Hail Yeah back under the knife

[BA17]

Got rid of the Euro throttles.

[Capt Chuck]

Your getting there Brian! Keep the pics coming

[BA17]

We got a little out of sequence on the repairs and had to put the console and T top back in before we were able to get the paint done, but looking at how the electrical turned out, I am glad we got one more step completed.

[DonV]

Very nice job!! I like the EPIRB! I wish I was the guy who invented tie-wraps!!!!! Even at 1/10 of a penny each for royalties you're a zillionaire!!!

[Sullivan21]

Sweet!!!

[BA17]

I had another brilliant idea to insulate the fish box lid. I had a piece of Styrofoam so I figured I would give it a try. I had some questions on whether it would work or not. Here is the process.





As some of you already know, this was not the end of the process. I let it sit up overnight and checked it the morning. Seemed like something was wrong. I had expected a little of the foam to melt around the edges, but when I tapped on the area that was glassed and it sounded hollow. Drilled a couple of holes and yup, nothing in there. Drilled a few more holes and poured in some foam. Not sure it this is gonna be anything but a big PITA, but don't know till you try.

[Blue_Heron]

As you've noticed, polystyrene foam and polyester resin aren't very compatible. But you can use epoxy resin over styrofoam with good results. I used styrofoam to insulate the lids to my fish box and it has worked very well.
Dave

[martin]

Ba17 get some roofing foam.. It's slow density foam that comes in all thicknesses. Very versatile. It's a urethane foam the polyester resin does not attack.. Mine has the fiberglass felt paper that loves the resin. Hot shot a thin coat to seal it then lay you glass.. Very easy to shape as well..and pretty strong once laid up...we use this stuff to make fish boxes and coolers

[BA17]

Steady progress this week. Got paint on interior and kiwigrip installed on the floor. Ran a little short on kiwigrip. Need some to finish the topside, so if anyone has a gallon anywhere near Ocean Isle Beach, nc let me know.......

[DonV]

Looks nice, is it the grey color?? That's the color I used on my gunnels. Stuff works well....especially after you get the hang of rolling it on. Good luck!