Inboard Skiboat Rush Job!

lucenut

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OK, my 2 month decking project just got moved up to 2 weeks! I'll be using it as a photo boat for a CBS show called Stunt Junkies. My best friend is going to do something stupid on a hydrofoil to be on TV. I get $250 a day for the boat and $150 a day to be "Stunt Coordinator" (should get a little interview on air) so that will subsidize the boat restoration a bit.

Anyways, I did 95% of the demo job last weekend until my cutting wheel died. I have all the decking out. I need materials fast. Approximately how much and what brand epoxy, mat, fibers and anything else do I need? I have a West Marine about an hour away and some independent boat shops around. I could see if someone has it in stock, but if I could order it online 2nd day delivery so I could get to it this weekend that would be fine. It's a Dixie Skier inboard ski boat like Mastercraft/Nautique. I think I'll only need 2 sheets of 1/2" plywood (that's what was in it) I understand it's best NOT to use treated wood. Does that include "marine grade" plywood? I would really appreciate it if someone could give me a shopping list outline and suggestions for brands and suppliers.

Thanks,
Greg
 

i386

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Re: Inboard Skiboat Rush Job!

^^^

Don't waste your money on a rush job. Don't sacrifice your safety either.
 

Bob_VT

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Re: Inboard Skiboat Rush Job!

Hurray!!! Another iboat member is the industry! What's the purpose of the boat? Is it needed for the stunt and will it be filmed of will it be the tow boat or camera boat?

The director/camera people along with the editors can make the boat look perfect in the editing room. Your purpose should be to make it safe.

1/2" exterior plywood, Epoxy resin, stainless steel screws, 3m5200 AND

Do a search for epoxy here..... alot of suppliers that will accomodate you and do 2d day air ($$$$$ ouch) cheaper than west marine.

Epoxy is the strongest. You don't need that project boat blown up on film do you??? d:) I do special effects for movies and tv.
 

crunch

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Re: Inboard Skiboat Rush Job!

You don't need that project boat blown up on film do you "

Always wanting to blow things up....
 

Bob_VT

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Re: Inboard Skiboat Rush Job!

Actually .........







YES!
 
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