1977 20ft Master Angler Restoration - Page 4

Seacraft84 · #31 01-19-2011, 01:16 AM

My father ordered it for me. I really didnt ask from where.
I know he ordered it online.

Seacraft84 · #32 01-20-2011, 03:33 AM

Finished up glassing the knees.

SOS · #33 01-20-2011, 11:28 AM

I am asking because I really do not know.... But wouldn't the point where you go from the standard stingers to the new "knees/stringers" become a weak spot since they are simply butted up against each other and not really structurally "one"?

Interested to see that answer from you gurus!

Anyways, nice work, I love watching these builds. I recently worked with a shop who graciously allowed me to come over after work each day and work at night with him thus saving a chunk of change. I learned a lot from this guy and loved the rehab process!

SOS

uncleboo · #34 01-20-2011, 12:16 PM

I believe the strength is in the glass when done properly. That's where you make it "one".

Seacraft84 · #35 01-20-2011, 02:07 PM

The knees were cabosiled to the existing stringer first then 2 layers of 1708 on them. I am no engineer but I think with those being glassed to the hull, transom and floor, it should not go anywhere. You have to think also that the floor is going to tie all the supports and knees together too. Tonight I am going to cut some pieces that go between all the supports, on the sides, and backside of transom, to help support the floors edge.

Hope it kinda answers your concern??

All the air was rolled out of the glass for a tight bond. Some of the pics it looks white still like air is under it but that is where the cabosil is sanded down.

DonV · #36 01-20-2011, 06:50 PM

Nice work!!!! Looking at the picures I see "Mr. Bud" has been helping you......excellent. From where I sit you have NO structure issues with the work you have done. Take care!!

everybody · #37 01-20-2011, 08:01 PM

Looks good keep at it

Seacraft84 · #38 01-20-2011, 08:34 PM

Thanks guys.

Good talking with you Kyle.

Honestly that is about the first time we have had some beers on the job. Right before chritmas I was working alot, 5am-4pm, and just did not have much time to drink. And trying to juggle a 19 month old, wife, and only a couple hours a night to work, drinking has took the back burner. But when this thing is done you bet there will be some cold ones on board.

dbiscayne · #39 01-21-2011, 10:36 AM

the boat is looking good, lot of work into it so far.
I've got a comment about your fuel tank...When I bought a Moeller tank, also plastic/cross linked poly like yours, they say to leave an inch gap around the tank for expansion. Maybe the Inca tank is different, might be worth lookin into though, your tank looks like a pretty tight fit in there.
Also might think about makin the section of cross supports above the tank removeable in case you ever need to remvoe the tank, though that shouldn't be anytime soon.
And don't count on the floor to tie the stringer sections together, overlap that area with plent of glass. Stringers are reinforcing the floor not vice versa.
Anyway like I said looks really good so far, keep the hull vented when you're finished and it'll last a long time.

Seacraft84 · #40 01-21-2011, 11:25 AM

Thanks man. Yeah that tank is a tight fit but there is about 1/2" on the sides and the top and bottom have plenty of room for exspansion. I wanted to get it in there as tight as I could, so it would not move around, yet leave alittle wiggle room. Last night I put some wedges in the top of it at the front bulkhead to hold it down and also put some blocks at the rear of it under the floor supports to help hold it down. I will post pics later.
If the tank ever becomes an issue I will cut the supports out when I cut the deck up. Hopefully It will never be touched until another 20 years at least. All the other stuff held up 34 years and I think what I am putting back is even better.

Well I know the stringers support the hull from flexing and give the floor something to attach to. My comment about the floor helping hold the stringers together is basically saying it is going to add that much extra support. Like I said if this boat held up 34 years, all this extra glass is doing nothing but making it stronger. And the floor supports are cabosiled in with two layers of 1708 where ever it is glassed. There will be no foam going back in it and there is nothing but open space under the floor so she should stay well vented.
Keep the comments coming. I am always open to ideas and things that I can improve on.