The last problem I've run into with the aluminum skiff I've been fiddling with is that the gaskets in the seams at the chines, bow stem and...
Shaft length is equal to the distance from the top to the bottom of the transom. A long shaft is 20" and a short shaft is 15". You can dictate...
I got so much good help on this site while trying to decide how to do this project, that I thought I'd pass on what's happening with it. I...
Here's what the threads here and my research have led me to. 1. Patch the hole with West Marine's Fix Fast and a layer of fiberglass cloth. 2....
Here's what the threads here and my research have led me to. 1. Remove boat seats by drilling out rivets, applying gentle heat to loosen adhesive...
Thanks, Gilbert. I don't have the boat on hand right now,but have gotten some ideas from another thread. If I can't get it worked out, I'll post...
Now we're getting somewhere. Between jratte's lead to West's new epoxy, samsam's jbweld suggestion, and the strength of Danishbagger's advice to...
Thanks mates I'll explore all these options. Have to admit though that SamSam's suggestion of using an easy filler like the jbweld and a decal...
I have an Alumacraft utility boat that has had a small hole punched in the side a little below the gunnel by being run into a sharp corner on a...
Last fall I built a stitch and glue skiff and got some great advice from this forum. You talked me out of trying to use sandwiched foam and put...
Reply to Brainsboy What I have on hand is Epoxy Plus from Clarkcraft. It's a two part one:one fairly slow setting epoxy.
Sure does. Thanks, tom.
Nidacore Thanks for the reply, Tom. Could you tell me why you think I shouldn't try Nidacore? Is it hard to work with, no real weight...
Working with Nida Core Thanks for the helpful response. One more question. What would you say is the weight difference between what you'd wind...
Working with Nidacore I'm thinking about building a sandwich (i.e. composite) 16' skiff or semi-V to be powered by a 15hp outboard. I have...