Recent content by LDUBS

Oooh, the horror! hahaha

Welcome to Tin Boats.net I would glue the two thicknesses together. Titebond III waterproof glue is likely the most economical. Epoxy would be considered a structural adhesive. In my opinion epoxy is not needed for this, unless you happen to have it on hand. When I laminate things, I glue...

If you mean you literally see corrosion that has penetrated all the way through the transom skin, then I am skeptical. If the holes are leftover from screws or bolts, then an easy fix. Purely out of curiosity, your Grumman Owasco seems like an awesome boat and great with a couple youngsters...

You are asking a great question. I think @Stand Up has the right idea. Get the exiting glass patch off to see what is going on. Then go from there. Personally, beyond the video you linked, I don't know enough about these fiberglass patches to comment one what to another. My question...

I'm interested in seeing how this works for you. If memory serves, someone else on these forums used a fiberglass repair on their tinny, but I just can't remember the details.

That is a good question. I've got to think the metal powder, whatever it is, adds strength by way of reinforcing the goop. I think you are dead bang on that it makes it easier to work.

Good catch. Transom is unsupported as it sits. The boat is awesome. Something will need to be done to get some bunks under the transom. BTW, last week we babysat our grandkids so my daughter and her husband could travel to your neck of the woods to attend the Kentucky Derby.

I'm going to very respectfully disagree. Using cabinet grade interior ply on a boat is not a good choice. Like I said before, if that is what you have, seal the heck out of it. Then, you can still get that cabin cruiser!

Aw, that I didn't know. Thanks for the info. I checked with a local hardwood supplier. They list the traditional 5x5 sheets as interior grade. They also say exterior grade is available in 4x8 sheets. I love working with baltic birch. No voids and superior laminations. It mills like a...

Despite my initial reaction (and comment) about potential problems, I have to admit it has been used on boats extensively and no one has experienced any negatives. That would seem to be the bottom line.

JB Weld still shows iron powder as an ingredient. The website recommends JB Marineweld for aluminum boat hulls. You may have initially brought it up and I think I was the first to jump on board! Haha.