Barracuda Restoration

[fuzzeywiggler]

Re: Barracuda Restoration

Thanks TD,

Im in my last week of school so it should be a few weeks untell I get the johnnyrude running and them time for my maiden voyage

Fuzzey

 

[fuzzeywiggler]

Re: Barracuda Restoration

I reapainted my gas cans, Not sure if its allowed anyone know? Im just curious because its too late anyways.

Before

After

Fuzzey

 

[Coors]

Re: Barracuda Restoration

So as you know I have a curved transom... My solution was to cut 2/3 of the way through so it would bend so I could glue and screw it into place. That all went smoothly but I have a new problem. I had filled the cuts with P/B... but as I went under neith I noticed it dident fill fully so I think that this will allow condensation to form and deplete my transoms life and it would be much weaker so should I...

A)Wait untell I flip it after Im done painting pour resin or smooth P/B down the cuts.

B)Try and pop them out and start again.

C)It dosent matter.

Heres a pic so you know what im talking about

and

Thanks Fuzzey

epoxy

 

[fuzzeywiggler]

Re: Barracuda Restoration

Epoxy? fill em with epoxy? I would just use my poly and pour it into the kerfs I had started another thread on this topic and was going to pour poly resin into it. Any objections to that? Im not looking for strength just rot resistance.

Fuzzey

 

[Coors]

Re: Barracuda Restoration

Probably okay, just poly resin with no glass tends to crack.

 

[fuzzeywiggler]

Re: Barracuda Restoration

I might try a really smooth batch of P/B to pour down as well

Fuzzey

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Barracuda Restoration

mix it and force it in with a putty knive, like finishing sheet rock. you might take some 3m 5200, or 4200. in caulk tube, apply to joints, and force with putty knife.

 

[fuzzeywiggler]

Re: Barracuda Restoration

mix it and force it in with a putty knive, like finishing sheet rock. you might take some 3m 5200, or 4200. in caulk tube, apply to joints, and force with putty knife.

Sounds good, Ill try that on the new piece I put in today.

I got some buddies to help me flip the boat back over today, I was debating oops method of flipping but sence I only had a 3/4 piece of ply in the transom I wasn't going to attempt it. We just rolled it on some mattresses.

Its really weird to see it rightside up! and for grinding dust to stay in the boat.

The light even works just need to wire in a transom light.

 

[fuzzeywiggler]

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I put in another transom piece as well and its looking fairly good, I glue and screw it onto the previous piece because of the bend. Now have to let it set so I can take the screws out and F/G it into place it looks like Im going to run outa poly thats 4 gallons so far.

I had to cut out a piece of the deck so I could properly fix the hole, Heres how to cut it out like a pumpkin lid so it will fit back in later.

Fuzzey

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Barracuda Restoration

store this, you will need it in the future. work looks really good.
http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=200994

 

[jennis9]

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fuzzey.... nice work. can't tell where those holes were! keep it up , we'll be watching.

 

[fuzzeywiggler]

Re: Barracuda Restoration

store this, you will need it in the future. work looks really good.
http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=200994

Thanks, I have seen this before my only problem is that my drum dosen't have any grooves so it slips I guess It just has to be very tight.

Fuzzey

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Barracuda Restoration

yes, when you get ready i have some pictures i will find.

 

[oops!]

Re: Barracuda Restoration

Probably okay, just poly resin with no glass tends to crack.

poly resin alone is very weak....it will crack and give you no benefit.....

im guessing you could add some cabosil or milled fibers....and mix them light enough that you can still pour it.

in this case i think epoxy would be easyer

 

[oops!]

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didnt see the second page !

if the putty knife doesnt work.....the corner cut off a plastic bag ...like a chefs decorating tool will also work

 

[fuzzeywiggler]

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Wish I had a read the last few posts before getting to work this afternoon, I tried doing it like a mudder but once it gets some P/B in the kerf it won't take anymore. I have to go get some more poly to finish the transom anyways so Ill get a quart of epoxy to boot ill use the chefs trick to pour it into the kerfs.

Ground and ready to pb and glass the peremeter, Its so weird grinding with the boat the right side up I have to vacume all the time

Pb is in as well as the f/g

how many layers of glass should I put on the outside edge? I was thinking it was 3 layers 1st 2" 2nd 5" 3rd 8". Also how many layers should I do to build up the inside skin?

Fuzzey

 

[fuzzeywiggler]

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Got some updates commin,

I have had time to work just no time to upload because of exams but now im done school

 

[fuzzeywiggler]

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Guess not, photobucket isn't working for me anyone elso having this problem?

Fuzzey

 

[Mark42]

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Outstanding work. Great pics too. This boat should last many years.

What are the plans for the interior?

 

[oops!]

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3 layers of tabbing is fine......dont know what glass type you are using.

id do 6 inch csm....8 inch then a 12 inch.....

the final layer of 12 inch will give you a 6 inch "grab" on the hull and the transom....

but after you seal the curfs....and before you tab wrap that transom in glass.


as far as the putty knife thing......it takes lots of practice. you really have to press it in, and have the mixture ratio right......(it should look and spread like soft margrine)