I'm going to put all new lumber supporting the motor mounts, I left them in temproray so I could build a jig to insure I get them positioned...
Thanks fellas, I'm off to the store to get some manly paper, and attack that coating. I already got the epoxy and 17oz biaxial with no mat. So I...
How to Deal with the Transom Well , still chipping away at this restoration project when time permits. Posted some pictures and would like some...
A couple pictures of the core you can access would be great. The owner mentioned a spongy section of the deck near the cockpit and was trying to...
Thanks for the reply Bridgeport, what happened to the bottom? Did you pull the deck cap off? If not how did you view the core pf the Sponsons. If...
Anyone have any experience with Rinken Flotilla Tri Cat hull deck boats. My question is regarding fabrication. First glance looks like very...
Thanks for the response Great advice, many thanks. I will get 17 oz biaxial cloth, no mat for the project. I will be getting the epoxy...
Making some Progress Able to get back in the boat last week and will hit it today if the weather will cooperate. Just about got the transom...
Got back on the boat today after being gone for a bit, got most of the decking and foam out of the port side. Attached some pictures, looks like...
can I ask what brand or brands do you like to use?
Par, Was going to use the medium epoxy from US Composites. Searched high and low around our little town and either off the scale in price or...
Epoxy Use Quick question if I could as I plan for the road ahead to rebuilding my gal. No need to mention that there is lot's of discussion on...
Thanks for the great advise, you guys are a real life line. Ordering supplies so I have everything on hand when I need it, was planning on using...
Victory! Well Par, I got the cap insert off. If you do this regularly, my hat's off top you. My Bud got called up and had to report to base so...
Thanks for the response Par. I will keep after it and let you know how I make out, hopefully I remove a single piece of deck cap! Attached is...
Started Removing the Cap Insert It's been awhile, work and Holidays has kept me hopping. Started working on getting that cap insert removed, got...
A Better Picture to Work with I took a picture and added some bracing in four places. I can run a 2 x4 under the trailer to keep the bottom in...
Diagram of Support Posted a rough picture of what I believe you are refering to regarding hull support, see if I'm on track. Not quite sure how...
After Cap is off Par, Thanks help a lot, will the bracing need to be in place imediately or after I start pulling stringer out? Reason I ask...
More Information with Pictures Par/Gonzo, Thanks for the responses. Attached are some pictures of my Hangar Queen. I have removed many of...