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  1. JASinIL2006

    Floor and Transom Rebuild

    Test fitting everything and doing several dry runs is key when using PB. It's really not bad, and todhunter's suggestions are spot on. You can cool your resin a bit before mixing, too; that will give you a little extra time before it kicks.
  2. JASinIL2006

    method of joining new wood to existing stringer

    I'd want the wood to be structurally sound; unless your going the glass the heck out of it, the wood will provide the structural strength. (My foam-core stringers get their strength from the fiberglass, and that glass is 1/2" thick; that's a lot of laminating if you're going to rely on the glass...
  3. JASinIL2006

    Search for canvas

    I would be amazed if you could find one pre-made. Most likely, you will have to get one custom made at a canvas shop. Do you have the metal frame, or do you need that also? I think the frame would be difficult part to locate or fabricate.
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    Electronics die when cranking engine

    I used an Add A Battery kit to isolate my starting and house batteries. Before I did so, I'd have to restart my Humminbird fishfinder/GPS everytime I restarted the boat. (A pain in the back end when pulling skiers or kids on the tube.) Connecting the electronics to a different battery completely...
  5. JASinIL2006

    Floor and Transom Rebuild

    Sorry, can't help you there. I used PB to attach my transom. You might check the manufacturer's web site to see if it will bond to fiberglass.
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    Polyester resin ?

    I'm pretty sure the U.S. Composites 435 laminating resin is also ortho. (They draw a distinction between their isophthalic and orthothalic resins on the polyester resin page.) Poly resin was not easily available to me locally, but what I found regionally was that the cost was the same (or more)...
  7. JASinIL2006

    One solution for adding a ski pylon

    I would not be comfortable using a pylon to pull a tube... a booster ball is pretty good at keeping the tow line out of the water. There’s just too much leverage applied to the pylon mounting point when pulling a tube. Your install is nice and clean, but I’d still be concerned about everything...
  8. JASinIL2006

    Air bags

    Ugh... I meant to say, air bags don’t INCREASE your payload....
  9. JASinIL2006

    Epoxy for gluing plywood?

    Titebond III.
  10. JASinIL2006

    Newbie owner looking for boat specific details

    It seems there never is enough storage space on a boat... I'd think twice before foaming in the locker. That can be a handy place to store stuff that can handle getting wet.
  11. JASinIL2006

    Air bags

    Air bags might make for a more comfortable ride, but they don't include your payload or towing capacity.
  12. JASinIL2006

    Rebuilding the trailer

    Even the dog looks happy!
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    Newbie owner looking for boat specific details

    If the foam and stringers are OK, you can fill the holes in the stringers with 3m 5200 and replace the foam. For large areas, I think it's preferable to install the deck and cut some holes to pour the foam into. For a smaller area, I'd be inclined to pour the foam before decking it, and if...
  14. JASinIL2006

    Newbie owner looking for boat specific details

    I'd remove the foam from the wet areas and drill-check the stringers on either side. For removing large sections of foam, I found the claw end of a framing hammer worked well, and then a wire cup brush to clean up the leftovers. The nice thing about removing the foam in chunks (as opposed to...
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    Newbie owner looking for boat specific details

    Yes, fill the holes fully with 5200 and you'll be fine. Also, the tests you did will reveal the worst cases of rot, but that's about all. Good for you for checking more thoroughly with a drill.
  16. JASinIL2006

    fiberglassing in new floor

    Hard to say without seeing the inside of the transom area, but I think it would be easier to cut out the stringers enough to allow you to install the transom, even if you have to cut out more of the stringers than are rotten. (You may find more rot in the stringers than is immediately apparent...
  17. JASinIL2006

    Newbie Hull Accessory Installation Question

    Clearly fiberglass! No need to worry much about the cut edges. Just be sure to seal to protect for water intrusion around the perimeter of whatever you intall, as well as the screw holes, and you're good! I'd probably use 3M 4000 UV as suggested above. That way, you'll be able to get it off, if...
  18. JASinIL2006

    Bonding Polyester to Epoxy - Will this Work

    I'd just use all polyester, too. Even a possibility of adherence problems between poly and epoxy would be enough to dissuade me from using epoxy. Why take a chance? Polyester will work fine, and then you don't need to worry about it sticking to epoxy. Probably less expensive, too.
  19. JASinIL2006

    Floor and Transom Rebuild

    I would not use 5200 to bond the two pieces of plywood together. That stuff can take a really long time to cure and there are better adhesives for the job. PL premium would work, but after using it you'll need to wait at least 72 hours as it cures and offgasses. A better choice would be either...
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    Rebuilding the trailer

    Nice work!
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