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by Bayport_Bob
Thu May 16, 2013 4:40 pm
Forum: Power Boats
Topic: FS18 cost
Replies: 4
Views: 1492

Re: FS18 cost

This was from about 4+ years ago..

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by Bayport_Bob
Fri Jan 11, 2013 2:08 pm
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: AtTheBrink's FS-18 Splashed!
Replies: 713
Views: 68272

Re: AtTheBrink's FS-18

I'd recommend a shallow low spot ~1/4" in sole of the cockpit corners where the drains will pick up the water (depending on the type of scupper you use). It's one of the 2 or 3 minor things I would change I mine build now that I've ran it for a couple of years. You'll probably end up plugging t...
by Bayport_Bob
Sun Aug 19, 2012 6:45 pm
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: A Cracker Built FS18
Replies: 1222
Views: 143414

Re: A Cracker built FS18

..the other purpose of peel ply (other than leaving a smoother finish) is that it leaves a ready to work surface . Once cured you pull the peel ply and can then lay your next layer (or primer) straight onto it. It leaves a surface with a fine rough texture that can be bonded to and takes the surfac...
by Bayport_Bob
Thu Aug 16, 2012 8:49 pm
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: A Cracker Built FS18
Replies: 1222
Views: 143414

Re: A Cracker built FS18

Cracker Larry wrote:
More unnecessary sanding :o
This is where real peel-ply is worth the price. :wink:
by Bayport_Bob
Mon Dec 05, 2011 3:15 pm
Forum: Power Boats
Topic: Rub Rail for FS 18
Replies: 8
Views: 2184

Re: Rub Rail for FS 18

With the flexible rubrail you really can't pre-drill the holes because you need to stretch the material a little as it's applied, at least that's what I did. I think they recommended a screw every 6". The directions for the Taco stuff suggest anchoring a section of it at the stern, then stretch...
by Bayport_Bob
Mon Dec 05, 2011 12:53 pm
Forum: Power Boats
Topic: Rub Rail for FS 18
Replies: 8
Views: 2184

Re: Rub Rail for FS 18

I posted this in your build thread too:

I used Taco #809 Flexible Rubrail kit. Includes SS crews & insert. I heated the roll up in hot water and used a heat gun for wrapping around the bow on mine.

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by Bayport_Bob
Mon Dec 05, 2011 12:49 pm
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: "La Flaca" FS18
Replies: 87
Views: 27641

Re: New FS18 Build

I used Taco #809 Flexible Rubrail kit. Includes SS crews & insert. I heated the roll up in hot water and used a heat gun for wrapping around the bow on mine.

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by Bayport_Bob
Sat Dec 03, 2011 11:09 am
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: AtTheBrink's FS-18 Splashed!
Replies: 713
Views: 68272

Re: AtTheBrink's FS-18

Bob just looked at your website that boat looks very sharp, what did you use for a nonskid? it looks like it is raised very cool I like it. Hi Peter - the non-skid is called Seadek, there is a similar product called Hydroturf that is a bit cheaper, but the colors are more for the jet ski crowd. It'...
by Bayport_Bob
Fri Dec 02, 2011 5:41 pm
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: AtTheBrink's FS-18 Splashed!
Replies: 713
Views: 68272

Re: AtTheBrink's FS-18

You'll roll this thing with a jacked up 40 horse, a center console & no skeg. Your draft at rest will suck too. But it's just my opinion & everybody's got one. Good luck with the build - Bob
by Bayport_Bob
Wed Nov 16, 2011 11:28 am
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: A Cracker Built FS18
Replies: 1222
Views: 143414

Re: A Cracker built FS18

I hope to have mine going before the holidays also. There will be a considerable break from building for the Mardi Gras season, so I need to get on it quickly. This is the first one I've noticed going together as suggested, with the decks in place. It looks easier, no elevating the frames on the st...