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Buju

Keith, the thing that concerns me, is that you: 1) Used Dougie Fir for your engine beds 2) Didn't glass over them, or cap 'em?..or your rudder shelves/supports. Unless I missed that? Looked like you painted em with resin only... did ya bed them in bondo and screw em to the stringers? And yeah man, u...

Buju

If you waited long enough for the thin film you applied to the hull to tack up, then its a sure thing the larger volume in your tray/cup had already began to polymerize. The fast hardener should (IMO) only really be used for very small batches (1 or 2 pumps) in which you're going to be applying it w...

Buju

I dunno Mark, I think "Axe" may be a bit too grammatically correct...
I'm thinking more along the lines of "aks" or "acks"

Buju

EIghhh... cookie cutter
Sea Hunt, Sea Fox, Sea Squirt, Sea Ray, etc etc etc...

Buju

That's a bum deal John... Just when you list her the repairs start. I'm game for a trip on the big daddy bay boat anytime. 305-394-2842- Mark Kevin- don't underestimate the J16... My friend and I just spent 5 hours on Saturday converting a dilapidated J16 into a super skinny draft microskiff complet...

Buju

Very skinny for it's length... I'm thinking it was a sick fish considering the 10 min. fight as well. I've ran into 'em about that big (at least it looks like it in the water) when I'm freediving and spearfishing. Had a monster take a mutton right as I was going to grab it - came outta no where and ...

Buju

They mean similar in the aspect that it's an acrylic urethane... Most likely it'll have completely different ratings in it's pencil hardness, abrasion wheel rating, etc.
BUT, if you can hit the color, and it can be sanded, buffed and polished, then it might work out for you... maybe..?..

Buju

Sea Hunt or Sea Hunter?
huge diff...

Buju

Be interested in seeing how it works out Mikey.
You doing Awlcraft orange and topcoating with Awlcraft clear?

Buju

Done deal, lets look at dates. Buju, you in? Nice, the power of suggestion...I would be very interested in getting together and meeting everyone and getting into some offshore action on the Poppy, would be an honor. Would also be thrilled to pole you around for a few hours, or days, Brew. I know my...

Buju

dubba-haulin' merkins at spooky galvanized trash can lids? Love it.
I'll be callin...

Buju

Damn Brew, wish my skiff project was finished... Or Kevin had his act together and had his nice B28 back in the drink with a purrrty new white bottom.

Maybe we all need to take the Poppy B on a test run..?..

Buju

Dang Patrick, I always seem to do that...

Buju

Amines only occur in polyamine epoxies. If your using polyester or vinylester its a non issue. FIllets are just what Bob described. In your 90 degree angles where the box meets the interior hullside and again where the box meets the interior hull bottom- you want to make... in essence a really large...

Buju

Also, something I learned a few years back which has saved me hundreds of $$... West Marine's "Wood Pro semi gloss" is, in fact, Epifanes Rapidclear with an uglier label. Costs about $20 less per can/liter. When your going through multiple gallons, it becomes a very significant savings, very quickly...

Buju

Why does the manufacturer produce two paints? To sell more paint. Pat covered that one above Mikey... The Awlcraft (acrylic urethane) was developed to compete with the other repairable/maintainable products with similar technology. Boat owners love Awlgrip. Boat painters love Awlcraft. The fading i...

Buju

I think that was in Cranstons clear coat thread Mikey... but either way- the vinyl decals would also be damaged during clear application by the solvents in the catalyzed & reduced polyurethane. The waxing- I'm not sure, seems to be two schools on that. I've heard guys say do, and guys say absolutely...

Buju

I'm pretty sure that boat used to live here in Islamorada at the Holiday Isle charter docks... I remember the previous owner had listed her on Ebay as a 1961 Bertram 31' "command bridge"... It did not get rave reveiws from the sandbox. I remember Bruce specificaly asking not to see pictures of the w...

Buju

Well sir, I'm game... Give me a call sometime and I'd be happy to help out. Mark @ 305-394-2842. Freediving is my thing... with a sling that is. Popping muttons makes me muay happy. A little rusty though, been a good year and a half since Ive done any serious diving. Used to be able to effectively d...

Buju

What a cool shot... A B31 next to the original hull #1 Jim Smith (Boca Jima??), a couple of Merritts, and whats that in between the two Merritts... a Whittaker??

Buju

That is an offer that I can't refuse. I must admit, that boat has never seen a sail before. Can't remember the last time I had lines in the water. Maybe I should make that a priority! You will have to show me how to fish for them. I'm in if you are. I'm certainly not against it, I aint scared of no...

Buju

Just go to the Sherwin Williams down the street from Subway... Get you a "brick" o rags, a gallon of denatured alcohol, some 1 or 2" throw away brushes, and some of the cheap plastic spreader/putty knife for the epoxy app. Yes, acetone can be used to displace the moisture and prep the holes, but alc...

Buju

I would: 1) Let the hull dry a bit (sure got humid today- past few days were great for that) 2) Liberally apply denatured alcohol to each blister 3) Spot prime each blister with reduced (10% to 15% denatured) epoxy resin 4) Fill each primed hole with thickened epoxy resin, I'd use strand/silica on t...

Buju

Yes John, I have applied Awlcraft clear over Awlgrip, Awlcraft, and a few other polyester-urethanes and acrylic-urethanes. Awlcraft clear is gin-clear- some other clears may slightly discolor the underlying paint. As long as the prep is sufficient, and the application goes well it can add a good dea...

Buju

Surprised there are no left coast boats on there... Like the beloved Skipjack. Huge success out west, little boat that does big things. RIght Keith? And no Jim Smith... Weren't Smith's boats instrumental in their influence on other sportfish builders to make 'em faster, more efficient, lighter, etc,...

Buju

I didn't know you worked at IslaMarine. Tom has my Yellowfin bay boat there right now doing some work on it. They do awesome work there, and Ricky's SeaCraft is one sweet restoration for sure. Thanks John, I'm proud of the work I did on it. Yeah, I worked at Islamarine for 3 or 4 months, almost a y...

Buju

Pretty good list... some of them though- not so sure they should be in there. Like the Hydrasports, based on that it's the first kevlar hull??? My 1978 Sidewinder flats skiff has a 100% kevlar hull layup, beat the Hydrasports by 2 years. I feel like the B28 Hyena is being shafted, based on the sales...

Buju

Well, the boat was built with 100% polyester... So, based on that alone, it cannot be the "wrong stuff". There are stronger resins for sure, such as vinylester and our beloved epoxy resin. But that great price he got in the quote will begin to rise steadily if he decides to step it up on the resin. ...

Buju

Ummm, if you need someone to wash, chamois, and wax that transom... I'm your guy.
You know, take one for the team and whatnot.

Buju

Yes Ian, on the B25 and the B31 the lifting strakes are hollow voids with hull glass behind them. They can be damaged and it'll have no effect but to fill the strake with water.

Guess it's pretty obvious I haven't gotten too far into my B20 project now? - Busted.

Buju

Nice. They did good work bringing that mold back. Like others said- that layup schedule seems a bit concerning. All C.S.M. with one layer of light roving? Is this because his power is a 70something hp ob, and he wanted to keep the weight off? Not too crazy about the strakes being part of the hull pr...

Buju

So, Mike had sent me a number of historical photos of various racing Bertrams and asked if I could post 'em up... Sorry it took me a while Mike- have been a busy few days. The begining, Glass Moppie in original configuration: http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn84/bertrambuju/GLASS20MOPPIE202819612...

Buju

Beautiful job on that rebuild Mike. She really is a pretty boat. I didn't know the Christina's were cold molded. Were they a new boat (model) at that time?
Are there still a few Christina's around, or were very few made, and a very rare thing to see?

What about the Huntsmen, are they deep v's too?

Buju

Welcome aboard Mike. I know that I would personally love to see pictures of Thunderbolts restoration. She's wood yeah? I remember Ian mentioning that you were bringing the old gal back to life. It's great that you are compiling all of the history on your website. The early 60's were such an groundbr...

Buju

Great post Al... did your homework on the details. I'm glad you hooked up with Steve. Was that based on my rec, or just chance? Him and I used to be pretty good friends and we've fished together many times in the past. Good choices on the Rhum (Barbancourt?) and smokes. Romeo y Julietta is always a ...

Buju

Looks like your making good progress on that grinding Keith, despite the dreading and loathing... Off the wall question... Could one use the diatomaceous earth as a thickener for resin as well? Like colidial and/or aromatic silica? I know that it is a very commonly used solid in paints... which is w...

Buju

Love that. Those are the type of mods that accumulate to really make a customized boat shine.
Thanks for sharing once again Capt.

Buju

Cool Allan... Theres a good mixed bag available this time of year on the flats & backcountry, but afraid that the tarpon migration is a spring & early summer gig. There are always some resdient fish available to bend a rod, but the real madness and big fish are April thru June. Very good bonefish no...

Buju

Allan, I could put you in touch with some of the most renowned flats guides in Islamorada... Consistant big-tourney winners. Availability may be an issue with them, as their usually booked months in advance, but October is generally slow season. Several good offshore guys as well in the Islamorada a...

Buju

Keith, what is the extent of the grinding you're doing?
You're not taking off all the exterior gel/paint are you?
Just doing interior removal & prep for glasswork at this stage right?

Cam, she's really coming along. Looking forward to see her, post splash.

Buju

School me here how is using the grinder with sand any different than using air sand seems like they would both fracture it ? I'd think the difference is in that: when blasting- the particulate abrasive is being shot at the substrate at a high velocity, causing impact abrasion when grinding- the par...

Buju

Damn Keith... I can honestly say I've never heard of anyone dreading, or over-thinking their grinding to the level that you are presently at. It's just grinding... Here's my grinding line up- seriously. http://www.surfthemambo.com/billabong/boardshorts/image2/newposseroyal.jpg http://www.fabsugar.co...

Buju

Images are distorted because a fish-eye lens was used on some shots. Thats much more head than one gets on most SF 31's yeah? Nicely designed too. Seems very functional to me. It seems strange to have all that teak veneer & teak/holly sole in the cabin, and to not have a teak cockpit sole & covering...

Buju

Pretty boat... Looks like we have some clipping because they're sized too large? http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w265/donzi28/dghalloweensep26015.jpg http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w265/donzi28/dghalloweensep26017.jpg http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w265/donzi28/dghalloweensep26020.jpg htt...

Buju

Shoot me a link to your p.bucket accnt craig, I'll get 'em up in seconds

Buju

Sorry Craig-
Shutterfly is not cooperative, they seem to think they own copyright to your pics or something... Tried about every avenue I can.
Maybe at home on my Mac I can do something... this Toshiba dosen't help matters for me.

Buju

Craig, if you post up a link to the pics, I could post them for ya. DO you have a photobucket accnt?

Buju

Sounds incredible Chris.
I know I'd sure like to see 'em in their element... Please post the vid, or a link, anything.

Buju

Little confused here... I received it on the first go around,but not on the second...
So, do I vote yes, or no?

Buju

I actually have a 3M full face respirator as well... I reserve that for when I'm spraying over head only. But It'd work for sure. For grinding I wear a good dust mask particulate respirator- like the 3M 8511(with the valve) or similar... no need to go all "organic vapor" for particulate. Ends up goi...

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