Mark's PH18 in Toronto
Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2009 2:15 pm
Hello all. I was going to wait until Christmas when I am certain Santa is bringing plans from Bateau, but I have also been asking a lot of questions so what the heck.
I still have not made a final decision on core material, as budget is the constraint. Specifically, I have all the Nidacore I need for the flat panels, but as we now know that is a poor choice for hull. I can get any of Nida's products at a significant discount so I am leaning towards their version of Diviylcell/Klegcel etc. which is a PET foam. I checked out that University study that was referenced and although some of the foams are a little stronger then others, I am confident a good layup and adequate schedule will yield a decent boat. I'll be vacuum bagging wherever possible and if in doubt, will add cloth.
I already have a fairly new Evinrude 115. I'll be using a hydraulic jack plate as I already have one through my Bass Club, and adding Baystar hydraulic steering too. I have a fuel tank too but hope to get one that fits under the sole.
I still have not made a final decision on steering stakes/skeg but am leaning towards skg only to keep fairing simple. I'll for sure run a reverse chine that will continue to the front to double as a spray rail.
I also plan to build a mold to lay up the entire top, and flare the top of the sheers when I lay up the hull, then the two can simply laminate together, as well as along the tops of the bulkheads and other tops of compartments that will serve as structural members/top support. With a little width up front it will act like an extra spray rail as well. Also, using a mold for the top will allow me to have the hatch openings lowered and contoured for waterproofing and provide a nice flat finished surface once hatches are in. I'll add horizontal sections across the tops of the Nida bulkheads and other vertical support surfaces as they show in their manual so as to get a really solid support for the top and a strong structure (you'll see when the pictures come out) Looks kind of like an i-beam and provides lots of surface to bond the top to. I did this on my previous rebuild and it's really solid.
I plan to make the cockpit smaller with double console (bass boat) and then pretty it up with the Livorsi bling, Wise bass boat bench seating, electronics, graphics etc. If I can manage 80 -100 hours a month I may be able to get her in for this summer....but plan B is to use the old boat so as to not rush - I really want to get a nice finish.
Anyway, this is already too long. Many thanks to Jacques, Shine, Tom, Bassmunn, and the rest of the gang - I have been skulking on this site for months and have learned a lot.
Can anyone point me to the page on how to load up images in this field? Any other input is welcome, Merry Christmas everyone!
Mark
I still have not made a final decision on core material, as budget is the constraint. Specifically, I have all the Nidacore I need for the flat panels, but as we now know that is a poor choice for hull. I can get any of Nida's products at a significant discount so I am leaning towards their version of Diviylcell/Klegcel etc. which is a PET foam. I checked out that University study that was referenced and although some of the foams are a little stronger then others, I am confident a good layup and adequate schedule will yield a decent boat. I'll be vacuum bagging wherever possible and if in doubt, will add cloth.
I already have a fairly new Evinrude 115. I'll be using a hydraulic jack plate as I already have one through my Bass Club, and adding Baystar hydraulic steering too. I have a fuel tank too but hope to get one that fits under the sole.
I still have not made a final decision on steering stakes/skeg but am leaning towards skg only to keep fairing simple. I'll for sure run a reverse chine that will continue to the front to double as a spray rail.
I also plan to build a mold to lay up the entire top, and flare the top of the sheers when I lay up the hull, then the two can simply laminate together, as well as along the tops of the bulkheads and other tops of compartments that will serve as structural members/top support. With a little width up front it will act like an extra spray rail as well. Also, using a mold for the top will allow me to have the hatch openings lowered and contoured for waterproofing and provide a nice flat finished surface once hatches are in. I'll add horizontal sections across the tops of the Nida bulkheads and other vertical support surfaces as they show in their manual so as to get a really solid support for the top and a strong structure (you'll see when the pictures come out) Looks kind of like an i-beam and provides lots of surface to bond the top to. I did this on my previous rebuild and it's really solid.
I plan to make the cockpit smaller with double console (bass boat) and then pretty it up with the Livorsi bling, Wise bass boat bench seating, electronics, graphics etc. If I can manage 80 -100 hours a month I may be able to get her in for this summer....but plan B is to use the old boat so as to not rush - I really want to get a nice finish.
Anyway, this is already too long. Many thanks to Jacques, Shine, Tom, Bassmunn, and the rest of the gang - I have been skulking on this site for months and have learned a lot.
Can anyone point me to the page on how to load up images in this field? Any other input is welcome, Merry Christmas everyone!
Mark