Project 2nd Chance… 1977 v-20 CC

[nymack66]

Good luck with your project, your approach has potential for excellent success (removing the cap) Replacing the stringers is a huge job which I have zero experience.
In regards to the Transom you have two options pour or plywood its up to you since you have the cap off the sky is the limit.
Shop around for resin and materials I personally recommend Fiberglass Services, excellent price and delivery options ..
http://www.fiberglassservices.com/index.htm
They have a new location closer to you see below ??
3851 62nd Avenue North
Pinellas Park, FL 33781-6007
(727) 525-0830
Your marine grade ply from http://www.dixieply.com/tampa.shtml#about
BTW here is nice video on youtube ..http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gY1ZJwIJAI

[Mikeyz]

nymack66

Thanks for in info, I have both companys on my list to contact for supplies. I am going to try and do the stringers one at a time so I will have the other to use for Measurements. I am also going to do a scale grid on paper with every measurement I can take before I cut anything. I have never done a project like this before so taking my time not to make things worse. I also have a good friend who will be helping me on the harder parts, We call him doc AKA Buckey he helped build the molds for ROS boats out of Westport, MA so it's not his first rodeo so to speek of. I am doing the hard labor and getting advice and how to from him. I might bring the boat over to his shop when it comes time to do the transon and stringers. I will see how it goes if I get over my head I have a backup plan in place if needed. Now only if the rain will stop so I can get back to work I was going to try and fit the boat in the shop but then the my 72, 340 duster goes outside and I dont see me doing that I have way to much time and money into it to make her spend the night outside...

Mike

[Skools Out]

or build a grid form and pour your stringers too.

[nymack66]

Originally Posted by Skools Out

or build a grid form and pour your stringers too.

Awesome idea Skool as always :)
I was wondering this myself can one use a grid form and pour it using Arjay or is it a special product? Have you done this in the past? Why replace it with wood which will rot is always my argument.

[Mikeyz]

l like the idea of less wood going back into the boat. My only question would be will this make the boat heavy? I have been looking on this site and have seen a few post talking about the added weight of going to a pourable transom and stringers. I also want to know if I would have to do all the stringers at once to make it one solid pour or can they be done one at a time. After the stringers are done then just glass over them right? I also need to look into the added cost to do this any ideas on how much this would take to do..

Mike

[nymack66]

You have a huge advantage in regards to cost, you can pick up Arjay locally. I am helping a fellow boater on another site he was quoted a delivery cost of over 200 plus dollars. Not to mentioned fiberglass services is the cheapest price on Arjay period.
For the transom you will use three five gallon pails. You will have maybe a gallon or so extra. Base on the data sheet you are looking at and I quote "Weight per gallon: 7.1 - 7.3 lbs/gal" so you are looking at approximately 105 Lbs. I have no idea with wood/mat and resin what the weight is.
In my Boat I relocated the dual batteries to the center of the Hull next to my Cuddy this shifted 80 lbs off the rear of the boat.
You mentioned new fuel tank not sure you can shift this also ..all options ...
As for the stringers I have limited knowledge and can't advise sorry.
In regards to the transom search this site plenty of success stories including mine.
Be sure to lower your drain whilst you are at it keeps the Hull dry.
Decide how you will clean the rotten wood, skin removal should be your LAST option.
Seal every pin hole before you pour, it will seep out and create havoc on a timely job. I lost almost a gallon in the bilge plus my driveway still shows the evidence.
Search www.youtube.com plenty of stringer project ...
Here are two projects which caught thousands of views and comments ...
http://forums.iboats.com/showthread....ht=1897+140+v4
http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/ch...storation.html