TDB ish Project new pics addded 3/16

[Phil Nowack]

Sorry I have not taken any pictures.. .the 4:1 epoxy from US Composites works pretty well in cold temps... The part B is VERY thick!!! The transom is on... I wrapped the stern with 10 oz cloth.... then bolted the transom on... I then used tied the hull to the transom with 17 oz biaxle... followed by wrapping the transom/stern with another layer of 10 oz cloth. This may have been over kill... but... o-well.

Due to chips in the hull, and numberous cracks in the gel coat, I am going to wrap the bottom of the hull with 10oz cloth. The worst part of this is that now I have to paint the entire bottom of the boat.

 

[Chris S in MD]

Sorry I have not taken any pictures.. .

This is critical fault must be corrected ASAP.

 

[Phil Nowack]

This was the starting point

Note... NO Motor mount.

 

[Huntindave McCann]

Note... NO Motor mount.

Phil, did you ever consider just using a paddle? :>)

 

[BamaBill]

LOL That is one well traveled boat right there! The funny thing is, it could have never moved out of the state to get to you. I tried for 6 mos to find someone that wanted it, before I mad the trip and hauled it to Alabama. It definately has potential, though.

 

[Phil Nowack]

You are right Bill this boat has more miles for never being wet than any boat in history!!!! ( I am in Iowa...not Ohio)

Only if you are paddleing Dave..... on second thought... NO!!!!

I havent done any sanding... so gravity had an effect in couple of spots... but it wil not effect anything.

 

[Eric Dellamater]

Hey Phil,

Looks good, what sized motor are you gonna hang on that when you are done?

 

[Phil Nowack]

2007 Yamaha 25hp stroke.

 

[BamaBill]

You are right Bill this boat has more miles for never being wet than any boat in history!!!! ( I am in Iowa...not Ohio) .....

I thought all 'yankee land' was the same place? LOL I'm glad to see it finally get a transom, and it looks good. Do you have any pics of the inside at the transom, assuming there was any interior bracing done? Looks good.

 

[Phil Nowack]

Toledo is about 10 hours from me. I didn't take any pictures of the inside... I ran out and took these pics this morning... so i would not get in anymore trouble for having a pictureless post!!!

I have 3/4" epoxied plywood onthe inside that was scribed to match the hull. I think 2 1/4" of plywood, bolts, epoxy peanut butter, 17 oz tape, and 10 oz cloth will hold the 105# motor adequately... I hope!!!!!

 

[Brian Rippelmeyer]

Phil, Looks great! Keep up the good work,I got your weights done too,drop me your address and Ill send them,Brian

 

[Huntindave McCann]

Brian,

I hope you made lots of weights. From the looks of Phils boat as it now sits on his trailer, it will take quite a number of weights to self right that boat!!

 

[Phil Nowack]

I taped the seam on Sunday, and I just got in from sheathing the hull with 10 OZ cloth. I might sneak out to snap a few pictures. I will put another coat of epoxy on in the morning... then I have to wait for it to cure....

 

[Phil Nowack]

Here are a few unexciting pics....

 

[Phil Nowack]

I got my HIN number and tags !!! woooo hoooo

 

[Matt_n_Barb]

well if that wont hold the motor....you be in deep do-do..

Looks like you have been a busy person...

 

[Phil Nowack]

I am waiting for me wife to bring home some stencils so I can apply my registration numbers... I need to do the inside wiring and foam... but........I think the boat is coming along.

 

[Anthony A]

Looks awesome! Congrats on a fine boat!

 

[Brian Rippelmeyer]

Phil,boat looks great! Fine job on it,is the launch date still on for the 20th?Let me know how it goes, Brian

 

[Phil Nowack]

The 20th is on the table.... depending on the weather and if my motivation takes me an hour away to the river...