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Re: Picked up a boat project
« Reply #15 on: February 12, 2025, 07:10:25 AM »
I bought a propane tornado heater last winter for my garage while doing my rebuild. I could get the temp up to 60-70 in an hour, it made the epoxy kick for the drying period. Some of those sealants/epoxies won’t cure in these cold temps and I didn’t have the patience to wait for warmer weather.

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Re: Picked up a boat project
« Reply #16 on: February 12, 2025, 08:31:40 AM »
I don't think SS and aluminum like each other when they make contact in salt water so maybe use neoprene or other type of washers or gaskets so the two aren't touching.
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Re: Picked up a boat project
« Reply #17 on: February 12, 2025, 08:58:56 AM »
I don't think SS and aluminum like each other when they make contact in salt water so maybe use neoprene or other type of washers or gaskets so the two are touching.

Stainless Steel EPDM bonded sealing neoprene rubber washers is what I used for dissimilar metal corrosion. Also coat the bolts with tef-gel or silicone.

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Re: Picked up a boat project
« Reply #18 on: February 12, 2025, 09:15:46 AM »
Oops, just re read my post. Should be "so the two aren't touching". :bash:
Fixed it.

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Re: Picked up a boat project
« Reply #19 on: February 16, 2025, 02:55:37 PM »
Because I peeked at a Lund Tiller model, I now have some modifications on seating to do.  Might as well make it so it works for me. 
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Re: Picked up a boat project
« Reply #20 on: March 23, 2025, 06:38:57 PM »
Got slowed down a little with 'other matters'.  Find myself with some of the necessary supplies on hand now to plug hole and start assembly.  Sold the canoe today, that should bankroll most but a motor.  Time to get back after it. 
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Re: Picked up a boat project
« Reply #21 on: March 24, 2025, 04:34:00 PM »
Got slowed down a little with 'other matters'.  Find myself with some of the necessary supplies on hand now to plug hole and start assembly.  Sold the canoe today, that should bankroll most but a motor.  Time to get back after it.
In those old Valcos the seats look like theyre supporting the structural integrity of the sidewalls of the boat. If youre going to cut one down, you might have to support it.

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Re: Picked up a boat project
« Reply #22 on: March 24, 2025, 07:25:40 PM »
Got slowed down a little with 'other matters'.  Find myself with some of the necessary supplies on hand now to plug hole and start assembly.  Sold the canoe today, that should bankroll most but a motor.  Time to get back after it.
In those old Valcos the seats look like theyre supporting the structural integrity of the sidewalls of the boat. If youre going to cut one down, you might have to support it.
I cut center section out of rear seat, leaving enough reinforcement.   It will also be reinforced with 1" coosa board seat extending to transom on both sides.  Transom will be 1" Coosa board sandwiched between 3/16" and 1/8" aluminum.  Will allow swivel seat at the tiller.
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