the start of hugh......going for a new boat and will build it out myself...gulp

[Richard B]

You will need a mechanical fastening like a jubilee clip. Sikkaflex will eventually crack around flexible components. Are your trunks above or below the waterline (at rest)?

[Hugh Jardon]

not sure yet, not been in the wetstuff!

the hypalon is fixed along the 5 inch length of the pipe and then just around the edge where it meets the transom, i was thinking of picking up a nice pair of stainless jubilees but if i can get away without it that would be good. perhaps a very heavy duty tiewrap might do the job also.

Originally Posted by Richard B

You will need a mechanical fastening like a jubilee clip. Sikkaflex will eventually crack around flexible components. Are your trunks above or below the waterline (at rest)?

[codprawn]

Belt and braces always the best way - if there is room stick a jubilee clip on - if not a good stainless cable tie.

[Hugh Jardon]

Originally Posted by codprawn

Belt and braces always the best way - if there is room stick a jubilee clip on - if not a good stainless cable tie.

about time you updated your profile with your boat details!!

[Downhilldai]

Personally, I'd go for a couple of super heavy duty, industrial spec. black cable ties, as they'd look more discreet than stainless hoseclips. Unless of course you like a bit of shiny metal on your trunk

[Hugh Jardon]

off to the chandlers now for the morning to see what i can get and of couse get a nice cup of t and cooked breakfast round R's......hint hint

[Alice]

Mine has a Jubilee clip which I think looks good in an " Industrial Chic" kinda way. Cable ties look a bit temporary in my view. I doubt if the Sikaflex would ever let go, it's amazing stuff and unless running with the trunk down it's not doing much. You'd probably shred the trunk first. But, as the Codman says " belt and braces".

[Hugh Jardon]

spent the day going from chandlery to chandlery looking for the right hinges for seats and bench seat, managed to find some suitable ones that will do for now

also picked up a couple of stainless steel band jubilee clips for the trunks , probably best to be safe than sorry

getting closer, fuel system is now ready to be filled!! on off valve fitted (in Red Garfie)

[Hugh Jardon]

purchased this cover from a good man on ribnet, however before i fitted the seats etc it almost fitted perfectly but as i have fitted the seat backs and when i fit the screen and stainless around the screen then it will need alteration.

i have spoken with a company on the south coast that does these alternations, will post a pic and give feedback when the work is done as they will need to add a top hat section so to speak and modify it round the aframe.

if you have had an alteration done to your cover recently could you pm me their name and phone number so i can contact a few to gauge pricing and best deal

[bogib]

So when to put on water ? if already answered apologise as not been much online here in Belgium

Bogi

[codprawn]

Talking of Belgium what has become of Eupa - said he hasn't been well - hope he's ok.

[Hugh Jardon]

Hi Bogi

i have a couple of small jobs that i hope to get finished off this weekend, then pdi and survey and off i go

i will pdi first then water test, then survey

work has got very busy just recently so seem to be working eves rather than getting jobs finished on the boat, but getting close i must say

Originally Posted by bogib

So when to put on water ? if already answered apologise as not been much online here in Belgium

Bogi

[Hugh Jardon]

Got a few more jobs done this weekend, bases for the seats are made, just waiting for more hinges to arrive.

Did the dreaded job of drilling a hole in the transom for the drain. As mike said it would be dry as a bone in there. He recommended not to fit one but i would hate to be worrying about water getting in the hull from the deck and the hull filling up over time.

Fitted protex hinges to the various lids etc. I must say the protex catchs and locks are extremely good and well made, well worth the money.

[Hugh Jardon]

some more pics

[nugent]

i would have to say that,
the phrase just add water is now suitable, excellent job chris,
i must admit i enjoyed building mine, and can certainly see me buying another one before the year is out, some thing smaller though,

[Hugh Jardon]

neary there, the diligent will spot some self tappers in there as a temp fix until i work out the dimensions of all the stainless bolts and machine screws needed to finish the job. getting really close now and getting quite excited i must say.

self tappers are great cos you can put some smaller diameter ones in, then when the proper bolts arrive then bore out the hole to the full size needed and fit the nice new bolts and machine screws

Originally Posted by nugent

i would have to say that,
the phrase just add water is now suitable, excellent job chris,
i must admit i enjoyed building mine, and can certainly see me buying another one before the year is out, some thing smaller though,

[Shaggy]

How many days to go Hugh?

Shaggy

[Hugh Jardon]

going to book in the pdi for the weekend or early next week with a view to a water test end of march, weather permitting of course!!

Originally Posted by Shaggy

How many days to go Hugh?

Shaggy

[roycruse]

why dont you use rivets?

[Hugh Jardon]

Originally Posted by roycruse

why dont you use rivets?

Rivets are ok when fitting sheet materials together but most of my fittings are going into fibreglass which has an inch of marine ply behind it.

Riveting on the Aframe would be novel!!

I prefer to use a4 stainless bolts with countersunk or cheese head allen key drive for the smaller ones as they look better. i love my washers and nylon insert nuts for knowing it is done up just right!