PSwan Posted January 9, 2006 Posted January 9, 2006 Almost done with the hull of an extended Weekender. Question: Has anyone ever tried using spray-on poly-whateverene pick-up truck bed liner for the finish of either the cockpit/cabin or outside hull? Investigating the stuff, the dealers around here (Tampa, FL) say they do lots of boats, the thickness is upwards of 1/8", it adheres to wood as well as any glue, it's completely water-proof and is used on the deck of all nuclear subs as non-skid and corrosion resistance. Sounds like great stuff to me. Quote
kydocfrog Posted January 9, 2006 Posted January 9, 2006 There was some discussion a while back about the stuff as a bottom treatment. Durable I guess, but discussion centered around amount of drag it would create. DocA Quote
Barry Pyeatt Posted January 9, 2006 Posted January 9, 2006 No problems in using it on the deck and cockpit sole. It works well and should give you a long life. Wouldn't use it on the hull or bottom though primarily due to the drag issues. We don't get all that much hull speed on the Weekender with a slick finish. The more uneven the finish the more the drag becomes a factor. Quote
PSwan Posted January 9, 2006 Author Posted January 9, 2006 Thanks for the feedback. The dealer I talked to said they could do a very smooth finish if desired. Said he'd show me some samples, so I thought I take a look before I considered the bottom coat. Quote
Bill Paxton Posted January 9, 2006 Posted January 9, 2006 What makes your boat an "extended" Weekender? Quote
PSwan Posted January 9, 2006 Author Posted January 9, 2006 I added 1 foot to the length at the widest beam point. I wanted more cabin space so I could stretch out and not have to put my feet under the seats. I added about 8" to the cabin and 4" to the cockpit. Quote
tomstock Posted January 28, 2006 Posted January 28, 2006 PSwan, I'm in St. Petersburg. I think you must be the first builder within 25 miles of me. I'm almost ready to launch...we should meet up sometime for a sail...maybe around Shell Island near ft desoto. Quote
PSwan Posted January 30, 2006 Author Posted January 30, 2006 I'd really like that. I'm just about ready to roll mine to glass the hull and I'd love any advice you can offer on do's and don't on rolling it over and doing the glass work. BTW, first name is Peyton. Quote
Andrew Posted January 30, 2006 Posted January 30, 2006 Hi Peyton, I'll be listening with baited? breath to all the views on how to turn your boat - I'm up to the same point. I was thinking of checking out the charity bins for an old matress to do the roll on (I'll give the matress back when I'm finished). Andrew Quote
Bud_Wilson Posted January 30, 2006 Posted January 30, 2006 Gentlemen: My suggestion is beer and burgers on the Bar Be That will usually draw enough good old boys to manhandle her over and never touch the ground sit her back on the cradle. Y'all Come Cap'N Bud. Quote
Barry Pyeatt Posted January 30, 2006 Posted January 30, 2006 If you have attached the rub rail then it is plenty strong enough to roll. My daughter, son-in-law and myself rolled mine with a rolled up piece of tarp under the rail. Took us all of about 10 min from the time we started to think about it until it was up on a saw horse and some blocks ready to work on the hull. It just isn't all that heavy at this stage and with the curve of the hull sides and the cabin structure inplace, it is a lot stronger than you think. Rolling it back wasn't any more difficult. Quote
waynemunro Posted January 30, 2006 Posted January 30, 2006 I was forced to roll my weekender within the garage, there was not really enough flat land around the house to do it properly - I rigged a coupld of loops of rope on pulleys around it, then hoisted it on them, it then spun around nicely - here is a picture of it hanging half way turned back over - was a fairly gentle process. Quote
PSwan Posted January 31, 2006 Author Posted January 31, 2006 Thanks for the ffedback all. I haven't attached the rub rails yet as I wanted to glass the hull first. With the added 1 foot to the length and the 1000+ screws I've already put in I'm thinking it tips the scales at 500+ lbs. about now. The old mattress idea sounds like a good one. I was thinking 6 or so of my buddies could lift it, but getting a hold of it and keeping hold of while turning worries me. Quote
Stump Posted February 1, 2006 Posted February 1, 2006 Turning really isn't the problem. Its when your almost done and you have to get it onto the trailer....That's when the stress happens. Quote
waynemunro Posted February 1, 2006 Posted February 1, 2006 ha ha, I remember when I wanted to get mine onto the trailer, got about 7 other guys round to help lift, and then some smart arse suggested that we just line the dolly that it was on up to the end of the trailer and wind it on with the winch... worked a treat, could have done it alone Quote
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