New Project

msbhammer · #1 10-26-2007, 08:06 PM

Well, it looks like the rain will never stop, so I took on another project today. I would post pix., but photobucket is Down. >:( >:( >:(

tsubaki · #2 10-26-2007, 08:16 PM

Try now :D

msbhammer · #3 10-26-2007, 08:19 PM

Thanks T. *;)

Well, as I said, with all this rain, I decided to work on something else. Yanked out the fuel hatch cover and started tearing out the soaked 30 year old wood.

The wood just fell out, making things really easy.

Almost cleaned up.

Ok, here is where some of you might bust on me. I had wood left over from the transom, so instead of one solid piece, I added in pieces. Figured if all those small pieces last 30 years, 5 pieces will last just as long. PLUS, I didnt want to spend more $$ on a sheet and get stuck with more leftover wood. Still believe the strenght is in the cloth and resin, not the wood. Guess we shall see soon enough. ;)

Airslot · #4 10-26-2007, 08:32 PM

Me thinks you'll be just fine Hammer. Maybe an extra layer of glass just in case, but it'll do. It's a shame that you'll never be able to afford to sell this boat ;D

tsubaki · #5 10-26-2007, 08:33 PM

Can't help myself. If your replacing wood, why are you putting wood back?
I know the industry hasen't provided us with an economical alternative but it just drives me crazy to fix an old problem with a new problem.
Keep us posted hammer, that is the only appropriate measure.
AND IT LOOKS GOOD.

msbhammer · #6 10-26-2007, 08:45 PM

Thanks guys. ;)
Still need to sand the wood and ruff her up a bit. Hoping to resin on Saturday. Using car batteries for weight while she sets up. 8)

macojoe · #7 10-26-2007, 11:44 PM

Now thats what I am talking about!! You are selling it!! It will last as long as you needed for the sale!

I am sure for many years! But this is what you have too do to keep the cost down!!

Well you will have a new career after you retire from the donut tasting force!! ;)

NOw I know why skools is leaving the site, he scared you going to show him up! LOL ;D

msbhammer · #8 10-27-2007, 12:51 AM

LOL. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

lumberslinger178 · #9 10-27-2007, 01:01 AM

looks good hammer whens the bidding begin ;D ;D

msbhammer · #10 10-27-2007, 05:00 AM

Gotta paint, fill more holes, get a bow rail. Looks like that Johnson 225 is going on as well. ;D
That means steering cable, helm, battery, bilge. Wont it ever stop. :-[ ;D