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by sean-nós
Mon Jul 13, 2015 7:26 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Glastron SSV 178 & merc 115
Replies: 12
Views: 12143

Re: Glastron SSV 178 & merc 115

As the transom board doesn't go the full width of the boat I was able to get away with just cutting away the splash well. https://scontent-ams3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/11705257_10203049826124925_8461460263554517998_n.jpg?oh=183d347943668533d47919b4bf2b04df&oe=5621C781 I'll just paint a ...
by sean-nós
Mon Jul 13, 2015 8:47 am
Forum: The Boatshed
Topic: 1960's skimcraft, cracked the skeg on the maiden voyage?
Replies: 7
Views: 10570

Re: 1960's skimcraft, cracked the skeg on the maiden voyage?

On your last photo a few inches out from the keel there looks to be a faint line caused by fiberglass repair that was not sanded down so it might have been a bad repair in the first place. Try cutting along the keel with a multi tool and I'd say it will just fall off then just copy the shape and rep...
by sean-nós
Sun Jul 12, 2015 3:24 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Glastron SSV 178 & merc 115
Replies: 12
Views: 12143

Re: Glastron SSV 178 & merc 115

Nice one :thumbsup: if I can tidy up the blue metal flake I'll keep the boat blue and white if not I'll paint it red and white :D
by sean-nós
Sun Jul 12, 2015 11:59 am
Forum: General
Topic: Glastron SSV 178 & merc 115
Replies: 12
Views: 12143

Re: Glastron SSV 178 & merc 115

Saw dust be like man glitter Fibreglass dust be like radioactive fallout :D http://i753.photobucket.com/albums/xx179/fergalbutler/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-07/20150708_151804_zps4scacihw.jpg Slowly getting there, I'm not sure yet if I will remove the old stringers as they aren't too bad up front so I mi...
by sean-nós
Mon Jul 06, 2015 9:38 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Glastron SSV 178 & merc 115
Replies: 12
Views: 12143

Re: Glastron SSV 178 & merc 115

A bit of stripping out today, why o why would someone put chipboard down as a floor in a boat :grrr: they didn't even try to seal it :? http://i753.photobucket.com/albums/xx179/fergalbutler/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-07/20150706_163834_zpseycb5xi9.jpg The old rotten floor wasn't even taken out, the good ...
by sean-nós
Mon Jul 06, 2015 8:35 am
Forum: General
Topic: Glastron SSV 178 & merc 115
Replies: 12
Views: 12143

Re: Glastron SSV 178 & merc 115

Don't judge a book by it's cover :grrr: Well I half expected this the transom is rotten so I'm going to split the boat in half and replace it along with the stringers, I was hopping to get a bit of use out of the boat this summer but that is so bad I'm not going to take the chance "not with my look"...
by sean-nós
Sat Jul 04, 2015 9:31 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Glastron SSV 178 & merc 115
Replies: 12
Views: 12143

Glastron SSV 178 & merc 115

Well I picked up my little barn find today and after a bit of a wash she doesn't look too bad the floor seems good but there is a bit of movement in the transom. http://i753.photobucket.com/albums/xx179/fergalbutler/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-10/Glastron%20SSV%20178/11665870_10202993159828303_698687567_o...
by sean-nós
Mon Feb 16, 2015 10:17 am
Forum: General
Topic: L.E.D trailer lights
Replies: 8
Views: 5241

Re: L.E.D trailer lights

My lights are fixed to each side of the trailer instead of a trailer board so LED's were the only way to go. :thumbsup:
by sean-nós
Sun Jan 25, 2015 5:47 pm
Forum: The Boatshed
Topic: Flexible shaft coupling
Replies: 10
Views: 16043

Re: Flexible shaft coupling

Very interesting little project, I love it :D My shaft is fitted direct to the engine with the coupling and any vibration is absorbed it the rubber in the cutlass bearing and engine mounts, if you can get the engine lined up right with the shaft it should be no problem. My stuffing box is filled wit...
by sean-nós
Fri Jan 23, 2015 4:11 pm
Forum: The Engine Room
Topic: Any parts for a 3hp johnson
Replies: 5
Views: 8304

Re: Any parts for a 3hp johnson

Hi Sean-nos, I've got coils, points and condensers for this engine. I will have a hunt through my boxes and see if I have anything else laying about. I've also got a service manual as well. Great engines :) Regards Simon Thanks Simon I was able to get new points,coils and condensers it's just the t...