Va Beach v20 project

[Kracker Jack]

The transom got bumped up to 25 inches today. Its a good feeling . 7 overall layers of 1708 makes this repair solid as a rock.

Last and final layer of 1708 was a single piece that wrapped the whole transom.

[SkunkBoat]

hmmm....I should get me some of that 1708 for the finish coat.

Looks like it wraps around corners nice & snug.

[Kracker Jack]

The stuff is amazing!!!! And super strong especially with multiple layup and you change the fiber direction. I built my entire boat with it it wrapped every curve on my boat.

[SkunkBoat]

do you use fairing compound over it before paint?

[Kracker Jack]

Originally Posted by SkunkBoat

do you use fairing compound over it before paint?

Yes it will need to be faired before primer and paint. I just barely bump grind the cloth then apply fairing compound as needed. Dont grind out to much you will lose strength. On this repair i had some thickened resin left so i slicked the repair with what i had left just to use it up.

[cterrebonne]

Originally Posted by Kracker Jack

Yes it will need to be faired before primer and paint. I just barely bump grind the cloth then apply fairing compound as needed. Dont grind out to much you will lose strength. On this repair i had some thickened resin left so i slicked the repair with what i had left just to use it up.

What I have done that works really well to not sand into the 1708 is to put some 1.5 CSM down as your last layer. Just so you have something that's easy to sand and you don't have to worry about cutting the fibers on the 1708.

[bradford]

Looking good and good advice all. You'll be happier with the transom at 25 inches.

[Kracker Jack]

The trick to the clear bubble free 90 degree curves is to build up some thickened (fumed silica,cabosil) resin on the outside corners then lay your cloth down and wet it out like usual when you hit the corners with the bubble popper (roller) its like magic when spread the thickened resin under the cloth.

[Kracker Jack]

Did a little wiring on sunday. Fuse block and switch panel all wired. Just need to install lights and wire them up.