Patching a Crack in My '73

[Blue_Runner]

I've got some system 3 "quick fair" that I'm using to fill and fair the crack that RB found. I applied a first coat yesterday evening. This evening I will go back and sand it down and apply another skim coat. Then next week when I get back from the beach I will sand that smooth and seal it up with some system 3 two part epoxy.
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/stinkery/0402071855b.jpg?t=1175614257

Here are some of the tools of the trade. Plastic silverware makes great mixing tools and applicators!
Note: I did not use the huge spackle. Should have known it wasn't right for the job ::)
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/stinkery/0402071857a.jpg?t=1175614127

And here is the boat:
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/stinkery/0402071900.jpg?t=1175614165
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/stinkery/0402071901c.jpg?t=1175614226
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/stinkery/0402071902.jpg?t=1175614325
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/stinkery/0402071902a.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/stinkery/0402071902b.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/stinkery/0402071903.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/stinkery/0402071903a.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/stinkery/0402071903b.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/stinkery/0402071903c.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/stinkery/0402071903d.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/stinkery/0402071907.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/stinkery/0402071913.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/stinkery/0402071913a.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/stinkery/0402071914.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/stinkery/0402071916.jpg

The Crack - WARNING! CRACK KILLS! Note: This boat is no stranger to bottom patching. PO must have been a "shallow water fisherman" LOL. I cleaned and sanded it nice and smooth and then feathered on the quick fair. This stuff can be hand sanded in 3 hrs and machine sanded in 4 hrs. Hence the name "quick fair" ;)
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/stinkery/0402071909.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/stinkery/0402071925.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/stinkery/0402071925a.jpg

I know some will ask, so here is dad's smoker (custom built) and burn down barrel (old air tank).
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/stinkery/0402071900a.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/stinkery/0402071901.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/stinkery/0402071901a.jpg

[Blue_Runner]

I've got some system 3 "quick fair" that I'm using to fill and fair the crack that RB found. I applied a first coat yesterday evening. This evening I will go back and sand it down and apply another skim coat. Then next week when I get back from the beach I will sand that smooth and seal it up with some system 3 two part epoxy.
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/stinkery/0402071855b.jpg?t=1175614257

Here are some of the tools of the trade. Plastic silverware makes great mixing tools and applicators!
Note: I did not use the huge spackle. Should have known it wasn't right for the job ::)
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/stinkery/0402071857a.jpg?t=1175614127

And here is the boat:
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/stinkery/0402071900.jpg?t=1175614165
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/stinkery/0402071901c.jpg?t=1175614226
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/stinkery/0402071902.jpg?t=1175614325
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/stinkery/0402071902a.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/stinkery/0402071902b.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/stinkery/0402071903.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/stinkery/0402071903a.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/stinkery/0402071903b.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/stinkery/0402071903c.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/stinkery/0402071903d.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/stinkery/0402071907.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/stinkery/0402071913.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/stinkery/0402071913a.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/stinkery/0402071914.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/stinkery/0402071916.jpg

The Crack - WARNING! CRACK KILLS! Note: This boat is no stranger to bottom patching. PO must have been a "shallow water fisherman" LOL. I cleaned and sanded it nice and smooth and then feathered on the quick fair. This stuff can be hand sanded in 3 hrs and machine sanded in 4 hrs. Hence the name "quick fair" ;)
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/stinkery/0402071909.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/stinkery/0402071925.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/stinkery/0402071925a.jpg

I know some will ask, so here is dad's smoker (custom built) and burn down barrel (old air tank).
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/stinkery/0402071900a.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/stinkery/0402071901.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/stinkery/0402071901a.jpg

[Blue_Runner]

I forgot to mention I have a local guy that has said he is buying it! I'm so happy for the boat. What's great is he is planning on using it at High Rock lake so I will still get to see her 8)

[Blue_Runner]

I forgot to mention I have a local guy that has said he is buying it! I'm so happy for the boat. What's great is he is planning on using it at High Rock lake so I will still get to see her 8)

[msbhammer]

Blue, you have any access to the inside of the hull where the crack is, if so, maybe thow on some cloth and resin.
So whats the final price you gonna let her go for.
Thats one nice V you have Blue. ;)

[msbhammer]

Blue, you have any access to the inside of the hull where the crack is, if so, maybe thow on some cloth and resin.
So whats the final price you gonna let her go for.
Thats one nice V you have Blue. ;)

[Blue_Runner]

I did patch the inside with some of the quick fair but could not get a picture - too dark. I think its gonna hold up just fine once I'm done.

$1200

[Blue_Runner]

I did patch the inside with some of the quick fair but could not get a picture - too dark. I think its gonna hold up just fine once I'm done.

$1200

[Stillrunning]

Looks good, but your dads got you beat with that smoker. MMMM.... I can smell BBQ cooking here in VA.

[Stillrunning]

Looks good, but your dads got you beat with that smoker. MMMM.... I can smell BBQ cooking here in VA.

[msbhammer]

Good deal on the sale Blue. ;)

[msbhammer]

Good deal on the sale Blue. ;)

[Blue_Runner]

SR - he does have a nice smoker. Thats fo sho!

[Blue_Runner]

SR - he does have a nice smoker. Thats fo sho!

[msbhammer]

Still think Blue should have donated me his v and wrote it off on his taxes, puting me down as a charity case. ;D

[msbhammer]

Still think Blue should have donated me his v and wrote it off on his taxes, puting me down as a charity case. ;D

[Blue_Runner]

You can't drive two V's at once. If you could, I would've signed her over to you.

[Blue_Runner]

You can't drive two V's at once. If you could, I would've signed her over to you.

[msbhammer]

I can always try. *;D ;D ;D ;D
The new owner should be happy with her. ;)

[msbhammer]

I can always try. *;D ;D ;D ;D
The new owner should be happy with her. ;)

[randlemanboater]

That sure is a nice old V BR, glad you found her a local home.

[randlemanboater]

That sure is a nice old V BR, glad you found her a local home.

[Stinky_Hooker]

That does look to be a clean ol girl...good find!!

[Stinky_Hooker]

That does look to be a clean ol girl...good find!!

[msbhammer]

Damm, Stinky is up early this morning. he even Beat reel this morning from posting. reel's alarm clock must not of went off. ;D

[msbhammer]

Damm, Stinky is up early this morning. he even Beat reel this morning from posting. reel's alarm clock must not of went off. ;D

[Stinky_Hooker]

Getting a little OT at work. 8)

[Stinky_Hooker]

Getting a little OT at work. 8)

[Blue_Runner]

I did an aweful lot of work to her before I found the V-21.

She could be a real show-girl. I'd like to keep it and restore it one day but I think I'd rather restore a 16' boat first ;D

[Blue_Runner]

I did an aweful lot of work to her before I found the V-21.

She could be a real show-girl. I'd like to keep it and restore it one day but I think I'd rather restore a 16' boat first ;D

[Blue_Runner]

By the way, no workie yesterday....goin to beach today after work so had to prepare the Blue Runner for the trip. Re-spooled my old Penn Squidder that I bought on eBay for $23 ;D
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/stinkery/0403072207a.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/stinkery/0403072207.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/stinkery/0403072208.jpg

[Blue_Runner]

By the way, no workie yesterday....goin to beach today after work so had to prepare the Blue Runner for the trip. Re-spooled my old Penn Squidder that I bought on eBay for $23 ;D
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/stinkery/0403072207a.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/stinkery/0403072207.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/stinkery/0403072208.jpg

[Blue_Runner]

Ok, the new owner is supposed to pick my boat up this evening. *I got the crack all taken care of. *Even got a nice video in the process of me sealing up the repair with some system 3 epoxy and a "Bob Ross" paint brush *;D

Recap the process. *First I sanded down the around the gouge/crack. *I wanted the surface to be clean and smooth for maximum bonding of the filler I was to apply.

Here are the tools:
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/stinkery/0410071841.jpg

Next I spread on one layer of System 3 Quick Fair and let dry. *The next day I machine sanded it smooth in preparation for a 2nd coat.
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/stinkery/0410071843.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/stinkery/0410071857.jpg

The next day let dry and machine sanded it smooth again in preparation for a final coat of epoxy.
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/stinkery/0410071851.jpg

Apparently this crack had been there some time before Randlemanboater noticed it because it appears some water had gotten in and caused it to begin to delaminate on the inside about 8 inches. *The gouge/crack on the outside was only about 3 inches or less. *I made sure it was nice and dry in the inside and used the quick fair to fill in where the delam had begun. *No sanding here as this is a rough surface to begin with not to mention tight quarters! *After this cured for a day or two, I brushed on a thick coat of epoxy to protect the repair. *This is in the forward hatch in the cuddy not far from the keel:
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/stinkery/0410071920.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/stinkery/0410071920a.jpg

And last but not least, the video with narration ;D
http://s33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/stinkery/?action=view&current=0416071940.flv

Now its time for her to go off to a new beginning. *I hope to see her around for many more years as the guy buying her is local.

Later ya'll,
Blue

[Blue_Runner]

Ok, the new owner is supposed to pick my boat up this evening. *I got the crack all taken care of. *Even got a nice video in the process of me sealing up the repair with some system 3 epoxy and a "Bob Ross" paint brush *;D

Recap the process. *First I sanded down the around the gouge/crack. *I wanted the surface to be clean and smooth for maximum bonding of the filler I was to apply.

Here are the tools:
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/stinkery/0410071841.jpg

Next I spread on one layer of System 3 Quick Fair and let dry. *The next day I machine sanded it smooth in preparation for a 2nd coat.
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/stinkery/0410071843.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/stinkery/0410071857.jpg

The next day let dry and machine sanded it smooth again in preparation for a final coat of epoxy.
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/stinkery/0410071851.jpg

Apparently this crack had been there some time before Randlemanboater noticed it because it appears some water had gotten in and caused it to begin to delaminate on the inside about 8 inches. *The gouge/crack on the outside was only about 3 inches or less. *I made sure it was nice and dry in the inside and used the quick fair to fill in where the delam had begun. *No sanding here as this is a rough surface to begin with not to mention tight quarters! *After this cured for a day or two, I brushed on a thick coat of epoxy to protect the repair. *This is in the forward hatch in the cuddy not far from the keel:
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/stinkery/0410071920.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/stinkery/0410071920a.jpg

And last but not least, the video with narration ;D
http://s33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/stinkery/?action=view&current=0416071940.flv

Now its time for her to go off to a new beginning. *I hope to see her around for many more years as the guy buying her is local.

Later ya'll,
Blue

[msbhammer]

Great Pics. BLUE, but must say I'm a bit disapointed in the video. Where was the thong at in the video. Old Stink would be wering one. ;D ;D ;D ;D
Good repair Job. ;)
Also Liked teh putty cat picture. ;)

[msbhammer]

Great Pics. BLUE, but must say I'm a bit disapointed in the video. Where was the thong at in the video. Old Stink would be wering one. ;D ;D ;D ;D
Good repair Job. ;)
Also Liked teh putty cat picture. ;)

[Blue_Runner]

Ok now, which puddy tat pic? *I didn't think I posted that one *:o

But I will *;D

See Hammer, kitty puss is sticking her tongue out at you because Mrs. Bluerunner uses her instead of some cheap old purple pillow *:-*

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/stinkery/0410072356.jpg

[Blue_Runner]

Ok now, which puddy tat pic? *I didn't think I posted that one *:o

But I will *;D

See Hammer, kitty puss is sticking her tongue out at you because Mrs. Bluerunner uses her instead of some cheap old purple pillow *:-*

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d73/stinkery/0410072356.jpg

[parishht]

A "Bob Ross" paint brush?

Where you painting happy little trees?

[parishht]

A "Bob Ross" paint brush?

Where you painting happy little trees?

[msbhammer]

Great Pic. of your furry little putty Kat. ;D

[msbhammer]

Great Pic. of your furry little putty Kat. ;D

[Skools Out]

Stink wants to see her feet BR

[Skools Out]

Stink wants to see her feet BR

[Blue_Runner]

Oh well that goes without saying Skool ::)

When we goin feeshun? :D

[Blue_Runner]

Oh well that goes without saying Skool ::)

When we goin feeshun? :D

[randlemanboater]

A "Bob Ross" paint brush?




My little Gracie love the "Painting Show" and asks everyday if it comes on today.

[randlemanboater]

A "Bob Ross" paint brush?




My little Gracie love the "Painting Show" and asks everyday if it comes on today.

[msbhammer]

So whats the deal BLUE, is your V offically gone now. :-/

[msbhammer]

So whats the deal BLUE, is your V offically gone now. :-/

[Blue_Runner]

Alas, she is gone. She is in a better place.

He came on got her on Tuesday. I took a couple pix of which I have not loaded to the PC yet of him driving her off. He actually might sell her and has a guy interested already. Hes putting a 200 hp 20" johnson on there, so she should scoot!

I'll load the pix when I get time. I worked 14 hrs yesterday :( and problem is still not fixed. This could be a bad weekend. :-[

[Blue_Runner]

Alas, she is gone. She is in a better place.

He came on got her on Tuesday. I took a couple pix of which I have not loaded to the PC yet of him driving her off. He actually might sell her and has a guy interested already. Hes putting a 200 hp 20" johnson on there, so she should scoot!

I'll load the pix when I get time. I worked 14 hrs yesterday :( and problem is still not fixed. This could be a bad weekend. :-[

[C YENSEN]

well BR, my first thought is that is not at all what I pictured you to sound like. I guess I never thought about what everyone sounds like ??? just how they type. nice video and love the Bob Ross input.

[C YENSEN]

well BR, my first thought is that is not at all what I pictured you to sound like. I guess I never thought about what everyone sounds like ??? just how they type. nice video and love the Bob Ross input.

[Blue_Runner]

Well that was my narrators voice ;D I tried to sound a lil more "backwoods" than I really am....just for the entertainment value. 8)

My work voice is lil more formal ;D

Aint it a trip to know someone but never have met or talked to them?

[Blue_Runner]

Well that was my narrators voice ;D I tried to sound a lil more "backwoods" than I really am....just for the entertainment value. 8)

My work voice is lil more formal ;D

Aint it a trip to know someone but never have met or talked to them?

[Mulv80]

I would post my picture but I worry what Stinky may do with it.

[Mulv80]

I would post my picture but I worry what Stinky may do with it.

[Mulv80]

or to it for that matter :-/

[Mulv80]

or to it for that matter :-/

[C YENSEN]

well BR, I guess I will really find out when you and REEL drive up for the meet and greet in June ;D

[C YENSEN]

well BR, I guess I will really find out when you and REEL drive up for the meet and greet in June ;D

[Blue_Runner]

Stay on his arse about it....Even if I don't get to make it for Hammerfest I would like to come up that way and let you boys show me how to fish Chesapeake ;) 8)

[Blue_Runner]

Stay on his arse about it....Even if I don't get to make it for Hammerfest I would like to come up that way and let you boys show me how to fish Chesapeake ;) 8)

[Blue_Runner]

Hammerfest 2007 - BYOP (bring your own pictures) ;D

[Blue_Runner]

Hammerfest 2007 - BYOP (bring your own pictures) ;D

[msbhammer]

HAMERFEST 2007, LOL, I LOve that Blue. ;D

[msbhammer]

HAMERFEST 2007, LOL, I LOve that Blue. ;D

[parishht]

I am really surprised that no one suggested crack spackle:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGe01JfmXis

I wonder if it works on boats.

[parishht]

I am really surprised that no one suggested crack spackle:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGe01JfmXis

I wonder if it works on boats.

[Blue_Runner]

;D - I don't touch the stuff....

[Blue_Runner]

;D - I don't touch the stuff....