Upon Further Review..#$%@..1973 Slickcraft Trans/String Overhaul

[83mulligan]

Re: Upon Further Review..#$%@..1973 Slickcraft Trans/String Overhaul

I'll stop in at bass pro and get us both some. How much do you want? I can maybe meet you half way on tuesday morning or something and exchange it with you.

Seminar was really good. I'm happy i went and yes, i learned lots. Now if i just had a boat to put some of it into practice, lol

 

[jcsercsa]

Re: Upon Further Review..#$%@..1973 Slickcraft Trans/String Overhaul

I'll stop in at bass pro and get us both some. How much do you want? I can maybe meet you half way on tuesday morning or something and exchange it with you.

Seminar was really good. I'm happy i went and yes, i learned lots. Now if i just had a boat to put some of it into practice, lol

Think it a 10oz can and hardner, comes in a white and blue bow, some thing like 38 bucks !!thanks a lot !! Tue not to good got to work what are you doing wed ??

Cool on the seminar , your going to have to show me !!! cant wiat to try it !! John

 

[83mulligan]

Re: Upon Further Review..#$%@..1973 Slickcraft Trans/String Overhaul

Think it a 10oz can and hardner, comes in a white and blue bow, some thing like 38 bucks !!thanks a lot !! Tue not to good got to work what are you doing wed ??

Cool on the seminar , your going to have to show me !!! cant wiat to try it !! John

i see 14 oz. for 48 bucks at a few places online, including west marine, sound right?

 

[jcsercsa]

Re: Upon Further Review..#$%@..1973 Slickcraft Trans/String Overhaul

i see 14 oz. for 48 bucks at a few places online, including west marine, sound right?

Yep that sound right 4oz of hardnerand10oz can!!!

Just looked 38 at Chappins boat center, I can have it by wed i think if call them in the morning !!

Want me to order you one ?? John

 

[jcsercsa]

Re: Upon Further Review..#$%@..1973 Slickcraft Trans/String Overhaul

Hay Steve , I was thinking , what are you going to do with the tex ????? just doing the transom and the stringers , and the deck you shouldnt need any !!! John

 

[83mulligan]

Re: Upon Further Review..#$%@..1973 Slickcraft Trans/String Overhaul

yeah, I have all kinds of little holes to patch up. go ahead and order me up a kit too.

 

[58hydraglide]

Re: Upon Further Review..#$%@..1973 Slickcraft Trans/String Overhaul

83,
What'd ya decide on supporting the boat? Are ya gonna leave it on the trailer or take it off ? I took mine off last week in the garage so that i can do some work to the trailer when I get around to it.

 

[83mulligan]

Re: Upon Further Review..#$%@..1973 Slickcraft Trans/String Overhaul

83,
What'd ya decide on supporting the boat? Are ya gonna leave it on the trailer or take it off ? I took mine off last week in the garage so that i can do some work to the trailer when I get around to it.

I'm going to leave it on, 58. I think the roller trailer provides plenty of support. I can always brace off the frame of the trailer if i think it needs more.

 

[83mulligan]

Re: Upon Further Review..#$%@..1973 Slickcraft Trans/String Overhaul

ok guys, need some advice on materials. I've decided to go with epoxy resin. I'll need fiberglass for the following:

Transom: Over 1 1/2" of marine grade ply

Stringers: 2 ea. 3/4" by 13 ft. marine ply if i have enough after transom.

Bulkheads and Deck: 1/2" outdoor ply

So, i'm not looking for calculations on how much of what to buy. I'll figure that out. I'm looking for advice on type of glass and weight for each part.

Oh, and the deck will also have a layer of 1/4" teak on top of it.

any advice will be appreciated.

 

[58hydraglide]

Re: Upon Further Review..#$%@..1973 Slickcraft Trans/String Overhaul

I'm going to leave it on, 58. I think the roller trailer provides plenty of support. I can always brace off the frame of the trailer if i think it needs more.

Great minds think alike! (well, so do mediocre ones!!)
I was going to suggest the exact thing if you were concerned about supporting it. I think you'll be fine.
I'll post after while on what I have used/be using as far as glass. Makin supper for the boys right now.

 

[58hydraglide]

Re: Upon Further Review..#$%@..1973 Slickcraft Trans/String Overhaul

I'm going to leave it on, 58. I think the roller trailer provides plenty of support. I can always brace off the frame of the trailer if i think it needs more.

Great minds think alike! (well, so do mediocre ones!!)
I was going to suggest the exact thing if you were concerned about supporting it. I think you'll be fine.
I'll post after while on what I have used/be using as far as glass. Makin supper for the boys right now.

 

[83mulligan]

Re: Upon Further Review..#$%@..1973 Slickcraft Trans/String Overhaul

Well, after some pushing with the lawn tractor and pulling with the blazer and some shoving and finessing I got the boat into the garage and turned around so the transom is accessable through the back garage door. Most importantly, mrs. mulligan's car fits in her parking spot

 

[freddyray21]

Re: Upon Further Review..#$%@..1973 Slickcraft Trans/String Overhaul

so scared of the wife? me too!

 

[ondarvr]

Re: Upon Further Review..#$%@..1973 Slickcraft Trans/String Overhaul

Its not going to make much of a difference whether you use marine plywood or not, if you're going to use CDX in other areas you could just use it for the entire project.

 

[Mark42]

Re: Upon Further Review..#$%@..1973 Slickcraft Trans/String Overhaul

I agree with Ondarvr, CDX will be fine for the transom. you may have read where I prefer pressure treated, but that is up to you.

So you are going to put 1/4" teak on the deck? How is it attached? I'm just wondering because a single layer of 1708 biax on the deck will give the mat side to the cdx, and leave the smooth biax side facing up so you have a nice smooth surface to work on. It will greatly reduce sanding that would be needed if just mat was used.

 

[58hydraglide]

Re: Upon Further Review..#$%@..1973 Slickcraft Trans/String Overhaul

83,

I forgot to tell you awhile back, I also used a circular saw to cut out the fiberglass. It makes quick work of long easily accessible cuts. You can set the depth to cut just the glass, or glass and ply. You can use just about any blade. Just make sure you wear a respirator and EYE protection! (Also use a cheapy saw, becuase it won't like the dust and will more than likely die an earlier than normal death).

 

[83mulligan]

Re: Upon Further Review..#$%@..1973 Slickcraft Trans/String Overhaul

58: I'm thinking it will be fine on the trailer. seems plenty solid enough. Hey, go ahead and fill me in on your glass material list. I'll keep the circ saw in mind, thanks!

Freddyray21: Heck yeah, I don't want to be working outside!

Ondarvr: My only real reason for using marine grade on the transom is that i'll be hanging a yamaha T8 back there as well and i liked the idea of extra plys in the wood for it. I'd like to hear your recommendations for the types of glass i'll need for each section as well

Mark42: Yes, Teak. I'd like to get by with epoxy for fastening it to the deck. Avoid screw holes in new deck if possible. Biax, eh? Do i need it with epoxy resin? I don't really mind a rough surface for gluing to, so far as it is level. Liked the hard top by the way!

 

[jcsercsa]

Re: Upon Further Review..#$%@..1973 Slickcraft Trans/String Overhaul

Hay Steve,

Too cool on getting her in the garage !! Man i want your place !!! lol

UUMMM I am petty sure my list is on page one , theres two of them the one toward the bottom is right , I would get another couple yards more for yours !! I had a gal of the part A out of the 5 left!! so that should be good for yours [ 6.5 gal]

Ok Later John

 

[ondarvr]

Re: Upon Further Review..#$%@..1973 Slickcraft Trans/String Overhaul

Fiberglass boats don't really rely on the strength of the plywood in the design, plywood is used for the transom core because it has more compression strength than other low cost products. The fiberglass skins take most of the load. Marine grade plywood is designed for boats that use plywood as the main structural material.

A couple layers of 1708 will hold up.

 

[83mulligan]

Re: Upon Further Review..#$%@..1973 Slickcraft Trans/String Overhaul

Fiberglass boats don't really rely on the strength of the plywood in the design, plywood is used for the transom core because it has more compression strength than other low cost products. The fiberglass skins take most of the load. Marine grade plywood is designed for boats that use plywood as the main structural material.

A couple layers of 1708 will hold up.

O.k. thanks Ondarvr. I can buy that. So, for the transom and stringers two layers of 1708 biax? I'm using epoxy resin. Want to make sure it is enough.