Erica's RN Build (DONE)

[Bigfish]

She sold her SXR to build a SJ. The SXR was to heavy for her. It took a month or so to find a good place to start. Found a mint 01 other than the motor being locked up from water were it sat outside for 2-3 yrs. Good thing was it was CHEAP! Got it home, tore into it, cases full of water, some people are just stupid and don't take care of there stuff. Going to start tearing it apart.

 

[Kennay]

That's sweet as hell Ed. We need to plan something else as far as a little ride this year. I don't know about repeating Carolina Beach haha.

She is going to love the SJ :Banane09:

You sending that motor to Jetworks too?

 

[junkyardj]

right on! hope to see the new ski in VB bro, good luck with the build

 

[Bigfish]

That's sweet as hell Ed. We need to plan something else as far as a little ride this year. I don't know about repeating Carolina Beach haha.

She is going to love the SJ :Banane09:

You sending that motor to Jetworks too?

Yeah, we need to get something planned for this summer. There's nothing wrong w/ C. Beach just got to be prepared.okey: You know her SJ's going to be sporting some jetworks magic :bigok:

It's torn completely down now going to get started reinforcing. I heard SJ's need it. Erica has been helping alot & it's fun to be spending her money.:thinkerg:

 

[Bigfish]

right on! hope to see the new ski in VB bro, good luck with the build

We'll be @ VB, hope you guys will be able to make it. Nice grab on the bilge switch. You dawg! Anyone up your way got a strap & bracket from a sn for the fire extinguisher holder? If so, let me know.

 

[Bigfish]

Erica got all the decals removed.I picked up some carbon,west systems,composite board,micro balloons and a box of scrap going to give it a try.I'm going to use the board to fill the bound line:fingersx:.

 

[Mrs Cattledog]

Erica got all the decals removed.I picked up some carbon,west systems,composite board,micro balloons and a box of scrap going to give it a try.I'm going to use the board to fill the bound line:fingersx:.

Nice....good to see a girl hard at work! Can't wait to see the finished result!:wiggle:

 

[Mark44]

Cool I know she enjoyed riding the SJ's. Keep the pics coming.

Mark44

 

[Bigfish]

Nice....good to see a girl hard at work! Can't wait to see the finished result!:wiggle:

Cool I know she enjoyed riding the SJ's. Keep the pics coming.

Mark44

Yeah, Mrs.C she has been working hard. The only thing she hates is the fiberglass but she sticks w/ it.I got the footholds ready for glass then she ground the ribs out and was cussing :censored: the whole time. We taped some plastic to the side of the boat to keep dust down & threw the hose from the shop vac inside. It worked like a charm.:woot:

Hey Mark! The St. Lois crew needs to come to Wave Daze this year. It's a blast. Tell Katie & everyone we say hello.

 

[sxi4evr]

stupid question...whats the point of filling the bondline? less drag?

 

[Bigfish]

stupid question...whats the point of filling the bondline? less drag?

It's on the inside, makes a better transition for carbon. I'll have some pics up tomorrow.

 

[Bigfish]

Got the bond line filled. The fiber board worked great. Made a pattern to lay on the carbon, outlined w/ a silver sharpie. Picked up some fray block, which worked great for keeping the edges from fraying. It's like a thin super glue, when you put it on it flows into the fiber so it's easier to cut and work with.

 

[doitone]

How does the fiber board work? Also where can I pick up some frey bond? Here in the next week I'll be reinforcing with carbon as well! keep up the good work and post more pics!

 

[Mrs Cattledog]

LOL...she looks like she is having fun in the last pic....LOL......looking good

 

[wavegoddess]

Congrats Erica!!!! :biggrin: I need to make a roadtrip when you have it put together.

 

[junkyardj]

Anyone up your way got a strap & bracket from a sn for the fire extinguisher holder? If so, let me know.[/quote]


ill keep my eyes peeled. keep up the good work bro! :biggthumpup:

 

[Bigfish]

How does the fiber board work? Also where can I pick up some frey bond? Here in the next week I'll be reinforcing with carbon as well! keep up the good work and post more pics!

The board is used in boat building, picked it up from a local guy along w/ the scrap carbon. He builds small race boats. The board is solid, cut to size, and shape w/ sand paper. What I did was mix up some resin and microballoon, poured in the bond line and then pressed the board in. The fray block can be picked up @ Wal-Mart in the craft section. You don't need to apply as much as the pic shows. If you get to much on there it will close up the fabric and it won't soak up resin.

 

[Bigfish]

LOL...she looks like she is having fun in the last pic....LOL......looking good

Congrats Erica!!!! :biggrin: I need to make a roadtrip when you have it put together.

Anyone up your way got a strap & bracket from a sn for the fire extinguisher holder? If so, let me know.

ill keep my eyes peeled. keep up the good work bro! :biggthumpup:[/QUOTE]

Mrs C, yeah by the time I took that pic she had about had it w/ the fiberglass dust. But, she finished!

Wavegoddess, yes it's about time for a road trip to NC.

Junkyard, thanks!

Here some more pics! Got the sides & nose done carbon can be a bitch.

 

[Bigfish]

Turfed a blaster over the weekend for a friend also.

 

[Dirtybird]

Lol! That's a lot of turf! Nice job on it.