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    Stringer Grinding help needed

    Thanks, Are there any special precautions I need to take to make sure the hull doesn't lose shape once I grind all the tabbing out? The...
    Post by: IHTFP, Nov 3, 2008 in forum: Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building
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    vacuum pump size

    I've got a large 5 HP 3-phase power water cooled vacuum pump that is no use to me if you are interested. It is the TCP-50 model...
    Post by: IHTFP, Oct 24, 2008 in forum: Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building
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    Stringer Grinding help needed

    Thanks, That makes sense to completely grind them out. Both ways make sense to me, which is why I am asking those who are experienced....
    Post by: IHTFP, Oct 21, 2008 in forum: Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building
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    Stringer Grinding help needed

    Rick, Thanks Rick. Nice project. Any other comments out there, is it better to grind all the way down to the hull or leave a tab ?...
    Post by: IHTFP, Oct 20, 2008 in forum: Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building
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    Stringer Grinding help needed

    Hi, I am currently in the middle of a complete stringer and transom replacement on a 22 Ft powerboat. I have removed all the wood from the...
    Thread by: IHTFP, Oct 19, 2008, 10 replies, in forum: Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building
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    Advice on strengthening hull

    BNTII, I had planned on using COOSA all along until I was told about the compression problems. I have a few samples of Bluewater 26. I...
    Post by: IHTFP, Jul 19, 2008 in forum: Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building
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    Advice on strengthening hull

    BNTII, I have looked at COOSA and think it is a great product. But, I have been warned by a few people who work primarily on high...
    Post by: IHTFP, Jul 18, 2008 in forum: Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building
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    Advice on strengthening hull

    PAR: Thanks for the response, very informative. Can you elaborate what you mean by "I'll use a few jigs (2x6's with the radius cut into them)...
    Post by: IHTFP, Jul 17, 2008 in forum: Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building
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    Advice on strengthening hull

    Kenneth, From what I have read, Greenwood Products XL Panels are supposed to be the Holy Grail of rot resistant marine plywood. I have...
    Post by: IHTFP, Jul 17, 2008 in forum: Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building
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    Advice on strengthening hull

    Kenneth, Thanks for the response. The boat is 12 years old, but the wood in engine stringers and transom were like mulch, I literally...
    Post by: IHTFP, Jul 17, 2008 in forum: Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building
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    Advice on strengthening hull

    Thanks for the reply's. Kenneth: By coring removed, I am referring to the wood coring in the transom. To respond to your question: If...
    Post by: IHTFP, Jul 17, 2008 in forum: Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building
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    Advice on strengthening hull

    Hi, I have a 22 Ft. fiberglass speedboat that had rotten stringers and transom and is currently undergoing restoration. The boat is...
    Thread by: IHTFP, Jul 16, 2008, 15 replies, in forum: Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building
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    Foam between buttress supports

    If I seal the foam filled void with fiberglass, is there any reason to drill the limber holes for drainage just in case some water gets in there?...
    Post by: IHTFP, Jul 16, 2006 in forum: Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building