1981 Aquasport 170 rebuild in Sweden

[RickK]

I am logged in, but no upload button. I have tried both Chrome and Firefox browsers.
Do you have any ideas what to try next? I tried logging off and back on, but still no upload button.

I am not talking about the CAS site but the gallery itself.  When you go there be sure it doesn't have a login button to the top left.  When I click on the gallery button I see "My photos", "My albums", etc and an upload button.   With the switch to SMF sometimes I saw that it logged me out of the gallery because we were reloading stuff. If you're logged into the gallery it should be like it was before.  Let me know bud.

[larsli68]

Now I have a button!
I was logged in, tried three browsers, but now it works! I spent 2 hours yesterday grinding the transom before capping.
These are before and after pictures. You can see the old transom, the new added on the inside and now connected with the new outside cap.

[dburr]

Great progress!! How did the deck dry fit go?

[RickK]

Looks great Lars.  :icon_salut: I am about at that stage on my transom too.

[larsli68]

The deck is glued in. Solid as a rock. What else feels solid as a rock is the transom. It feels almost scary strong.
Capping it added one more layer of rigidity. Grinding down to the old transom and connecting the three layers together made a world of difference.
I sanded and sanded today. Added one more layer of glass on top. Two layers actually. Will help me create the radius I want without putty filler.
I also glassed the port top corner for the same reason. I don't want putty filler, solid glass= strong.
I hope to bring my boat back home next Sunday. I'm taking a vacation day tomorrow and will spend the day in the shop. Tuesday is a holiday over here.
Wednesday night I can work on the boat. And next Saturday and Sunday. I also sanded the inside of my center console. Removing all the wood from it. Not a fun job, my whole body itches like crazy...

[larsli68]

Today was one of those days when you work hard for 8 hours and you can't see any difference...
I spent several hours sanding today. Getting the transom straight and even. I also cut a hole and glassed in a duct to exit the cables and hoses from the engine inside the center console.
The gas tank hatch is also contained inside the center console. This way my deck will be uninterrupted and easy to clean. Something I enjoy since I will have my boat in the water for 6-8 months.

[RickK]

Looks good Lars - I've had plenty of days where only I saw progress.  How are you finishing the edge around the floor and tying it to the liner?

[larsli68]

Create a half inch radius and then a small strip of glass on top.
I hope to finish this while I'm in the heated shop.
Going in again today. Will start sanding what I glassed yesterday.

[larsli68]

Sanding and more sanding today. Managed two coats of top coat today. The color is not perfect, but I will let the outside of the transom be this color. I have enough color matched for the inside plus top. I also did a lot on the center console, but managed to forget to take pictures of it...

[CLM65]

Looking great Lars.  You are actually making great progress...I am jealous.

[larsli68]

Thanks Craig,
Unfortunately I'm taking the boat home on Saturday or Sunday. That will slow the progress until the weather warms up again in March or early April.
I have over strained my hand too... Office worker... I worked over 100 hours on the boat during Christmas break.
I did get another top coat applied last night. But no pictures. It looks about the same...
I will try to get a few more little things done before I'm out of the nice warm shop.
//Lars

[numlaar]

I will double check tomorrow regarding the bend radii on the throttle cable and shifter. I have the cables and will test. Good point, thanks.
The transom looks a bit spotty still, but I'm tickled to death over the result! It feels super strong already. I bet it will be the strongest transom in Sweden!
I added two layers of fiberglass 600g/m2 on the inside of the hull of the stringers, before closing them up. I might still foam the stringers.

The pipe bend I used is called a long bend. If I can't get the cables though, I will cut the inside radius and straighten it out with fiberglass. I will make it work.
Thanks for bringing it to my attention.

First off, want to say just AWESOME work on this rebuild. Sorry I am chiming in so late on this, but I have been reading the thread... I go busy at work, and didn't have a chance to comment on this...

I noted that you tried the Throttle/shift cables, but what kind of steering are you using?? If you are using a mechanical steering system (such as a rack or standard helm), those cables are far less forgiving than the Throttle/Shift. Especially the motor end of the steering cable, that's a solid peace of steel over a foot long... if you are going hydraulic, its no problem, but just thought I would ask real fast to see if you had thought about the steering cable as well.

[larsli68]

Thanks for those kind words Numlaar,

I plant to use a hydraulic steering system. I also plan a home made lid for the conduit that comes up near the transom.
Time will tell if it was a good idea...
I have been working hard, mainly for my chance to keep my boat in a heated shop for almost three weeks. I will bring the boat back home on Saturday or Sunday.
The restoration ended up being a lot more involving than I first planned... I'm happy with the result so far. A lot of sanding to get the finish I want, but it will get there.
Tonight I stopped by the shop and worked for a little bit more than an hour. I had prepped a piece of plywood that I laminated to the inside of the center console. This is where my
fuel/water separator will be installed. I also fitted a piece of my deck material that I will use to mount my Johnson bilge pump.
I also patched a couple of more holes in the center console. My right hand is giving me a hard time... I have done a good job on it with all the sanding.
I'm an office worker by trade, and not used to hard work... I put it more than 100 hours during the course of 14 days. I only had Christmas eve and day off... Even worked on New Years day...

[Capt. Bob]

Lars,
Where are you mounting your battery(s)?

[larsli68]

My plan is in the center console.
//Lars