'76 22 Osprey re-build

[Callyb]

Cally I did think about going that route believe me. My thoughts my were even if I ground out the core and it was no longer fare it too would create a wavy skin. Don't know about you, but I dont think that once that grinder hits the ply it will ever be fare. No offense taken I'm learning more and more as I go. I was going to leave the dam up and use the bolting method with 4x4's. Thanks for the thoughts and help. Also I cant be the only that has run into this.

I haven't seen where someone has reinforced to corner on the out skin and had such a gap spanning the center, which is why I had asked you to clarify quite a few posts back (at least I think it was your thread...). I could have possibly saved you a lot of this pain.

I have a hard time explaining these things on the internets. I'll PM you my number and we can talk if you want. I'll be home after 5:00 eastern time.

[Que Pasa]

Wow thanks thats a generous offer I'll give you holler around 7 or so.

[Que Pasa]

QP, if I'm understanding you correctly, the entire core is standing off the transom a 1/4"?  And you think that the 3 layers around the perimeter is causing this?



If you guys remember I was posting how I was fighting through a 1/4 Inch of bondo in spots. I think, now I could be wrong but, I think my problem goes all the way back to the factory. I think that maybe that bondo was hiding some imperfection back there. I think they may have  had the same problem back there and filled the void with bondo. Who knows, it is up to me to make it right. And Rick yes it is coming from the corners, they (the factory) tabbed also so theirs contributes too. Anyway I'll get it right with a little work, just gonna add glass till it meets right. Rather have the glass then the filler. Thanks.

[Que Pasa]

Finally got the core where I wanted it and got it glued.

[RickK]

Now you're cooking

[Que Pasa]

Yep, looks good on the edges nice clean ooze with only one little air bubble on the rim. Glad I went with the the bolting method and I used aluminum I- beam with the melamine so nice and straight, I'm happy with how it looks so far. Clamps will come off Thursday.

[RickK]

If you can do other stuff leave the clamps as long as possible - My experience with epoxy is you can never predict when it's going to harden. Leave it another day.

[Que Pasa]

Yep I can do that, seems to be hardening fine the bead that oozed out is already solid. I can fill the drain plug cut out in the mean time and start working on the console, always something else to do

[Que Pasa]

Skin bond

[Que Pasa]

Anyone use the west system six 10 for fillets.

[dirtwheelsfl]

Squeeze out looks good and complete.   

I wouldn't use six10 for fillets. Cost is the main thing. Retail is like 20$ for a 6oz tube. Then there could be compability issues with other epoxies you use on your glass wet-out. Stuff is too thin for fillets anyhow, and the more you work it the thinner it gets.

You could mix a half gallon of your own for the same price. And use the same resin as you glass with to ensure its compatible...

[northfork]

Que
Looks good. Bet your glad that part is over.

[Que Pasa]

Lots o' grinding, gonna be back at it again when I tackle the cap.

[Que Pasa]

Got the drain plug hole filled



And Framed up the cap

[CLM65]

Moving right along!