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by pee wee
Fri Dec 13, 2013 9:47 am
Forum: Cracker Larry's Corner: Boat Repair and Rebuild Support
Topic: 1972 Proline Stringers
Replies: 24
Views: 3247

Re: 1972 Proline Stringers

You could glue two layers of 3/8" together, staggering the splices- that would give you close to 3/4" and whatever length you need.


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by pee wee
Tue Dec 10, 2013 7:23 pm
Forum: Free Plans and others
Topic: Old plans and long plywood sheets.
Replies: 17
Views: 6661

Re: Old plans and long plywood sheets.

Sweet! :D
by pee wee
Tue Dec 10, 2013 4:42 pm
Forum: Free Plans and others
Topic: Old plans and long plywood sheets.
Replies: 17
Views: 6661

Re: Old plans and long plywood sheets.

There is however an excellent replacement that does not cost more than any other marine plywood and does not cost more to ship. It is the plywood sheets with puzzle joints sold by BoatBuilderCentral.com. See a description here: http://www.bateau2.com/howto/puzzle_joint.php We sell standard plywood ...
by pee wee
Sat Dec 07, 2013 9:14 am
Forum: Anything else and for sale. . .
Topic: Flare drain tube - how
Replies: 8
Views: 1339

Re: Flare drain tube - how

I'm an amateur smithy :D no horse shoes- what I do would be called "decorative iron work". On the one hand it looks like brute work, on the other hand you need to understand the properties of the metal(s) and how it will change with different actions. There's a lot more science to it than ...
by pee wee
Sat Dec 07, 2013 9:00 am
Forum: Cracker Larry's Corner: Boat Repair and Rebuild Support
Topic: Galstron/Carlson CV -23
Replies: 23
Views: 4124

Re: Galstron/Carlson CV -23

I need the epoxy putty to adhere the stringers to the fiberglass hull prior to completely glassing in the plywood? Yes they say to glass it up when the epoxy is still wet? That is the preferred way, easier and faster, but not required. Do you recommend buying all the putty, glass, resin as a kit? I...
by pee wee
Fri Dec 06, 2013 8:09 am
Forum: Questions before purchasing the plans and announcements..
Topic: ST21 with classic runabout look?
Replies: 61
Views: 7708

Re: ST21 with classic runabout look?

http://gallery.bateau2.com/albums/userpics/11848/normal_BlueMinor.jpg http://gallery.bateau2.com/albums/userpics/11848/normal_BlueminorTransom.jpg this is being referred to as a "Rescue Minor", a version of the boat the ST21 was based on, and it seems to have some tumblehome. I imagine Ja...
by pee wee
Thu Dec 05, 2013 10:16 pm
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: Curacao CS 25
Replies: 2459
Views: 475963

Re: Curacao CS 25

Very nice!! Congratulations, and what a nice beginning to your next phase- actually using the boat! 8)
by pee wee
Wed Dec 04, 2013 1:35 pm
Forum: Small Boats
Topic: HC14, panel splice question
Replies: 2
Views: 528

Re: HC14, panel splice question

You want thickened epoxy between the panel edges, and if you paint some straight epoxy on there first, that's better.
by pee wee
Fri Nov 29, 2013 10:08 am
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: Justin's P19
Replies: 431
Views: 60022

Re: Justin's P19

I use disposable paint roller tray liners to hold the epoxy while I'm working. Anything to spread it out so it doesn't get a chance to build heat will work.
by pee wee
Thu Nov 28, 2013 11:06 am
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: Justin's P19
Replies: 431
Views: 60022

Re: Justin's P19

Looks good Justin! That has to be one of the most fun steps in boat building, the moment (okay, not exactly just a moment) the panels become a hull. You'll be glad you spent the extra time with this stage, I think. :)