Project 2nd Chance… 1977 v-20 CC

[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