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Forum: Repairs 10-01-2015, 03:33 PM
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Views: 141
Posted By earle
A big thanks

Just want to say thanks to all who lent their expertise. Finally finished the bow repair on my V-20, and it turned out far better than if hadn't the help from other members. Only thing left to do is...
Forum: Repairs 09-24-2015, 03:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 502
Posted By earle
Thanks for the tips. I'll take my time and...

Thanks for the tips. I'll take my time and address one wire at a time. Just a quick look shows a lot of wires with corrosion at the conections
Forum: Repairs 09-23-2015, 12:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 502
Posted By earle
Wiring issues

As per another thread I started, I should be finished the deck repair this weekend. The original plan was to have a mechanic I know check out and replace any of the wiring that is suspect. Turns out...
Forum: Repairs 09-22-2015, 05:21 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,411
Posted By earle
Well guy's, I made it back from Florida, fished...

Well guy's, I made it back from Florida, fished out and eager to get back to the boat. Finished all the panels and they fit nicely. The bow section was to large to fit in one piece, so I made it in...
Forum: Repairs 09-11-2015, 04:23 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,411
Posted By earle
Jeez, you know I actually thot of that, and then...

Jeez, you know I actually thot of that, and then thot, nah, way to simple. Thank God for voice of experience. Left to my own device's I'd be trying to re-invent the wheel.
Forum: Repairs 09-11-2015, 03:37 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,411
Posted By earle
Things are progressing nicely, now that I'm...

Things are progressing nicely, now that I'm paying more attention to detail, ha-ha. Need to do a bit of brainstorming tho. The next section to do is the main (front) section of the bow. As stated...
Forum: Repairs 09-10-2015, 06:01 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,411
Posted By earle
Trying to figure out how to post the work in...

Trying to figure out how to post the work in progress. Actually accomplished some today. Got one section ready to glass and will try to get the second one ready tomorrow after work. It's going much...
Forum: Repairs 09-10-2015, 09:57 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,411
Posted By earle
Good advice all. Cut the first piece this AM and...

Good advice all. Cut the first piece this AM and rough fitting it now. Will start the scribing process shortly. I think the only "mistake" I.ve made so far, thanks to all the help on this forum, is...
Forum: Repairs 09-10-2015, 05:33 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,411
Posted By earle
Well, may be able to make some headway afterall....

Well, may be able to make some headway afterall. Wife was able to score an awning from the rent-all that she does the books for, so I'm going to proceed, at least till Sat. night.
One final...
Forum: Repairs 09-09-2015, 03:44 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,411
Posted By earle
Thanks guy's. Just my luck. Rained all day today....

Thanks guy's. Just my luck. Rained all day today. Gotta work tomorrow, and weather forecast say's rain thru the weekend. Sunday I leave for Florida for a week, so it looks like my repair job may come...
Forum: Repairs 09-09-2015, 05:01 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,411
Posted By earle
Okay gent's. Went to the big town yesterday and...

Okay gent's. Went to the big town yesterday and got all the stuff I need and am going to start cutting and dry fitting plywood today. One final question occurred to me, and you guy's probably know...
Forum: Repairs 09-08-2015, 04:23 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,411
Posted By earle
Smile Happy to oblige. Appreciate the advice, just hope...

Happy to oblige. Appreciate the advice, just hope I don't have to report back on the resin in the armpit thing.
Forum: Repairs 09-08-2015, 03:03 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,411
Posted By earle
Thank you. Just what I needed to hear. Man, this...

Thank you. Just what I needed to hear. Man, this forum is so cool.
Forum: Repairs 09-08-2015, 01:41 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,411
Posted By earle
I understand. I was thinking the same thing, but...

I understand. I was thinking the same thing, but can't figure out how to do it, unless I glue the plywood up first and then glass the cross supports in place. Even then, will there be enough flex in...
Forum: Repairs 09-08-2015, 02:07 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,411
Posted By earle
Thanks for the tip. Exactly what I was mulling...

Thanks for the tip. Exactly what I was mulling over. I'm going to get 3 or 4 strait pieces of lumber, long enough to reach over the entire width of the top of the deck, and put a bit of weight on...
Forum: Repairs 09-07-2015, 08:44 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,411
Posted By earle
Thank you (and Skunkboat). A quick measuring...

Thank you (and Skunkboat). A quick measuring shows that it can be done in one piece. Going to go that route and hopefully save a lot of work and time.
Forum: Repairs 09-07-2015, 06:24 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,411
Posted By earle
Good stuff. Built a "bridge" last night and it...

Good stuff. Built a "bridge" last night and it will be plenty strong enough. Just a couple of final questions.
The plywood I removed was dozens of 6"x6" pieces. Is there a reason for this, or can I...
Forum: Repairs 09-06-2015, 06:43 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,411
Posted By earle
Never thot of it that way, but makes sense. Going...

Never thot of it that way, but makes sense. Going to make a mock up tomorrow and see. Thanks
Forum: Repairs 09-06-2015, 05:01 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,411
Posted By earle
I"ve gone at it from the bottom. Cut out the...

I"ve gone at it from the bottom. Cut out the lower skin and removed all the plywood squares. Just finished grinding the excess epoxy off today. Gone as far as I can until Tuesday, when the stores...
Forum: Repairs 09-06-2015, 04:08 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,411
Posted By earle
Fair enough. Is 1/2" plywood sturdy enough to...

Fair enough. Is 1/2" plywood sturdy enough to carry the weight of an average size guy? Not trying to be a wise guy, I just have a hard time envisioning it being heavy enough to carry a load spread...
Forum: Repairs 09-06-2015, 03:04 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,411
Posted By earle
You are correct. The supports are pretty light...

You are correct. The supports are pretty light duty. Okay, I guess if no real weight is on the deck, but I want this boat as a primary fishing boat, so the front deck is just wasted area if it can't...
Forum: Repairs 09-06-2015, 11:07 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,411
Posted By earle
1st post, looking for advice

As title say's my first post. Was really surprised to see V-20s had their own forum. A ton of info available when needed. Cool.
That said, I'm starting some repairs/upgrades to my first V-20. I...
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