I decided to go with the 4lb, it is stronger and should take the shock and impact better from the waves. I will also use it to foam in around the one way and for filling in under the gas door. I'm also going to get a gallon of their epoxy and hardener, way cheaper than the West Systems.
Crabs X2 winter buildup
- Thread starter Crab
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Update: I got the interior ready for reinforcement today, grinding down the tiny upper ribs but leaving the beefy lower ribs in place. Ordered supplies from US composites, on to foam and glass hopefully next weekend. Wifes boat going up to the loft for winter storage.
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D Slicker
Durham, dont forget it
- Location
- Pottstown, PA
Lookin good crab.
- Location
- Camano Island
Lookin' good Crabman!
So you decided to use the expanding foam and trim it to get the shape you want (I like this idea)...
What did you do to the hull before pouring the foam to get it to adhere?
So you decided to use the expanding foam and trim it to get the shape you want (I like this idea)...
What did you do to the hull before pouring the foam to get it to adhere?
Some sanding, and rollock surface prep tool. Im heading back to the shop now,
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D Slicker
Durham, dont forget it
- Location
- Pottstown, PA
Cant wait too here how that rides with the hull like that.
- Location
- Camano Island
Lookin' good Crabman!
You really continued the shape of the bottom forward well.
I see what you mean by the shape of the underside. My hull comes into a point.
I wonder if this even matters since we ride with the nose up more.
I'd better get on the ball if I'm going to have a whizbang ride like yours this spring, or just a pile of parts that never got assembled.
You really continued the shape of the bottom forward well.
I see what you mean by the shape of the underside. My hull comes into a point.
I wonder if this even matters since we ride with the nose up more.
I'd better get on the ball if I'm going to have a whizbang ride like yours this spring, or just a pile of parts that never got assembled.
WDKfan
Workin too much
- Location
- Lake Wylie, South Carolina
lookin good crab:woot: :Banane01:
WFO Speedracer
A lifetime ban is like a lifetime warranty !
- Location
- Alabama
I had a similar thought today Crab but I was going to use a solid shapeable foam and cut my rough shape into it and glass over it.Good job .
I was going to do that, but I want it to bond good and not have to worry about the epoxy melting the foam.
I did narrow it up in the nose about 2 inches, it looks way better and continues the strakes forward cleaner looking. I know this new shape will get rid of the goofy handling issues with the X2, and may also negate the need for tubbies. Ready for glass now.
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Do it.
- Location
- sunbury ,ohio
its lookin pretty nice !