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Forum: Recovered Threads 07-17-2015, 12:03 PM
Replies: 22
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Posted By alexh
interested

Insterested if this is still for sale. PM me.
Thanks
Alex.
Forum: General 12-21-2012, 01:48 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 189
Posted By alexh
deck/transom glassing question - tape vs continuous sheet.

I just picked up a privateer 1600 shell in need of a new transom stringers, deck. Since most of the work will be done alone, I began to think about the easiest way to tackle this project and had a...
Forum: Performance 11-13-2012, 02:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,232
Posted By alexh
Do you have any issues staying on plane at lower...

Do you have any issues staying on plane at lower speeds? My concern is the motor only making power at higher RPMS and cant get down to a 16-18mph planing speed. Hopefully the bigger suzuki prop...
Forum: Repairs/Mods. 05-29-2012, 06:24 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,390
Posted By alexh
complete

Dropped the boat in this weekend for a shakedown run. Everything went at planned, could not get any WOT runs bc the river had a little chop, but was able to cruise @ 33mph burning 11gph. Not too...
Forum: Repairs/Mods. 05-18-2012, 03:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 394
Posted By alexh
I recored with plywood squares and laid 1708 over...

I recored with plywood squares and laid 1708 over it. The caps were moved and and rested in all sorts of positions over 6months and never got any real shape to them. When I reinstalled them they...
Forum: Repairs/Mods. 04-29-2012, 10:19 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,390
Posted By alexh
As a whole, kiwigrip seems ok. The hardest issue...

As a whole, kiwigrip seems ok. The hardest issue is roughing up the surfaces at the edges where its taped off. You definitely gain a lot of time doing it indoors or when its cool outside. The sun...
Forum: Repairs/Mods. 04-27-2012, 05:51 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,390
Posted By alexh
almost done

almost finished. Fitting hardware, pulling electrical and rewire. Replacing trailer springs this weekend and begining electrical next week. Should be done soon.
Grey kiwigrip...
Forum: Repairs/Mods. 04-16-2012, 10:49 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,373
Posted By alexh
My 89 18sf had these fiberglass loops located on...

My 89 18sf had these fiberglass loops located on the outboard side of the stringers maybe 2/3 of the way fwd from the stern.
Forum: Repairs/Mods. 04-16-2012, 10:41 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,390
Posted By alexh
paint

Finally got it painted this weekend. I ended up not using much flattening agent, but I dont think it'll matter in the end. The color is made to match matterhorn white by awlgrip. Shot one coat,...
Forum: Repairs/Mods. 04-09-2012, 07:21 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,390
Posted By alexh
Ended up only shooting the topside once with...

Ended up only shooting the topside once with primer sat. and sunday I spent the day sanding and filling pinholes. The HMG epoxy primer didnt sand very good at all. The DA and pad sander would gum...
Forum: Repairs/Mods. 04-07-2012, 02:11 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,390
Posted By alexh
Just got the shot the boat with primer. Cup gun...

Just got the shot the boat with primer. Cup gun wouldn't lay heavy enough, so I switched to the pot and it went on much better. I have lots of pinholes to cover with glazing compound before the hull...
Forum: Repairs/Mods. 04-05-2012, 08:14 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,390
Posted By alexh
close to paint.

all last weekend/this week nights has been spent fairing. I'm gonna get happy with it by this Friday evening and hopefully have the topside primed this weekend. The hull gelcoat is fine, I need to...
Forum: Repairs/Mods. 03-30-2012, 01:48 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,390
Posted By alexh
progress as of 3/30/12

Put a layer of 1708 over the deck and up the sides a few inches. Now I'm spending most of the weekend fairing the transition between the existing gelcoat and new glass. Its actually going a lot...
Forum: Repairs/Mods. 03-19-2012, 08:17 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,390
Posted By alexh
deck installed.

Got a lot done this weekend. The last of the hull was prepped for foam and everything else needed before the deck went on.
Made some pads to level up the old scupper channels flush with the old...
Forum: Repairs/Mods. 03-09-2012, 03:13 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,390
Posted By alexh
I need to start taking better pictures. I...

I need to start taking better pictures. I usually only take them once the day is done and I'm ready to go home. Ill try my best to explain the stringer process.

The stringer tops were cut out to...
Forum: Repairs/Mods. 03-01-2012, 07:50 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,787
Posted By alexh
What kind of gun/tip/paint did you use for...

What kind of gun/tip/paint did you use for spraying the nonskid? That finish you have shown is exactly what I am looking for. Can you tell me more about the process? Do you spray over the nonskid...
Forum: General 02-29-2012, 11:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 454
Posted By alexh
Not mine, but if I had a 20/23 I was rebuilding I...

Not mine, but if I had a 20/23 I was rebuilding I would have picked it up already.
http://norfolk.craigslist.org/boa/2870863133.html
Forum: Repairs/Mods. 02-27-2012, 08:31 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,390
Posted By alexh
progress as of 2/27/12

Templated the deck and got it cut out with extra blocking where there are seams/cutouts. Still awaiting a date for the foam to go in (hopefully this week).
Template made from scrap 1/4" material....
Forum: Repairs/Mods. 02-25-2012, 03:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 382
Posted By alexh
I would replace it, simply for added flotation. ...

I would replace it, simply for added flotation. You can buy 2lb density 2 part poly foam online, or spray insulation companies can fill them in for you (they use the same stuff).
Forum: Repairs/Mods. 02-22-2012, 02:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 365
Posted By alexh
Just throwing this out there. I plan on...

Just throwing this out there.
I plan on spraying the inside of mine myself by April. Were a commercial woodworking company and I have access to several different spray pots/guns/etc. I'm in west...
Forum: Repairs/Mods. 02-19-2012, 03:45 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,390
Posted By alexh
Progress as of 2/19/12

Just some more progress photos.

Fillets made so the 1708 can wrap the stringers:
http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m623/alexh2686/7c6dc3b8.jpg

A little blurry, but this is just after the...
Forum: Repairs/Mods. 02-08-2012, 12:26 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,390
Posted By alexh
Fuel tank mounting advice needed!

I have attached a PDF of my proposed plan to reinstall the fuel tank. (not to scale/estimated measurements) I have extra bullet proof material (1/2" and 1 1/2") laying around from previous jobs,...
Forum: Repairs/Mods. 01-24-2012, 08:54 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,390
Posted By alexh
Progress as of 1/23/11

Still working the stringers. Poured the port side stringer Friday and ran out of foam so I had to make an hour plus drive to go pick up more before I could continue. Picked up more poly resin so it...
Forum: Repairs/Mods. 01-15-2012, 05:28 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,390
Posted By alexh
progess as of 1/15/12

Got back to work on the boat friday and today. The starboard stinger top was cut off, and the old foam was dug out. As a whole, the foam was wet, but it was only fully saturated at most, the bottom...
Forum: Repairs/Mods. 01-12-2012, 08:50 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,390
Posted By alexh
While I do enjoy the rebuild process to a certain...

While I do enjoy the rebuild process to a certain degree, and I REALLY enjoy seeing/using the final product, it is still work, and with that said I think it requires a realistic schedule. I made...
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