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10-11-2019, 07:57 AM #1
79 checkmate predictor
I had started a thread in fiberglass but wanted to move it to restore thread , so I'm gonna start fresh from here .
I got the boat for free and here she is when brought it home
Then I got it cleaned out and started to remove the cap to get to transom , then it got sit off to the side the rest of the summer lol
So yest I thought it was a good time to get it under carport and finish the demo after I wrestled the deck off by myself with no hoist or nething (pia) then I started digging in floor. And woah!!
The rest of the demo was very easy tho lol , I used a hand broom,dust pan,pry bar, sawzall to cut fiberglass, which was all that was holding everything together
Still gets lots a grinding tho
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10-11-2019, 09:00 AM #2
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10-11-2019, 09:08 AM #3
Tyvek suit, full hood and cool weather..so you can cover up and not sweat..and won't itch like crazy..lol
Will say would rather cover up and sweat like crazy than to get the glass all over me..
My brother would grind all day get it all over him and wouldn't bother him... Me I just look at it and I start itching... Still loved doing it thoLETS GO BRANDON.... LETS GO BRANDON
Sometimes I talk to myself...then we both just laugh and laugh
'84 Checkmate Convincor
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10-11-2019, 09:15 AM #4
I have a cuz that usually helps and he same way short sleeves no gloves ,mask nothin. wont bother him a bit
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10-11-2019, 12:43 PM #5
So I guess this boat has 1 18ft 1/2in stringer down the middle? Does that sound rite ? This is my 1st rodeo and dont wanna miss nothin. Everything was mud when it cam out so no tracing nething
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10-11-2019, 05:54 PM #6
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10-11-2019, 06:29 PM #7
Oh you had both named the same and deleted other thread...thought I was losing it.
LETS GO BRANDON.... LETS GO BRANDON
Sometimes I talk to myself...then we both just laugh and laugh
'84 Checkmate Convincor
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10-11-2019, 07:38 PM #8
Ya it got confusing. I started other thread to c what I wanted to use. But wanna use this one for the build. I put stuff in other thread that was supposed b n this one lol
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10-11-2019, 08:37 PM #9
Nice and rotten makes teardown easy!
'78 Hydrostream Viking/'98 225 ProMax
Restoration: https://www.screamandfly.com/showthr...Viking-rebuild
Pictures: https://www.flickr.com/photos/152974...57708863869223
Videos: https://www.youtube.com/tnels
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10-13-2019, 03:29 PM #10
Hey guys need little help
I'm tryin get supply list ready
Gonna use poly resin.
I need to know what mats I need csm? Oz weight? , and mat 1708? Which do i start with and finish with , 1st big glass job but gud wit my hands. Just need little guidance. xstreamviking. U out there haha
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10-13-2019, 03:30 PM #11
Also the mix for putty to sit transom and stringer on and fill gaps. cabisol mix?
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10-14-2019, 03:23 PM #12
Anybody have info I could use ? Maybe a little direction for me. Thanks
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10-15-2019, 03:13 PM #13
I used 1.5oz csm mat for my build. Also lots of 1708 cloth.
The resin putty mix I do is 4:1 or so Cabosil to milled fibers. The first batch of putty I did with just Cabosil cracked once cured, haven't had any crack once I started adding milled fibers.
A tip for the putty, mix the Cabosil and fibers into the resin first. A little thicker than you want to use(think peanut butter, the added catalyst will thin the mixture down just a bit) then add your catalyst last. That way the curing process isn't started as you're trying to get the consistency you want. You'll see what I mean once you mix some up. I've found the easiest way for working with putty is to put in a gallon zip lock bag, cut a corner off, and use it like a pipet bag. Putting the bag in an old coffee can holds it well for dumping putty in.
Remember, I'm no expert, this is just what I've picked up along the way on my build. Most the technical stuff I get is from members here, or the guys at Express Composites where I buy my materials.
I find working will glass kinda fun.
Looking forward to see this come together! Seems like forum activity is up a bit since boating season is winding down for us change of season folks. Lots of build going on right now.'78 Hydrostream Viking/'98 225 ProMax
Restoration: https://www.screamandfly.com/showthr...Viking-rebuild
Pictures: https://www.flickr.com/photos/152974...57708863869223
Videos: https://www.youtube.com/tnels
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10-15-2019, 04:15 PM #14
That's kinda info I'm needing. Thanks for that , its goin pretty smooth so far , once I get all supplies in ,hope to get together kinda quickly ,so i can get started on paint, think I'm gonna copy the bruiser blue on Vikings with the fade to silver i hope. The goal is test ride spring lol , i have bass boats ,aluminum boats , need gud speed boat haha
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10-17-2019, 02:47 PM #15
So is 1708 pretty much 18oz (cloth) I think
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