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  1. tpenfield

    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    IDK . . . but I'll say 420 . . . :unsure:
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    The side supports are glassed in . . . . . The N.A. thought that is would be good to reduce them so that they would not be in the water. (OK . . .) They were 15" tall and I cut them down to 10". Still pretty effective in stiffening up the top plate overhangs. Next steps will be to 'flip'...
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    today's work . . . . . I just need to install (glass) the side stiffeners and then it will be ready to flip back over. After that, a few more layers on the transom and then the splash wells.
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Getting input from the Naval Engineer and the adjustments I made to the structure added about 4 gallons of resin and maybe 10 yds of cloth to my initial numbers. All for good though . . .
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    An ice bucket would be good for you . . .
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Speaking of resin and the need for sanding vs. not . . . Even with the plastic covering during curing, the resin still has some tackiness to it. I can tell with the sandpaper quickly clogging up. . . It is not a bad thing, because I am going through my 'old' supply of sandpaper that has been...
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    IDK . . . one of the world's mysteries. I think the latest batch of resin is not going as far as the previous. . . . I may have been a few gallons short of my estimates . . . not sure . . . In total, probably will use 10% more.
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Not a dumb question at all . . . Yes, it does allow the surface to cure to some extent. It sort of depends how long I keep the plastic on there and there are usually a few small air pockets that develop. I sand the surfaces between layers just to be sure of adhesion. The Admiral noticed...
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    1985 Bayliner 2750 Ciera Sunbridge Resto

    Nice updates . . . looks like you have been busy. I noted your safe configuration of cinder blocks when you had the boat off of the trailer. (y)
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    Maybe my turn for new boat time

    Wow . . . Your new boat has been a never-ending saga. Lots of gremlins so far. :confused:
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Commentary . . . I must say that doing a 'male-mold' approach is a lot slower than using a (female) mold as far as fiberglassing is concerned. Mostly because there is some amount of prep work (trimming, sanding, smoothing) before you can/should put the next layer on. In a female mold (like...
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Another progress update . . . I added a second layer of fiberglass (2415 stitchmat in this case) to the planing surface (upside down 'V' shaped portion, Joe). Don't tell anybody, but I used plastic drop cloth to cover the surface after it was wet-out and pulled it tight in all areas to give...
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    Family of 5, 19ft or 21ft?

    My first powerboat was a 26' . . . it was comfortable @ 5 peeps, crowded @ 8.
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    A combination of . . . When it is ready . . . and . . . when the weather breaks.
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    The entire exterior now has 1 layer of fiberglass on it. . . Now to prep for additional layers . . . :unsure:
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    For those who had asked the question about those funny pieces of plastic . . . Here is one of the corners with the plastic stretched around it . . . . . The suction of the resin holds it in place. This works well for edges and corners.
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    95 Sea Ray 230 Sundancer stringer repair

    Yup . . . BTDT. :LOL:
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    95 Sea Ray 230 Sundancer stringer repair

    Even though the engine mounts are through-bolted, they have so little strength, being tied in with CSM. Probably a wood core as well. If a boat does not have these things holding the engine, I don't buy it. :LOL: . Have you done the thing with a moisture meter yet? . . . or would that be...
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Here is the thing once the resin has cured and all the corner stuff removed Tomorrow will be the side pieces.
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    I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards

    Those loose pieces are drop cloth plastic . . . I use them to hold the corners (and other areas as needed) tight while the resin is curing.
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