Keevers88
30-12-2013, 04:53 PM
Hi All,
I need some help wit a project I have just started. Back story; I live in Townsville, just moved up here from Brisbane, am a keen kayak fisho but kayak fishing is kind of limited up here due to the scaley back swamp dogs, so long story short the mrs wouldn't let me get a boat cause we are saving for a house BUT I was allowed to get a project. NEK MINUT. For a carton of Rum I got this bad boy dropped off at my house, that's right hull cost me zip, picked it up from a scrap yard. I am handy as the next DIY bloke with tools and I have used epoxy before making my own lures and such so I'm looking forward to this project, stringers, transom, gunnels, floor, dual side consoles all need to be replaced. Boat is 4.98m long, I will be turning it into a fishing machine, dual side consoles. I understand I have a lot of work ahead, the hull is in great shape and gel coat is in excellent condition. i'll be using epoxy resin and 420 gsm double bias. I understand theconcept of need to fillet corners etc. and I have spent a lot of time researching and writing down all necessary information though I still I have some questions need answering,
1. Does anyone know what type of boat this is? it was a half cab, no ID tags/plates
2. for stringers, how many layers of glass will suffice for adequate strength and water resistance? 2 or 3 layers, I've read mixed opinions.
3. I need advice for stringer material? would treated structural pine be suitable?
5 stringers in total 2X8 inches high, 3X4 inches high, floor sat evenly across stringers, keel stringer is 4inch. all are 35mm wide plus around 3mm thick of fibreglass shell.
The photos are of the day the boat got dropped off, the previous owner had visions of repairing it but gave up. the next couple are of my progress so far, levelling gunnels, cutting out floor and side pockets getting ready for the hard work to begin but before I do I want to have all my materials on hand so I can work on it most nights and weekends.
Transoms is going to be marine ply and glassed and tabbed accordingly, stringers will be sourced from Bootle Timber locally.
looking forward to your replies
Ben
p.s what kind of horse power should I have, the online calculation suggests around 120hp, local chandler suggests 100-115?
I need some help wit a project I have just started. Back story; I live in Townsville, just moved up here from Brisbane, am a keen kayak fisho but kayak fishing is kind of limited up here due to the scaley back swamp dogs, so long story short the mrs wouldn't let me get a boat cause we are saving for a house BUT I was allowed to get a project. NEK MINUT. For a carton of Rum I got this bad boy dropped off at my house, that's right hull cost me zip, picked it up from a scrap yard. I am handy as the next DIY bloke with tools and I have used epoxy before making my own lures and such so I'm looking forward to this project, stringers, transom, gunnels, floor, dual side consoles all need to be replaced. Boat is 4.98m long, I will be turning it into a fishing machine, dual side consoles. I understand I have a lot of work ahead, the hull is in great shape and gel coat is in excellent condition. i'll be using epoxy resin and 420 gsm double bias. I understand theconcept of need to fillet corners etc. and I have spent a lot of time researching and writing down all necessary information though I still I have some questions need answering,
1. Does anyone know what type of boat this is? it was a half cab, no ID tags/plates
2. for stringers, how many layers of glass will suffice for adequate strength and water resistance? 2 or 3 layers, I've read mixed opinions.
3. I need advice for stringer material? would treated structural pine be suitable?
5 stringers in total 2X8 inches high, 3X4 inches high, floor sat evenly across stringers, keel stringer is 4inch. all are 35mm wide plus around 3mm thick of fibreglass shell.
The photos are of the day the boat got dropped off, the previous owner had visions of repairing it but gave up. the next couple are of my progress so far, levelling gunnels, cutting out floor and side pockets getting ready for the hard work to begin but before I do I want to have all my materials on hand so I can work on it most nights and weekends.
Transoms is going to be marine ply and glassed and tabbed accordingly, stringers will be sourced from Bootle Timber locally.
looking forward to your replies
Ben
p.s what kind of horse power should I have, the online calculation suggests around 120hp, local chandler suggests 100-115?