Aluminum step-hull build thread
08-12-2009, 07:42 AM
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RE: Aluminum step-hull build thread
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A beautifull job.. without a doubt! I need to ask though..those rivets you used are called blind rivets or pop rivets they are easy to use just put em in agun stick em in the hole and pull the handle...but they have a shaft inside of them that breaks off and just rattles around inside the rivet which brings up my concern..first radio interferance from all the rattling metal...and second they arent water tight with all of them in there it looks cool as all get out and I love that look but im worried its gonna leak like a sieve on ya..you mentioned frog spit on the bottom to smooth it up were you going to coat the sides as well to seal all the rivets???just curiouse id hate to see ya throw it in and then have disaster strike from either radio issues or water....Where did you get the plans for this???I have a 4 by 8 sheet of the same aluminum in the garage I might try my hand at it kooks way good
A beautifull job.. without a doubt! I need to ask though..those rivets you used are called blind rivets or pop rivets they are easy to use just put em in agun stick em in the hole and pull the handle...but they have a shaft inside of them that breaks off and just rattles around inside the rivet which brings up my concern..first radio interferance from all the rattling metal...and second they arent water tight with all of them in there it looks cool as all get out and I love that look but im worried its gonna leak like a sieve on ya..you mentioned frog spit on the bottom to smooth it up were you going to coat the sides as well to seal all the rivets???just curiouse id hate to see ya throw it in and then have disaster strike from either radio issues or water....Where did you get the plans for this???I have a 4 by 8 sheet of the same aluminum in the garage I might try my hand at it kooks way good
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Nice to see you back at it Caylen17. Hope the foot surgery went o.k. That boat is looking great. If you are interested I will be going to Ocala soon. If you are let me know. I would be interested in seeing you run your boat when you get it done too. Dennis
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Where is it going? On vacation?
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The rivets wont be a problem as long as the boat gets on a plane.
The rivets wont be a problem as long as the boat gets on a plane.
Where is it going? On vacation?
03-18-2010, 10:40 PM
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Welcome back Caylen17. I hope your foot is better now. Did you finish your boat yet? I've been meaning to go by Loughmans Lodge but I keep forgetting(old age). I was going to see if anyone there had seen you since you've been gone for a while. We are still doing the Ocala run every third sunday of the month so when you are ready to go let me know. We are also running in Titusville or P.S.J. almost every saturday. We might set up a meet in this area soon if we can find the right place. Dennis
07-29-2010, 01:28 PM
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Sorry guys, my dog ate the spool gun wires and haven't be able to afford a new one. In the mean time I have been working on a golf cart and it has taken up most of my time. I'm really anxious to get it finished and come run with the rest of these fast step hulls. I have located another spool gun and will have acess to it so I can finish my cage, and get it on the water.
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If you want to get together here locally there is a nice lake behind Lowes in Titusville. Just let me know. Robert and I are ready to run. Dennis
10-19-2010, 04:15 PM
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Anybody want to finish my boat for me? I have had my hands tied up with my fiance's golf cart lately, but would really like this boat done. Anybody thats up to the task pm me or e-mail me at [email protected] and we can work out details. Thanks.
Heres a picture of the cart, almost done.
Heres a picture of the cart, almost done.
