Busting heads didnt fix the problem. I still had tons of paperwork to do. >:(
So much for cleaning up the V today. But I took the weekend off to play too. ;D

[reelapeelin]

Reel, will use a 7/32 bit to get the hole started, then simply screw into the alum. with a 3/8. Thats how they mount the hardtops without having to through bolt everything.

On my platform, I through bolted the top and screwed the bottom. I was totally amazed and schocked when we drilled through teh transom. She was purdy and dry. ;D
Hope to get the other side installed in a few weeks. ;D





Like I told Stink...pleasure to watch somebody knows what he's doin' ;) ...congrats on the DRY transom core 8) ...

[msbhammer]

Well, didnt get nothing done, was a busy weekend with relatives hanging out for the weekend. I did manage to make up a template on how she will be looking. Decided to go with a 1" overhang all the way around.

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[reelapeelin]

Hammer...what happens when ya turn motor hard to port and trim all the way up?...

[msbhammer]

She clears all the way REEL, in th ePicture, it looks like the motor hits, but I have clearance all the way around in all positions when the motor is tilted.
I was gonna go wider and knotch around the lower unit, but it started giving me a migrain, so I just decided to go basic. ;D

[macojoe]

I would NOT go 1" over at least on the motor side! Just go flush near the motor and it will be fine, no one will ever notice, and will give you a little extra!

[Skools Out]

yeah i'd stay flush on motor side too but looks great are you going to enclose the platform

[C YENSEN]

LOOKING GOOD MAN, BUT YOU NEED TO POST SOME MORE PICS ::)

[msbhammer]

SKOOL, not sure on what you mean about enclosing the platform. ??? ??? ???
I was gonna add a lip to the underside of the platform, so you wouldnt see the tubing, then router the corner. But I think I just might router the corner without adding a lip to the underside.
I might also add a rail from the platform to the transom.

[Blue_Runner]

I agree, flush on motor side.

That's pretty "dope" man!

[macojoe]

Don't make it any harder then you have to!! The frame looks great and always will go flush all the way around, just going to use more starboard to go all around and something to catch things on and rip off!

Simple looks good and works best!

[Stinky_Hooker]

Shoot man, thats so dope Whitney Houstons gonna be in your yard soon. 8)

[msbhammer]

Starboard was ordered and will be here on friday. ;)
Decided to go Large. Using 3/4 starboard. Should be pretty Boss looking. *;D

[Blue_Runner]

Question is, will the water be warm enough to use the darn thing by then? ;D

[msbhammer]

The temps are in the 60's. Its divable, but my dive gear is still waiting to be picked up from its yearly service. :-[
Lefty will have to start her own website to pay for my toys. *;D

Starboard at 3/4" is weighing in at 23 pounds. :-/
I guess thats now my oversize trim tab. ;D

[msbhammer]

My starboard will be here on friday, does anybody know if a jig saw will cut 3/4 starboard ?? ???

[Stinky_Hooker]

It will but my guess is that its not gonne be a really square edge. You dont have a circular saw?

Little tip...I like to cover my starboard with masking tape while Im marking and cutting it, then peel off and no scuffs! ;)

[msbhammer]

No square edge STINK, not sure if a jig saw cuts that deep. :-/
Need a band saw maybe. :-/

[parishht]

Jig saw will cut that size.

Stink is right, don't you have a circular saw?

Wally world should have one for cheap,
or visit the B & D outlet.

[msbhammer]

Hmmm, a package arrived to for me. *;D

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Somebody out there must Love me. *;D

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Jig saw did work well on cutting.

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Checking out the fit.

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Have clearance.

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Sanded down the corners, but thinking of putting some kind of bevel edge on the end. But that more money out for a router and bit. :-/

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Totally Monster House. *;D

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What the hell, lets go custum. *;D
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This is the last pic. for now. Cant do no more. Need a router, bit, plus a few bits, screws and some 5200 to mount her on. Also need to install the platform bracket for the dive ladder as well.

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[msbhammer]

Accepting free donations and labor to finish her up. ;D

[randlemanboater]

Thats a nice looking diving board you got there Hammer, but I think it will get in the way of fishing. ;)

[msbhammer]

Not when your spear fishing. ;D

[macojoe]

I think before your done you will cut back that starboard from the motor!
And you are going to mount the ladder and have to much lip, I think I would trim it close, and round over with router bit.

[msbhammer]

With the staboard being 3/4", I guess there is a router bit that can do 3/4" curve ??? ???
Guess I'll be at Lowes checking out routers on Friday.

[lumberslinger178]

With the staboard being 3/4", I guess there is a router bit that can do 3/4" curve ??? ???
Guess I'll be at Lowes checking out routers on Friday.


let me know i can bring anyone u want ;D

[reelapeelin]

Hammer...3/8" to 1/2" roundover is all you need ... 3/4" bit on 3/4" material is too much ... if ya go that deep, you'll need a router table w/a fence to follow the edge...smaller bit w/ a roller tip will follow the edge of the material ... and look better INMHO ;) ...

[macojoe]

If I was going I would have brought all the stuff with me, I have the router and all the bits.

But Lumber has you covered!! I hoope he knows how to use it ;) ;D

[msbhammer]

Reel, your correct. I ran out to Lowes to just look...and seen that router bits are only 3/8 or 1/4 runover.
Well the starboard is in your corner now Lumber, show me what ya got. ;D ;D ;D ;D

[reelapeelin]

I've got a 3/4" roundover I used for the panels under the dash... you can use if you want, but I think it's WAY too much for 3/4" material...

[Blue_Runner]

Oh crap Hammer, send that stuff back....its not Starboard....its SEABOARD - you are soooooo screwed man!!

J/K ;D ;) 8)

Looking good brother!

[msbhammer]

Starboard, Seaboard, whatever it is, It Stays. ;D

[macojoe]

Did you guys get that thing routered or what?

[msbhammer]

No router. *:-[ :-/ :'( Guess I might have to pull out the credit card. Did a little more work today on it though.
Dive ladder bracket.

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Mounted the black piece the wrong way. Didnt realize it until it was bolted onto the platform. I then couldnt undo the bolts, so i had to cut two off and redo. >:(
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Bracket mounted on the platform.

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Hmm, do I or Dont I like it. :-/

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Jig saw time. ;D Hoping it will look better when I get a router and do the edge. Somebody UPS me a router. ;D

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[parishht]

I let you know tomorrow if I'm coming down this weekend.
If I do , I'll bring mine along. ;) ;)

And I know there are no commitments this weekend.

[phatdaddy]

hammer, hopeyou have better luck with that type of ladder than i did. good idea, but the plastic steps did not hold up, especially with 200 lb divers & 50 lb of gear. when the plastic breaks off there are some wicked steps made out of metal with sharp teeth that point up so you can step on them. save some starboard to make some replacements. i went with the garlick style

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[tsubaki]

Hammer, that's turned into a sport model and I'm going to remember it when I get to mine (much later).
Can you reposition the ladders mounting bolts to use the top of the ladder as a handle or you think it will get in the way? Naaah it will get in the way. ;)
Cut hand holes in the Starboard or add a handle to the rear of the boat?

[msbhammer]

The guy who did the pipe work offered to build me a ladder instead of going with this one. When I do teh other side, I might have him add a custom ladder to the other side. Depending on the cost of course.

[tsubaki]

Like it the way it is, functional for diving and fishing

[msbhammer]

Once teh starboard is screwed down, I'll be adding on a boarding rail that will mount to the transom or on top of teh gunnel cap. Not sure yet.

[msbhammer]

Phats, looking where you mounted your ladder, do you get any flex at all ??

[phatdaddy]

not any at all ,but that is on a 13 ft whaler we use for scalloping. it also hangs straight down.

this is what i used for a boarding handle, super big grip and plenty of room to get you hand around, even with gloves. it is a handicap bar i picked up at a local plumbing house. i'm sure home depot etc has them.

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e203/ffatdaddy/POL_0342.jpg

[msbhammer]

Thats a great bar, I have the same thing on the other side, but not as thick. Hmm I bet its alot cheaper then buying one at West Marine. Great thinking, I'll check out the Lowes and Home Depot as well.

[msbhammer]

Test Run on the new router.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f153/msbhammer/DSC02668.jpg

Finish piece. Hopefully I can get it mounted this week.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f153/msbhammer/DSC02669.jpg

[msbhammer]

Got her home and decided to lay a bead of 5200 around her and let her set up for a few days then screw her down. She will never come off now. ;)

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f153/msbhammer/DSC02670.jpg

[Airslot]

Looks great Hammer.

One word of caution though. You seem to always have a tube of 5200 laying around. Be careful with that suff. The tube is about the same size as a KY tube...I'd hate to see you make a terrible mistake in the dark of night :o

[parishht]

Yeah, what air said.

Looks great, coming along nicely.


For some reason I keep hearing a song in my mind -

Bad boys, bad boys, what ya gonna do when they come for you.

[macojoe]

Looking good baby!!

and no worry about 5200, its better then stay hard cream!! :o

[Blue_Runner]

Wonder how it cures below the nookie line anyway?

;D

[C YENSEN]

looks great man, keep going......and tell Lefty to keep that 5200 out of the bedroom :o

[reelapeelin]

Well if the 52 gets mixed up w/the KY, just hope it ain't fast cure ;) ...


Dive platform lookin' GREAT Hammer!! ... 8) ...the router did a nice job ... like that ;) ... 8) ...

[msbhammer]

LOL, will keep both tubes of "Lube" seperated for sure. ;D ;D
Happy with the results of the router. It makes a big differnce.

[macojoe]

I like the line around it, but if you ever want to router the edge and have no line just make the bit shallower and you will get a smooth edge with no line.

[reelapeelin]

I like the line, too 8) ... I put it on most everything I do ;) ...good stuff, Hammer ;D ...

[msbhammer]

Thanks guys, glad ya like it.

[reelapeelin]

Thanks guys, glad ya like it. Well as far as the shooting goes from the other night, dept. policy may not have been followed. At least that is what managent is saying. Sitting here reviewing policy now before the back doored in the morning. :-/



If yer accused of any wrong-doing, just remember what WET Willy would say, "I denies de allegation and resents de alligator!" ;D ;D ...

[Airslot]

LMFAO REEEL ;D

[macojoe]

Just say you were not there, you were in the city garage routing the platform! ::)

[reelapeelin]

Just say you were not there, you were in the city garage routing the platform! ::)




Heck...tell 'em you were bangin' the chief's wife ;) 8) ...

[msbhammer]

With this hanging over me, not in the mood to do much work on the V. *:-/

[reelapeelin]

Every body practicein' CYA big time ... might be time to work on the V and get yer mind off the BS...

[willy]

Standard crap Hammer good luck, and as much as I like hearing what be happening I would recommend you go back up and delete a couple of your posts. IMHO, there be eyes all over and somethings can be misinterperted.

On the platform you are looking good brother, nice job with the router, always wanted to learn how to use one,
But in my opinion you need to drill holes or route slots, in that platform to allow water to pass thru easily otherwise it is going to act like a trawlers stabilizers but in the wrong way. In other words it will retard the rise and fall of the transom of your V as it bobs in the waves, which will cause your stern to not rise as it needs to in reaction to the action of the waves.
Plus if you get caught in a following sea it will force your transom towards China on every swell.
Slots are probably best and now with your new found router skills you can pop them out quick.

[willy]

Smart man Mike ;)

[msbhammer]

Thanks Willy.

[reelapeelin]

Thanks Willy.
retained an attorney.



Wish you well, Hammer... ;) ...

[macojoe]

Good Luck Hammer!!

[msbhammer]

;) ;)

[reelapeelin]

We need picture of Lefty sittin' on the new Dive Platform 8) ...

[Airslot]

We just want pix of Lefty ;D

[msbhammer]

Taking the V out next weekend. Picking up my dive gear on Monday. ;) Just dont tell Willy. :P

[reelapeelin]

Just dont tell Willy. :P




No need tell him...WET Willy have RADAR in matters such as this ... like hound dog on fresh scent ... ;D ...

[willy]

Well did you cut those slots in that giant trim tab yet?

[msbhammer]

Nah, not yet. The guy who did teh pipe work has teh same set up and didnt have any problems. I'm gonna take her out this weekend and see how she rides first then decide if the router comes back out again. ;)

[msbhammer]

Well, nobody is awake, or nobody is posting. So I ran out and snapped a few pics. of the finally finished platform. Well I wanted to just self tap the screws, but it wasnt working. I was forced to through bolt them. I guess it doesnt look that bad. near future will be a hand rail. *;)

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f153/msbhammer/DSC02677.jpg

Nuts on the underside. Cut the bolts flush with the nut.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f153/msbhammer/DSC02678.jpg

[Airslot]

Lookin good Hammer...look even better with lefty on it ;D

[msbhammer]

;D ;D ;D Think Lefty and I can both lay on that and still have room. ;D

[Airslot]

;D ;D Pictures ? ;D ;D

[macojoe]

Like I said on another thread, there isn't to many pic's of lefty now that swim suit season is here!!

As a matter of fact there hasn't been any that I knw of since the get toghter??

[msbhammer]

You know, your right M.J., I'm gonna have to cut the swing down and hide it from her until she starts laying out on the beach. Maybe this weekend if teh sun finally comes out. ;D

[macojoe]

we waiting!! ;) ;D

[willy]

Hammer cut some holes or slots in that puppy, trust me I am from the FBI I am here to help 8)

[randlemanboater]

That looks good HAMMER. Nice work!

[reelapeelin]

Good lookin' platform Hammer ... fixin' to come in REEL handy for ya!! ;) ...