Steve's PH22
Posted: Fri Aug 20, 2021 12:52 pm
First off I'd like to compliment Jeff and Reid on their professionalism and accommodation of storing my materials until I was able to pick them up (months) after ordering them. I work in the medical field and to say the least, it's been insane over this past year and a half.
Never once did I ever receive a phone call, text message, or email questioning when would be there to get it. Even after me canceling a pickup date on more than one occasion. GREAT GUYS!!
On to my build lol. My father and I were finally able to have a free day to get down to Fort Pierce to pick my hull core material. I've had these plans for over two years now and to be honest, have gone back and forth with myself numerous times on whether to build what I want or to just buy a bay boat. Obviously, I've decided to build one. I will be using all composite material for this build, divinycell for the hull core, bulkheads and stringer, Glass Reinforced Polyurethane Foam for the transom and hatch covers, and lastly honeycomb for the deck. I have yet to find a Phantom build that is all-composite, If one is out there and has a build thread I'd love to see/learn from it. My plan is to updated this thread as much as I possibly can throughout this build. I'd like to also start a youtube build thread for this build as there is limited information regarding foam core boat building out there (Could be a sign right lol). If anyone on here has any recommendations for a video recorder I'm all ears. So to start off with I have two questions I'd greatly appreciate input on.
1. Glass layup- I have the glass layup that came with the plans which call for marine ply. I obviously cannot use the same layup for foam. I spoke with a local boat builder who builds foam core hulls, he recommended that I use (3) layers 1708 biaxial exterior and (2) layers interior prior to setting stringers. He advised this layup due to the size HP 250-300 that I'll be using to power the boat. Again any input would be appreciated.
2. Reverse chines- I will be adding reverse chines to the hull. I will be building this hull from a jig and am considering building them into the jig as opposed to adding them once the hull is built and glassed. My concern with "adding" them is the chance they could separate from the hull at some point.
Again thanks for any input. I'm excited to finally start this build with my father and learn from all the experienced builders on here.
Never once did I ever receive a phone call, text message, or email questioning when would be there to get it. Even after me canceling a pickup date on more than one occasion. GREAT GUYS!!
On to my build lol. My father and I were finally able to have a free day to get down to Fort Pierce to pick my hull core material. I've had these plans for over two years now and to be honest, have gone back and forth with myself numerous times on whether to build what I want or to just buy a bay boat. Obviously, I've decided to build one. I will be using all composite material for this build, divinycell for the hull core, bulkheads and stringer, Glass Reinforced Polyurethane Foam for the transom and hatch covers, and lastly honeycomb for the deck. I have yet to find a Phantom build that is all-composite, If one is out there and has a build thread I'd love to see/learn from it. My plan is to updated this thread as much as I possibly can throughout this build. I'd like to also start a youtube build thread for this build as there is limited information regarding foam core boat building out there (Could be a sign right lol). If anyone on here has any recommendations for a video recorder I'm all ears. So to start off with I have two questions I'd greatly appreciate input on.
1. Glass layup- I have the glass layup that came with the plans which call for marine ply. I obviously cannot use the same layup for foam. I spoke with a local boat builder who builds foam core hulls, he recommended that I use (3) layers 1708 biaxial exterior and (2) layers interior prior to setting stringers. He advised this layup due to the size HP 250-300 that I'll be using to power the boat. Again any input would be appreciated.
2. Reverse chines- I will be adding reverse chines to the hull. I will be building this hull from a jig and am considering building them into the jig as opposed to adding them once the hull is built and glassed. My concern with "adding" them is the chance they could separate from the hull at some point.
Again thanks for any input. I'm excited to finally start this build with my father and learn from all the experienced builders on here.