74 Seacraft Tsunami

[Capt Chuck]

I had a friend of mine who works for a power company, get me some power line insulating blankets

No wonder they gave me an early retirement [img]/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]

[Jaizzen]

No wonder they gave me an early retirement <img src="/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

Sorry about the early retirement, at least now you can fish, work is way over rated anyway.

Got a little done today. I started on the fish box area to give myself a break from the transom. I can swing a hammer nyway with the bum hand.I wonder if I can post a photo of my finger? Anyway, Here are a few photos.










I also got quite a few pieces to the box laid up, they should be installed tomorrow.

Jason

[Jaizzen]

A little more work completed. Finished the inside of the box. Got more work done than I thought I could.





A bit more to do on it yet.

[Scott]

Jason
Wow..your moving along !!
What materials (glass, resins and paint) did you use for that box ?

[Jaizzen]

Jason
Wow..your moving along !!
What materials (glass, resins and paint) did you use for that box ?

Sorry Scott, I didn't see your question. The resin is being provided to me by a friend who owns a fiberglass decking company. I'm not too sure about the brand, but I know for sure its not an epoxy. It is purple / pink in color due to the fact that the MEKP has dye in it. That to ensure a good mix when your doing large batch, 5 or 10 gal at a time. (The decking guys do that not me)The glass is Ownes Corning chop mat, provided to me by the same person. Hope that helps.

Put some time in this weekend.

Finshed coring the transom, sanded and ready for new wood.


Template made, Hot glue gun and a door skim worked great.



Need to make some adjustments and prep for installation.



I've had a change of plans. No 4 stoke for me, at least not yet. Found a deal on a set of twin yamaha 150's with everything. It was too good to pass up. So...Its got me rethinking my transom and bracket setup. They are 25" motors, wish they were 30's. I don't want to put the 25's on a brackey, soo....I am adjusting my transom design.

Is anyone there anyone out there with twin 150's?
I'd love some performance numbers.

Thanks, Jason

Jason

[Jaizzen]

A little more. Enlisted a heavy weight for some sanding!




Transom Port side




Transom, stern




Transom, inside 2 layers chop mat, heavy resin, drawn in with 2X4's and cut pieces. Came out nice, I'm going to wait three or four days, remove the wood, and add another sheet.


Best of luck, Jason

[Scott]

It is purple / pink in color due to the fact that the MEKP has dye in it.

I was curious about the color !

Why dont you want to put 25"s on a bracket ??

[Jaizzen]

Scott,
I want those motors as close to the boat as possible due to weight. I know there are alot of 23's w/ brackets outthere. I don't think I'll need any additional floatation with the bow being heavy and the fuel tank shifted forward.
I am also afraid of swamping the motors on these steep ramps we have. I looked at the potter bracket and was interested until I saw the price. I mean no offense by that, it's probebly an awesome product, just out of my price range.

Here are a few more links to brackets. These guys are not as widely known as others, but their prices are seem good.

http://www.dadmarine.com/index00.htm

http://www.dolphinmarinefabrication.com/

Please someone let me know if I shouldn't post these links. I do not know them nor am I affiliated in any way. Please advise.

Jason

[Jaizzen]

Glassed the first board to hull.
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[Jaizzen]

Went ahead and cut, shaped and dry fit second 3/4" ply. Looked good, two sheets of chop, alot of resin and about 50 screws. Everything sucked in real good and the outside of the transom is perfectly flat.

Jason