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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
First Boat Project - 1989 Tracker Pro 17
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<blockquote data-quote="kofkorn" data-source="post: 367987" data-attributes="member: 7076"><p>That's the brush that I use on the grinder. It may seem stiff, but when you need to remove that adhesive from the aluminum, it's what you need. To remove the foam residue, I used something for my drill, like this:</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]68574[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>I've seen a few of the Trackers with the deck extended, and I don't really remember them having any issue running into the gunwales. I wouldn't reset the angle of the braces on the sides. If you do, you'll need to reconfigure the center braces which are fixed under the front of the bow, and then rebuild a new panel where your TM plug is mounted. A LOT more work than necessary. The extensions I've seen were simply kept in line with the original deck. You'll get an added benefit from extra storage too! \<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" />/ </p><p></p><p>Honestly, adding a couple of new holes for rivets in the exterior of the hull, especially above the waterline, will not be an issue by the time you're done. You're going to need to reset some rivets below the water line when you remove the rear bulkhead anyway, so 6 or 8 additional rivets won't be a big deal. I'd rather add a couple of extra rivets now than find out after my build that the area is too weak. </p><p></p><p>Make sure you purchase the "Closed End Blind Rivets" and goop them up with 3M 5200 sealant when you set them. There won't be anything to worry about. </p><p></p><p>Keep it up!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="kofkorn, post: 367987, member: 7076"] That's the brush that I use on the grinder. It may seem stiff, but when you need to remove that adhesive from the aluminum, it's what you need. To remove the foam residue, I used something for my drill, like this: [ATTACH type="full" alt="Wire Brush.jpg"]68574._xfImport[/ATTACH] I've seen a few of the Trackers with the deck extended, and I don't really remember them having any issue running into the gunwales. I wouldn't reset the angle of the braces on the sides. If you do, you'll need to reconfigure the center braces which are fixed under the front of the bow, and then rebuild a new panel where your TM plug is mounted. A LOT more work than necessary. The extensions I've seen were simply kept in line with the original deck. You'll get an added benefit from extra storage too! \:D/ Honestly, adding a couple of new holes for rivets in the exterior of the hull, especially above the waterline, will not be an issue by the time you're done. You're going to need to reset some rivets below the water line when you remove the rear bulkhead anyway, so 6 or 8 additional rivets won't be a big deal. I'd rather add a couple of extra rivets now than find out after my build that the area is too weak. Make sure you purchase the "Closed End Blind Rivets" and goop them up with 3M 5200 sealant when you set them. There won't be anything to worry about. Keep it up! [/QUOTE]
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