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XF 20
Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2022 6:24 pm
by Yesyoucan4
Getting back to work on my XF20 project after a little time off. At this point the hull is covered in glass inside and out. Stringers and knees are in place. It is sitting on the floor now. Trying to decide how I want to support it up off floor. The strong back is just not wide enough to support boat. Am I best to put on a trailer,retrofit the strong back,or what. Also at this point I have not installed a rub rail. Thinking I want to do a mahogany rub rail with stainless. I was told not to try to bend rail as not to distort the hull. Thoughts?
Re: XF 20
Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2022 2:37 pm
by Fuzz
Fully glassed with the stringers in the hull should be plenty stiff enough to put on a trailer. My only question is will putting on a trailer make it harder to work on?
Re: XF 20
Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2022 3:12 pm
by TomW1
If you have the bottom paint on and can set up an easy way to get in and out and it is well supported, go for it. Many have been finished on there trailers. Are you building the deck version with 4 stingers?
Tom
Re: XF 20
Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2022 3:37 pm
by Yesyoucan4
It has two stringers. I bought the complete kit and that is how it comes. I’m trying to figure out how to do the rub rail. I’m thinking it only goes on the outside
Re: XF 20
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2022 12:24 pm
by TomW1
Are you planning to put the deck in, if so you will need to add two more stringers to properly support it. Tom
Re: XF 20
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2022 4:47 pm
by Yesyoucan4
Jacques says two is fine
Re: XF 20
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2022 5:48 pm
by TomW1
Jacques requires 4 with the deck. Ask him. There is a $1700 difference between the no sole and the sole kits. I am not trying to be difficult here but to help you have a solid deck to stand on. The spacing with just two stringers to the outside of the hull is just too wide. If you're not putting the deck on, then you are fine.
Check with Jacques or Jeff or maybe one of the XF builders will chime in.
Tom
Re: XF 20
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2022 10:44 pm
by Aripeka Angler
Hi buddy, I have built a real, actual, non-fantasy XF20. Not one of the recent ones, more of the old school ones from 15 years ago. It’s still rock solid.
You don’t need 4 stringers but it’s a nice feature.
Not sure what glass schedule you used on the hull, I used two layers of 1708 on the outside and one layer of 1708 on the inside of the hull.
Lighter glass might result in hull oil canning with higher horsepower. In that case, 2 extra stringers will help.
I opted for 4 stringers, I honestly think my boat could handle a 150hp motor with my rebuilt 1-1/2” thick transom and 4 stringers…
Boat pic…
Re: XF 20
Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2022 9:30 am
by Jeff
She looks great AA!!!! Jeff
Re: XF 20
Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2022 4:24 pm
by Rippoutai
Yesyoucan4 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 20, 2022 4:47 pm
Jacques says two is fine
Hey Yesyoucan4, I also live in Homosassa and will be starting an xf20 build real soon. Is it possible we can link up so I can see your build and how the process goes?
Re: XF 20
Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2022 8:02 pm
by Fuzz
Both of you guys would be wise to link up with Richard/AA. Unless I am mistaken Red Alert is normally kept in Hudson. It will show you how well one that is over ten years old can hold up.
Re: XF 20
Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2022 4:49 am
by Yesyoucan4
Would love to share what I have done so far. I am planning on working on boat this weekend. Give me a call 706-564-9300
Re: XF 20
Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2022 9:52 pm
by Yesyoucan4
I have the strong back that I used for my build. I will sell it cheap.
Re: XF 20
Posted: Wed May 04, 2022 11:36 pm
by Matthew Anderson
Aripeka Angler wrote: ↑Wed Apr 20, 2022 10:44 pm
Hi buddy, I have built a real, actual, non-fantasy XF20. Not one of the recent ones, more of the old school ones from 15 years ago. It’s still rock solid.
You don’t need 4 stringers but it’s a nice feature.
Not sure what glass schedule you used on the hull, I used two layers of 1708 on the outside and one layer of 1708 on the inside of the hull.
Lighter glass might result in hull oil canning with higher horsepower. In that case, 2 extra stringers will help.
I opted for 4 stringers, I honestly think my boat could handle a 150hp motor with my rebuilt 1-1/2” thick transom and 4 stringers…
Boat pic…
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I followed much of your build. I’m putting in 4 stringers raised one inch over the plan. I also installed 3 strakes. Just about ready for paint and flip.
Re: XF 20
Posted: Wed May 11, 2022 9:47 pm
by Aripeka Angler
Very nice work, she is going to be rock solid.
Re: XF 20
Posted: Thu May 12, 2022 9:49 am
by Jeff
Nice work!!! Jeff
Re: XF 20
Posted: Fri May 13, 2022 9:22 am
by wpstarling
so the sanding job on that looks good from the pictures, what are the different methods? I used a rotary and went over and over and over but there are still some areas I could have done better on.
Re: XF 20
Posted: Sat May 14, 2022 11:01 pm
by Matthew Anderson
Grind down tape edges with a rotary. I use a scraper a lot to. Research a linbide scrapper.
Then fill with micro ballon thickened epoxy, hit the high spots with 80 grit on the orbital.
Quick fair application and sanding with the long board 3 times.
Re: XF 20
Posted: Sat May 14, 2022 11:03 pm
by Matthew Anderson
Aripeka Angler wrote: ↑Wed May 11, 2022 9:47 pm
Very nice work, she is going to be rock solid.
Thank you sir.
There are many things I would like to pick your brain on.