TinBoats.net
The original aluminum boat site!
Forums
New posts
Search forums
Blog
What's new
New posts
New media
New media comments
Latest activity
Media
New media
New comments
Search media
Members
Current visitors
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Boats
Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
Fisher Water Rover complete rebuild - MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Help Support TinBoats.net:
This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others.
Message
<blockquote data-quote="Skipjack" data-source="post: 450908" data-attributes="member: 21889"><p>We are getting close to finishing this puppy!</p><p></p><p>A couple things I do that some people overlook are small but important in the long run. I like to fill all the random holes up in the hull the correct way (weld/braze) and install things like transducers using epoxy. You end up with no holes and a solid bond if done correctly. Adhesives have came a long way and do a perfect job. Heck some new cars a basically glued together now so it works. The other thing is to make everything laid out and accessible if you need to do upgrades or repairs. The entire hull is riveted or screwed so you can drill out a couple rivets or remove screws and you have access. </p><p></p><p>Here is a example of what i'm talking about - </p><p></p><p>Wont lose this drain plug anymore. </p><p><img src="https://i.imgur.com/B5k68sP.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>I attached a simple chain to it and screwed it to the transducer cable tie. No more lost plug!</p><p><img src="https://i.imgur.com/1T9wVIL.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>One of the biggest mistakes is mounting the transducer for the fish finder. You usually see a bunch of holes where someone kept shooting screws thru the hull to finally get it right. </p><p></p><p>I have a simple fix for that - Get a piece of plastic (PVC/Starbord etc.) to mount the transducer on.</p><p><img src="https://i.imgur.com/4MhQrMZ.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Here I drilled some holes on the mounting surface for the epoxy to "hold on" to</p><p><img src="https://i.imgur.com/c92YUiU.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Glob some epoxy on and position it where you want and get some tape to hold it into place until it sets. I've done this on many boats and have yet to have one come off. Now you have a mounting point for your transducer with out drilling a bunch of holes in the hull. As long as you don't use long screws! :wink: </p><p><img src="https://i.imgur.com/47IIEhv.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Skipjack, post: 450908, member: 21889"] We are getting close to finishing this puppy! A couple things I do that some people overlook are small but important in the long run. I like to fill all the random holes up in the hull the correct way (weld/braze) and install things like transducers using epoxy. You end up with no holes and a solid bond if done correctly. Adhesives have came a long way and do a perfect job. Heck some new cars a basically glued together now so it works. The other thing is to make everything laid out and accessible if you need to do upgrades or repairs. The entire hull is riveted or screwed so you can drill out a couple rivets or remove screws and you have access. Here is a example of what i'm talking about - Wont lose this drain plug anymore. [img]https://i.imgur.com/B5k68sP.jpg[/img] I attached a simple chain to it and screwed it to the transducer cable tie. No more lost plug! [img]https://i.imgur.com/1T9wVIL.jpg[/img] One of the biggest mistakes is mounting the transducer for the fish finder. You usually see a bunch of holes where someone kept shooting screws thru the hull to finally get it right. I have a simple fix for that - Get a piece of plastic (PVC/Starbord etc.) to mount the transducer on. [img]https://i.imgur.com/4MhQrMZ.jpg[/img] Here I drilled some holes on the mounting surface for the epoxy to "hold on" to [img]https://i.imgur.com/c92YUiU.jpg[/img] Glob some epoxy on and position it where you want and get some tape to hold it into place until it sets. I've done this on many boats and have yet to have one come off. Now you have a mounting point for your transducer with out drilling a bunch of holes in the hull. As long as you don't use long screws! :wink: [img]https://i.imgur.com/47IIEhv.jpg[/img] [/QUOTE]
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Boats
Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
Fisher Water Rover complete rebuild - MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!
Top