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Ok, I see now. A patch or reinforcement was added to the bottom of the hull. The flange was lifted up for access to buck the rivets. At this point I agree with thill. Leave it alone if it’s not leaking. Trying to fix the flange may open a huge can of worms.

The flange may have been bent intentionally if the boat used to have a transom stiffener. Also, there is a rectangular pattern on the hull that looks like something used to be there. Could the boat have been modified at some point?

I’ve heard of guys catching water moccasins. The story usually ends with someone cutting the line.

Also had problems with seals and sea lions in the lower Columbia. When I was kid my Dad, brother and myself were fishing for bullheads one evening. Dad was reeling one of about 50 in. Suddenly the fight got reallly wild. Once landed the bullhead was on the hook and a Northern had about twenty...

I’ve had that problem with sharks on the Pacific. First time for eagles though. So is it true that Goliath Groupers eat people?

Went trout fishing this afternoon/early evening with my 96 yr old father in law Ralph. He was having a good day. Caught a nice rainbow and it broke the surface about ten feet behind the boat. I’m standing next to Ralph with the net. Next thing you know a large bald eagle grabs the trout. As...

Not bad for Cali. I was surprised to find regular in WA for $3.98 yesterday. It’s usually about the same price as yours.

I bought more epoxy (WS 105 & 206) than needed. A gallon of resin was the same price as two quarts. Maybe a coat of epoxy on the pink or blue board will help it stay dry longer.

It might dry out in a couple of decades but, I may not be around by then. I think it’s easier to get water in the foam than out. (Edit; It’s usually collecting water for a decade or more before it becomes an issue.) Man this project is getting expensive. The 3/4” marine ply is about the same...

What’s the price of gas in your neighborhood?

I’m not paranoid about it but having adequate floatation foam is good common sense. I’ve been through enough dangerous situations in my life to know that sh@t happens when you least expect it.

I had a boat get swamped last summer. Big lake and a freak wind storm that didn’t even show up on the weather. So yes, I’d rather not sink a boat that I’ve got over $30k in. Not to mention that my fishing buddy is 96 going on 97 years old. Also, the bigger lakes around here are typically a...

The price for one gallon is the same as two quarts. Will just get a gallon of 105 and the 206 hardener. I’d rather have more than needed than pay as much for less. This stuff seems to have a decent shelf life. I’ve been working off a quart of 105 for the past 20 years and it still sets up...

Found some coverage info on the West Systems site. It looks like a couple of quarts should do it.

Thanks for the link. I got about 3/4 of the way through the video before everyone starting getting up. Will watch it again later. Any idea of the coverage? I’ve got about 54 sq ft on each side.

Think I’ll skip the flotation removal from the stringers. The stringers are fully welded and that should help keep the foam drier. At least that’s what I’m telling myself.

So I’m probably going with 3/4” marine ply for the deck. Not that I’m fond of wood decks but, plywood floats and aluminum doesn’t. If this boat had more flotation I’d go with an aluminum deck. If my estimate is correct I’d need to add about 190 pounds of floatation to use aluminum and have the...

I think I’ll just make a mess trying to remove foam from the stringers. There is really no access and I don’t want to cut or modify the stringers. Fingers crossed that it’s drier because it’s enclosed.

I don’t think so. The stringers appear to be 1/8” thick and the hull is 3/16” thick. I can’t see the foam adding any significant structure. That deck is a heavy beast. Lifted one end at a time while the father in law placed 2x4s across the gunnels. He’s 96 and an old boat guy. He enjoyed...