1970 20' S/F Second Effort Total Refit - Page 2

Caymanboy · #11 10-26-2009, 07:52 PM

That'll be fine Blue, love the Coosa,just cost more, so don't mess up, very easy to work with, used vinylester and 1708 on both sides.

todosier · #12 10-26-2009, 08:53 PM

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That'll be fine Blue, love the Coosa,just cost more, so don't mess up, very easy to work with, used vinylester and 1708 on both sides.

Thanks, you put 1708 on the bottom of the panel too? I haven't used Coosa, but plan to, why glass the underside? Not questioning, just trying to figgure out how it is done.

While I'm asking questions did you use all bluewater 26 or mix it up with some of the other panels?

Thanks,

Tod

Caymanboy · #13 10-26-2009, 09:00 PM

Glassed both sides before I set it down,didn't want any flex,also helps when fastening things to the floor, set it down with laminex, yes, Bluewater 2600 all the way, floor and transom.

todosier · #14 10-26-2009, 09:08 PM

Thanks, I'm real excited about trying out the Coosa. Having used lots of plywood and epoxy in the past, it seems like a Coosa is a dream come true.

The F150 is my motor of choice for my Seafari, so I'm interested in your numbers when you get them.

Thanks,

Tod

Caymanboy · #15 10-26-2009, 09:26 PM

You will need all the wieght forward you can get.

strick · #16 10-26-2009, 09:38 PM

His and Hers 20 Sf's

Thanks for sharing

strick

todosier · #17 10-26-2009, 09:45 PM

As far as weight, I'll have a 200# cabin forward, if that helps. I probably will go for a bracket to try to open the cockpit up as much as possible since the cabin steals quite a lot.

While I'm asking questions what thickness did you use for your floor and are you happy with it? Would you go thicker or thinner?

Withthe Coosa when you butted panels for the floor, did you just use a a piece of Coosa as a butt block like you would with plywood? Did you tape the joints after you installed your pre-glassed panels? Sorry, I could go on for days and days, I'll stop.

Thanks,

tod

Caymanboy · #18 10-26-2009, 09:56 PM

Hey Strick, nice to see you,Thanx! Well the first one was for me, then it became hers, the second, oh well, the third is mine, that one will be NICE!! Coming spring '10.
As far as the Coosa, used 1/2" on the floor, I felt it is the right size, yes I used the Coosa as blocks, all the joints fell on stringers or I used butt joints, then glued the joints with Laminex, then faired the floor with Awlfair.

zach · #19 10-27-2009, 05:38 PM

Looks great, love that hull color. Look forward to seeing it in the water.

Capt Chuck · #20 10-27-2009, 10:47 PM

Beautiful work OP!!!

I like the S/S fuel separator and primer bulb set up...Who makes it?