Viking recore

[ccrick]

The core ends before the floor register ( recess in the hull where the floor is laminated in ) so the floor don't hit when in place. They just seem wider than 11-12" I wonder if the pad is wider on the vultures too The stringers dont look as high either.

[ccrick]

Well, 132 days till may. Long cold winter

[VultureNo2]

The pad is 8" wide. The core only comes up 11 1/2 inches. If it came up any higher, it would be in the way of the floor. Too shallow there? I am thinking that 4 sheets of 2x4 balsa should be enough. 32 wide max x 12 feet long. How much resin and cloth do I need to get that secure? 1 gallon resin, 1 can hardner or 2 or more of each? How much cloth will i need? Bill

[ccrick]

I used about 8 gal. of resin. You'll need more due to the length. Measure the widest part of the boat and the length to get the yards of glass you'll need. You goin with bulsa? For resin, go with vinlester. A little more than poly but great to work with. Save some money there. If it's gona be a wet boat and bulsa, gotta be sure it's sealed. The main reason I went with foam. JMO

[VultureNo2]

Thanks Rick. Wow! 8 gallons. More then I was expecting. I still am not sure about balsa or foam. Kind of leaning towards the foam for the same reason as you. Skiing and kids in wetsuits. Even with foam I expect to get a good seal. I am pretty sure I will be vacuum packing it.

[ccrick]

93 days till may! Gittin there but a ways to go

[77viper]

Ya I hear ya. I was going to pull my powerhead when it was in the 20's last week but didn't get to it. it's -2 out now so it might be a week or so till I get it into the shop.

[ccrick]

Only 75 more days till May gang!!!! Gittin there

[Hippie459MN]

Only 75 more days till May gang!!!! Gittin there

I wish my boats weren't under 2 feet of snow right now. Once it starts melting you can bet I will be on it like... well, you know.

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[ccrick]

One year ago the 5th of march, I started on th Viking recore. Should get it wet finally in about a month! It was 66 out today and I can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!