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by Barry_CF
Thu Nov 03, 2022 1:38 am
Forum: Cracker Larry's Corner: Boat Repair and Rebuild Support
Topic: Fiber backed UHMW strips
Replies: 4
Views: 608

Re: Fiber backed UHMW strips

Gotcha narfi. I've never seen that before. We use it on machinery sometimes, usually machined and screwed in place or a press fit.
by Barry_CF
Tue Nov 01, 2022 7:43 pm
Forum: Finished Boats
Topic: C21, january 2022, Bart
Replies: 9
Views: 3455

Re: C21, january 2022, Bart

Just seeing this, nice work Bart! Nice movie to document it.

Barry
by Barry_CF
Tue Nov 01, 2022 7:29 pm
Forum: Cracker Larry's Corner: Boat Repair and Rebuild Support
Topic: Fiber backed UHMW strips
Replies: 4
Views: 608

Re: Fiber backed UHMW strips

UHMW is a very common material, as I'm sure you know. What do you mean by "fiber backed"?

I've seen it advertised with rubber backing.
by Barry_CF
Wed Sep 28, 2022 9:20 pm
Forum: Finished Boats
Topic: Dinghy restoration
Replies: 5
Views: 1873

Re: Dinghy restoration

Man, that thing is beautiful, a work of art.
by Barry_CF
Wed Sep 28, 2022 9:15 pm
Forum: Cracker Larry's Corner: Boat Repair and Rebuild Support
Topic: AQUA HUIE - 1982 Fiberform 20' Cuddy Cabin Restoration
Replies: 22
Views: 1876

Re: AQUA HUIE - 1982 Fiberform 20' Cuddy Cabin Restoration

Phil,

Unless the picture is just misleading, I'd bet that boat has had some previous work. In any event, you can make it the way you want it now. Best of luck with it.

Barry
by Barry_CF
Wed Sep 28, 2022 9:12 pm
Forum: Cracker Larry's Corner: Boat Repair and Rebuild Support
Topic: Sea Ray 245 Cuddy Fish (1983)
Replies: 107
Views: 5870

Re: Sea Ray 245 Cuddy Fish (1983)

FG, thanks very much. I've copied that for quick reference.

It helps a lot to have some experienced guidance, cuts the learning curve down. I've done some epoxy work with lighter glass and carbon, but I've never done anything quite like this.

Thanks again!
by Barry_CF
Wed Sep 28, 2022 12:02 am
Forum: Cracker Larry's Corner: Boat Repair and Rebuild Support
Topic: Sea Ray 245 Cuddy Fish (1983)
Replies: 107
Views: 5870

Re: Sea Ray 245 Cuddy Fish (1983)

"The harder bit is making sure the mud is thick enough so the hilltops of the vees do not sag. Fumed silica gets added and mixed in the pail. After mixing it and you feel it is about as stiff as possible, you lay it all flat on a board to prevent it from kicking off." Got it. I'm sure I'll...
by Barry_CF
Tue Sep 27, 2022 11:53 pm
Forum: Cracker Larry's Corner: Boat Repair and Rebuild Support
Topic: Sea Ray 245 Cuddy Fish (1983)
Replies: 107
Views: 5870

Re: Sea Ray 245 Cuddy Fish (1983)

Ok, I'm getting what you've said and appreciate the guidance. The transom is pretty straight. I think there may be a bit of bow that is due to the weakness from the rot. I checked it somewhat when I was gathering data for the bracket. I think it is supposed to be straight/flat. The upper part does h...
by Barry_CF
Tue Sep 27, 2022 12:39 am
Forum: Cracker Larry's Corner: Boat Repair and Rebuild Support
Topic: Sea Ray 245 Cuddy Fish (1983)
Replies: 107
Views: 5870

Re: Sea Ray 245 Cuddy Fish (1983)

Barry the first thing I would do is fill the hole from the stern drive. I would sand down all the edges around it so that when you tape it in the tape, and it was even with the rest of the transom. Tom Tom, I was thinking it would get filled after the new plywood was in place, but I had not really ...
by Barry_CF
Mon Sep 26, 2022 11:11 pm
Forum: Cracker Larry's Corner: Boat Repair and Rebuild Support
Topic: Sea Ray 245 Cuddy Fish (1983)
Replies: 107
Views: 5870

Re: Sea Ray 245 Cuddy Fish (1983)

FG, understood. I'll get all the panels ready and probably do it over two days, 2 panels at a time. I'm going to have to plan on the clamping bolts. It would be nice if I settled on a bracket and had it first since that will require holes for the through bolts. I plan to make larger holes when done ...