So Here She is

[Kracker Jack]

Originally Posted by tartuffe

Damn guys, I ain't ever going to get this thing back on the water. I spend more time figuring out where to put led lights and water tanks, things I never even considered when I embarked on this "transom" rebuild.

I like the PVC tube idea, but my model doesn't have recessed rod boxes so the clearance just isn't there. I went with a larger fuel tank so the clearance isn't there either. I could probably go under the forward fish box along with the spare 20 gallon gas tank. Not a fan of putting another 200 lbs that far forward but heck, when I hit the gulf stream I typically have (6) 5-gallon tanks of gas in the bow and it hasn't been a problem yet.

Crap, I don't want my auxiliary fuel tank near my batteries. Gotta keep thinking.

Really though, its alot of fun. I tell her "leave me alone," I'm going to work on the boat like its my job or something, gotta remind myself its a hobby.

are we related? lol!!! you sound just like me!!!! Read my first 6 posts,I was very adimit on making this a work style boat and now im adding leds and trying to make my own underwater lights!!!! and Im painting it with interlux perfection instead of interlux brightside. so my upgrade list keeps getting more and more expensive. And I keep adding more and more.

[reelapeelin]

Hats off the tartuffe and kracker jack!!...man there is some serious rebiulding goin' on around here...

And hey, tartuffe...wouldn't it be great if we could drawa paycheck for all the hours we put into these things!!...

[tartuffe]

Ridge, when you reinstalled those outside bulkheads, how did you attach them?

I've done 2 of the 10 by bedding them in PB with a nice filet and then applying 3 layers of 17 oz biax (epoxy) at 4", 6" and 10" widths. Reading more I see the guru's on other sites saying foam bedding of bulkheads. Beginning to second guess if I should do the others like that or carry on with what I am doing.

Anybody else have an opinion or advice? Keep in mind there are 5 of these down each side going from the top of the stringers to about 5" above the chime and over 2 strakes.

Also, when you replaced the cap, did you put a layer of putty over the grid as was done originally? If so what did you use? I'm thinking I may want to be able to remove this cap again one day.....in 30 years.

[cterrebonne]

Originally Posted by tartuffe

Ridge, when you reinstalled those outside bulkheads, how did you attach them?

I've done 2 of the 10 by bedding them in PB with a nice filet and then applying 3 layers of 17 oz biax (epoxy) at 4", 6" and 10" widths. Reading more I see the guru's on other sites saying foam bedding of bulkheads. Beginning to second guess if I should do the others like that or carry on with what I am doing.

Anybody else have an opinion or advice? Keep in mind there are 5 of these down each side going from the top of the stringers to about 5" above the chime and over 2 strakes.

Also, when you replaced the cap, did you put a layer of putty over the grid as was done originally? If so what did you use? I'm thinking I may want to be able to remove this cap again one day.....in 30 years.

PB?

[tartuffe]

Originally Posted by cterrebonne

PB?

PB=mix of resin, cabosil and chopped strand fibers mixed together in quantities that bring the mix to an overall consistency of peanut butter although mine is probably more like jam.

[tartuffe]

Time for an update and a few pics. I wish I had taken a few of the structural work prior to the flip but there will be time for that later. I've glassed in the stringers and the grid outside of the stringers leading to the chine. All the wood for the anchor storage, additional hull support near the bow and storage compartments and supports is cut and shaped for moving the batteries just forward of the console under the sole. The transom is about 85% fair, pretty smooth but will need a couple small areas touched up.

The hull is flipped at this point and the first coat of Interlux A2000 E is on. Now I will start with fairing the strakes and filling and rounding the knicks on the chines, then 4 more coats of 2000, sand with 80 grit followed by Interlux VC Perfomance. Above the waterline will be primekote followed with Mauritius blue.

Now the bad part. Seems I can't catch a break. What I thought was isolated soft spots in the sole turns out to be the entire thing. See pics. I've ordered 1/2" divynicell that will be here week after next. Now to build an additional platform for the sole to rest on that will not allow the unreinforced sole to warp. Yee-Haw

[tartuffe]

Couple more pics. I put the cap on the trailer so that I could work on this back home so I can appease the ms. with a little face time.

[Union Laker]

Originally Posted by reelapeelin

Hats off the tartuffe and kracker jack!!...man there is some serious rebiulding goin' on around here...

And hey, tartuffe...wouldn't it be great if we could drawa paycheck for all the hours we put into these things!!...

Double the Kudo's great work you guys.

[RidgeRunner]

Sweet rebuild. Looking good.

[tartuffe]

Thanks for the votes of encouragement guys. Looking forward to flipping the hull back over after I do some trailer work and putting the guts back in her.

All the while I'll be sanding down the cap, doing some gelcoat repairs and getting it ready to sandwich back together before the spring.