Boat Builder Central

Around here, a very common issue for “no pee” is a dirt dobber nest in one end or the other. Easily fixed with a piece of wire and some diligent flushing. Corrosion in the internal pathways is a possibility, particularly if it was used in salt water, but I have to admit, I’ve been spoiled and not ru...

Very nice work. I love this boat.

Jbo

While not technically “wet”, the accepted time here for overcoating without sanding has historically been 24hrs with slow hardener. I have always used this rule of thumb, based on comments by Jacques, without any failures. That said, you get the best, cleanest join from an aesthetic standpoint if yo...

Definitely need a new impeller(though that may not be why it wasn’t “peeing”). If they did good work, probably doesn’t need anything else. Won’t hurt to change the lube in the foot, but probably not even that is necessary.

Jbo

Me too. Use exclusively slow. Learned to use a squeegee 99% of the time and can still do big sections that way even up into the 80s and low 90s.

Jbo

I’ve used it down to 60F, but it takes a long time to cure(which is, of course) sometimes handy. I wouldn’t try using it below that. Thats the slow hardener, by the way. Medium and fast will work into lower temps, but not sure how much lower. If you’re in a heated workspace, all that matters is the ...

I use mostly 3/16”, I think. Depending on how tight bends are, you could need a little larger in some places, but mostly you would just likely use the same size, but put them closer together in those areas. Be careful with the puller as far as over tightening. And remember that often tightening in s...

I agree with Fallguy. Looks to me like you’ve forced it to the mold as there seems to be gap along the full length that could be tightened, but you look tight to the frame.

Jbo

Hahaha. Thanks, Jaysen. Me too.

Jbo

Deleting double post.

Jbo