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November 12, 2014, 01:40:35 PM
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dirtwheelsfl

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Leaning post / livewell build
« on: November 12, 2014, 01:40:35 PM »
Been building this leaning post/livewell for a friends 31 Contender.  Figured id share

Mold being made.  





Used some clay from a craft store cuz glass place was closed haha


Outside skin



1/2 cores



Inside skin



Mold taken off



Front storage hatch and livewell lid cut





Toekick/mounting flange mold





Toekick will match the one on the center console, and have the white trim around the edge.





Finish cloth on the seam.



Rear will not have the toekick because the reduction in livewell volume it would create.





Next is the male molds for the livewell and under seat storage...
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November 12, 2014, 03:37:41 PM
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Re: Leaning post / livewell build
« Reply #1 on: November 12, 2014, 03:37:41 PM »
Nice work there
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November 12, 2014, 04:08:42 PM
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Re: Leaning post / livewell build
« Reply #2 on: November 12, 2014, 04:08:42 PM »
You sure make it look easy Chris 8)
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Rick
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November 12, 2014, 04:17:41 PM
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Re: Leaning post / livewell build
« Reply #3 on: November 12, 2014, 04:17:41 PM »
Wow looks great!
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November 12, 2014, 04:57:06 PM
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Re: Leaning post / livewell build
« Reply #4 on: November 12, 2014, 04:57:06 PM »
Looks great :thumright:  What type of material is the toe kick/base made of?
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November 12, 2014, 07:00:04 PM
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Re: Leaning post / livewell build
« Reply #5 on: November 12, 2014, 07:00:04 PM »
Quote from: "RickK"
You sure make it look easy Chris 8)


Measure 5x cut once ! Haha

Quote from: "gman 82 aquasport"
Looks great :thumright:  What type of material is the toe kick/base made of?

4 layers of 1708 laid up in epoxy.   White stuff is just the mold material.   Its like an mdf w some kind of coating on it
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November 12, 2014, 08:57:24 PM
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Re: Leaning post / livewell build
« Reply #6 on: November 12, 2014, 08:57:24 PM »
Sweet!  What's the schedule and materials for the upper piece?
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November 12, 2014, 09:49:54 PM
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« Reply #7 on: November 12, 2014, 09:49:54 PM »
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Sweet!  What's the schedule and materials for the upper piece?

First layer is mat, then 2x1708, mat, 1/2" foam core (i forget what its called, some recycled stuff made by the same people as corecell) then 1708 on inside.  And lots of overlaps and extra glass on the livewell lip.    Pretty light right now...
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November 12, 2014, 10:03:59 PM
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« Reply #8 on: November 12, 2014, 10:03:59 PM »
The mat layer is with Epoxy?
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November 13, 2014, 01:13:23 PM
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Re: Leaning post / livewell build
« Reply #9 on: November 13, 2014, 01:13:23 PM »
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The mat layer is with Epoxy?


All poly except the toekick layup.     Trying to save a little $$.    The livewell and under seat storage box will also be made in poly then tabbed with epoxy...

I can already see the sides shrinking and bowing in  :?    Did i mention i hate polyester? Haha
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December 04, 2014, 04:50:02 PM
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Re: Leaning post / livewell build
« Reply #10 on: December 04, 2014, 04:50:02 PM »
Got the inside skin of the livewell made. Gonna glue on some 1/2" foam on sides and bottom and laminate outer skin, then glue and tab into the leaning post..



Clear pieces are some finish cloth laid up in epoxy on the inside of a big half round piece of pvc, then finish nailed to the mold.





Layer of mat, and 2 of 1708. More in the drain area..



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December 04, 2014, 06:04:45 PM
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« Reply #11 on: December 04, 2014, 06:04:45 PM »
Outstanding :thumleft:
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December 04, 2014, 06:10:42 PM
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Re: Leaning post / livewell build
« Reply #12 on: December 04, 2014, 06:10:42 PM »
Real nice work there Chris.  :salut:
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February 21, 2015, 07:20:57 PM
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« Reply #13 on: February 21, 2015, 07:20:57 PM »
Moving along when i can on this thing.  Hopefully have the well painted tomorrow so i can glue er in!

3/4" foam core.




 Fairing...

























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February 21, 2015, 09:51:40 PM
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« Reply #14 on: February 21, 2015, 09:51:40 PM »
Very nice work..
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