brandenjg Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share Posted February 22, 2017 So the soudaflex sticks the wood to the hull and prevents rot, shaped to a curve then fibreglassed over. Seems simple enough just have to persuade B.I.L to find some funds to buy it all. On a slightly different note, Would the soudaflex work for roof battens on my boat? I was planning on using 2 part epoxy, screw and as a back up I have gorilla glue, mainly because they're all things I have in the garage. I'll be cladding my roof in a few weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 I used 'black *hit', Soudaflex, eight years ago as a bedding for two deck cleats, no way on this earth could I shift them during the winter when I was recoating the deck so I left well alone. I've also made a 'sweep'/big oar and so far that has remained intact, the black glue line looking very smart. It's good stuff, in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Re Gorilla glue, it likes moisture, to a degree, but I find it messy stuff due to the fact that I have never mastered quite how much it will expand by. Roof battens as on house or on boat? On boat, if she & the rails are both dry, I'd use the black stuff, it grabs and hold very quickly which epoxy doesn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandenjg Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share Posted February 22, 2017 On boat. The roof lining came off a few months ago so decided best bet is to clad it and leave it. Branden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Well, I'd go for Soudaflex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandenjg Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share Posted February 22, 2017 44 minutes ago, JennyMorgan said: Well, I'd go for Soudaflex. I've ordered 6 tubes should be here tomorrow 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Depending on the weight of the battens you might need to support them as the B-S cures, battens or garden canes from floor to ceiling. When I put rubbing strakes on my daughter's boat the grab and hold time was short but extra support can do no harm. Make sure that your wear your Marigolds, it's a right pig to get off your hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandenjg Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share Posted February 22, 2017 Small update, switch panel in, steering cable fitted and outboard on the back to see how it looks and check steering works. Link arm ordered. That's all for a little while until B.I.L gets some wood for a door, some fibreglass and filler and cables to wire up the electrics. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quo vadis Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Good progress enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandenjg Posted March 27, 2017 Author Share Posted March 27, 2017 It's been a while since I've posted an update as I've been waiting till some progress had been made. It's been a mad rush to get things finished as B.I.L decided to move house and the new home won't have space for the boat. It's been weeks of packing the house and getting that side of things sorted then the past couple days has been fibreglassing, filling, painting, windscreen, testing outboard, sorting documents etc etc. The one bonus for me is that B.I.L has changed his mind about fitting electrics. After a midnight cruise aboard my dandy he's decided he wouldn't cope with night navigation so won't be needing electrics. There's still work to be done, but for now I have one photo to upload and the next will be on launch day in the next week or two. Branden 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandenjg Posted March 31, 2017 Author Share Posted March 31, 2017 Well the launch went well, she didn't sink. I was on my boat incase B.I.L's had any issues. The engine cut out once while leaving the slipway but restarted easy enough. After a while cruising she was running sweet, no leaks Only problem was the windscreen blew out and broke, we'd forgotten to rivet the top in place so it basically blew straight off. B.I.L's a happy chappy so I'm sure anyone on the south side will see him out and about. P.s we made it to the pub and it was finally open. Branden 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quo vadis Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Enjoy the pair of you and your family's 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishtone Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Good luck to your B.I.:L. He did well to see it through. Most project boats finish up on Gum tree after a couple of weeks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandenjg Posted April 1, 2017 Author Share Posted April 1, 2017 1 hour ago, fishtone said: Good luck to your B.I.:L. He did well to see it through. Most project boats finish up on Gum tree after a couple of weeks. He's still got a few bits to do on the boat so fingers crossed he sticks with it. His brother also has a boat project which he'd given up on, but seeing this boat make it on the water has made him think about finishing his project rather than selling. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandenjg Posted April 10, 2017 Author Share Posted April 10, 2017 Went to the mooring yesterday to do a few odd jobs on B.I.L's boat, got as far as climbing onboard then had to run as daughter had been in a crash with grandad. Both are fine but meant we didn't get a chance to do anything on the boat. Was a gorgeous day aswell. The curse of the boat Branden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londonlad1985 Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 As a total noob I'd just like to say this has been a great thread! Good luck guys! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diesel falcon Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 It,s great...enjoy your time on the water! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfuzz Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Now to think of a name for her....... Budget Shoestring B.I.L.`s Boat Tupenny 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandenjg Posted April 11, 2017 Author Share Posted April 11, 2017 B.I.L's named her WATT. Before his brain tumor he loved fiddling around with anything electrical. These days he's completely deaf in one ear and partially deaf in the other so it's also a play on words. If someone asks what he's named the boat he keeps saying WATT WATT and everyone assumes it's because of his hearing Branden 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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