Trojan Boat Forum

Well, I did not get anything done today, went dirt biking and 4 wheeling with some churchmates. Had a blast. Will tackle the dinghy tomorrow as it is to be 70 here. Below is a pic or two of jumping.



So Ready would you use 5200? And Paul, I think there is merit in what you say about it pulling apart. If the 4200 fails, which might be likely if it is stressed by the tension, then the machine screws would also be likely to pull out, damaging the flanges. Will decide tomorrow after massaging the joint fit. I am inclined to believe I need to remove more foam.

Audrey, the next step is paint with Interlux Perfection 2 part epoxy polyurethane, roll and tip method.

foofer,

Is that you jumping in the picture?
I don't claim to be a brainic, but I would think that getting that gap as close together as possible,,,,,before to seal witl glue, screws or what ever,,,the better off you'll be. Once done, and it come apart, your,,,,,well, you know!

Larry

Foofer - what a coincidence. I dug out my old KDX yesterday - going to pull the jog and put a new piston in it and do some riding ...

Heck no, that is not me jumping. I am too old and heal too slowly!!

foofer b wrote:Heck no, that is not me jumping. I am too old and heal too slowly!!

Are you trying to say that you need air cushion recovery for a landing pad? Don't feel bad I need it sometimes just getting out of my p/u!!!!

Alrighty then, Monday I attacked the hull line up problem and discovered it was a combination of three things. Using blue chalk line chalk, I determined that the foam was keeping the two hulls apart. After I shaved most of it off, then I found that the glassed in wooden blocks backing the oarlock sockets were sticking out too far keeping the hulls apart. I chiseled off 5/8" of the block and still could not get the hulls to seat properly. Then I discovered that some of the glass and cloth on the outer hull that was for glassing in the original oarlocks jutted out too far too. I ground them smooth and Joila, the hull settled in nicely. I have added a new set of oarlock sockets 10" further aft of the originals, (as they were only 6" from the trailing edge of the seat) and am ready to bond the two hulls together.

Good deal! Now get it painted so we can see it!!

Aw gee pop, do I have to? How about I just paint the bottom?.

You could do that to but it might look better painted. Did you ever figure out what you were going to do for the rub rail?

Have a rub rail on order with Wefco.

Congrats foofer

Ron

Drafted some help yesterday, (sons) and screwed and glued the hulls together. Actually, 4200 and s/s #6 machine screws every foot. Finally decided the plan of attack would be to glue as we went starting with the transom. Had to pull the bottom hull out in places to meet the top flange and push it in in places. Devised a simple "L" shaped tool to hook inside the hull. It came out nicely, surprisingly enuff. More pics to follow.