Va Beach v20 project

[Kracker Jack]

Originally Posted by jasoncooperpcola

I would think at least 30mph for a 135 in good running order.

Kracker are you using 1708 with a mat backing or without and where are you purchasing it?

It has the 3/4 ounce stitched backing. In multiple layer layups I've been changings the directions of the of the next layer for added strength. It's some beautiful stuff!!!!!! Kind off a pain to wet out but not to bad. I'm getting my material from Eastern Burlap of Norfolk. They are about 10 minutes from my house. I'm getting some fresh high end poly from them for 25 dollars a gallon with Gardner and my 1708 for $9.25 a yard. I go there for the convinience and decent prices.

[jasoncooperpcola]

Thanks Kracker. I cannot find biax here local. Next best price is US Composites.

I have found 5 gallons of MarPro Polyester Resin for $125 local.

[Kracker Jack]

I worked on my console tonight. Im basiclly glueing and glassing some ply inside the console in certain spot so I can beef it up for the t-top. I did learn a new trick tonight!!!!! when trying to get cloth to wrap a fairly tight outside radius you can mix your resin then pour some pre catalized resin in another container and add just a little cabosil to it to create a paintable paste, then paint the paste on your radius and the cloth stays perfectly while you wet out your cloth with no bubbles. Just an idea.

[tartuffe]

Another tip to consider if you have air bubbles that you just cannot live with that form after you go to bed, you can go to any pharmacy and buy a hypodermic needle with a 16 guage needle that will fill em up nicely.

Are you still using the 1708?

[draglink]

You are looking great Kracker! Do you have power yet?

[Kracker Jack]

I actually have power. I'm starting to think its a little small for my build. It's a 1978 family owned 135hp evinrude it has low hours and runs awesome. But oddly enough I called today about a brand new Suzuki 175 4 stroke. I hear these suzukis are pretty good motors. Some of the local crabbers swear by them. Any comments on Suzuki?

[draglink]

My dad had a Suzuki 140 years ago....that motor was a workhorse, never missed a beat. The only draw back seems to be service, around here the closest dealer is about an hour north. Yamaha most popular, Merc and E-Tech right behind.

The 175 would be a great motor I'll bet....new power...Im jealous!!

I've got that little 70 Mariner I'm putting on my sons V, hope to get around 25 mph or so.....he's only 11 so its all he needs. I'm kinda keeping an eye out for a good, cheap older 115-150 though