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by DAYTRIP
Fri Mar 04, 2022 9:09 pm
Forum: Cracker Larry's Corner: Boat Repair and Rebuild Support
Topic: Hardtop build
Replies: 38
Views: 3175

Re: Hardtop build

That has 80 psi compression strength. So a 3” pad cold put 560 lbs of force on the core without deformation. Doesn’t take many pads to provide. Support
by DAYTRIP
Thu Mar 03, 2022 9:25 pm
Forum: Cracker Larry's Corner: Boat Repair and Rebuild Support
Topic: Hardtop build
Replies: 38
Views: 3175

Re: Hardtop build

You could cut them. You could also you pvc pipe and a fender washer or one of the 3 or 4” pads they sell. A 3” pad has a surface area of 7 square inches. Not sure of the properties of your core but at 7 square inches you can apply a lot of compressive force and be within the core strength.
by DAYTRIP
Wed Mar 02, 2022 7:11 am
Forum: Cracker Larry's Corner: Boat Repair and Rebuild Support
Topic: Hardtop build
Replies: 38
Views: 3175

Re: Hardtop build

See attachment below. They look like a thru hull fitting
by DAYTRIP
Sun Feb 27, 2022 6:57 pm
Forum: Cracker Larry's Corner: Boat Repair and Rebuild Support
Topic: Hardtop build
Replies: 38
Views: 3175

Re: Hardtop build

Attachment is typically made one of two ways. First, most often used on smaller tops, is thru bolting. In the area you are bolting there are aluminum pads top and bottom and a hard point is developed using coosa or some other dense material in that area. Method two is used when an aluminum tube is b...
by DAYTRIP
Sat Feb 26, 2022 7:06 am
Forum: Cracker Larry's Corner: Boat Repair and Rebuild Support
Topic: Hardtop build
Replies: 38
Views: 3175

Re: Hardtop build

Thanks! This is actually the first part that we literally thru away. Typically as you outlined they can be repurposed. Not this one! Actually have the biggest one we have built to date on the mold. Ends up being 6 pieces joined together. Jeff and Reid cut it as well.
by DAYTRIP
Sun Feb 20, 2022 7:05 am
Forum: Cracker Larry's Corner: Boat Repair and Rebuild Support
Topic: Hardtop build
Replies: 38
Views: 3175

Re: Hardtop build

Thanks! Truth be told that top is in the dumpster now. I under catalyzed resin AND the top stuck to the the mold!!! Double wamy. $1200 in materials in the toilet!

Oh well. First part we have ever had a failure like that.
by DAYTRIP
Sat Feb 19, 2022 8:46 pm
Forum: Cracker Larry's Corner: Boat Repair and Rebuild Support
Topic: Hardtop build
Replies: 38
Views: 3175

Re: Hardtop build

Thanks! Truth be told that top is in the dumpster now. I under catalyzed resin AND the top stuck to the the mold!!! Double wamy. $1200 in materials in the toilet!

Oh well. First part we have ever had a failure like that.
by DAYTRIP
Thu Feb 17, 2022 9:57 pm
Forum: Cracker Larry's Corner: Boat Repair and Rebuild Support
Topic: Hardtop build
Replies: 38
Views: 3175

Re: Hardtop build

Building a key west style top for a 34 seevee. Another top that Jeff and Reid cut for us on the cnc
by DAYTRIP
Sun Feb 13, 2022 8:19 am
Forum: Cracker Larry's Corner: Boat Repair and Rebuild Support
Topic: 28 Bertram Restoration Boat 2
Replies: 273
Views: 49895

Re: 28 Bertram Restoration Boat 2

Just saw this sorry. It is slow going. Hull is faired, console built, interior built with exception of seating. Need to fair interior. Slowed down due to engine availability. No rush to have it sit without power. My son and I are also building a lot of parts for others so that takes away spare time ...
by DAYTRIP
Sat Feb 05, 2022 9:11 am
Forum: Cracker Larry's Corner: Boat Repair and Rebuild Support
Topic: 28 Bertram Restoration Boat 2
Replies: 273
Views: 49895

Re: 28 Bertram Restoration Boat 2

Looking good Mike. Glad you are still chugging away on it! Jim