TinBoats.net
The original aluminum boat site!
Forums
New posts
Search forums
Blog
What's new
New posts
New media
New media comments
Latest activity
Media
New media
New comments
Search media
Members
Current visitors
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Boats
Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
Rat's 1977 Polar Kraft 1440 refit
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Help Support TinBoats.net:
This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others.
Message
<blockquote data-quote="Rat" data-source="post: 105416" data-attributes="member: 1914"><p>Well, it only got up to 101 degrees this weekend, so I decided to do some work on the PolarKraft since it was so nice...</p><p></p><p>I potted the bolt holes in the transom earlier this week; so I only needed to remove the backing, sand everything down one more time and apply the last coat of epoxy resin. I don't think I need to wrap it in glass. But if it turns out I do I will build another one; this one has a little warp in it and I think will be fine, but if it drives me crazy I will rebuild it. </p><p></p><p>I also glues the fore deck down, even got some fairing compound in it and the hatches. Used the sander to do some shaping and hit the high spots. It still needs a one more fairing round. Also the hatches are warped as well (that's what I get for buying warped wood [-X ) so they are going to need hatch dogs, I wasn't planning on using them, but now I have no choice. The fore deck is solid as a rock, no flex at all. </p><p></p><p>I have decided to put a sole in as well as sides to hide the electrical and fuel conduits. I cut and fit the sole and need to get the rear frame and deck cut, but I need more wood. I am also going to add flotation under the sole. So I need to get some 1/2 and 3/8 ply. </p><p></p><p>I picked up the primer, paints and non-skid as well, some for the epoxy some for the Alu. </p><p></p><p>I am very pleased with the fore deck, super solid and lots of storage under the deck.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Rat, post: 105416, member: 1914"] Well, it only got up to 101 degrees this weekend, so I decided to do some work on the PolarKraft since it was so nice... I potted the bolt holes in the transom earlier this week; so I only needed to remove the backing, sand everything down one more time and apply the last coat of epoxy resin. I don't think I need to wrap it in glass. But if it turns out I do I will build another one; this one has a little warp in it and I think will be fine, but if it drives me crazy I will rebuild it. I also glues the fore deck down, even got some fairing compound in it and the hatches. Used the sander to do some shaping and hit the high spots. It still needs a one more fairing round. Also the hatches are warped as well (that's what I get for buying warped wood [-X ) so they are going to need hatch dogs, I wasn't planning on using them, but now I have no choice. The fore deck is solid as a rock, no flex at all. I have decided to put a sole in as well as sides to hide the electrical and fuel conduits. I cut and fit the sole and need to get the rear frame and deck cut, but I need more wood. I am also going to add flotation under the sole. So I need to get some 1/2 and 3/8 ply. I picked up the primer, paints and non-skid as well, some for the epoxy some for the Alu. I am very pleased with the fore deck, super solid and lots of storage under the deck. [/QUOTE]
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Boats
Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
Rat's 1977 Polar Kraft 1440 refit
Top