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by fallguy1000
Thu Jul 05, 2018 7:22 am
Forum: Anything else and for sale. . .
Topic: DIY Sander
Replies: 14
Views: 1227

Re: DIY Sander

Longboard of death was my first thought.
by fallguy1000
Thu Jul 05, 2018 7:02 am
Forum: Core Materials: Plywood, Foam core and Honeycomb
Topic: connect two torsion boxes
Replies: 11
Views: 2281

Re: connect two torsion boxes

I can source divinycel locally in 1/4".

Any crime in laminating divinycel to Gurit corecell?
by fallguy1000
Wed Jul 04, 2018 1:46 am
Forum: Resins, Fiberglass and Paint
Topic: More glass?
Replies: 6
Views: 823

Re: More glass?

It peels awfully easily. Any hull impact at sea could be super ugly. Especially the waterline and below panel. If the 45 were outside; it can't go 32', but about 4'. Not sure if you know Darren Clements, but he tells me the outboard/dock side of these boats really tend to catch it as well. He told m...
by fallguy1000
Tue Jul 03, 2018 9:01 pm
Forum: Resins, Fiberglass and Paint
Topic: More glass?
Replies: 6
Views: 823

More glass?

You all know I am building a spec'd boat. But you don't know that triax I used has the 0 strand running on the exterior. Some of the fancier triax is stranded +45/0/-45, but mine is 45/45/0. The 0 strand is always on the outside in layups, or further from the core. The concern is if the 0 strand eve...
by fallguy1000
Tue Jul 03, 2018 8:40 pm
Forum: Cracker Larry's Corner: Boat Repair and Rebuild Support
Topic: 25 pro line fuel tank replacement
Replies: 16
Views: 3448

Re: 25 pro line fuel tank replacement

1. Recommend using a camera to determine tank corners. Drill 3/4" holes for camera and to vent to avoid explosion when you cut. Cut minimum to remove tank. 2. Yup. Use a thickened epoxy to glue a flange OR cut to the stringers as needed halfway. Use oscillating tool to find corners. Avoid explo...
by fallguy1000
Tue Jul 03, 2018 4:41 pm
Forum: Resins, Fiberglass and Paint
Topic: (Answered and fixed) QuickFair, I may have mixed 2 parts hardener to 1 part resin
Replies: 18
Views: 1580

Re: QuickFair, I may have mixed 2 parts hardener to 1 part resin

Port side hull sanded with 60 grid. Feeling so much better about my fuckup and the save! I will be coating the hull with epoxy, a lite coat. I just want to seal it. Today 0703181516d~2.jpg Before (most of the mix was scraped off) 0702181436~2.jpg Completely unneeded after fairing; more unneeded if ...
by fallguy1000
Tue Jul 03, 2018 1:13 pm
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: Reefie's LB26
Replies: 372
Views: 52049

Re: Reefie's LB26

I have been hoping for an update as well.

My mouth waters when I see the pics.
by fallguy1000
Mon Jul 02, 2018 8:02 pm
Forum: Resins, Fiberglass and Paint
Topic: Pouring small amounts from a gal can
Replies: 10
Views: 1332

Re: Pouring small amounts from a gal can

Paint cans are pure evil.
by fallguy1000
Mon Jul 02, 2018 9:59 am
Forum: Cracker Larry's Corner: Boat Repair and Rebuild Support
Topic: Privateer Retriever Rebuild
Replies: 155
Views: 45615

Re: Privateer Retriever Rebuild

No, but it is sort of the definition of hard spot is all.