Fletcher Arrow

[stoksey25]

Hi all I'm new here and to boating. I have acquired a 1970 fletcher arrow ( so I'm told ) and am going to have to do a few jobs on it so i may need some of your expertise in the near future many thanks Neil

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[flyer4ever]

Re: Fletcher Arrow

cool looking little rig. Does it have a motor withit ? Welcome and you've come to the right place.

 

[McGR]

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Nice boat. Interesting name. Is that your profession?

 

[stoksey25]

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Hi there I have no engine for it yet but on the look out for one ( no rush yet) i think also the name will be changed as my 3 year old will wonder what it means ha ha thanks again i thing the first job is some rotten wood on the deck but i dont really know the best way to get the old stuff up. I have also read somewhere it is worth testing the transom but again how do you do it regards Neil

 

[stoksey25]

Re: Fletcher Arrow

I had a look at the floor today and my foot went through so here is what we ended up with Ha Ha

http://s775.photobucket.com/albums/yy38/stoksey25/Fletcher Arrow/

 

[madgadget]

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Woo another fletcher owner Hmm seems you may have your work cut out haha. I'll be watching this

 

[stoksey25]

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Hi again yes I'm sure i have ha ha just a quick question I have thought of is where should the center of gravity be on the boat. Does it make a difference regards Neil

 

[madgadget]

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Not entirely sure to be honest. On my Bravo165 GTO I had all the weight in the back. Not a great idea, but with 140hp it still goes some. If you stick the fuel tank in the front engine and battery in the back you'll be fine.

 

[stoksey25]

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Ok thanks mate i have a way to go yet but ill keep it in mind when sorting the floor out

 

[stoksey25]

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Hi again I have taken some rubber covering off today to find a few drilled holes in the top deck what do i need to fill these in ? Would normal epoxy type resin be any good and what is the best way to do it

Regards Neil

 

[madgadget]

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first of all the way I have done this is you need to thin out around the holes so instead of the hole being:

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its more like:

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So increase the surface area around the edge of the hole. Then I used cellulose thinners to clean the area and finally filled with P38 fibreglass filler and then sanded smooth. There is nothing wrong with building up a little on the underside either to help strengthen it a bit.

Ed

 

[stoksey25]

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Thankyou for all your advise up to now. I was wondering about the interior. I need to basically design from scratch. I have the seats that were in it but these are very heavy out of a volvo snowcat. I am looking to get some new ones when the time comes but from where and what layout . I have seen alot back to back that look like they fold down. Are these any good. What layout is in your boat many thanks again Neil

 

[madgadget]

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The smaller Fletchers (yours is I assume a 14 foot) have back to back seats as it takes less room.

Probably the best thing to look at is the old Fletcher catalogues:

http://www.fletcher-boats.co.uk/information-centre/downloads

 

[stoksey25]

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Had a day on the fletcher today and took the rear boxes out which had foam in but full of water and saturated so they were heavy. ordered the marine ply for the floor. but i need to find somewhere to get the resin and rolls of fiberglass. Also if the transom needs new wood how would I go about this regards Neil

 

[madgadget]

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Your boat was moulded originally in two halfs. If you pull the rubber out of the trim surround you will see loads of screws holding it on. They also hold on the top and bottom half of the boat. Its a complete arse of a job to get them out. I'm still stuck on this on mine. But basically, if you can pop the top of the boat, then you can get to the transom and all its damage and replace it that way. Its not a fun job. Im due to do mine as soon as I can (once snow's melted)

 

[stoksey25]

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Hi again Im trying to find somewhere to get resin and mat from in the UK has any one got any good places they use . Its to replace the complete floor the arrow . Also I need a windscreen as the one I have is cracked can anyone advise me of where to get one or a copy that would fit the hull
Regards Neil

 

[stoksey25]

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Hi again also I need seats for the boat and floor covering . What covering would anyone recommend and also why is there foam built in to the hull IT doesn't seem enough for buoyancy

 

[stoksey25]

Re: Fletcher Arrow

I have been told about a product called g4 to seal wood has anyone heard of this and is it any good regards Neil

 

[madgadget]

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Windscreen would have to be DIY. They are no longer made. For resin and mat try google for trade fibreglass supplies. And sorry I am not aware of G4 seal

 

[stoksey25]

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Hi had a few hours on it again today and found all the stringers are rotten so now in the process of getting them out . It looks like i will need to take the top off to do the transom so this looks like it will be a long old refurb. Also looked at thge screen today and wondered how to go about bending perspex to this shape? If any one could advise me of the best way this would be very helpful
thanks Neil