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by steve3340
Jan 17, 2012 4:23 pm
Forum: Fiberglass and Composites Discussion
Topic: transom and recore??????
Replies: 31
Views: 9695

Re: transom and recore??????

Have another question. Is it ok to do transom and recore while its on the trailer? I don't have the garage space where I can take it off and leave it in the garage I would need to pull it in for the weekend to work on it and put it back out for the work week. [ Post made via Mobile Device ] http://w...
by steve3340
Nov 18, 2011 8:06 am
Forum: Engine Tech
Topic: vector and jack plate setback??
Replies: 2
Views: 2166

vector and jack plate setback??

Well the merc 110hp doesn't do it for me. I just got a 150hp gt mariner low water nose cone with a jack plate with set back. Should I use jack plate w the setback or just mount tight to transom? From what I've read the vector doesn't line the set back. Anyone with experiance would be a big help. I'm...
by steve3340
Oct 02, 2011 9:41 am
Forum: Fiberglass and Composites Discussion
Topic: transom and recore??????
Replies: 31
Views: 9695

Re: transom and recore??????

Thanks guys! I never thought of fill in / deck over. Not sure what I'm going to do. looking at some of you photos , what the hell did I get myself into??? :0 Lol! Ive been down this rd before with restore on cars and always turned out ok so why not a boat? once i start which might be soon( river sta...
by steve3340
Oct 01, 2011 6:14 pm
Forum: Fiberglass and Composites Discussion
Topic: transom and recore??????
Replies: 31
Views: 9695

Re: transom and recore??????

Lol! Yeah a blast! ;)The itching and tight quarter :) gunna love it! where is the best place to cut? Whole splashwell or just a small section? I've done several car restos. some fiberglass work so just abit nervous about cuting out an area wrong and making more work. I did see one guy cut out the ba...
by steve3340
Oct 01, 2011 5:11 pm
Forum: Fiberglass and Composites Discussion
Topic: transom and recore??????
Replies: 31
Views: 9695

transom and recore??????

My 1st hydrostream and the floor is soft. From what I've read the core will be bad also. I have also found a soft spot on the transom :(. So I'm not afraid to do the work at all. My big question is. Is it best to seperate the top from the hule? And what is easier seperating or cuting out the splash ...
by steve3340
Sep 29, 2011 8:26 am
Forum: Fiberglass and Composites Discussion
Topic: have you ever tried this?
Replies: 2
Views: 2822

Re: have you ever tried this?

No. But experienced the wet sand and buff with 4 wax coats :( faded back within a week. I did find a. Fiberglass restore clear that is suposed to do the trick! Can't remember what the company was. I'm sure if you do a search on net you can find it. I might try it this winter or just re gelcoat or pa...
by steve3340
Sep 27, 2011 3:03 pm
Forum: Props, Setup, and Rigging
Topic: plaining foils
Replies: 9
Views: 9380

Re: plaining foils

What about the allison skid planer? Does anyone have experiance with them?

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by steve3340
Sep 25, 2011 12:06 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Welcome steve3340!
Replies: 2
Views: 1887

Re: Welcome steve3340!

Thanks! and Hello. bought a 80 vector with a 175 Johnson end of June. Now it has a 110 merc, 1st maiden voyage today! long story..... anyway i will be doing a re-core this winter, and have a lot of set up work to do. Looks like this is the place to go for advice!