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Posted: April 05 2007,2:22 pm |
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Again, no pictures so I can't see how big the damage is, but I'm guessing not very big - soooo:
I'd recommend the Group A size (that's a quart) so you'll want the Group A 105 Resin and the Group A 205 hardener. That's a relatively fast hardener, which is what you want cause you'll be working upside down.
And of course you'll need some of the 300 series mini pumps - these are very cool. It's a pump that screws right into the container (one for resin, one smaller one for hardener) and it's a one pump to one pump ratio so you can't goof up the mix and go to hot or cold.
I'm assuming you'll be painting of gelcoating over this. The resin has a pretty good shelf life and if you ever want to use it in the interior as a clear coat over bare wood (which looks great) all you have to do is switch to the #207 hardener. Makes a great clear coat.
As for thickening it I'd use the 406 filler - that's a general purpose silica. If you think it takes a tremendous amount of abuse in that area you can use the 404 filler instead - higher density, usually use it for high stress areas and bonding. It's a powdery substance you mix it in with the resin/hardener mixture a little at a time til you get it the consistency you want. Also makes it a heck of a lot easier working upside down.
And if you have some wide, clear packing tape it helps keep the mixture in place while it cures - pull it off before full cure though. 
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Posted: April 05 2007,7:53 pm |
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| Quote (GlassMan @ April 05 2007,2:22 pm) | Again, no pictures so I can't see how big the damage is, but I'm guessing not very big - soooo:
I'd recommend the Group A size (that's a quart) so you'll want the Group A 105 Resin and the Group A 205 hardener. That's a relatively fast hardener, which is what you want cause you'll be working upside down.
And of course you'll need some of the 300 series mini pumps - these are very cool. It's a pump that screws right into the container (one for resin, one smaller one for hardener) and it's a one pump to one pump ratio so you can't goof up the mix and go to hot or cold.
I'm assuming you'll be painting of gelcoating over this. The resin has a pretty good shelf life and if you ever want to use it in the interior as a clear coat over bare wood (which looks great) all you have to do is switch to the #207 hardener. Makes a great clear coat.
As for thickening it I'd use the 406 filler - that's a general purpose silica. If you think it takes a tremendous amount of abuse in that area you can use the 404 filler instead - higher density, usually use it for high stress areas and bonding. It's a powdery substance you mix it in with the resin/hardener mixture a little at a time til you get it the consistency you want. Also makes it a heck of a lot easier working upside down.
And if you have some wide, clear packing tape it helps keep the mixture in place while it cures - pull it off before full cure though. Â |
Nice stuff, Styrene Man....   
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Posted: April 06 2007,5:34 am |
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Wow, that is some expensive stuff, but you get what you pay for!..
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Posted: April 06 2007,7:46 am |
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| Quote (GlassMan @ April 06 2007,7:26 am) | | Quote (GoFastRacer @ April 06 2007,5:34 am) | | Wow, that is some expensive stuff, but you get what you pay for!.. |
That's true. The stuff is good. I'll be wrapping up that Laveycraft tomorrow. I'm just afraid my buddy is going to think it's bullet-proof and flip the damn thing   |
What model Lavey is it? 
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Posted: April 06 2007,9:36 pm |
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Unless he has brain fade, if it's setup right he shouldn't flip it. Is the reason you redid the transom because the motor hangs way out!..
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Posted: April 07 2007,9:54 pm |
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| Quote (GlassMan @ April 07 2007,12:23 pm) | Yeah, too much compression on the transom....took a bit of water and delaminated. I think it's in pretty good shape now. It had many months with fans going to dry it out  |
That's what I thought, same thing happened to a buddy of mine had to replace the transom, just too much weight hangin out there. Tell him he needs to tie the transom up to the stringers it's not a big deal to do, that'll take care of it otherwise it'll happen all over again!..
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Posted: April 09 2007,5:52 am |
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| Quote (GlassMan @ April 08 2007,8:30 am) | "HE" won't touch it, that's where I come in.....I reinforced the whole transom beyond the corners, tied it to the stringers and the deck.
After the glass is done aluminum brackets will be welded up to fit on the inside. |
On my friends boat I put aluminum plate from the stringers to the top of the transom with a backing plate, and attached it to the engine cradle, never had a problem after that!..
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Posted: April 09 2007,7:56 am |
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| Quote (GoFastRacer @ April 09 2007,5:52 am) | | Quote (GlassMan @ April 08 2007,8:30 am) | "HE" won't touch it, that's where I come in.....I reinforced the whole transom beyond the corners, tied it to the stringers and the deck.
After the glass is done aluminum brackets will be welded up to fit on the inside. |
On my friends boat I put aluminum plate from the stringers to the top of the transom with a backing plate, and attached it to the engine cradle, never had a problem after that!.. |
I sure would like to see a shot of that.
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Posted: April 09 2007,9:51 pm |
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| Quote (GlassMan @ April 09 2007,7:56 am) | | Quote (GoFastRacer @ April 09 2007,5:52 am) | | Quote (GlassMan @ April 08 2007,8:30 am) | "HE" won't touch it, that's where I come in.....I reinforced the whole transom beyond the corners, tied it to the stringers and the deck.
After the glass is done aluminum brackets will be welded up to fit on the inside. |
On my friends boat I put aluminum plate from the stringers to the top of the transom with a backing plate, and attached it to the engine cradle, never had a problem after that!.. |
I sure would like to see a shot of that. |
Never did take pics of it, should have though it looked pretty good all anodized!..
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11-23-2024 Not boat related (Rep.#41) from: GoFastRacer
Its seems to be caused by years of trailer usage on the beatup ole Apache Trail because its right next to the inner right bunk and follows the strake. I've attempted quite a few fixs with various methods and it still comes back. 
 I'd be a little embarassed 
I'm going to need part numbers please, the guy on the phone must not of had much training 
just do a vinyl wrap on the whole bottom 
Off to Ebay 
