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Bought my first fiberglass boat and about have everything off my old aluminum boat.Anyone have any rigging tips,like how do you mount the rod holders.Do you use the same screws or something special when installing on fiberglass.
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Use same screws, tip get you a self tapping screw same size as mounting screws. Use it to make each hole then install your mounting screws with a small dab of JBWeld on each screw. It will help seal if there is any wood involved and will anchor the screws. If drilling holes in gelcoat put a double layer of duct tape down and drill through it. Helps keep it from splintering. Mounting finders on anything thin make you a aluminum backing plate to reinforce. Or at least use as large a body washer as you can.
What kind of boat did you get blueball?
AHHHHHHH the kind that floats. Sorry Snubby I couldn’t help myselfQuote:
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I use a countersink drill bit to keep the gelcoat from popping loose, and it will if you don't, then after predrilling the hole the correct size put a drop of oil in the hole. The heat generated from putting the screw into fiberglass can cause the fiberglass resin to seize the screw and then it will strip the head or break off.
Thanks cray,alittle nervous rigging a nice boat.When i get to fish some and see that i like it i wont be as hard drilling holes[emoji23]Quote:
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ThanksQuote:
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Nice looking boat! My next boat will be a glass boat. Will you be at crankfest??
Take your time. Rig everything you can temporary just to se how it sits. Double face tape glue cleans off much easier than filling holes. Beautiful boat. Proud for you. Your going to love it.Quote:
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That's a fine ride, you are going to love it.Quote:
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Good lookin boat! Congrats on it!!!
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Way to go Jamie
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You cant hide money..
My tip would be to mount everything to the deck rather than on the gunnels. The carpet will better hide the holes when everything is removed and I don’t like seeing holes drilled through gel coat. With electronics and rod holders mounted to the deck you don’t have to worry about backer plates as the deck is meant to take the stress. Also use through bolts and nuts with fender washers on the under side when possible.
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Not sure if i will make it just yet.If i come i will probally drive down sat and drive home sat night.Quote:
Originally Posted by Swampseed
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Anyone know anything about trolling motor mounts.Thinking about getting aone of those brackets where you can remove it,not sure which one to get
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I’ve got one on my boat made by CB Marine. All aluminum and powder coated any color you want. Super solid compared to the removable mount that MK or MG makes.Quote:
Originally Posted by blueball
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You have a picture,where is cb marine located,thanksQuote:
Originally Posted by Matthew J
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He’s in Louisiana and I’ll get a picture shortly.
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Good Deal Jamie. Great looking ride. I've owned 3 Skeeters. I didn't tear any of them up so they had to be tough.
Great looking boat , congrats!!!
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Nice boat!! I’ve had a Skeeter and would have another in a heart beat!
Be careful stepping on a wet gunnel. It can be very slippery!
Don’t ask me how I know that.
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The section that says Stroker is to cover the old mounting holes. The rear screw removes and the troller slides forward about 1.5” then lift the troller off.
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Ended up ordering this mount for my trolling motor,r and r designs.Think it will work great,will give a review after i get it installed.
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Sharp boat. I like that color scheme.
Fiberglass is a widely used structural material in building boats. Usually, it is applied with a layer of gelcoat that gives off its sleek image. Over time, constant exposure to harsh elements results in its wearing and damage. This gives off a muddy exterior that significantly decreases the boat’s good shape. Solving this problem requires the best cleaner for fiberglass boat that will restore its former glory. Anyone have suggestions for me?