ok mine is made out of wood. i like to make it out of some better that will not rot. ???
Thread: making a new engine hatch
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10-12-2009 07:23 PM
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10-12-2009 08:28 PMPlasticore !!!!!!!
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10-12-2009 10:17 PM
is it flat or does it have a convex shape to it?
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10-12-2009 10:28 PMI'm real curious on this one as well. On the Empress we used an aluminum sheet and screwed treated plywood to it with the cushions/upholtery attached to the plywood backer first.
On the Black Thunder, I'm thinking of trying a similar setup except use endgrain balsa on the aluminum to save weight over the stock fiberglass setup.
So,......Getting bad advice is unfortunate, taking bad advice is a Serious matter!!
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10-12-2009 10:33 PM
Last edited by Offshore Ginger; 10-12-2009 at 10:49 PM.
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Throttles- Cleveland Construction/Traffic Light Racing 377 Talon cat
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10-12-2009 11:15 PM
Last edited by Offshore Ginger; 10-12-2009 at 11:24 PM.
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10-12-2009 11:19 PMYou're wrong Artie. Most people ignore what Dave says.........
Getting bad advice is unfortunate, taking bad advice is a Serious matter!!
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10-12-2009 11:40 PM
pretty sure most people know what convex is . . . . cept you Artie. You better hang on to that link so you can look up some of the other words i post. Maybe i should have put "convex and hollow . . . like your head" lol
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10-13-2009 09:06 PM
I am getting ready to finish mine this winter. I used 2 layers of 1/2" Divyncell H80 (I have it left over) laminated together with a strip of 1/2" plywood around the edge to staple the vinyl to. I plan on covering it with a couple layers of 1708. It should be plenty strong and light. Are you trying to save weight or just avoid rot? If you just want to avoid rot just use plywood and coat it with resin.
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10-14-2009 03:21 PM
manly the rot the boat is going fast for me. this is the 3 hatch . i got the boat 1988 i am having the cover made to snap on . thanks
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10-14-2009 05:13 PM
Have you been sealing the wood with resin in the past attempts??????? If its sealed correctly it should not rot.
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