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Just for kicks. We had the normal "faux teak" pattern on the the last two boats and my wife wanted something different this time.
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Yes sir! I definitely will be. I ordered up aluminum plate that will be going underneath it. I got a section of 1/2" and also 1/4". If I can fit the 1/2" and still have threads left to securer it I'll use that, otherwise the 1/4". It's 6"x12" plate so it should have a good amount of surface area to spread the load. I asked a few local shops what size plating I should be using and they all told me I don't need it, but I agree with you 100%. Better safe than sorry. But what I'm wondering now is whether I should go with a wider plate, maybe 6"x36" or something wide like that to spread the load even more. Any thoughts?akorcovelos wrote: Wed Jan 06, 2021 11:10 pm Really transformed the rear of the boat, looks great! Please, put a big backing plate on that pop up pylon. The shock load you can get through that will pull right through 3/4” fiberglass.
.baktasht wrote: Tue Jan 12, 2021 11:14 am Had a little snow here in Central Texas and we took full advantage with the kiddos. Video footage of all the fun!!
Haha. I wish we had more snow than this. This is the most we have gotten in 25yrs and it only stayed in the ground for one day.AsLan7 wrote: Tue Jan 12, 2021 12:51 pm.baktasht wrote: Tue Jan 12, 2021 11:14 am Had a little snow here in Central Texas and we took full advantage with the kiddos. Video footage of all the fun!!
Yes, I was just in Dallas and had to deice after flying an approach to Dallas LUV field down to minimums! It reminded me more of Pittsburgh than the midwest south.
Thanks for posting a video baktasht and remind me not to pick up that tube used on eBay.
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hoping to get one more season out of it. It's lasted longer than any other tube that we have had in previous yearsThe additional width will help if with the side loads, but the 6" dimension is a little concerning. That's only around 1.5-2" of plate from the tow ball to the edge. I don't think it will pull through with it, but you may get stress cracks in the gel coat over time.baktasht wrote: Thu Jan 07, 2021 9:33 amThanks!Big Block Power wrote: Wed Jan 06, 2021 8:47 pmLooks really good! I like.baktasht wrote: Wed Jan 06, 2021 4:08 pm
Just for kicks. We had the normal "faux teak" pattern on the the last two boats and my wife wanted something different this time.
Yes sir! I definitely will be. I ordered up aluminum plate that will be going underneath it. I got a section of 1/2" and also 1/4". If I can fit the 1/2" and still have threads left to securer it I'll use that, otherwise the 1/4". It's 6"x12" plate so it should have a good amount of surface area to spread the load. I asked a few local shops what size plating I should be using and they all told me I don't need it, but I agree with you 100%. Better safe than sorry. But what I'm wondering now is whether I should go with a wider plate, maybe 6"x36" or something wide like that to spread the load even more. Any thoughts?akorcovelos wrote: Wed Jan 06, 2021 11:10 pm Really transformed the rear of the boat, looks great! Please, put a big backing plate on that pop up pylon. The shock load you can get through that will pull right through 3/4” fiberglass.
Good feedback. I'm going to take another look under there next time I get a chance to see how else it can be reinforced.akorcovelos wrote: Tue Jan 12, 2021 2:28 pmThe additional width will help if with the side loads, but the 6" dimension is a little concerning. That's only around 1.5-2" of plate from the tow ball to the edge. I don't think it will pull through with it, but you may get stress cracks in the gel coat over time.baktasht wrote: Thu Jan 07, 2021 9:33 amThanks!
Yes sir! I definitely will be. I ordered up aluminum plate that will be going underneath it. I got a section of 1/2" and also 1/4". If I can fit the 1/2" and still have threads left to securer it I'll use that, otherwise the 1/4". It's 6"x12" plate so it should have a good amount of surface area to spread the load. I asked a few local shops what size plating I should be using and they all told me I don't need it, but I agree with you 100%. Better safe than sorry. But what I'm wondering now is whether I should go with a wider plate, maybe 6"x36" or something wide like that to spread the load even more. Any thoughts?akorcovelos wrote: Wed Jan 06, 2021 11:10 pm Really transformed the rear of the boat, looks great! Please, put a big backing plate on that pop up pylon. The shock load you can get through that will pull right through 3/4” fiberglass.
Earned your money on that approach! 50ft.?AsLan7 wrote: Tue Jan 12, 2021 12:51 pm.baktasht wrote: Tue Jan 12, 2021 11:14 am Had a little snow here in Central Texas and we took full advantage with the kiddos. Video footage of all the fun!!
Yes, I was just in Dallas and had to deice after flying an approach to Dallas LUV field down to minimums! It reminded me more of Pittsburgh than the midwest south.
Thanks for posting a video baktasht and remind me not to pick up that tube used on eBay.
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