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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
1957 Lone Star Commander restoration/mod
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<blockquote data-quote="OldTinBoatGuy" data-source="post: 324905" data-attributes="member: 9059"><p>I hear you spider! - The JB water weld didn't work out so well. Over half of the repair spots either didn't hold or for some reason the WW didn't harden correctly. I am pretty sure it was mixed properly but none the less a large percentage of the repairs failed. I ended up re-cleaning the holes and using some good old regular JB weld to fix the holes which I should have done to begin with! Its going to take a little more work to sand the repairs smooth but I think it will be for the best and I doubt I'll have to worry about the repairs breaking.</p><p></p><p>As for the Gluvit, I am hoping it was worth the price I paid for it! Everyone does swear by it, I just hope it lives up to its rep. I am hoping to get the rest of the hull prep done here soon, get the Gluvit and 5200 applied as needed and get the old girl primered and ready for paint. </p><p></p><p>I am still contemplating the floor design. I agree the 1/8 stock would probably work if I keep them close together coupled with using some of the pink closed cell foam panels for flotation and support. Aluminum stock is so expensive these days, makes it difficult to use and keep to a reasonable budget. </p><p></p><p>I'll look forward to seeing the photos of your Lone Star once you get going on it and seeing how its coming along.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="OldTinBoatGuy, post: 324905, member: 9059"] I hear you spider! - The JB water weld didn't work out so well. Over half of the repair spots either didn't hold or for some reason the WW didn't harden correctly. I am pretty sure it was mixed properly but none the less a large percentage of the repairs failed. I ended up re-cleaning the holes and using some good old regular JB weld to fix the holes which I should have done to begin with! Its going to take a little more work to sand the repairs smooth but I think it will be for the best and I doubt I'll have to worry about the repairs breaking. As for the Gluvit, I am hoping it was worth the price I paid for it! Everyone does swear by it, I just hope it lives up to its rep. I am hoping to get the rest of the hull prep done here soon, get the Gluvit and 5200 applied as needed and get the old girl primered and ready for paint. I am still contemplating the floor design. I agree the 1/8 stock would probably work if I keep them close together coupled with using some of the pink closed cell foam panels for flotation and support. Aluminum stock is so expensive these days, makes it difficult to use and keep to a reasonable budget. I'll look forward to seeing the photos of your Lone Star once you get going on it and seeing how its coming along. [/QUOTE]
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