Project Hawaiian Part II

[DelawareDave]

i would suggest the same if you want that boat to be anything but a ski boat. i extended mine to just in front of the rear seats and it made alot of difference. stiffer boat better ride and the hook is gone a little faster. you'll regret it later if you want to run past the seventies.
I don't have any plans to have this boat anything but stock. 455 Olds, Berk JC pump, through transom logs, etc. I just want to get her in the water and have some fun.

[DelawareDave]

That thing looks nice!! What kind of wood are you using?
Plywood is 3/4" Douglas Fir, 7 ply, finished 2 sides, and plain old kiln dried 2x8 Douglas Fir, trimmed to size, and selected for minimum knots. Available at your local Home Depot!

[mrgoslow]

I don't have any plans to have this boat anything but stock. 455 Olds, Berk JC pump, through transom logs, etc. I just want to get her in the water and have some fun.
golden!

[fkeys]

Excellent post!! I'm working on my Hawaiian too. I'm going with the 10 ft stringers. It's been a hell of a lot of itchy work, but worth it. Thanks for the post & pics. Good luck. I'll be following you progress.
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data...76DSC02900.JPG

[DelawareDave]

I took a flat wide dull chisel (3") and split the old glass where the stringers were covered. I wanted to get to the actual hull. I found they weren't all that bonded well, either. I also ground off all the black coating where I plan to add glass to make sure of a good bond. You should start a thread and post pics of your progress.

[fkeys]

I should. I have 157 pics showing progress from the beginning.

[DelawareDave]

Transom is now in place. I should be able to clean it up tomorrow, and fill in around the edges with some "kitty hair" filler. I am going to try and get the strakes filled as well, so that I can get this project going forward.
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[apollo18]

Looks good Dave! How much mat did you use between the wood and the transom? Any suggestions (tips or tricks) for someone doing the same project?
Keep the pics coming.

[redleader@Anna]

Hey dave,
Is the boat gonna make Anna? If not what are you bringing as your backup? :rollside:

[DelawareDave]

Looks good Dave! How much mat did you use between the wood and the transom? Any suggestions (tips or tricks) for someone doing the same project?
Keep the pics coming.
I don't have any special tricks ! But prep is the key. I had everything cleaned up, fitted the wood, then rounded the edges that go against the shell. I cut all the clamping boards, and the holes for the clamps to go thru. Then it was a matter of cutting the glass to size, sloppin' the resin on, setting the wood in place, and clamping it together.
I used 1 layer of 1 1/2 oz mat against the wood, then a layer of 8 oz cloth over it. The cloth went against the shell.