new to forum - my V-20 project

[Richie Rich]

NEpats ...post it on boat builder central ...they have a very large and knowledgable crew building and repairing boats and there pricing for materials is pretty good too....I have used them on several occasions....they have a boat designer on staff for technical questions and they list a ton of how to tutorials as well...good luck with the project.

 

[nepatsfanatic]

That is pretty incredible Destroyer, I am going to revisit the whole idea again, I was pretty much set on Arjay but am concerned that it has less flex and would stress rest of hull as a result. The geniuses that gave us this wonderful hull probably figured a little flex in the transom would act as a somewhat shock absorber.

Ritchie Rich thank you, I'll check out that site for sure.

 

[nymack66]

I did my transom using Arjay its not difficult at all you can do it, I did cut the outer skin off because the wood was not completely rotten and would have been a PIA to remove. One of the most important step before pouring the arjay is to seal every pin hole since this stuff will seep through during the pour.
Be sure to re-enforce the inside of both walls with cloth and resin to an extent you KNOW it stronger than before. The inside skin after cleaning was very thin and huge holes could be seen as shown in the pictures
I cut down my transom to 20" from a 25" note I also lower the drain hole so it never lodges water in the bilge area.

Skin Back on !

Home run ?

At last !!

Engines On

No Cap nice and clean

 

[JTinker]

engine

Nice decals

JT

 

[nepatsfanatic]

that's a real nice repair job!, how much did it cost for all the materials? I think I need about 13 gals of Arjay for mine. Decals are sweet!

 

[nymack66]

I use 3 pails (15 gallons ) however I did spill about 2 gallons ! Where are you located ? Here is where I purchase my Arjay http://www.fiberglassservices.com/ excellent customer service and super fast shipment to my job ...Here is the price list from there catalog (Download the PDF)
ARJAY 6011
ARJ-PT-104 Gallon $ 35.36 hardener including
ARJ-PT-105 5 Gallon $128.13 hardener included
As you can see very cheap , My in law is trucking up his stuff via 95 North to the BRONX this Saturday and Next Saturday (two trips) if you like purchase it drop ship to me in Orlando and I will send it with him, we arrange a meet point and bingo ..PM me if its something you consider ...
My address is known on this board so this is no scam ...

Guys as for the Decals Ebay !

 

[nepatsfanatic]

thanks for the offer of help nymack66 but I think I'm OK. I have a buddy who's heading down to collect his stuff in a few weeks...split up with his gal in Deland and now lives next town over from me. Otherwise would definitely have gone for it and I'm very grateful for the offer, I'm about 3 hrs to Bronx. Thanks for the info, the Arjay is cheap compared to others, I've only heard good stuff about it too. I think I can do mine completely thru the cap, I can see on yours it was not possible, my ply is more like a paste! The more I look at your pictures the more impressed I am. Are you a glass guy?. Nice touch dropping the bilge drain, seems ridiculous to have an inch+ of water stuck in there at all times. The rub rail is a nice look too.

Grateful
Steve

 

[Road King Cole]

just a belated "welcome to the site" from another pats fan...

 

[nepatsfanatic]

thanks Road King Cole, this forum is the best, I'm confident I can rebuild my V with advice from the crew here. Here's to a great season!

 

[awthacker]

NYMack, where did you get the rub rail? Is it just something standard from the marine store or is there something more specific I should get for my '82 V? I was thinking I'd to silicone it real good, then try & replace the rail. This picture you can see how the old rail was poorly installed when it was replaced.

 

[shaneburris74]

Welcome to the site! These guys are great. Unfortunately my V20 project has taken a turn, but I still enjoy reading the site. I will actively look for a Center Console in the spring when I purchase another boat.
I started my transom repair from the top cap with a chain saw as well. The biggest tip I can give you is to get a big chainsaw. I have the 25" transom and when you figure in the corners (where the transom meets the bottom and sides) you need atleast 30". I couldn't find one of those at my local rental place. Your up in the NE so you probably have better access to one up there. You'll be surprised at how hard it is to remove some of that wood in areas of a "bad" transom. Its relatively hard to cut into the skin while skimming the sides of it and removing the "heart" of the transom...I never reached the bottom or sides (due to length of chainsaw) so I can't speak to that.
Also I had settled on the Nida-Core product for my project. I believe their website is Nida-core.com. I think you can find a local supplier there. It seemed to be the most accessible and affordable.
Good luck to you. Dont forget your Personal Protective Equipment!!!