So stoked to find this channel, this is what TH-cam is all about! Cmon TH-cam algorithm, Let’s get Russ to 1k subscribers! Subbed! You do awesome work and do a great job walking us through your projects. Cheers Russ!
Thanks. Yes the PVC worked very well for making a nice consistent radius. You could use foam as well but I think the PVC was a better choice because it required less glass to protect the edge from getting dented or damaged
Thanks buddy, I’m making a tool like a big speed square for framing houses. Great advanced ideas I’ll probably use and will also alleviate aspects that I was having trouble with.
Nice Though enjoyment. Not a lot of content on TH-cam about this kind of stuff Including custom boat hatches and receivers. Unless you get into carbon fiber composite; which is about the same techniques. Thanks and I hope you’ll cover more of this kind of stuff in the future. Think I will also get involved in this kind f context on a future channel specific to this kind of fabrication technology. God’s blessings 😊
Hey man , diggin your work, I need one of those super big ass resin rollers you have , I would definitely appreciate you letting me know where i can get one , Keep up the good work man.
Awesome video! I'd like to build one very similar, but maybe add a livewell. I would love to see how you make a mold using this as the plug and I'd also like to see how you build a leaning post from that mold. Been watching all of your videos. They're very inspirational. Another request (You are taking requests, right?) would be a video showing the installation of a hatch receiver in a deck. I need to add an anchor locker hatch to the bow of my boat. Thanks for taking the time to make the videos!
Thanks. I’m going to make the plug video soon. If you watch the end of this video you’ll see a little bit of installing the hatch. Going on Vacation !! I've got to put this DECK back together FAST I More Stringer & Deck Repairs th-cam.com/video/aEeM_d4ODv0/w-d-xo.html
@@boatcrafterscollective Thanks for that video link! I think that was the only one of your videos I haven't watched yet. Installing the hatch receiver looks pretty straight forward, but doing the underside would be tough, but not impossible in the bow of my boat. I have a little bit of room in there to work. I guess my next wish list video would be applying non-skid to the repaired area to make it look factory. Thanks again, I think your videos are some of the best out there for this stuff.
There’s a few ways you could install the hatches it’s all depends on your deck material. You don’t necessarily need to glass the bottom if your glass on top is thick enough. When I installed that hatch I used 1 layer of 1708 and 2 layers if 1.5oz CSM which would be pretty stable. You should be able to reach underneath the hatch and apply some thickened and reinforced epoxy to the seam and that will be very strong. I’m taking November off to paint the topside if my 37 boat and I’ll be rolling non skid.
really a great video. thank you. I plan to build a center console for the first time. Would you please send a list of the materials you have used with name and etc..
Its difficult to give you an exact list, but the main materials were as follows... 5/8" honeycomb/nidacore sheet 3/4" quarter round PVC trim Polyester Resin Epoxy Bonding adhesive Polyester Fairing Compound Polyester High Build Primer
I am wanting to build a custom fiberglass transom live well preferably oval shaped in my 1969 Auquasport rebuild and was looking for tip on building a mould
Haha. That’s an impossible questions to answer quickly. It took me 4 months to build mine. Watch my cockpit cooler videos. Building the mold is the easy part.
What were your original 4x8 sheets used for the base material? Didn't know about CoreMat. That is useful information and a big help in many situations. What are its strengths? Can you use it for structural areas as well as just filler? Enjoying your videos.
4x8 honeycomb sheet. Coremat is used as a sand which core material typically used to build thickness and add strength to large areas of glass such as hull sides or the walls of consoles etc. By itself it doesn’t have any strength but can be used in creative situations like I did here. It’s more or less silica in sheet form. It’s sold by the foot in 38” widths.
I was also considering using this material for my deck. But when I was messing around with it I realized that screws don't work very well with this material. Some people said to glass the console to the deck but I have also heard that it cracks easily that way with the leverage the console has on the small glass connections. Does anyone have any recommendations for fastening a console to a nidacore deck?
Screws won’t hold in any composite core material. The only core material that holds screws is plywood. You can screw into the nida core as long as your glass lamination is thick enough. Typically 3 layers of 1708 is enough to hold a screw for most applications. If you need something stronger just add more 1708. Your screw will bite into the glass, not the nidacore. You can glass the console to the deck also. It’s not going to crack if it’s done correctly.
Thanks so much I really appreciate the advice. I’ll just add extra strips around the area I’m going to mount the console. Love your vids man! Always very helpful
I'm sure it is a worthwhile video but I can't watch it. The video is so fast and jerky I got motion sick. Worst case since I watched Bullet in the movie theatre in 1968.
Sanding is the most common thing I tell my wife when she ask how much have you got left to do....lol.....so true...great job....
haha...boat building is 80% sanding lol
Clever idea with the quarter round! Thanks.
Thanks. It works good to deal with those nida core edges. I’ve used flat stock PVC as well to make counter tops.
So stoked to find this channel, this is what TH-cam is all about! Cmon TH-cam algorithm, Let’s get Russ to 1k subscribers! Subbed! You do awesome work and do a great job walking us through your projects. Cheers Russ!
Thanks man...yes I need the YT gods to kick my vids to the top!
Great video!..learned as lot from it, especially making the corners round.
Thanks. Yes the PVC worked very well for making a nice consistent radius. You could use foam as well but I think the PVC was a better choice because it required less glass to protect the edge from getting dented or damaged
Man, thank you so much for making this video.
Thanks
Like Mads from sail life Channel always says, "oh glorious sanding". Great video!
His channel is great.
Don't give away all the secrets LoL! Great job dude! Sand Sand Wait Wait
Lol.
Great method, clearly explained. Thanks!
You're welcome!
great job wow alot of time but custom really cool I was thinking on making a center consol for my 23 parker
Thanks buddy, I’m making a tool like a big speed square for framing houses. Great advanced ideas I’ll probably use and will also alleviate aspects that I was having trouble with.
Nice
Though enjoyment. Not a lot of content on TH-cam about this kind of stuff Including custom boat hatches and receivers.
Unless you get into carbon fiber composite; which is about the same techniques. Thanks and I hope you’ll cover more of this kind of stuff in the future.
Think I will also get involved in this kind f context on a future channel specific to this kind of fabrication technology.
God’s blessings 😊
Thanks. I have several videos on my channel about mold making etc. I will be doing more soon.
Well done sir.🤙🏻
Thanks
@@boatcrafterscollective 🤙🏻 Speaking the truth is all!
Hey man , diggin your work, I need one of those super big ass resin rollers you have , I would definitely appreciate you letting me know where i can get one , Keep up the good work man.
FGCI
Awesome video! I'd like to build one very similar, but maybe add a livewell. I would love to see how you make a mold using this as the plug and I'd also like to see how you build a leaning post from that mold. Been watching all of your videos. They're very inspirational. Another request (You are taking requests, right?) would be a video showing the installation of a hatch receiver in a deck. I need to add an anchor locker hatch to the bow of my boat. Thanks for taking the time to make the videos!
Thanks. I’m going to make the plug video soon.
If you watch the end of this video you’ll see a little bit of installing the hatch. Going on Vacation !! I've got to put this DECK back together FAST I More Stringer & Deck Repairs th-cam.com/video/aEeM_d4ODv0/w-d-xo.html
@@boatcrafterscollective Thanks for that video link! I think that was the only one of your videos I haven't watched yet. Installing the hatch receiver looks pretty straight forward, but doing the underside would be tough, but not impossible in the bow of my boat. I have a little bit of room in there to work. I guess my next wish list video would be applying non-skid to the repaired area to make it look factory. Thanks again, I think your videos are some of the best out there for this stuff.
There’s a few ways you could install the hatches it’s all depends on your deck material. You don’t necessarily need to glass the bottom if your glass on top is thick enough. When I installed that hatch I used 1 layer of 1708 and 2 layers if 1.5oz CSM which would be pretty stable. You should be able to reach underneath the hatch and apply some thickened and reinforced epoxy to the seam and that will be very strong.
I’m taking November off to paint the topside if my 37 boat and I’ll be rolling non skid.
9:36 that's called "double dip" according to Seinfield.
Nice video.
Thanks
good video!!
Thanks
Where did you get the honey comb board great job
FGCI in Florida.
really a great video. thank you. I plan to build a center console for the first time. Would you please send a list of the materials you have used with name and etc..
Its difficult to give you an exact list, but the main materials were as follows...
5/8" honeycomb/nidacore sheet
3/4" quarter round PVC trim
Polyester Resin
Epoxy Bonding adhesive
Polyester Fairing Compound
Polyester High Build Primer
@@boatcrafterscollective thank you very much for the reply and sorry for my late reply. Best thanks ..
I am wanting to build a custom fiberglass transom live well preferably oval shaped in my 1969 Auquasport rebuild and was looking for tip on building a mould
Haha. That’s an impossible questions to answer quickly. It took me 4 months to build mine. Watch my cockpit cooler videos. Building the mold is the easy part.
Do you build custom leaning posts for people?
Yup. I build anything you want. $125/hr plus materials.
Just curious as why you didn’t make that one a plug and build a mold from it for future ones
I did. I mentioned that in the video.
What were your original 4x8 sheets used for the base material? Didn't know about CoreMat. That is useful information and a big help in many situations. What are its strengths? Can you use it for structural areas as well as just filler? Enjoying your videos.
4x8 honeycomb sheet. Coremat is used as a sand which core material typically used to build thickness and add strength to large areas of glass such as hull sides or the walls of consoles etc. By itself it doesn’t have any strength but can be used in creative situations like I did here. It’s more or less silica in sheet form. It’s sold by the foot in 38” widths.
How would incorporate a livewell tank in to the leaning post?
I would have to make a mold for the tank and either attach it to the back up put it under the seat. A lot more work!
So how much is a leaning post to buy it from you being that you have a mold and a plug
$650
What is the brand of the honeycomb material, and where can I locate it? West Marine, Amazon, Home Depot etc?
It’s called Nida Core or Carbon Core. You’re only going to find it at fiberglass marine supplier like FGCI. It comes in 4x8 sheets only.
I was also considering using this material for my deck. But when I was messing around with it I realized that screws don't work very well with this material. Some people said to glass the console to the deck but I have also heard that it cracks easily that way with the leverage the console has on the small glass connections. Does anyone have any recommendations for fastening a console to a nidacore deck?
Screws won’t hold in any composite core material. The only core material that holds screws is plywood. You can screw into the nida core as long as your glass lamination is thick enough. Typically 3 layers of 1708 is enough to hold a screw for most applications. If you need something stronger just add more 1708. Your screw will bite into the glass, not the nidacore. You can glass the console to the deck also. It’s not going to crack if it’s done correctly.
Thanks so much I really appreciate the advice. I’ll just add extra strips around the area I’m going to mount the console. Love your vids man! Always very helpful
How good does fiberglass stick to pvc
Very well. Epoxy resin is better but polyester sticks also. Just lightly scuff the surface with about 220 grit.
How does it attach to the boat if the bottom is nidacore?
It was eventually tabbed to the deck with glass and epoxy resin
How much are they now lol?
How much is what ??
I'm sure it is a worthwhile video but I can't watch it. The video is so fast and jerky I got motion sick. Worst case since I watched Bullet in the movie theatre in 1968.
Don’t be so dramatic.