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YDOC462 wrote:Man that looks great! Looks like u knew what u were doing! U had that varmit in the water yet?
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I only knew what I was doing because of this GREAT FORUM and GREAT MEMBERS that dont mind answering questions, thanks guys! Yeah I had the Varmint out at the lake the last time I was home, still tweaking on it.
varmint1 wrote:I only knew what I was doing because of this GREAT FORUM and GREAT MEMBERS that dont mind answering questions, thanks guys! Yeah I had the Varmint out at the lake the last time I was home, still tweaking on it.
I made some more progress today, didnt get much done yesterday, had to bring my children to the Circus. Started off by dry tabbing in the inside of the stringers, then dry fitted the core,bedded them in and sealed them up.
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filled all voids around transom with cab-o-sil
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tabbed transom
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A question to anyone who has done more glass work than me. Do I need to grind the glass that I already have already laid before I glass anymore, since the last time I worked on it was in August. Patrick
One thing I noticed that might help. "prime" the wood with resin and let dry before you glass to it. If not, the wood will soak in the resin and pull it away from the fiberglass. You will know this is happening if you see white spots appear after it dries. This also applies to the Balsa. (seals the end grain)
I actually add a "splash" of acetone to allow it to penetrate the wood deeper. You can double the hardner for this part if you want.
Keep the pictures coming. We ALL like pictures.
Ron Pratt
Okanogan, WA
Viper/ 2.5L 200 Merc (SOLD)
1991 "the last" Virage/ 15" 280
2003 9’ Mini Virage/ 15 hp Honda 4-stroke
1989 Voyager/ 300 Promax
1989 HST / 2.5L 200 Merc http://www.prattcustoms.com
