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by JFC
Fri Dec 02, 2016 6:59 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Strip and refinish Royalite?
Replies: 3
Views: 5074

Strip and refinish Royalite?

I'm planning to recondition my Spark sometime this millenium, so this may be the first in a series of questions.... The outer sticker (the Mossy Oak decal) is beginning to peel, especially around wear points on the bottom. I've repainted to cover the ABS, but it doesn't look that great and it's only...
by JFC
Mon Oct 17, 2016 3:13 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Removing skin from minicell
Replies: 8
Views: 6003

Re: Removing skin from minicell

Thanks, all. I've had this stuff for a while, but I think it was the only full thickness black foam that I could find online. If anyone has a source, I'd like to hear it. I don't have access to a bandsaw set up for resawing, so I'll probably just go with a belt sander. I may try a power planer on a ...
by JFC
Fri Oct 14, 2016 5:56 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Removing skin from minicell
Replies: 8
Views: 6003

Removing skin from minicell

What's the best way that everyone's found for removing the skin from full thicknesses of minicell? I have an orbital sander and disk grinder, but I think that I ended up going at it with a sanding block last time. I'm just building up a pedestal, but I might buy tools to make the next projects (ie, ...
by JFC
Tue Jul 14, 2015 12:10 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Changing Sides
Replies: 13
Views: 8734

Re: Changing Sides

I'm not a side switcher, I'm ambidextrous! :D

Kidding aside, I try to be decent on both sides. I'd rather have to remember to practice my offsides than have to rely on a weak offside all of the time.
by JFC
Fri Jun 26, 2015 10:26 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Cockpit stretching questions
Replies: 3
Views: 3625

Re: Cockpit stretching questions

Nothing like persistence, then. Didn't want to overdo things, and it sounds like I just need to keep going until all the areas with stress have moved.

This might be a good time for a new gun. I've been using my plastic welder in order to localize the heat, but it is a little weak.
by JFC
Thu Jun 25, 2015 12:42 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Cockpit stretching questions
Replies: 3
Views: 3625

Cockpit stretching questions

There are several threads from way back where the Necky Zip is recommended as a conversion. I'm doing one right now. I'm going to have to widen the rim (a LOT) to get my knees into the chines, and this means that I'm having to raise the rim first so that the rim can ride over the gap. I'm doing this...
by JFC
Tue Jun 23, 2015 6:47 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Drilling Composite
Replies: 8
Views: 4679

Re: Drilling Composite

Applying blue masking tape first helps keep wood from tearing out. Has anyone tried it for gelcoat?
by JFC
Wed Mar 25, 2015 4:22 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: The end of ESQUIF..... :(
Replies: 43
Views: 28643

Re: The end of ESQUIF..... :(

I wonder if we might see a strategic step back. Royalex made manufacturing easier, but the boats were on the heavy side. How much more expensive is it to make and ship composite boats over vacuum forming and shipping Royalex?
by JFC
Wed Oct 29, 2014 1:07 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Instructor training that allows for small boats?
Replies: 2
Views: 4593

Instructor training that allows for small boats?

Does anyone know of any icanoe nstructor training that is friendly to small boats.It may be a while before I can attend, but I'd like to be ready if someone asks me to help start an all city youth surf and slalom team... or something like that.
by JFC
Tue Jul 15, 2014 12:45 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Loose Dagger factory outfitting
Replies: 5
Views: 3214

Re: Loose Dagger factory outfitting

Larry, you have it right. The blocks are the pillars; I just couldn't think of the word when I posted. It just seemed strange that the whole outfitting was held in at the front. I'm a little big for the boat, so the rim is acting as the hipblocks, at least for now.

GSG, I'll get the pictures.
by JFC
Sat Jul 12, 2014 2:11 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Loose Dagger factory outfitting
Replies: 5
Views: 3214

Loose Dagger factory outfitting

I picked up a Redline with factory outfitting. The minicell blocks in the bow and stern are loose, as is the back part of the pedestal. A few quick questions: 1) It's being held in and held in place by the screws. I need to glue the blocks back in with Weldwood red can, right? 2)The blocks no longer...
by JFC
Fri May 23, 2014 5:03 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Jackson Karma Unlimited
Replies: 9
Views: 6908

Re: Jackson Karma Unlimited

No problem here with any tangents, for what it's worth! I'm only paddling open boats right now and I'm still very much bench racing the idea of a long boat.
by JFC
Tue May 20, 2014 3:13 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Jackson Karma Unlimited
Replies: 9
Views: 6908

Re: Jackson Karma Unlimited

Yeah, maybe I should have been more clear that I was asking about long boats. The Unlimited is wider and it looks like it has more of an edge than the other long boats, and that seems pretty interesting to me. Basically, I'd like to fit out something that is fast and carves well. I'm open to other s...
by JFC
Mon May 19, 2014 4:47 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Jackson Karma Unlimited
Replies: 9
Views: 6908

Jackson Karma Unlimited

Has anyone converted one of these, or thought about it? I know that the Greenboat and LL Stinger have been done. It seems like the Jackson might be a little slower but might have a more primary stability, and it looks like it has more of an edge to the hull.
by JFC
Mon May 12, 2014 10:29 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Removing OLD adhesive on vinylester hull
Replies: 5
Views: 5328

Re: Removing OLD adhesive on vinylester hull

Thanks y'all. I'm not sure what type of adhesive was used. Everything looks original, so it might be a good idea to get in touch with Kaz. The glue has softened in water but it doesn't want to come off. The fabric is intact in these areas, so I'm tempted to just remove what I can and then just dry i...