'53 18' Century Resorter finally

'53 18' Century Resorter finally 2 years 11 months ago #145968

Waterwings Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4887 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 100	That's why you leave a little over a nickels thickness of 5200 between the planks and not butt them up. It's all encapselated in CPES which should also help minimize wood movement. Bob Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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'53 18' Century Resorter finally 2 years 8 months ago #146483

Waterwings Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4887 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 100	Ok so bottom just about completed finally. The one is of the 4 planks with 2 coats of CPES on them after fitting and drilling the screw holes. Once those are dry I can bed them in 5200 and begin the fairing once the 5200 is dry. Bob Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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'53 18' Century Resorter finally 2 years 8 months ago #146484

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Great work, Bob! It looks so good, it looks like I did it.

Question: What happens when the wood swells? The planks could buckle. Dried 5200 has very little give to it. I always thoroughly soak the new planks and cover with thin plastic to hold the moisture while the wood swells and squeezes the 5200 out of the cracks.

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'53 18' Century Resorter finally 2 years 8 months ago #146494

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Thanks! So far it hasn't been an issue. It gets pretty humid down here so there has been some expansion and shrinking already with no issues. Once I get it all faired in and 2 coats of CPES on it, it should be good to go, I think. Up to this point the moisture meter has been ready anywhere from 15 - 18%.

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'53 18' Century Resorter finally 2 years 7 months ago #146590

Waterwings Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4887 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 100	Woo Hoo, the last planks have been bedded down and now for the sanding......................well next weekend after the 5200 dries. Bob Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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'53 18' Century Resorter finally 2 years 7 months ago #146591

Larsspar Offline Senior Boarder Posts: 209 Karma: 3 Thank you received: 18	Congratulations on the major milestone. It looks great! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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'53 18' Century Resorter finally 2 years 7 months ago #146595

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Love the smell of cpes in the morning.
Finally, Bob. Good to see you can find some time. Looks really great and you got over a hump that keeps you awake at night.
Belt sander or palm? If I remember...which is pretty hard for me...I used a belt sander with a medium grit to take down the 5200 seams and then the palm sander with maybe and 80 to fair and then 150 or 220 to finish up. If you commit to the bronze anti fouling bottom paint keep in mind that you will never be able to repaint (?) over that with any other paint unless you grind down to bare wood because any other paint you put over the anti foul will shed off. At least that's the experience I had.
Looking forward to more pics.

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'53 18' Century Resorter finally 2 years 7 months ago #146596

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Thanks Cal! Yeah I'm thinking I'm going to use the 6" random orbit sander with 60 grit to bring it all close to fair, switch to 80 with it, then go to long board with 80 and 100 and see how it looks. I was debating on going original racing bronze but may be leaning to a a good 2 part poly matched to the bronze so it won't change over time. Jim West does it to all of his Restorations.

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'53 18' Century Resorter finally 2 years 5 months ago #146880

Waterwings Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4887 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 100	Well the bottom is faried and started filling the 1,500ish bottom screw holes with Famowood, woo hoo! Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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'53 18' Century Resorter finally 2 years 5 months ago #146881

Nautilus Offline Contributing Member Posts: 1579 Karma: 87 Thank you received: 58	You sure Famowood is the way to go? I use Total Boat 2-part epoxy. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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'53 18' Century Resorter finally 2 years 5 months ago #146882

Waterwings Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4887 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 100	Yeah, that's what most of the club guys are using. Thin it some and it fills fine. It will be under 3 coats of 2000e and 3 coats of bottom paint. Bob Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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'53 18' Century Resorter finally 2 years 3 months ago #147192

Waterwings Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4887 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 100	Bottom on, screw holes filled and 4 coats of primer. Now to sand and paint Bob Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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'53 18' Century Resorter finally 2 years 3 months ago #147196

Larsspar Offline Senior Boarder Posts: 209 Karma: 3 Thank you received: 18	Looks amazing! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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'53 18' Century Resorter finally 2 years 3 months ago #147197

Waterwings Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4887 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 100	Thanks, it's getting there......slowly. lol Bob Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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'53 18' Century Resorter finally 2 years 3 months ago #147198

Larsspar Offline Senior Boarder Posts: 209 Karma: 3 Thank you received: 18	Just curious....what does the hull weigh at this point? How are you carefully moving it? Turning it over? ...... always interested in others methods of work Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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'53 18' Century Resorter finally 2 years 3 months ago #147203

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Good question, I'm guessing probably around 700lbs maybe. She's probably going to be over 2000lbd once done with the engine in. Since I can not put the shear planks on I'm going to have to flip her a little differently.
I can't put the shear planks on because I need access to the inner batten that the upper deck frames will attach. Normally the upper frames would have been done already if built from scratch but I flipped first because I thought I only had to replace a couple of bottom planks. LOL
Anyway my plan is to basically build a "crate" around her and roll it on its side then top which will be the bottom down when done. I'll take lots of pics. I only have one gantry and by the time i make another, get the long pipe etc, to raise and roll it in slings, it will just be easier to crate and roll.

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'53 18' Century Resorter finally 2 years 2 months ago #147245

CC-John Offline Senior Boarder Posts: 166 Karma: 2 Thank you received: 7	Awesome man!!! It's starting to look like a boat again!! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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'53 18' Century Resorter finally 2 years 1 month ago #147293

Waterwings Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4887 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 100	Got the first coat of bottom paint on the Resorter....hey there's a boat in my garage! Bob Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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'53 18' Century Resorter finally 2 years 1 month ago #147295

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Who wudda thunk it would ever get this far. Great to see you back in the game. Fantastic job Bob. Flipping is a job best left to neighbors and beer, old tires and old mattresses. Just make sure you have the inside cross braced "X" with 2x4s. At this stage you sure don't want it to twist. I used sky hooks, pulleys, lawn chair cushions and ropes, sweat and prayers.
How many years now??

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'53 18' Century Resorter finally 2 years 1 month ago #147297

Terrydi Offline Gold Boarder Posts: 782 Karma: 60 Thank you received: 74	Really nice Bob. Looks like going on 9-years but you're still at it and have it by the tail now. Terry Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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'53 18' Century Resorter finally 2 years 1 month ago #147298

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Yeah nine and counting. LOL. I'm actually going to build a "crate" around it to flip it. The inside bracing is actually all 2x4's, when they were cheap, so I'm going to fasten 2x4's across thd 2x4 uprights, then tie them fire and aft. Use 2x4's angled against the bottom to hold in place. I'll take a bunch of pics. I can't just roll it with the sheer planks not being on.

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'53 18' Century Resorter finally 2 years 1 month ago #147374

Waterwings Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4887 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 100	Well it was finally resorter flipping day, Woo Hoo! The flipping crate worked great and it was cheaper than building anpother gantry and getting anothe chain fall! Bob Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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'53 18' Century Resorter finally 2 years 1 month ago #147378

CC-John Offline Senior Boarder Posts: 166 Karma: 2 Thank you received: 7	Gotta love it when a plan comes together!!! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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'53 18' Century Resorter finally 2 years 1 month ago #147379

63 Sabre Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4676 Karma: 147 Thank you received: 167	Terrific! Now you can put an upside-down pail in it and pretend driving Lotta beer involved there with all the help. Looks great Bob. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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'53 18' Century Resorter finally 2 years 1 month ago #147381

Waterwings Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4887 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 100	Thanks guys, yeah beer and pizza afterwards. Still a loy of work to do but she's getting closer. Now there's enough work to do inside so I can keep working even if it's raining outside. Still too packed into the 3 car to be able to cut frames and planks without using the driveway. Bob Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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'53 18' Century Resorter finally 2 years 1 month ago #147382

Larsspar Offline Senior Boarder Posts: 209 Karma: 3 Thank you received: 18	Great job! Truly appreciate a clever, simpler solution that gets the job done without drama. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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'53 18' Century Resorter finally 1 year 10 months ago #147676

Waterwings Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4887 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 100	So I got the deck frames roughed out and the hooks steamed, clamped and drying. Once they're dry I'll CPES them and get them attached. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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'53 18' Century Resorter finally 1 year 10 months ago #147680

63 Sabre Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4676 Karma: 147 Thank you received: 167	OMG do I see ice forming around the edges of hell? Looks really great and thorough. Almost taking the same amount of time as the 85hp rude project Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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63 Sabre wrote: OMG do I see ice forming around the edges of hell?
Looks really great and thorough. Almost taking the same amount of time as the 85hp rude project

WOW, my project is taking a long time as well at this point, LOL.

Take your time and do it right, or three times. what ever, have fun. looks great.

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LOL Yeah thanks Cal, that's what happens when yiou can still only work on it on the weekends!

Thanks Lenny, I saw your in Michigan. The wife and I grew up there. Started in East Detroit (now East Pointe) and moved to the burbs (Shelby Township) in 1970. Had a cabin up on houghton lake. Dad use to drive our (mine now) Wagemaker on Lake St. Claire all through the 70's.

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63 Sabre Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4676 Karma: 147 Thank you received: 167	I used to bring the sabre to Cheboygan each summer, camp at Aloha for a week, Always got lots of ooooo's and ahhh's with it behind the RV. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Fatlenny Offline Senior Boarder Posts: 241 Karma: 3 Thank you received: 17	I worked at 23 and Haze at Lafata Cabinets for quite a few years, until the housing market crashed after 911. Now working in Auburn Hills. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Waterwings Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4887 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 100	Nice, we lived at 24 and Mound. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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'53 18' Century Resorter finally 1 year 9 months ago #147699

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'53 18' Century Resorter finally 1 year 1 month ago #148535

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wow has it been that long since I put an update!?!?! Ok so I have been working on her just a lot of life evnts have been stalling progress. Anyway I got the hooks in but i had plane the port one a little too far and had to repalce it. then discovered I really should ahve made the sheer battens 1 3/4" vie 1 1/2" so now sheer battens it was. They're cut and resorcinoled to make 18 footers. Steamed and clamped them today.

You know it sat too long when the other boat cover ended up in there! LOL

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'53 18' Century Resorter finally 1 year 1 month ago #148536

63 Sabre Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4676 Karma: 147 Thank you received: 167	Bob, I'm beginning to think this is going to end up being your retirement project. Great work though. I'm thinking a soft office chair in your shop and a few drinkie poo's so you can sit and contemplate your next step so there no more ooopsies. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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'53 18' Century Resorter finally 1 year 1 month ago #148537

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Thanks Cal. Wasn't sure if anyone was still following this thread at this piont. LOL Don't worry, the Admiral won't let it. I had said I can't finish it until I retire at this rate and she said I can't retire until it's finished.........................bit of a catch 22.

Still working 10/11 hours days so it's weekends only and other things keep popping up. I'm getting there slowly but surely.

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'53 18' Century Resorter finally 1 year 1 month ago #148540

Fatlenny Offline Senior Boarder Posts: 241 Karma: 3 Thank you received: 17	looks like you still had a couple of unused clamps left in the back, are you sure you couldnt have used them? You can never use too many clamps. Keep up the good work and take some vacation days to work on the boat lol. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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'53 18' Century Resorter finally 1 year 1 month ago #148541

Waterwings Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4887 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 100	Lenny, Lol yeah there's still a few floating around. Vacation days are held for the grandkids since they live in Kentucky not down here in Floorida by us. So it is what it is I guess. Bob Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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'53 18' Century Resorter finally 11 months 2 weeks ago #148580

Fatlenny Offline Senior Boarder Posts: 241 Karma: 3 Thank you received: 17	where abouts Florida are ya? My parents are near Spring Hill area. 1 hr north of Tampa. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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