Im not sure its gonna be a V20 anymore! - Page 5

BenFishin · #41 10-05-2009, 08:29 PM

I just got an awesome deal from my neighbor on a brand spankin new armstron bracket with a small swim platform. Its brand new and he is givin it to me for next to nothing. Heres the catch i have to sell the one i have now.
So if you know anyone looking for a single engine bracket with a jack plate please let me know. I have pictures of it on the classified section. but im extremely excited about the bracket my neighbor is hookin me up with. Please help me sell the bracket. i need to get this thing done and considering i am a student in college and work full time... i have NO $$$$ what so ever. no help from dad at all. Which does not bother me one bit as this is MY project. Its funny tho i used to ask my dad to help me with something on my boat, but now he is asking me to fix things on his boat and what he should do. Sorry for the rambling by the way, im fired up pretty hot about a hunting in the morning.

steplift20 · #42 10-07-2009, 08:30 PM

I hate to burst your bubble but I would have done a better job,, NOT great frikkin job and i cant even plug up a hole in my boat jeessss amazing job

BenFishin · #43 10-08-2009, 06:03 PM

Thanks, if your local im more then willing to help. I live in Virginia.

Joker2 · #44 10-09-2009, 02:37 PM

Hey,

Yor boat looks awesome ! I started redoing my 75 cuddy v20 I am handy but I never did a transom and only used fiberglass one other time. I am curious how many layers of cloth did you use on the inner skin of your new transom? also what weight cloth? I am about to get all the stuff I need 105 & 205 & 404 West system, just not sure about the cloth. Also curios about how many gallons of resin did you need on your transom? I sent some pics. Thanks

Joker2 · #45 10-09-2009, 02:39 PM

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nymack66 · #46 10-09-2009, 03:56 PM

Be sure to use a chain saw and mill all that ply wood out in photo 4 of 5 , It work like a champ for me..

BenFishin · #47 10-10-2009, 09:16 AM

The cloth i used is called 1208. It is 12oz cloth woven at 0/90 degrees. and has .75oz of mat on one side. The purpose of the mat is to help pull the resin into the thick strands of cloth. I layed one layer of ply onto the transom and then put a layer of glass on. then the next layer of ply and then two layers of glass. all of the seams or edges i put a strip all the way around. Make sure you you stagger your seams of cloth. Google transom repair till it makes you sick. There is nothing worse then realizing you did something wrong when you are just about done. Make sure you get everything completely spotless before you start glassing. Good luck

msbhammer · #48 10-18-2009, 10:57 PM

Ben, you wouldnt have any KIN FOLK with the last name of SKOOL would ya. You are doing a great job brother. I remember doing my transom in in a week long heat wave. I'm still pulling out fiberglass from my skin 2 years later. Great Job !!.
Hammer.

BenFishin · #49 10-21-2009, 07:12 AM

Grinding fiberglass is probably the worst part of rebuilding a boat. I am actually excited for the cooler months ahead, thank god i dont have too much grinding left.

Jetty Rocker · #50 11-09-2009, 07:31 PM

Great job. What wood did you use for the stringers? Can you use plain plywood? marine plywood (lots of $$$)? 2x6 or 2x8?? Also what was your main purpose for the foam? was it for floatation or to sturdy the floor? I am thinking of tackling my floor and stringers on my V-20 this winter. Once again great Job.