I am 50% done with tabbing the sides of my deck boat where the sides came loose because of docking in a rough area. I am also repairing soft areas in the floor. I want to thank you for giving me the confidence to tackle this job. 1998 24' cat will be better than new when done. Thank You!
I don't even have a Boat..Probably never will. I started watching your video's and subbed years ago just for your knowledge on working with Fiberglass because I have a fiberglass Jeep body. I still watch all these videos.You're a great teacher and easy to learn from. I really enjoyed the garage build up as well.
I used this exact method to make a template for the plywood floor in a small boat I’m restoring with my son. I used cardboard strips but it worked well. Where did I learn it? Well from one of your previous videos of course. Thanks for the great content and keep it coming Andy!
You can use a tick stick for those. It's an old carpentry trick that can help with angles, curves and other issues with boats. Saw a tutorial on another UA-cam channel called "seejanedrill" maybe it can also help out instead of all those extra cuts
Another great video. We just got a snow squall, but you're right, I am thinking about what need to get fixed on my Pearson Tiger Cat. Redid the deck last year thanks to your help. Small fixes and some running rigging and she should be good to go.
Well it's a good job you got the new shop all done and insulated before that snow arrived 👌 bet thats made a huge difference. Great information Andy 👌 love watching and learning all the time. Been binge watching all the old vids again, incase anything iam missing or forgotten that may help me on my project.
I'm on my 14th boat. There is always some repair or modification that needs to be done. Boatworks Today is a great resource. Thanks. At the moment, the object of my affection is a 1983, 20' Shamrock. Between what I've learned over the years and what I've picked-up here, it should be the best resto yet. My biggest problem seems to be , not going fishing/crabbing and digging into the projects. BTW There is a 28' Bertram FB for sale in Crescent City, CA (just up the road from me) for $9500. If I had the shop space, I'd be all over it.
Love your videos. I’m already a pretty accomplished DIY fibreglass guy but i’m learning a lot here. Have you ever made a vacuum “bag” when laying up fibreglass to improve adhesion and remove all air?
I watched you do a template like that last summer when I replaced my transom on my 18 foot outboard I followed your pattern or the way you do it and it worked out real great for me so thank you for that
Thanks Andy, I have seen you do the templates before but this was a good guide. I am thinking about replacing much of the cabin floor in my Hunter 34 and this will be really useful. We are just finishing a very wet summer here in Sydney but even in winter we won't see snow at all, a lot of work for you.. Good on you mate.
I can see where this technique could be the better way to go. But I've had a lot of success with clear plastic vapor barrier. Tape the corners so it doesn't shift and then just draw the edge with a sharpie, remove and cut. Takes no time at all. Just need to make sure you don't twist or slide the material as you work. As long as you watch for shifting as you go and make sure you end in the same place you started, you can make extremely complex traces this way, and even mark spots in the middle where openings need to be made etc. Once your done, roll it up and walk away. No fragile frame to potentially fracture or warp. For glass work you can also mark orientation/direction, notes on cloth needed etc. I also can use it to trace directly onto my roll of cloth. Cut it down by a inch or two all around, cut the next layer, rinse and repeat. All from one tracing!
Just where I'm at with my 15 foot Mahogany boat transom. Only get 1 shot at affordably (in my case) cutting of 2 slab (interior and exterior with 1/8 inch fiberglass glass core) of marine grade mahogany. The template's has got to be spot on for the interior. Exterior piece should be less complicated, but more visible. Your videos have been giving me the confidence as a first time DIY'er. Thanks Finally having a '59 Woody for my '59 Merc 300 (now a second one for parts), I've stored since 1976 on my first boat (traded for a wetsuit) at 16 years old.
I save all Ikea flatpack cardboard I come across, as well as any large Amazon boxes for this purpose. Also any thin offcuts from ripping lengths of lumber. Those get used to make the 'fingers' or to stiffen a large template.
For the corners, at least for the round ones, it can be done scribbling over a piece of paper over the corner, then can be brought over card board, if more sturdiness is needed, just trying to help with ideas, and still learning from you.
Great system for plane surfaces like bulkheads or decks. How would it work for a convex or concave surface like fitting a bulkhead to an overhead (my specific problem) or making a mold for a sea hood? Thanks!
Nice work. By the way, are your daughters interested in the arts? Just outside of Traverse City is the Interlochen Academy for the Performing Arts. They have wonderful summer programs for younger kids. Excellent music programs.
I'm building a radio controlled boat78 X 16 inches. I'm ready to attach the hull plates to the stringers and ribs. Would it be better to use LePage's 5 minute or the West system for a strong bond? I'd also like to share some pics, how can I post them?
I wish I knew about the 1 on 1 tips/ and total boat discount codes. I just did a full restore on my 1982 Lema 19. Featured on total boat Instagram. My boat came out great and I've put 150 hours on her so far
Hey, quick question. I’m getting ready to tear up the floor on my 78 Seacraft master angler 20’, I was just given a massive roll of woven fiberglass that I’d like to use. I have to figure out OZ glass this is, any help on how I can identify it? And Will woven be okay to use?
i saw an old video of yours when you do this and i copied the process for multiple projects not only for a new instrument panel for my widdle sailboat but also odd shaped walls for my store. i used cardboard from costco (its free, comes in large sheets, and cuts easily with a scissors). also... can you throw in a couple minutes of footage of this plowing you spoke of? i live in honolulu and snow is something that we only see on tv. do you push it with your tractor? is there a special tool? im actually curious.
I have a 7' wide snow blower on the back of the tractor that I use for most of the clearing (I call it Miss Piggy; eats everything I throw at it lol). Maybe next round of snow I record some of it :-) Didn't think there would be much interest in something like that :-/
@@boatworkstoday I'd watch it just to be quietly grateful that I don't have to live it first hand! Born in MI and grateful to be living in more Mediterranean climes!
How would I build a template to build a solid floor in my cockpit seat lockers. When you go down it there my ankles are on a 45 degree angle and it very painful to get out. So I want to build a floor in there so I can stand.
Hi. How would you template a hull frame in a wooden boat, I’m rebuilding a boat (20’ and all the hull frames have to be replaced.Thank you for your videos, most helpful.
Probably use a little thicker material so you could edge glue the strips to the hull sides, use the fingers to map out the details then a strip top to bottom to stiffen it up?
LOL...The start of this Video...Welcome to Da U.P. Eh! You Betcha! Take a drive around the U.P., and you'll see some homes that have doors on the 2nd floor...LOL...Yep...Not sure how many of these homes are left, but there were quite a few back in the late 80's and early 90's. Just remember, there are 9 months of winter, and 3 months of bad sledding up in the U.P.
Wanting to improve the appearance of my boat's transom interior, now I have a good reason to buy another tool; high quality hot glue gun. A guy can never own too many tools.
Templating? This is a solved problem: CAD… AKA Cardboard Aided Design! It is easy to cut a radius with a follower or mortise gauge and exacto blade, and it is as free as your recycling!
Great template making video. I appreciate your knowledge and your ability to share it. Only way to make it better would be to skip 4 minutes of excuses. Glad you are working on boats and we don't have to watch the shop build.
I am 50% done with tabbing the sides of my deck boat where the sides came loose because of docking in a rough area. I am also repairing soft areas in the floor. I want to thank you for giving me the confidence to tackle this job. 1998 24' cat will be better than new when done. Thank You!
That's awesome!
It’s a beaut Clark !!! Classic
I don't even have a Boat..Probably never will. I started watching your video's and subbed years ago just for your knowledge on working with Fiberglass because I have a fiberglass Jeep body. I still watch all these videos.You're a great teacher and easy to learn from. I really enjoyed the garage build up as well.
Learning something new every time I tune in. Thanks Andy.
My boat is a 1983 Nordkapp King DC
This is one of the few channels where I let the commercials play... only because Andy's info is worth him getting something for his troubles.
I used this exact method to make a template for the plywood floor in a small boat I’m restoring with my son. I used cardboard strips but it worked well. Where did I learn it? Well from one of your previous videos of course. Thanks for the great content and keep it coming Andy!
She’s a beaut Clark! Clark would have tripped out of the boat dropping the template, shattering it to bits!
🤣🤣🤣👌
You can use a tick stick for those. It's an old carpentry trick that can help with angles, curves and other issues with boats. Saw a tutorial on another UA-cam channel called "seejanedrill" maybe it can also help out instead of all those extra cuts
I like the ticking stick trick for when the template is larger than the cabin door etc. But this method seems a lot simpler and more foolproof.
You go Andy
I rebuilt my transom on 23 ft 85 dusky watching your videos. About to spray the coat.....
Another great video. We just got a snow squall, but you're right, I am thinking about what need to get fixed on my Pearson Tiger Cat. Redid the deck last year thanks to your help. Small fixes and some running rigging and she should be good to go.
Well it's a good job you got the new shop all done and insulated before that snow arrived 👌 bet thats made a huge difference.
Great information Andy 👌 love watching and learning all the time. Been binge watching all the old vids again, incase anything iam missing or forgotten that may help me on my project.
I'm on my 14th boat. There is always some repair or modification that needs to be done. Boatworks Today is a great resource. Thanks. At the moment, the object of my affection is a 1983, 20' Shamrock. Between what I've learned over the years and what I've picked-up here, it should be the best resto yet. My biggest problem seems to be , not going fishing/crabbing and digging into the projects. BTW There is a 28' Bertram FB for sale in Crescent City, CA (just up the road from me) for $9500. If I had the shop space, I'd be all over it.
I work for Powermatic, and love seeing our product in your videos!
Lets talk lol ;-) A lot of my older (non-powermatic) stuff needs to be replaced, would love to have the new shop all mustard yellow!
Love your videos. I’m already a pretty accomplished DIY fibreglass guy but i’m learning a lot here.
Have you ever made a vacuum “bag” when laying up fibreglass to improve adhesion and remove all air?
Used this trick a few times, works wonders, then I’ve transferred to an mdf template to route it out. Great tip and saves a heap of time!
I watched you do a template like that last summer when I replaced my transom on my 18 foot outboard I followed your pattern or the way you do it and it worked out real great for me so thank you for that
Great video. I'm going to use this method for some cockpit teak.
Appreciate you putting this together!
Thanks Andy, I have seen you do the templates before but this was a good guide. I am thinking about replacing much of the cabin floor in my Hunter 34 and this will be really useful. We are just finishing a very wet summer here in Sydney but even in winter we won't see snow at all, a lot of work for you.. Good on you mate.
I can see where this technique could be the better way to go. But I've had a lot of success with clear plastic vapor barrier. Tape the corners so it doesn't shift and then just draw the edge with a sharpie, remove and cut. Takes no time at all. Just need to make sure you don't twist or slide the material as you work. As long as you watch for shifting as you go and make sure you end in the same place you started, you can make extremely complex traces this way, and even mark spots in the middle where openings need to be made etc. Once your done, roll it up and walk away. No fragile frame to potentially fracture or warp. For glass work you can also mark orientation/direction, notes on cloth needed etc. I also can use it to trace directly onto my roll of cloth. Cut it down by a inch or two all around, cut the next layer, rinse and repeat. All from one tracing!
Just where I'm at with my 15 foot Mahogany boat transom. Only get 1 shot at affordably (in my case) cutting of 2 slab (interior and exterior with 1/8 inch fiberglass glass core) of marine grade mahogany. The template's has got to be spot on for the interior. Exterior piece should be less complicated, but more visible. Your videos have been giving me the confidence as a first time DIY'er. Thanks Finally having a '59 Woody for my '59 Merc 300 (now a second one for parts), I've stored since 1976 on my first boat (traded for a wetsuit) at 16 years old.
I feel your pain with the winter weather. I'm located up in south eastern Ontario, we got side swiped by the same storm. Ugh, winter!
I save all Ikea flatpack cardboard I come across, as well as any large Amazon boxes for this purpose. Also any thin offcuts from ripping lengths of lumber. Those get used to make the 'fingers' or to stiffen a large template.
For the corners, at least for the round ones, it can be done scribbling over a piece of paper over the corner, then can be brought over card board, if more sturdiness is needed, just trying to help with ideas, and still learning from you.
I have no interest in boats, but you deliver a good sermon, its an interesting watch, i also LOVE the guitar sound
perfect timing. i am just about ready to replace my boat sole.
Thanks for this I'm starting 2 bulkheads on a trawler next week. And your method is very efficient.
What a peril. Thanks for sharing this method.
Great system for plane surfaces like bulkheads or decks. How would it work for a convex or concave surface like fitting a bulkhead to an overhead (my specific problem) or making a mold for a sea hood? Thanks!
Thanks again for some amazing information. Stay warm my friend. ( A huge fan in Florida ! )
Think Snow. keep it up there.
Perfect timing! Your template making is far better than mine! Thanks for the guidance and inspiration.
Nice work. By the way, are your daughters interested in the arts? Just outside of Traverse City is the Interlochen Academy for the Performing Arts. They have wonderful summer programs for younger kids. Excellent music programs.
Excellent tips Thank you for your input
What have you found to be the best way to bond two pieces of coosa together I seen your sample videos years ago but can’t remember
I wait all week for your new video.
I'm building a radio controlled boat78 X 16 inches. I'm ready to attach the hull plates to the stringers and ribs. Would it be better to use LePage's 5 minute or the West system for a strong bond? I'd also like to share some pics, how can I post them?
I wish I knew about the 1 on 1 tips/ and total boat discount codes. I just did a full restore on my 1982 Lema 19. Featured on total boat Instagram. My boat came out great and I've put 150 hours on her so far
Hey, quick question. I’m getting ready to tear up the floor on my 78 Seacraft master angler 20’, I was just given a massive roll of woven fiberglass that I’d like to use. I have to figure out OZ glass this is, any help on how I can identify it? And Will woven be okay to use?
i saw an old video of yours when you do this and i copied the process for multiple projects not only for a new instrument panel for my widdle sailboat but also odd shaped walls for my store. i used cardboard from costco (its free, comes in large sheets, and cuts easily with a scissors).
also... can you throw in a couple minutes of footage of this plowing you spoke of? i live in honolulu and snow is something that we only see on tv. do you push it with your tractor? is there a special tool? im actually curious.
I have a 7' wide snow blower on the back of the tractor that I use for most of the clearing (I call it Miss Piggy; eats everything I throw at it lol). Maybe next round of snow I record some of it :-) Didn't think there would be much interest in something like that :-/
@@boatworkstoday I'd watch it just to be quietly grateful that I don't have to live it first hand! Born in MI and grateful to be living in more Mediterranean climes!
Ever tried doing simple templates with a stapler? Much faster but won't be as durable as hotglued.
great!! excellent, clear !!!
How would I build a template to build a solid floor in my cockpit seat lockers. When you go down it there my ankles are on a 45 degree angle and it very painful to get out. So I want to build a floor in there so I can stand.
As usual, thanks for the tips, Cheers
Awesome way
Hi. How would you template a hull frame in a wooden boat, I’m rebuilding a boat (20’ and all the hull frames have to be replaced.Thank you for your videos, most helpful.
Probably use a little thicker material so you could edge glue the strips to the hull sides, use the fingers to map out the details then a strip top to bottom to stiffen it up?
@@boatworkstoday thank you
LOL...The start of this Video...Welcome to Da U.P. Eh! You Betcha! Take a drive around the U.P., and you'll see some homes that have doors on the 2nd floor...LOL...Yep...Not sure how many of these homes are left, but there were quite a few back in the late 80's and early 90's. Just remember, there are 9 months of winter, and 3 months of bad sledding up in the U.P.
lol ;-)
Brilliant!
Wanting to improve the appearance of my boat's transom interior, now I have a good reason to buy another tool; high quality hot glue gun. A guy can never own too many tools.
Move to Florida , I feel for you we are at 75 today kinda cold...lol
Templating? This is a solved problem: CAD… AKA Cardboard Aided Design! It is easy to cut a radius with a follower or mortise gauge and exacto blade, and it is as free as your recycling!
Great template making video. I appreciate your knowledge and your ability to share it. Only way to make it better would be to skip 4 minutes of excuses. Glad you are working on boats and we don't have to watch the shop build.
3’ of snow…oh, hell no!
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The U.P. eh?
promosm