95 Pulsare 2100BR resto

[Rob B]

I've got the same one in the picture works great! Takes a 9/16" wrench to tighten/loosen the plug.

 

[Ramifications]

I've got the same one in the picture works great! Takes a 9/16" wrench to tighten/loosen the plug.

I suppose I stand corrected What made you go that route, just the bling factor or is there something I'm missing?

 

[KevinR]

I also replaced my plug with the screw in style when I replaced my floor and trans. I mainly did it because I cruise a lot at night and installed one of these for when we'll hang out at night.

 

[Madtown]

Thanks for input guys. Should I line the drain hole with thickened epoxy to seal the wood or should I still install a brass drain tube?

Eric

 

[waterqtr]

The work you're doing looks great...

 

[KevinR]

When I did mine i lined the hole with 5200 and put some on the flange then screwed it in. worked great.

 

[SKATR186]

The npt style plugs are the best. You get used to needing the wrench.

Go stainless if you can find it. Or go with the sweet led plug! I'm getting one of those.

 

[Rob B]

I suppose I stand corrected What made you go that route, just the bling factor or is there something I'm missing?

My enforcer came with that style drain plug, the Pulse170 had the rubber style plug on the outside.

 

[Ramifications]

When I did mine i lined the hole with 5200 and put some on the flange then screwed it in. worked great.

Agreed on the 5200 - I put it on the drain tube as I slid it in so I didn't push it out the other side while sliding in the drain tube. Once the drain tube was in, I spun it around and few time and wiggled it back and forth to make sure I had good coverage. I also applied a bead behind the flange on both sides before cranking down on the flange tool, to the point where it oozed out as I clamped down on it. I'd rather clean access off than not be totally sure it is sealed.

 

[Madtown]

Forgot ask this question last night. Gas tank is going in this weekend with no foam. What should I install under it so it does not rub on hull/fiberglass? Was thinking rubber seal that goes under garage door with 2 inches cut in middle to allow water to drain if needed. Tank will be bolted to stringers. Thanks for help again.

Eric

 

[Rob B]

Forgot ask this question last night. Gas tank is going in this weekend with no foam. What should I install under it so it does not rub on hull/fiberglass? Was thinking rubber seal that goes under garage door with 2 inches cut in middle to allow water to drain if needed. Tank will be bolted to stringers. Thanks for help again.

Eric

Rubber strips or cut some 1"x 1/2" thick strips from plywood glue them down and cover with mat and resin.

 

[KevinR]

I just used four rubber squares glued to the tank, one in each corner.

 

[Madtown]

Should have glassed stringers in by Sunday with fuel tank hopefully. Did have to make a replacement stringer for the starboard side under the bow section though. Cut out old wood & installed new 3/4. This is pic of it bonded in but not tabbed yet.



Got carpet sample Monday & ordered carpet same day. Got it Thurs. Decided on 20oz in blue



T&H transom support plates



Hydro Dynamics 12" setback bracket.



Eric

 

[Ramifications]

Good stuff Eric I'm enjoying watching your resto come together.

 

[Madtown]

Well my goal of having tank in last weekend didnt pan out but made lots of progress last night. Will have lots of pics after today. Decided the old steering was not going to cut it so look what the UPS man dropped off yesterday.



Eric

 

[Madtown]

Last night got some more parts bonded in. Bonded second portion of knee support, inside stringers & rear bulk head. Moving right along this weekend.


My drain hole set-up. Bronze tub will go in from inside & butt up against drain plug. Seal it all with 5200



Second part of knee supports before bonding in. Above them is inner stringers. White on edges is just dust from cutting off excess glass



Before bonding in second part of knee supports & inner stringers. Center section of transom has since been filleted & tabbed in.



Making boards to screw into for oil tank/battery that will bond to actual floor



I will have more pics tonight maybe & hopefully will have gas tank in. Lots glass work still to tie everything into the hull.

Eric

 

[KevinR]

Did the same thing where I mounted the oil tank and battery. Looking good.

 

[Madtown]

Floor gets final glass work & installing tank tomorrow. Been long weekend of working on boat. Tired of sanding thats for sure.

Pic was taken mid Sunday. Further along after tonight.



Eric

 

[Madtown]

Got some more pictures from some work thats been done.

Fuel tank installed.



New helm & switch panel



Floor!



Eric

 

[sim]

Looking good!