1966 22-2 Diver Rebuild

[fitz73222]

So there you go Carl, vintage decals made for your V6 bucket cowl! You will be one of a kind on that old flatty

[gran398]

So there you go Carl, vintage decals made for your V6 bucket cowl! You will be one of a kind on that old flatty

Good Lookin'

[Callyb]

Double post...

[Callyb]

There wasn't much going on at work this week, so I took the a few days off to get some work done on the boat. I didn't make a lot of progress, but anything is better than nothing.

Removed the outer stringers




Finished grinding the last of the old core from the transom skin. The original core was 3 layers of 1/2 inch ply with mat in between each layer.



Found this big old disappointment once I got grinding. It runs the entire length of the bottom of the transom. Overall the entire outer skin is very fatigued and in bad shape. I will have to go with a few extra layers of glass to build the strength back up.



It felt nice to finally do something constructive instead of destructive. As a side note, I am not thrilled about using marine fir plywood, but it is all I could source locally... The fir will have so much glass on it that I'm not really worried about checking, it's just really heavy. I am using 2 layers, 3/4 inch ply.

From the bow. (Note: Pain reliever from bending over in the foreground... )



The arch on the transom is 2 inches higher in the center. I still have to do some trimming and fine tuning, but I am very happy to be at this point.



Another shot of the new core. Also, you can see the section of the cap I cut out to accommodate the top of the enclosed transom. I removed 17 inches because (a) it looked right, (b) 16 inches of flat usable surface seemed to be enough space after I continue the lines of the cap around the fwd portion of the transom cap.



As a note to myself and anyone else who may be interested I have about 80 hours into this so far, not including time spent pondering and thinking...

Well, now I'm off to clean all of the dust up and make some more.

[slvrlng]

Looking nice Carl!!! Make sure and leave enough room around the outer edge so you can get a nice fillet in there. Are you using poly?

[gran398]

Looks good!!

Are you planning on adding the glass forward like Eugene and Rick did to prevent puddling? (In the forward bilge)

[Callyb]

Thanks Guys!

Looking nice Carl!!! Make sure and leave enough room around the outer edge so you can get a nice fillet in there. Are you using poly?

Copy that. I have a few hard spots where I need to trim it in a little yet. I'm shooting for a 1/4 to 3/8ths gap all around. I'm going with epoxy for the entire build. I just don't have enough trust in the poly to get a good bond, plus since I'm using wood and not a synthetic I really need the waterproof properties of the epoxy. (Not trying to be inflammatory and I know poly takes a long time to soak water, just not a big poly fan...)

Looks good!!

Are you planning on adding the glass forward like Eugene and Rick did to prevent puddling? (In the forward bilge)

Yes! That is an awesome tip that Eugene shared and I will definitely be doing it that way.

Also, I thought I would share these pics too. I forgot about it actually, but the boat came with an original fish box! I don't know how many of these are still around? I would guess not many because it weighs about 150lbs!





Talk to you later!

[Capt. Bob]

Carl,
Are you contemplating integrating the "Bug Bucket" into your rebuild?

[Callyb]

Not going to be part of the build. If I can reclaim it from the wife I would like to just refinish the top and make it into a fine piece of man cave furniture. I'm serious, it is really heavy...

I guess the only practical use for it on the boat is ballast. But maybe that was the intention?

[Capt. Bob]

I have never seen one before. It would make an interesting piece of furniture.

Good luck with the rebuild.

[CLM65]

Looking good Carl.  I like the curvature of the top of your transom.  I just finished glassing my transom in today.  Mine is a little over an inch higher in the center than the sides, so a little more subtle than yours.  I think both look pretty good.

I will be doing the same thing as you as far as the transom enclosure, but I haven't decided whether to continue the curb all the way around or stop it about 4' - 6' forward of the transom   .  The transom deck will also be a seating area, and I'm afraid the curb might be uncomfortable...  But I'm also leery of the structural impact of removing it from the area of the gunnel that people will step on when boarding the boat.  I suppose with adequate coring and bracing it will be ok....  Or I could just leave it on the gunnels all the way to the transom.  Decisions, decisions....

Anyway, keep up the good progress!

[gran398]

That's an interesting thought. Just took a second look at Carl's pic's....that gunnel curb looks good running all the way back.

On the other hand, as it will be a gathering spot of sorts, a seating area...good on thinking it through.

Can't wait to see what you all decide

Absolutely the best part of the build is now....thinking, contemplating, input, planning, and decision making. If I had the bucks...I'd do another one in a skinny minute . I miss it.

[Callyb]

I will be doing the same thing as you as far as the transom enclosure, but I haven't decided whether to continue the curb all the way around or stop it about 4' - 6' forward of the transom   . The transom deck will also be a seating area, and I'm afraid the curb might be uncomfortable... But I'm also leery of the structural impact of removing it from the area of the gunnel that people will step on when boarding the boat. I suppose with adequate coring and bracing it will be ok.... Or I could just leave it on the gunnels all the way to the transom. Decisions, decisions....

For what it's worth, I have sat on/leaned on/stepped on the gunnels and never thought it was uncomfortable. My decision to continue it around the transom is just my preference on aesthetics. However, I completely understand your thoughts on sitting on the transom...

I think the structural impact of removing it from the gunnels would be significant, and I would highly recommend supporting it if you decide to remove it.  

Here are a few pictures I have saved in my favorites. I'm not sure if you have seen them or not in your searching, but I'll post them anyway.

Transom with the "curb" continued.



The "curb" going to the transom



Removed a few feet forward



Gunnel supports.



I don't know if the pics help, but I thought I would offer them up. They are worth 1,000 words, right?

 

Absolutely the best part of the build is now....thinking, contemplating, input, planning, and decision making.

I agree, plus all of the chit work starts to fade into memories.

I'd do another one in a skinny minute . I miss it.

Scott... You are a sadist...      

Talk to you later.

[CLM65]

Aweome Carl!  Those pictures are great.  Each one looks good, so it really comes down to personal preference.

Thanks for posting these in one place!

[RickK]

I'd do another one in a skinny minute . I miss it.

Scott... You are a sadist...      

Ditto ^^^