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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
1987 Alumacraft V16 Restoration/Modification (Almost Done)
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<blockquote data-quote="1986Landau" data-source="post: 431827" data-attributes="member: 15457"><p>I used to be in the automotive refinishing business so I understand the entire painting, and even glassing processes, I am new to the Fasco Steel Flex product though so it should be exciting. The only real concern I have with the steel flex is its (Flex characteristics), is it flexible enough to hold up to the aluminum expansion and contraction of the aluminum or is it going to cause adhesion issues? I guess we will find out soon enough. As far as the transom goes it is cut down to 16 inches, I'm either going to clean it up and make it look nice at that height or raise it back up. The center stringer will be removed and 3 new stringers will be installed, Cross members similar to the ones directly on the bottom will slip right over the existing ones and span the new stringers giving me a nice flat area to rivet the aluminum sheeting to. I also have 2# pourable foam that will be poured under the floor completely filling all voids. I did want to ask though, should i leave a several inch gap along the center stringer to allow for drainage should any foam become waterlogged down the road?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="1986Landau, post: 431827, member: 15457"] I used to be in the automotive refinishing business so I understand the entire painting, and even glassing processes, I am new to the Fasco Steel Flex product though so it should be exciting. The only real concern I have with the steel flex is its (Flex characteristics), is it flexible enough to hold up to the aluminum expansion and contraction of the aluminum or is it going to cause adhesion issues? I guess we will find out soon enough. As far as the transom goes it is cut down to 16 inches, I'm either going to clean it up and make it look nice at that height or raise it back up. The center stringer will be removed and 3 new stringers will be installed, Cross members similar to the ones directly on the bottom will slip right over the existing ones and span the new stringers giving me a nice flat area to rivet the aluminum sheeting to. I also have 2# pourable foam that will be poured under the floor completely filling all voids. I did want to ask though, should i leave a several inch gap along the center stringer to allow for drainage should any foam become waterlogged down the road? [/QUOTE]
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