1987 Aquasport CCP222

[fishinonthebrain]

Finally was able to get back working on the boat today. I cleaned up and fit the stringer extensions I had build a few month's ago.

[fishinonthebrain]

I placed the live well that I made a few month's back in it's place to see what is needed to do next.

[fishinonthebrain]

I really want to put a access hatch in the floor in front of the livewell but I am running out of room since the livewell will come out into the floor a lot. So I was thinking of shortening the gas tank compartment giving me more room for a hatch. the squiggling lines show how much I can take out of tank compartment giving more floor space. See what you all think. Of coarse any suggestions would be welcome.  

[Capt. Bob]

Sure,
Why not.

That setup you have is typical of the 80's CCPs. Mine had an old rotted 2x4 installed to keep the tank from shifting fore and aft.  :o

Good idea if you can pull it off.

Good luck.

[fishinonthebrain]

Well I jumped in and did some more demo today I hope I can get it all to work out. I feel like I have gone off the deep end at this point but I tend to push the limits in a lot of things I do.







I cleaned the transom and stringers with acetone then mixed up some epoxy/cabosil and set the stringer extensions.

[RickK]

Nice clean work  
I'll be scoping this next phase out to learn too.

[fishinonthebrain]

Was able to get out last weekend to work on the boat and was able to fit the rear of the gas tank coffin back into place. Ended up with some gaps but will be able to shim and get it close before glassing it in.





Cut and ruff fit some 1/2" coosa for a new rear floor. Maybe this weekend I can cut an access door in the floor and work on tying the floor and transom together. Take a look in the gas tank coffin I was able to line up the gap in the coffin much better.

[fishinonthebrain]

Hey everybody was able to get some work done this weekend. here is a picture of new coosa floor with bilge access door cut out.







I added some 1 1/2" strips of coosa to the bottom of the door for extra strength then two layers of 1.5, then 4 layers of 1708 on top and to top it off a piece of visqueen.









I finally got some glass on my engine bracket. 4 layers of 1708 on the outside overlapping starting at 4" down to 1".

[fishinonthebrain]

It's been awhile but doesn't mean I haven't been at it. I finally figured out how to make my bilge hatch cover frame that has a groove to catch the water off the deck.

The 1/4' template to route out MDF pieces.





First layer of MDF.





Second layer of MDF.





Both layers screwed together, routed, and bondo applied to fill cracks, screw holes, and filet edges.





First layer of duratec primer then sanded and filled with some polyester filler to fill any blemishes left from bondo filler.





Second coat of duratec then 4 layers of wax and  PVA.



Should be ready for some fiberglass now.  

[Callyb]

That mold looks great!  

I can't wait to see how it turns out.

[fishinonthebrain]

That mold looks great!  

I can't wait to see how it turns out.

Thanks Carl it has been a learning experience.

[fishinonthebrain]

Sprayed multiple coats of gelcoat/ duratec clear gloss.





Laid 4 layers of 1708.





Popped off fiberglass part. There is a little of PVA that need to be washed off but the part looks pretty smooth and shinny. I am pretty pleased with the first try. Now its time to fit this part into the floor panel.

[RickK]

Beautiful  
I might have to try my hand at that  

[fishinonthebrain]

Beautiful  
I might have to try my hand at that  

Thanks Rick. The mold comes off looking really simple looking but the wood work and design work of the mold really tested me.

[gran398]

VERY professional. That would have been big money at a glass shop.