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1975 V-Mate II Restore
- Thread starter bigredinohio
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bigredinohio
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Finally got to coat and glass the inside side of the transom. Nothing too exciting.
1st coat
2nd coat
3rd coat with 10oz. cloth
1st coat
2nd coat
3rd coat with 10oz. cloth
wickedrister
Active member
Restoration
Nice work, I'm really enjoying this restoration
Nice work, I'm really enjoying this restoration
bigredinohio
Active member
Didn't get much done this weekend. Had a few projects around the house to complete.
I do have both sides of the transom glassed in and dry-fitted. I'm going to order my fuel tank today, then going to glass the bottom edge of the transom sometime this week and lay a layer or two of csm to the inside skin for the transom with polyester resin to cover over holes and build up the recess in the skin.
I do have both sides of the transom glassed in and dry-fitted. I'm going to order my fuel tank today, then going to glass the bottom edge of the transom sometime this week and lay a layer or two of csm to the inside skin for the transom with polyester resin to cover over holes and build up the recess in the skin.
bigredinohio
Active member
I bought my tank today 
to replace to old metal one at
http://store.easternmarineoutlet.co...atalog.prodInfo&productID=8700&categoryID=483
It was the cheapest that I could find anywhere at $164 with shipping.
26" x 16" x 11.75" - 19 gallon fuel tank = 18 gallons fuel:1.5 quart/3 pints oil for a 50:1 mixture.
to replace to old metal one at http://store.easternmarineoutlet.co...atalog.prodInfo&productID=8700&categoryID=483
It was the cheapest that I could find anywhere at $164 with shipping.
26" x 16" x 11.75" - 19 gallon fuel tank = 18 gallons fuel:1.5 quart/3 pints oil for a 50:1 mixture.
SrA Eason
Member
I bought my tank today
http://store.easternmarineoutlet.co...atalog.prodInfo&productID=8700&categoryID=483
It was the cheapest that I could find anywhere at $164 with shipping.
26" x 16" x 11.75" - 19 gallon fuel tank = 18 gallons fuel:1.5 quart/3 pints oil for a 50:1 mixture.
what kind was your old tank? I need a metal one. I got the crappy one from gander mountain right now.
bigredinohio
Active member
Gander Mountain in Huber? I hate that place!
The tank is basically the same thing that I just bought but metal (26x16x12). You can kind of see it in the first batch of pics I posted in this thread behind the battery. I've never even opened the lid to see inside.
If you are interested, let me know. The new one should be here within the next couple of days.
bigredinohio
Active member
I'd say 18-20 gallons. Never filled it up to know for sure.
bigredinohio
Active member
Well, I did some work yesterday and today and I'm not really sure if I made progress but here are some pics...
I pre-cut two layers of csm
Used poly resin...I do not like working with it compared to epoxy but had to try it.
Did a no no and sanded a hole into the skin...I wasn't really happy about that
From the outside...bottom right hole
My two layers of patch work using csm and poly resin
I did get a layer of glass all the way around the bottom edge of the transom. It just needs a quick sanding and it's ready to go in now as soon as I get the preparation done to the skin.
I pre-cut two layers of csm
Used poly resin...I do not like working with it compared to epoxy but had to try it.
Did a no no and sanded a hole into the skin...I wasn't really happy about that
From the outside...bottom right hole
My two layers of patch work using csm and poly resin
I did get a layer of glass all the way around the bottom edge of the transom. It just needs a quick sanding and it's ready to go in now as soon as I get the preparation done to the skin.
bigredinohio
Active member
It's yours if you want it
Not sure what the weekend plans are yet. You're more then welcome to pick it up tonight if you like. I'll most likely be installing the transom.
I can PM directions if you like.
wickedrister
Active member
Restoration
I was told that epoxy will stick to anything but poly won't stick to epoxy. Were you told the same thing when purchasing your materials? It looks like your jack plate should cover up the "lil " places where you sanded through, if not no biggie!
Nice work and Nice Pics
I was told that epoxy will stick to anything but poly won't stick to epoxy. Were you told the same thing when purchasing your materials? It looks like your jack plate should cover up the "lil " places where you sanded through, if not no biggie!
bigredinohio
Active member
Nice work and Nice Pics
I was told that epoxy will stick to anything but poly won't stick to epoxy. Were you told the same thing when purchasing your materials? It looks like your jack plate should cover up the "lil " places where you sanded through, if not no biggie!
Yeah, I used two layers of csm with some poly on the jack plate section of the skin to cover all the holes and to build up a couple of layers on the skin. I took a sander to it the other day and went a little too far so I had to patch my flawed areas. I used poly just to keep the option of gel coat on the table should I choose to re-gel the boat (which I know will be mentally and physically painful) or attempt gel patchwork. The likely option though would probably be paint though.
I figured since I've alread glassed the transom with cloth and epoxy and two layers on the skin that I should be alright. I'm going to set it in a pretty thick layer of epoxy pb tomorrow and clamp it tight for a few days.
Will30
Well-known member
I used poly just to keep the option of gel coat on the table should I choose to re-gel the boat (which I know will be mentally and physically painful) or attempt gel patchwork. The likely option though would probably be paint though.
My dad did the gel on my motor pad in black . 1st time he had ever sprayed gel coat . And ill tell ya its holding up great. every thing we read said mask off your section and apply the gel with putty knife cuz it is thick. My my dad insisted on spraying it thru a paint gun . he cut it with acetone put in the black pigment and some hardner and went to town . Then sprayed a layer of mold release over it to help cure turned out really well . So dont be scared of the gel coat . You have tackled everything else and are doing a great job .
My dad did the gel on my motor pad in black . 1st time he had ever sprayed gel coat . And ill tell ya its holding up great. every thing we read said mask off your section and apply the gel with putty knife cuz it is thick. My my dad insisted on spraying it thru a paint gun . he cut it with acetone put in the black pigment and some hardner and went to town . Then sprayed a layer of mold release over it to help cure turned out really well . So dont be scared of the gel coat . You have tackled everything else and are doing a great job .
bigredinohio
Active member
Haven't bought a compression tester yet. It's on my: after the transom gets replaced and the balsa core is complete and...well, you get the picture.
The motor is most likely going to be a fall/winter project. Trying to get as much glassing done while the weather permits outdoor sanding.I'm setting the transom tomorrow. The wife took today off and so we were out and about spending quality family time. Tomorrow, it's quality time with the Mate.
You're more then welcome to see what you might be in for if you choose to redo your Mate this winter. I don't think I'm doing anything Sunday other then filleting or tabbing in the transom so I might be able to hook up with you sometime if you like.