How to put a Notch in a Flat Deck
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lol, thats fitting. I like American Badass too
btw, sorry about the derail Rick G.
btw, sorry about the derail Rick G.
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AND NOW WE SHALL RETURN TO OUR REGULARLY SCHEDULED PROGRAM. ( lol)
I had a chance to get to the shop last night and do some grinding in the bilge to prep for the insert installation ( what a ***** still itching this morning ). I also have some pictures of the fitting of the insert . I made two wooden supports to hold the insert in place while I tab into place inside the bilge once that is done and cured I can grind outside and begin the external fiberglass work then complete the internal work .
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I had a chance to get to the shop last night and do some grinding in the bilge to prep for the insert installation ( what a ***** still itching this morning ). I also have some pictures of the fitting of the insert . I made two wooden supports to hold the insert in place while I tab into place inside the bilge once that is done and cured I can grind outside and begin the external fiberglass work then complete the internal work .
Rick G.
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Rick how many layers of glass (aramid) did you use to construct the insert?........can't wait to see what you got planned for the 27 sport......looks very professional!
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Scippy I used 6 layers of biaxle stitch mat ( the weave with mat attached) I used alternating layers ,the unidirectional and cross directional weave . One weave gives longtitudial strength the other torsional rigidity . The finished product will be a total of at least 18 to 22 layers with Kevlar layered in the mix.
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Not true at all. You may find it difficult but structurally it will be fine if you do it right. Good luck
Hows the magnum?
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Hi Parnel I was wondering when you would pop up. Thanks amigo, I believe when I'm done it should be stronger than it was originaly given the layup schedule and the additional bracing I am including.
The magnum is on the spring schedule , I am acquiring parts . I have 1 motor , all the exhaust . 2 counter rotating alpha ss drives . I will begin the glass and hull prep when it warms up . I am toying with the idea of doing a stagger but in the end will probably go with a side by side setup.
I think I will configure it as a sit boat thought .
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The magnum is on the spring schedule , I am acquiring parts . I have 1 motor , all the exhaust . 2 counter rotating alpha ss drives . I will begin the glass and hull prep when it warms up . I am toying with the idea of doing a stagger but in the end will probably go with a side by side setup.
I think I will configure it as a sit boat thought .
RG.
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Cool project....hope it helps the performance. I have a close friend that did the same thing to an '84 Kevlar Flat Deck, but he went with a larger notch like the Top Gun. Unfortunately, after running the boat for several years, he recently fabricated an aluminum plug to re-fill the notch. The difference is the boat has deeper #3's with 500hp and the notch intensified the porpoise. It also reduced cruising speed and created a need for more tab. The aluminum re-fill plug added cruise and ride quality in the lower HP/speed/drive height application.
Hopefully, the #5 and more HP will benefit from the modified notch. I think it would be very difficult to plane without it. Post some before and after performance figures when it's complete.
Hopefully, the #5 and more HP will benefit from the modified notch. I think it would be very difficult to plane without it. Post some before and after performance figures when it's complete.
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