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tearing out the first plan (additional fuel tank was first here) and going in with a new arrangement of the under-berth area of the Classic :0) ... the water tank and storage plan instead
tearing out the first plan (additional fuel tank was first here) and going in with a new arrangement of the under-berth area of the Classic :0) ... the water tank and storage plan instead
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nasty work!  but i was young to then :0\  much of the perimeter of the old v-cut plywood was chiseled off - there was NO FOAM here =)
nasty work! but i was young to then :0\ much of the perimeter of the old v-cut plywood was chiseled off - there was NO FOAM here =)
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ahead of time prep work for the joint areas
ahead of time prep work for the joint areas
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going in with the new :0) I opted out of the little cavity they gave you at the factory that was for ?  I liked the appearance better this way
going in with the new :0) I opted out of the little cavity they gave you at the factory that was for ? I liked the appearance better this way *
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close up - first coat of glass
close up - first coat of glass
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making your own putty - use glass bead with resin mon =D
making your own putty - use glass bead with resin mon =D
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shaping all the pieces with a 9 inch sander and 30 grit - i think
shaping all the pieces with a 9 inch sander and 30 grit - i think
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it was heavy glass mat for the large panel areas
it was heavy glass mat for the large panel areas
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resin-roller!   got to have one of these to work-in resin and work-out air
resin-roller! got to have one of these to work-in resin and work-out air
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first piece - saved from having to stand on head to glass this in from position!
first piece - saved from having to stand on head to glass this in from position!
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first step was to saturate the pieces with resin mon! :0)
first step was to saturate the pieces with resin mon! :0)
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detail; i used 1 inch ply for a stronger perimeter due to the added stresses that might come from an added hatch...  also shows putty where the wood was not fit tight into the new design (cheating!) LOL
detail; i used 1 inch ply for a stronger perimeter due to the added stresses that might come from an added hatch... also shows putty where the wood was not fit tight into the new design (cheating!) LOL
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under!!  with this new design also came the possibility to glass it in from the underside as well!  this was some very challenging work in tight space :0\  (do not try this at home!)  =oP
under!! with this new design also came the possibility to glass it in from the underside as well! this was some very challenging work in tight space :0\ (do not try this at home!) =oP
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starboard side by the helm - the thick part was just a 2x6 - you can see the glass bead was in the resin in these under-areas to help it all set up better :0|
starboard side by the helm - the thick part was just a 2x6 - you can see the glass bead was in the resin in these under-areas to help it all set up better :0| *
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top part starboard side corner by helm
top part starboard side corner by helm
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much resin was formed by hand to get this smooth final fit
much resin was formed by hand to get this smooth final fit
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arrg! she's taking shape now donchano :oP relocated the potty to fit in a 20 gallon concealed water tank in this area - i also think this adds strength to the hull ?  the area also turned out to be a highly used spot for a storage container as well, under the new hinged lid =)
arrg! she's taking shape now donchano :oP relocated the potty to fit in a 20 gallon concealed water tank in this area - i also think this adds strength to the hull ? the area also turned out to be a highly used spot for a storage container as well, under the new hinged lid =)
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putty in prep for a nicer final finnish of the glass matt to be added and then gel coated
putty in prep for a nicer final finnish of the glass matt to be added and then gel coated
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gel coat yes :P  glassed in from the bottom all the way up!
gel coat yes :P glassed in from the bottom all the way up!
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good old plywood - everything was hand-fit this way before glassing
good old plywood - everything was hand-fit this way before glassing
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here is a shot from the open hatch with an ultra-wide-angle-lens! (distortion)
here is a shot from the open hatch with an ultra-wide-angle-lens! (distortion)
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this one is ready
this one is ready
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detail to be proud of =D all gel-coat of course :0|
detail to be proud of =D all gel-coat of course :0|
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hinges; i used two stainless ones that came off of an engine cover for a larger boat (salvage parts) I'm sure a piano hing would have been better :o|
hinges; i used two stainless ones that came off of an engine cover for a larger boat (salvage parts) I'm sure a piano hing would have been better :o|
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