1971 Flatback

[LilRichard]

Well this thread is about complete as far as the "rebuild" portion is concerned - thought I would post one more "on the water" shot for you guys:



We had a nice trip out yesterday... what a relaxing way to spend the day (versus grinding fiberglass)!

[71flatback]

Its good to see hard work pay off. Nice boat

[Asport-Rog]

Great job Rich, I love the color!

Just an FYI, you need to add a full letter space to your registration numbers after FL and before HK.


http://www.flhsmv.gov/dmv/vslfacts.html#8

[Capt. Bob]

Great job my man.
I especially like the two drink holders :)

[LilRichard]

I wanted to update you guys on the boat, and show you the cover that was made by Shumake Boat tops in Tampa.

For the record, I am pretty darned meticulous - and I thought the work done by Shumake was top notch.  Pete was very cool to work with, had some good ideas, and steered me toward (gasp) a more cost efficient material for the cover.  I would certainly recommend them for your upholstery needs.





He also did some more interior work, pics to follow.

[love2fish]

Did you use Sunbrella? Also, what's the height from the deck to the bottom of the upper helm platform?

[compcrasher86]

I must say, amazing inspirational work. I must ask, what was your budget, not including the massive tower?

[LilRichard]

Love2fish - actually we used something called "Top Gun", it is less expensive then sunbrella and more tear resistant.  I asked about Sunbrella, and he was happy to oblige for more $$$, but I followed his recommendation - he has been doing it for most of his life.  This stuff looks very tough.

We did use sunbrella for some hatch drapes - matches the top (shade on the tower).  Pics of those soon.

Compcrasher - thanks.  I would guess excluding the tower I am into it for the high 20s (excl trailer).

[LilRichard]

Did you use Sunbrella? Also, what's the height from the deck to the bottom of the upper helm platform?

Sorry - meant to add - tower floor is 6'4 off the sole.

[love2fish]

thanks. I have been wondering about the height of the 2nd level of towers.  I've really learned alot reading your write up on your rebuild. Thanks for going the extra mile on explaining and taking pictures of everything. Great looking boat!

[love2fish]

The screws should not be an issue for two reasons: 1) they are not structural... they were only used to bring the floor completely into contact the stringers until the tabbing and 5200 cures.  2) the screws went through the floor into the stringers, but they are completely encapsulated.  They are sealed by 5200 at the stringer/floor seam (where they enter the stringer) and they have been glassed over on the top.

Then the top of the floor was glassed with a layer of 3615 followed by a layer of 1808.  Basically that's equivalent to 3 layers of 1808.

Let me know if anyone has any other questions...[/quote]


Richard, did you use treated screws? Asking because I think pressure treated wood has chemicals that will eat threw regular drywall screws.  I think I've read somewhere that "marine grade" plywood does not use the same chemicals thoguh. Just wondering what you used. Thanks

[JimCt]

Beautiful...

[love2fish]

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[JimCt]

OOPS...non sequitur.

Was referring to LilRichard's masterpiece.

[LilRichard]

L2F - think they were regular drywall screws.

JimCT - Thanks!  Where you been man?  We need to get you down here!