AeroCraft York 1960ish Transom, Stringers, Deck

[zool]

Re: AeroCraft York 1960ish Transom, Stringers, Deck

Ahhh, so thats the secret, no wonder my progress is lagging, ive been screwing around with beer, when mixed drinks are in order!

Looking good Saginaw.....hope you dont mind if I hop on board for a while.....

 

[saginawbayboater]

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Thanks Troop and glad your aboard zool!!!!

 

[classiccat]

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Wow SBB! Top-notch work from right out of the chute!

I see that the inspiration for your custom open-bow design comes from a StarCraft V5 SS...it doesn't get much better than that!

your brother can put his tin boat on plane with his kicker if he had to...just sayin' :lol:

In all seriousness, great work! followin' 'till ya splash!

 

[sphelps]

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Looking good Sbb ! Windshield fitment looks great ! I only do work like that before the Captain... :drunk:

 

[saginawbayboater]

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Thanks bluefin, Sp!!!!

 

[GT1000000]

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Progress looks great!
It is amazing how little of our cap remains when we decide to re-do the interior, but the pay off is definitely worth it!
Keep up the amazing work!

 

[Decker83]

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That is some really nice work.. It will not be long now at the rate your going..
Have a great week..

 

[saginawbayboater]

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Progress looks great!
It is amazing how little of our cap remains when we decide to re-do the interior, but the pay off is definitely worth it!
Keep up the amazing work!

Ya for sure GT there isn't much left!! Thanks

 

[saginawbayboater]

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That is some really nice work.. It will not be long now at the rate your going..
Have a great week..

Thanks Decker. Design is not one of my strong points, but I do know I can't afford to put a bunch of material in the dumpster because of mistakes. That being said it has been slow going!! At the end of the project I want a boat I can use!!! I don't care so much about how long it takes.

 

[saginawbayboater]

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I've had to secure the cap back on the hull so the windshield stays straight when attached!

The rub rail has been riveted back on.

 

[saginawbayboater]

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I've stuggled to get the new walk through windshield to line up with acceptable gaps.

I've added three layer of 3/4 ply under the windshield to lift it. This seems to work the best.

 

[GT1000000]

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Getting proper alignment is a major bear to contend with...
Slow and steady, going back and checking and rechecking, making tiny, incremental adjustments are a must...
It definitely gets frustrating and can try your patience...
Just remember, that once you get it perfect, it should stay that way for a very long time, considering what a solid foundation it is being built upon...
Just take your time, walk away when have to, and get it Exactly the way you want it...it will all work out in the end...
Trust me when I tell you, I speak from almost daily experience...trying to get body panels perfectly aligned...in most cases better than the factory ever did...
Have a good one...

 

[saginawbayboater]

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Thanks GT! I have always had a great deal of respect for autobody folks, you make it look easy. Truely an ART!
I have spent a great deal of time trying to get this lined up, and make it look exceptable. I've had the windshield on and off quite a few times so far. I think I've about got it. I'm about ready to break it down for the last time and start glassin. However I'm almost out of resin so when it's out I'm done for the season.

 

[saginawbayboater]

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tonight i was able to pl the front supports in. I had put a layer of csm on this weekend!



Oooops I forgot to put in the drain hole!

 

[Jeler]

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Wow, this is an amazing redo of a classic AeroCraft. Awesome photos and lots of great ideas.
Thanks for all the information. You have much more patience then I ever would on a project
like this.

Great Job-Looking Good

 

[saginawbayboater]

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Wow, this is an amazing redo of a classic AeroCraft. Awesome photos and lots of great ideas.
Thanks for all the information. You have much more patience then I ever would on a project
like this.

Great Job-Looking Good

Hey Thanks Jeler!!!eace: I look forward to the splash, but since I'm working outside I have to call it for the winter.

Thanks for stoping by!!!!

 

[saginawbayboater]

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Last weekend I was able to drill out a drain, since I didn't put it in before. I had to drill it oversize and fill in with peanut butter around the 1-1/2" pvc coupler i cut in half.

 

[saginawbayboater]

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tonight I was able to get the front ply cut out. I used dow foam to make a template.

 

[sphelps]

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Good idea sbb ! Is this gunna be anchor storage ? I hate that you guys up north have to put the projects in hibernation . It seems once ya get started good it's time to cover them up .. Oh well I guess building snowmen and shoveling the driveway can be fun too ! :snowman:

 

[jbcurt00]

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Nice work on the deck piece and the late added thru drain.........