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Parrot great job, I guess I am liking it a little to much, Just wondering why cb boatworks didn't have a christmas special on the 34, 38 or 42, That I might be interested in
Gee Donnie, I thought the bow cap was for storage. I think too many people think this boat is a piece of art instead of a fishing boat you intend to use. I know a certain wife who will want to be going to Shackleford starting about Easter weekend.
CMP, you can make tubes like that out of fiberglass also. I made a form out of MDF, wrapped the form tightly with 2 mil plastic sheeting (we call it Visqueen down south), and wrapped it in fiberglass (have to use epoxy due to the plastic ). Let it cure overnight and knock the MDF and plastic out the middle.
Parrot are you using the PVC pipes as a mold, or as the actual scupper pipes? If for the actual pipes how well does the glassing epoxy adhere to the pvc?
Parrot great job, I guess I am liking it a little to much, Just wondering why cb boatworks didn't have a christmas special on the 34, 38 or 42, That I might be interested in
I see them (the pics). I was wondering how well the epoxy sticks to the PVC. Alot of epoxies and glues seem to peel right off of it. Thats why I thought you may be using them for molds. Its a great idea if the epoxy holds I would think it would be pretty durable. What size pipe is it? It looks like like schedule 80.
Ya'll don't waste time, do you. Awesome work, and way to keep it moving. You'll be splashing before we know it. Thanks for the updates - great project.
I'm still getting the red x. Must be my crap. Anybody know how I can get this right? I don't think its my firewall,I'm able to see other pictures in other post.
Using PVC along with fiberglass,it will work real good. I done it before without any problems. Do sand and wipe it down with denature alcohle first to make sure all wax is removed. The glass will bond easy then.
I couldn't see if you installed those drain pipes. If you didn't,you could cut a piece of 3/4" plywood to were the end that slips thru the transom,side the pipe thru the plywood,glass the plywood to the inside of the transom for extra support.
It was recommended not to use any foam as it holds moisture and can cause problems with wood boats no matter how good of a job you do glassing and sealing. Wood needs air circulating around it.
It was recommended not to use any foam as it holds moisture and can cause problems with wood boats no matter how good of a job you do glassing and sealing. Wood needs air circulating around it.
you must use a 2lb. density closed cell foam spray works better than the pour kits
Any one have information on how a cat rides offshore compaired to a deep v say 28' bertram
i have had back surgery and wanting too see if there is any information out their to compair
I am a little affraid to go to the canyons any more but love to fish.
Sweet! One thing you might have a problem with is that paint doesn't like to stick to PVC. You might have to cut the drain pipe off even with the transom which to me would look alot more cleaner.
