Mini OB Boat conversion to Mini Jet Boat

Discussion in 'Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building' started by LilWake, Feb 16, 2012.

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  1. Grey Ghost
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    Grey Ghost Senior Member

    Too bad. Sorry I didn't complement you on the red bilge. I didn't get a reply from you when I commented last time.
    Glassed together is the very best.
    3M 5200 is also a strong adhesive joint.
    Usually it's augmented with some mechanical fasteners which hold the rubrail on. It comes in either fast-cure or 7-day cure tubes.
    Screws are the worst because they can work their holes bigger over time and work loose.
     
    Grey Ghost, Sep 11, 2012
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  2. HydroRocket
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    HydroRocket Junior Member

    I'm still following as well. I think everything looks great so far. Not that I'm a professional boat builder or NA...
     
    HydroRocket, Sep 11, 2012
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  3. LilWake
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    LilWake Senior Member

    For those interested in seeing the end of this build, I figured I'd swing in and give you 2 links to follow me. I post all updates on both so pick whichever link you would like. No more updates will be made here.

    Thanks to all who participated in this thread and especially those who offered their help!

    LIL WAKE on PerformanceBoats.com

    LIL WAKE on PWCToday.com
     
    LilWake, Sep 26, 2012
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  4. LilWake
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    LilWake Senior Member

    Thought I'd stop in and show you all a video from last weekend!

    IT'S ALIVE!
     
    LilWake, Nov 13, 2012
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  5. tomas
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    tomas Senior Member

    More input/suggestions?

    I'm new to this forum (my first post) and I just found your thread today. I'm wondering if you would have received more input if you had started this thread in the CONSTRUCTION::BOATBUILDING section instead of the BOAT DESIGN section.

    Congratulations getting this on the water. Great job. Looks like fun. I will check out the other forums. Thanks for the links.
     
    tomas, Nov 13, 2012
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  6. LilWake
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    LilWake Senior Member

    Tomas, Thanks man. Yeah I wonder if that would have made any difference? I couldn't switch it after it was made though, which is unfortunate. Thanks for checking out my thread!
     
    LilWake, Nov 14, 2012
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  8. LilWake
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    For anyone other mini boat owners here, there is a badass new forum that is strictly for you. www.miniboatmadness.com We finally have a spot of our own. Go check it out. Share your mini boats. We are trying to get as much info and projects over there as possible. Always welcoming new boats, custom projects, and concepts to drive inspiration for the mini boat world!
     
    LilWake, Jan 16, 2013
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