AtTheBrink's FS-18 Splashed!

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I really like the rigging tube exit on the rear deck . Well thought out and should work well .
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Thanks, I cut a piece of of 4inch PVC and got the shape I wanted then I used that as a mold. I started laying on the inside of the pipe with 6oz woven then several layers of 12oz biax. It was about 1/8" thick when I cut it out of the pipe. I taped it to the deck with 3 layers of 6oz biax tape.
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Great job Mike. U did a very nice job.

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Thanks Tio Don!
How is your's looking?
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ATB, I shot you an email. Do you want the platform I built? You can see it here .http://forums.bateau2.com/viewtopic.php ... 8&start=80 I'll be down that way next weekend.

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I was assured this morning that my platform will be done by mid next week. Thanks for the offer Fish. That gives me plenty of time to finish up the rigging and fix the trailer up.
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AtTheBrink wrote:Thanks, I cut a piece of of 4inch PVC and got the shape I wanted then I used that as a mold. I started laying on the inside of the pipe with 6oz woven then several layers of 12oz biax. It was about 1/8" thick when I cut it out of the pipe. I taped it to the deck with 3 layers of 6oz biax tape.

That's a really nice touch. Do you happen to have pics of this process? Credit will be given if I steal your idea!

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I sure don't but I will help you in anyway that I can. Biggest tip I can give you is buy the rigging boot first. I didnt :oops: Mine came out a little too small. I had to do some trimming on the boot flange to make it work. It turned out OK.

Email me and I'll give you my contact info.
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WOW! That's one nice looking boat! You should be proud, very proud!

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I'm a little late to the party, :( but better late then never :D . That is a beautiful boat Mike. All your hard work really paid off.
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