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  1. zuluwarrior

    Cobia 24' rebuild project.

    First stringer length glued up. I'll leave it for a few days to cure good before adding the second piece which will overlap the scarf joint then start on the next one. Need to take my time and not race the process though:joyous:
  2. zuluwarrior

    Cobia 24' rebuild project.

    Decided to have my stringers go all the way to the cabin entrance which means having stringers that will be longer than the 96" plywood length. The stringers will be approximately 155" long. So in doing some research on here I see that the best joint to use is a scarf joint to increase joint...
  3. zuluwarrior

    Cobia 24' rebuild project.

    Re: Cobia 24' rebuild project. A couple more.
  4. zuluwarrior

    Cobia 24' rebuild project.

    Re: Cobia 24' rebuild project. Managed to steal some time today and do some work. Wife wasn't to pleased but I was able cutout the cockpit sole where the helm seat posts where and remove more wet foam. hubby working on boat on mother's day=:disgust: work accomplished = priceless:lol: I made up...
  5. zuluwarrior

    Cobia 24' rebuild project.

    Re: Cobia 24' rebuild project. Hey Gang, didn't do a whole lot this weekend, worn out. Did manage to get a coat of primer on the transom and took the stringers/bulkheads out to do some grinding. Instant reminder of how I hate grinding and the tyvek suit in hot temps is still no fun!! Hopefully...
  6. zuluwarrior

    Cobia 24' rebuild project.

    Re: Cobia 24' rebuild project. No,no I meant that I didn't want a canvas top on my current setup. I like the hard top design and the wife will definitely like that. Got some sanding done this afternoon. I had a little more work than I thought so primer tomorrow and back on the stringers. Wife...
  7. zuluwarrior

    Cobia 24' rebuild project.

    Re: Cobia 24' rebuild project. Here are a few more shots of her.
  8. zuluwarrior

    Cobia 24' rebuild project.

    Re: Cobia 24' rebuild project. I have a couple of pieces of the pink foam I salvaged from a packing shipment. It is about 2" thick so I'll just cut a bunch and use that. I knew it would come in handy.
  9. zuluwarrior

    Cobia 24' rebuild project.

    Re: Cobia 24' rebuild project. I hear you. Must have gotten some old sanding belts as no sooner I put them on and start the sander they bust apart. Just couldn't get going today. Had a late start as I went out and purchased some cabosil, 1808 biaxial, epoxy filler and Interlux 545 epoxy primer...
  10. zuluwarrior

    Cobia 24' rebuild project.

    Re: Cobia 24' rebuild project. Well today was productive. The weather started to make up but blew over and I was able to get a bit done. I was able to cut the double up stringers and the fuel tank compartment bulkhead. Also spent about 2 hours sanding the transom. I'm pleased with what I...
  11. zuluwarrior

    Cobia 24' rebuild project.

    Re: Cobia 24' rebuild project. Weather forecast for Saturday looks pretty good so my plan is to make fuel tank compartment template and cut, dry fit. Also, I'm going to double up the stringers from tank bulkhead back to transom giving the knee portion some more strength. Please excuse my crude...
  12. zuluwarrior

    Cobia 24' rebuild project.

    Re: Cobia 24' rebuild project. Hello all, got to spend a little time on the boat this weekend. Sanded down the first layer fairing compound and applied a second coat. Plan is to spend some time on the transom and sand it down in prep for the primer. Will be using Interlux inter protect 2000 as...
  13. zuluwarrior

    Cobia 24' rebuild project.

    Re: Cobia 24' rebuild project. Man you got yourself a project as well. Did some grinding on the outside of transom and had a couple of air pockets in the glass that was laid, tire yesterday had a full day on boat. But they feathered out good so I used Interlux 833 fairing compound on the new...
  14. zuluwarrior

    Cobia 24' rebuild project.

    Re: Cobia 24' rebuild project. Had some decent light yesterday evening and managed to get a layer of 1808 biaxial tabbing on the transom. Came out pretty good. Going to try on Friday if weather is good to put a second layer on.
  15. zuluwarrior

    Cobia 24' rebuild project.

    Re: Cobia 24' rebuild project. Well managed To get a bit done this weekend. The weather wasn't the greatest, gale force winds and rain on Saturday but it cleared up a bit today so I took advantage of that. Made a cardboard template from one of the cabin panels and cut out 2 new panels from 3/4"...
  16. zuluwarrior

    Cobia 24' rebuild project.

    Re: Cobia 24' rebuild project. Well the rain persisted all day and made doing anything a real challenge but I was determined to get something done in spite of the weather. Made bulkhead template and cut and fitted 2 pieces of 3/4" plywood for new bulkhead. I'm happy with the fit but may need a...
  17. zuluwarrior

    Cobia 24' rebuild project.

    Re: Cobia 24' rebuild project. Your right, chip away at it.
  18. zuluwarrior

    Cobia 24' rebuild project.

    Re: Cobia 24' rebuild project. Thought I would post a few more pics of the work done
  19. zuluwarrior

    Cobia 24' rebuild project.

    Re: Cobia 24' rebuild project. You are correct about the omc i/o and the reason that the transom rotted out was because the P.O. Didn't use any caulk(5200) to seal anything along with the boat left open to the elements. Original transom core basically was scraped out with a pry bar...
  20. zuluwarrior

    Cobia 24' rebuild project.

    Re: Cobia 24' rebuild project. Last full sheet of core for new transom Next phase of project will be to fab and install stringers, transom knees, main bulkhead and short bulkheads and fab fuel tank compartment. The cockpit sole will be raised a little bit over the original and will self...
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