Lakeside Restorations
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The fir is more rot resistant & it absorbs the resins nicley. You could use it t here as well.
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LAKETRASH PREDICTOR RESTORE
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The fir is more rot resistant & it absorbs the resins nicley. You could use it t here as well.
Lakeside Restorations
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It would depend on its condition at that time, parts avaiability and the nature of the repair..
Wood
Hello, just chiming in on my experience with wood on the floor of my hydrostream. I rebuilt the transom and knees with Baltic Birch. It comes in 5 foot square sheets and is hard as hell. I believe 1/2" thick piece has 9 laminations of birch ( hardwood ). Its a little heavier but you cannot even bend a 5' sheet by hand, its really strong. Good luck!
Hello, just chiming in on my experience with wood on the floor of my hydrostream. I rebuilt the transom and knees with Baltic Birch. It comes in 5 foot square sheets and is hard as hell. I believe 1/2" thick piece has 9 laminations of birch ( hardwood ). Its a little heavier but you cannot even bend a 5' sheet by hand, its really strong. Good luck!
cooperider
Well-known member
Birch, thats what I just bought to do the transom in the MX. Best piece of plywood I ever bought.
Boston Predictor
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ontopcop
Member
pics
Page 1 & 2 have pics of the demo. There will be lots of pics forthcoming as I put her back togethere. When I started the demo, I did not own a digital camera, but since I have bought one, thats where the pics on the first two pages come in. I have to thank Coop for posting my earlier pics of the Lazer. :cheers
Until...
Lanny
Page 1 & 2 have pics of the demo. There will be lots of pics forthcoming as I put her back togethere. When I started the demo, I did not own a digital camera, but since I have bought one, thats where the pics on the first two pages come in. I have to thank Coop for posting my earlier pics of the Lazer. :cheers
Until...
Lanny
ontopcop
Member
Hello...
Wow, I can't believe I have let this project sit for so long, but, I'm trying to get back in the game. I was injured at work, and I have had no use of my right arm for several months. It rained the other day, and as I was doing the routine of dumping the water that had collected in the boat cover, I took a moment and uncovered her. I can't believe how long its been since I was able to get in the boat and work.
Well, she aint ready to hit the water just yet, but I promise to get back to her asap. I look forward to getting some more suggestions and ideas as I get this project back into full swing.
Thanks for all of the advice I have recieved and the knowledge that I have read.
Until...
Lanny
Wow, I can't believe I have let this project sit for so long, but, I'm trying to get back in the game. I was injured at work, and I have had no use of my right arm for several months. It rained the other day, and as I was doing the routine of dumping the water that had collected in the boat cover, I took a moment and uncovered her. I can't believe how long its been since I was able to get in the boat and work.
Well, she aint ready to hit the water just yet, but I promise to get back to her asap. I look forward to getting some more suggestions and ideas as I get this project back into full swing.
Thanks for all of the advice I have recieved and the knowledge that I have read.
Until...
Lanny
Boston Predictor
Well-known member
Welcome back
I was wondering what happend to you. Sorry to hear of your misfortune, but Im glad to hear your back in the game
I was wondering what happend to you. Sorry to hear of your misfortune, but Im glad to hear your back in the game
ontopcop
Member
gettin' started
Well, I am finally back at work and able to use my right arm again. ^ months og laying around not able to do stuff...well, it sucks. Anyway, I pulled the cover off of Lake Trash and cleaned out the leaves, pecan shells ( I hate Squirrels ) and worked on the floor a bit.
I am at a debate between running a single stringer with side supports, or a double stringer set like illMATTic's. I do like the way illMATTic's is done. I was told to redo the seat boxes earlier in the thread, which I intend to, though I looking at others ways to mount the seats. I don't really like the box look of the seat boxes, I like the pedestal type seats, but there isnt alot of room to play there. I've looked at some of the way the new bass boats are done and I'm thinking maybe a low profile bench type seat box with the seats mounted to that and maybe a storage area in the middle. I'm going to have to play with all ideas.
I just wanted to touch base with the forum and as I progress I will get those pics posted and hopefully we can get this project finished...
Lanny
Well, I am finally back at work and able to use my right arm again. ^ months og laying around not able to do stuff...well, it sucks. Anyway, I pulled the cover off of Lake Trash and cleaned out the leaves, pecan shells ( I hate Squirrels ) and worked on the floor a bit.
I am at a debate between running a single stringer with side supports, or a double stringer set like illMATTic's. I do like the way illMATTic's is done. I was told to redo the seat boxes earlier in the thread, which I intend to, though I looking at others ways to mount the seats. I don't really like the box look of the seat boxes, I like the pedestal type seats, but there isnt alot of room to play there. I've looked at some of the way the new bass boats are done and I'm thinking maybe a low profile bench type seat box with the seats mounted to that and maybe a storage area in the middle. I'm going to have to play with all ideas.
I just wanted to touch base with the forum and as I progress I will get those pics posted and hopefully we can get this project finished...
Lanny
ontopcop
Member
? Another floor question!
I'm spending the day measuring, cutting, cussing, etc. trying to get the floor stringers and floor templates cut. A question a have is this, it looks like it would be easier and more durable if I have the floor ply cut a little wider than the original floor, so the old floor outline could act as a lip for the new floor. DOES THIS MAKE SCENSE?
Another question, whatever was originally installed under the gas tank sub-floor area was completely rotted away, it did not exist when I tore into this project. I don't recall any particuliar threads that had pics of what the final sub-floor should look like. Is there some sort of box built working as a stringer near the drain plug? Or does the floor just cover this area?
And knees? What are these? I am A$$uming these would be braces from the transom to the hull. But with the gas tank there, would I have enough room for knees?
I'm sorry that I am asking probobly basic question's but, I figured it would be quicker to learn from you guys & GAls as my teacher.
Thanks again,
Lanny
I'm spending the day measuring, cutting, cussing, etc. trying to get the floor stringers and floor templates cut. A question a have is this, it looks like it would be easier and more durable if I have the floor ply cut a little wider than the original floor, so the old floor outline could act as a lip for the new floor. DOES THIS MAKE SCENSE?
Another question, whatever was originally installed under the gas tank sub-floor area was completely rotted away, it did not exist when I tore into this project. I don't recall any particuliar threads that had pics of what the final sub-floor should look like. Is there some sort of box built working as a stringer near the drain plug? Or does the floor just cover this area?
And knees? What are these? I am A$$uming these would be braces from the transom to the hull. But with the gas tank there, would I have enough room for knees?
I'm sorry that I am asking probobly basic question's but, I figured it would be quicker to learn from you guys & GAls as my teacher.
Thanks again,
Lanny
Dave Dendekker
Member
don't make the floor any wider than the original. It should sit exactly where the old floor was. It is important to size it as accurately as possible because if it is too small it will "fall" down the slope of the hull. If you put it on top of the lip there will be a lot more work filling in the edges to get your floor transition smooth. Under the gas tank was a stringer (to support a full tank). I would not seal the stringer entirely so any water under the floor has a chance to escape. this will also allow air flow to the underside of the floor from the bilge hole.
pony3xp
Active member
pedestal seats
"I was told to redo the seat boxes earlier in the thread, which I intend to, though I looking at others ways to mount the seats. I don't really like the box look of the seat boxes, I like the pedestal type seats, but there isnt alot of room to play there"
Pedastals don't take much space. Mine are just mounted directly to the floor and the floor has a double layer of plywood cut to match the base of the pedastal. You can see it in the attached, it is not that clear but the round circle at the top is actually an additional 3/4 piece of plywood glassed on top of the floor.
"I was told to redo the seat boxes earlier in the thread, which I intend to, though I looking at others ways to mount the seats. I don't really like the box look of the seat boxes, I like the pedestal type seats, but there isnt alot of room to play there"
Pedastals don't take much space. Mine are just mounted directly to the floor and the floor has a double layer of plywood cut to match the base of the pedastal. You can see it in the attached, it is not that clear but the round circle at the top is actually an additional 3/4 piece of plywood glassed on top of the floor.
