The two outside top edges of the transom have tape on them, then the area across the transom/clamping board has several layers of tape across the width of the transom. The area below that (where the transom is "thin" has multiple layers across the transom as well in addition to a significant amount of tabbing all around. My thought on the upper sections of the transom was to apply the second layer of tape when I glass in the two motor well and storage compartment decking pieces. Right now the only areas where the glass is lacking is right at the bow due to my poor measurements. As that area will be a rope locker it will need to be encased with glass.
Applying the tape is a lot easier than the large sheets, the tape wets out very easily.
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First two bulkheads have been installed, forward and motorwell. I have been trying to tape over the top edge of the stringers that will be open under the motorwell but you really need to make sure the top edges are rounded enough otherwise you get the bubble down the center of the stringer. I have it sorted so I only have a very small spot with the bubble, perhaps I will inject some thickened epoxy under it. I just would like a little more protection for the stringer as it will be open to a wet humid environment. Also, tying it into both the motorwell bulkhead and the transom may provide a little more strength (maybe just a little).
The temperature has decreased significantly, at 95F i get maybe a 15 minute pot life (it starts to get real hot), now at 75 I get to work it in a lot longer.
The temperature has decreased significantly, at 95F i get maybe a 15 minute pot life (it starts to get real hot), now at 75 I get to work it in a lot longer.
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All that tabbing takes a while. If you haven't already figured it out, wetting all of the tapes flat, then "hanging" them in place sped up the process for me.
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Installed the motor well sides and frames. I could be wrong, but I believe the directions called for only tab of tape to be used on the rear bulkhead/frame, and then two layers of tape on the motor well sides. I went a filled the gap between stringers and the motor well panels with foam whish i will trim and glass over later.
There is one frame at the bow that has a gap under it that it a bit large. The front of the stringer had a little gap under it that i had bedded with the redish puddy, but this one frame/rib has a continuation of this gap. I left it alone to let the glue attaching it to the stringer dry so that i spend a little more time filling in the gap and glassing it in later this week.
There is one frame at the bow that has a gap under it that it a bit large. The front of the stringer had a little gap under it that i had bedded with the redish puddy, but this one frame/rib has a continuation of this gap. I left it alone to let the glue attaching it to the stringer dry so that i spend a little more time filling in the gap and glassing it in later this week.
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Finished off the frames and glassed in the foam between the stringers and the splashwell side plates. I added a few additional frames to support the deck behind where the console will be positioned because I am heavy.
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I wouldn't worry about the strength of the deck. The biggest issue will be a bit of flex when standing in the center. A floating frame or two running bow to stern under the deck will provide more support than anything else you could do. I wished I'd done that on my build. A 1x2 on edge and it will be solid.
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I have the deck grips/glue supports installed and leveled. I need to put in the instrument/control/power wire chase tubes this weekend, and start the foam filling. The picture was taken before the side supports were glued in.
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Also, I found a used Suzuki DF50 for the boat.
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Looking really good!
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