need some guidance. stringers & transom

[tartuffe]

Originally Posted by brywheat

Tartuffe?

Love your build, awesome work. Im sure ill say it a million times and such a great reference. Question, why did you fill the strakes with thickened epoxy and glass over? Just wondering what that does? easier for stringer replacment?

The boat originally had big pieces of roving that went across the strakes with a big air pocket so that it formed a triangle. I ground all of that out as some places did not have a very good bond. I didn't know if this was originally just sloppy craftsmanship or had some type of structural property with the triangle. In hindsight I'm pretty sure it was just sloppy work so I wouldn't worry with doing that. I used alot of material to do that and probably added 10-20 unnecessary pounds for added strength that really isn't needed. Would be like putting bulletproof glass on your center console.

[brywheat]

Originally Posted by tartuffe

The boat originally had big pieces of roving that went across the strakes with a big air pocket so that it formed a triangle. I ground all of that out as some places did not have a very good bond. I didn't know if this was originally just sloppy craftsmanship or had some type of structural property with the triangle. In hindsight I'm pretty sure it was just sloppy work so I wouldn't worry with doing that. I used alot of material to do that and probably added 10-20 unnecessary pounds for added strength that really isn't needed. Would be like putting bulletproof glass on your center console.

Ive seen the same on mine, It appears that the roving is used fro the factory stringers, with tons of air pockets too, suprised at the things Ive seen in this hull that is sloppy craftsmanship, Not sure if its from factory or the PO.

The PO rasied the floor by screwing 2" x 10" to the inside of the factory stringers. Gave me a good guild for the rebuild. I think Im might still need to remove the inner liner or cut the rest of the old cuddy flooring out. PO just cut the floor to the cuddy.

Tartuffe,

What resin/ glass combo/ Brand name did you use. Is West systems worth it?

[tartuffe]

I used US Composites for my resin and Boat Builder Central for my cloth and fillers. Make sure you get a mat roller as well.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fiberglass-R...item19eb2c938a

Something similar to this.

I had bought a bunch of different sizes but ended up using one that was about 1/4" diameter by 2" length, it just worked really well. Also, plenty of acetone, disposable rags, and neoprene gloves, stir sticks and cups. You will never imagine how much of these supplies you will go through. Also buy the good titanium scissors. Other scissors dull very quickly when cutting cloth.

I used epoxy resin but read up on vinylester, you may find it fits your budget better. Lots of people use it. I just didn't want my neighbors and wife having to smell it. Buy the large kits to save more money, I used to buy 7 gal kits. When mixing, start with a small batch. Large batches (over a quart) will kick off very quick, as in bucket smoking in 15 min rendering it useless because it will be like jelly.