Mako 171 winter project - Page 5

BuckWild · 02-09-2012, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Spooled

Coal tar epoxy usually comes in a five gallon bucket with one gallon of catalyst. Have never seen it in smaller quantities myself.

I bought PPG Coal Coat in 2 gal cans last year. Color Center in Destin had it. Said he keeps a couple cans in stock for boat tanks.

Duke S · 02-11-2012, 07:49 AM

What should I do about the foam under the rod holders? Seal it with epoxy? bore a hole so water will drain to the bilge pump, wouldn't that would expose more foam to water? Not worry about it?

too cold this weekend to start foaming under the tank coffin walls, I think I'll finish taking the console apart, take it off the boat and prep for repair.

Duke S · 03-11-2012, 02:46 PM

Been waiting for warmer and drier weather when I can get away from work, seems to have been an elusive combination...

Tested the 2-part foam on the hole in the front deck. Glad I only used half of what a started with (!) that stuff is amazing! Now I am starting to look around for other things to use it on/in

I was going to start some fiberglas work this afternoon, but with the dampness... should I be worried about cool + damp for epoxy work?

Duke S · 03-20-2012, 08:28 PM

Sometimes I wonder whose great idea this was

, but today I took off work for the afternoon and got a lot done. Coffin holes glassed in last friday. Truck camper shell foam strips under the tank, SS screws bedded in silicone with rubber pads between the tank flanges and coffin, Console repair work while waiting for tank work to cure. FOAM! and cut down level with the tank top.

Best advice I got was from X-Shark (surprise): Plastic sheeting taped down anywhere you do not want foam, and drinking cups, the ones with the ridges molded in, for measuring equal quantities of the 2-part foam. Should have put plastic over my mustache...

next up: sealing the foam with fiberglas/epoxy so water cannot get to the tank, finish console work and paint it.

X-Shark · 03-20-2012, 08:51 PM

Look's Good .

I got one coming out of B'Ham to do at the 1st of the month.

Duke S · 03-20-2012, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by X-Shark

Look's Good .

I got one coming out of B'Ham to do at the 1st of the month.

thanks for the foam, it was just enough.

I'd offer you an extra pair of hands if I wasn't tied up with this one. The kids are expecting it to be in the water by the time school is out (!)

X-Shark · 03-21-2012, 08:33 AM

If you need some glass tape to cover the foam....Come see me...I have it in different widths.

Duke S · 03-21-2012, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by X-Shark

If you need some glass tape to cover the foam....Come see me...I have it in different widths.

I think I'm good for tape, but I may come bug you when I get to wiring.

thanks!

Duke S · 03-21-2012, 07:14 PM

Dry fit 2 layers of fiberglass tape, actually one cut strip left over from an aborted keel repair of a canoe, overlaid by 4" tape, both overlapping the tank and coffin wall. Second picture is epoxy wet out and second coat when tacky. Got teak hatch trim cut down for the upper console opening. Next up: build the console storage box and plumb the fuel lines.

X-Shark · 03-21-2012, 11:36 PM

Don't forget to tape a Green Bonding wire to the fill hose when you shove it to the fill.

02-11-2012, 07:49 AM	#42
Duke S Senior Member Mingo Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 181	Rod Holders and Foam What should I do about the foam under the rod holders? Seal it with epoxy? bore a hole so water will drain to the bilge pump, wouldn't that would expose more foam to water? Not worry about it? too cold this weekend to start foaming under the tank coffin walls, I think I'll finish taking the console apart, take it off the boat and prep for repair.

03-20-2012, 08:28 PM	#44
Duke S Senior Member Mingo Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 181	Progress! Sometimes I wonder whose great idea this was, but today I took off work for the afternoon and got a lot done. Coffin holes glassed in last friday. Truck camper shell foam strips under the tank, SS screws bedded in silicone with rubber pads between the tank flanges and coffin, Console repair work while waiting for tank work to cure. FOAM! and cut down level with the tank top. Best advice I got was from X-Shark (surprise): Plastic sheeting taped down anywhere you do not want foam, and drinking cups, the ones with the ridges molded in, for measuring equal quantities of the 2-part foam. Should have put plastic over my mustache... next up: sealing the foam with fiberglas/epoxy so water cannot get to the tank, finish console work and paint it. Attached Thumbnails

03-21-2012, 07:14 PM	#49
Duke S Senior Member Mingo Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 181	more tank install Dry fit 2 layers of fiberglass tape, actually one cut strip left over from an aborted keel repair of a canoe, overlaid by 4" tape, both overlapping the tank and coffin wall. Second picture is epoxy wet out and second coat when tacky. Got teak hatch trim cut down for the upper console opening. Next up: build the console storage box and plumb the fuel lines. Attached Thumbnails

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03-11-2012, 02:46 PM	#43
Duke S Senior Member Mingo Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 181	Been waiting for warmer and drier weather when I can get away from work, seems to have been an elusive combination... Tested the 2-part foam on the hole in the front deck. Glad I only used half of what a started with (!) that stuff is amazing! Now I am starting to look around for other things to use it on/in I was going to start some fiberglas work this afternoon, but with the dampness... should I be worried about cool + damp for epoxy work?

03-20-2012, 08:51 PM	#45
X-Shark Senior Member White Marlin Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pensacola, Fl. Posts: 3,031	Look's Good . I got one coming out of B'Ham to do at the 1st of the month.

03-21-2012, 08:33 AM	#47
X-Shark Senior Member White Marlin Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pensacola, Fl. Posts: 3,031	If you need some glass tape to cover the foam....Come see me...I have it in different widths.

03-21-2012, 11:36 PM	#50
X-Shark Senior Member White Marlin Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pensacola, Fl. Posts: 3,031	Don't forget to tape a Green Bonding wire to the fill hose when you shove it to the fill.

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