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VooDoo

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  1. Im also going to try to leave about an inch of space between the foam and plywood. This should help things breath. Sent from my SM-G930V using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  2. Everything is ready. Old foam out. I do intend to coat both sides and all edges of the new plywood with 2 part epoxy . Pics later. Pouring rain. Sent from my SM-G930V using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  3. Figures, been in the 80s here. Foam wont get here till end of week when temps are supposed to drop. Hopefully it will get back into 70s Sent from my SM-G930V using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  4. Checked with a local spray foam insulation contractor. They wanted $600 to spray. Considering my compartments arent that big I thought that was pretty high. I ordered 4 gals of marine foam from U S Composites. $134. Absolutely the best price that I found anywhere. Just about ready to foam Sent from my SM-G930V using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  5. I will do some core samples of the foam to see if it is saturated. If it is and I rip it out how do you get new foam in. Manufacturers put floor down then drill holes and pour in the foam. I could do it that way but it looks like it would defeat the purpose since the foam would once again be touching the under side of the plywood. Sent from my SM-G930V using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  6. Havent been able to work on the boat due to monsoon weather. I like the idea of putting aluminim strips down for separation of the floor and foam, but 1/4" bar stock in the amount that I need is just too pricey. I'm thinking of taking composite deck boards and ripping them down to strips on a table saw to use as spacers. Sent from my SM-G930V using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  7. The foam was wet but I've pretty much got it dried out now. Left it open and had a fan on it for 3 days. Took a couple waves over the bow and got caught in a couple monsoon rainstorms. Carpet held the moisture in. Never had a chance to dry out. No more carpet Sent from my SM-G930V using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  8. I ended up getting Sherwin Williams 2 part epoxy. Great warranty, great price. Around $75 for 2 gal. Got it tinted light gray with non skid additive. Will see how it goes. If its too slick I'll put Merideck vinyl flooring over it. Should seal every thing well. I'll post pics when i get it done. Sent from my SM-G930V using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  9. Thanks Sent from my SM-G930V using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  10. I have used fiberglass it's not cheap anymore. What kind of epoxy? Sent from my SM-G930V using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  11. Would garage floor paint or porch paint work to seal the underside and edges of the ply? Sent from my SM-G930V using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  12. I can screw down through the aluminum runners to hold ply and the vinyl. Vinyl is 1/8" thick. Would probably have to drill. Will probably remove about 10" of carpet and run the bed liner up the sides a little ways. Sent from my SM-G930V using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  13. Home Depot sells 4×8 vinyl sheeting. Could I put this down over the flotation foam to rest the plywood on? Sent from my SM-G930V using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  14. Just removed the carpeting and found several areas that were rotten on the floor. Main floor was replaced 3 years ago with 3/4" marine ply. But they didn't seal it. Between the carpet and the floatation foam, new floor was already deteriorating. Anyone have any ideas as to what I can use to deal the underside of the plywood. I plan to use Raptor Bedliner on the top side but it would be too pricey to use on both sides. Any suggestions? Sent from my SM-G930V using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  15. Depending on how bad the bare spots are, you can coat them with Atwood liquid tape. Just stretch out the wire and coat the bad spots. Just let it dry thoroughly before respooling. Also the Depth Raider works on the same principal, so the coated wire sold by that company will work on your Moor Sent from my SM-G930V using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  16. I have had zero problems with my motorguide, Alot of people don't realize they are a division of Mercury Marine. I suppose you can get a good one or bad one with either just like car brands.
  17. Also have a 3 bank onboard charger. I consider this a must. Be a real pain removing batteries or trying to connect them to an external charger. Sent from my SM-G930V using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  18. I put 2 of my batteries in one side hatch in the bow and the 3rd battery in a smaller hatch in the front. They do not have to be all together. It's fairly easy to just run a wire to the 3rd battery. I'm running 2 Caterpillar 1000 amp batteries, had 3 but one went bad, replaced it with a marine 29 size. Plenty of power and longevity. 105 foot power thrust Sent from my SM-G930V using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  19. I am running a motorguide xi 5. 36 volt system. Merc 9.9 kicker on a 19' deep vee. In most situations I can get well over 8 hrs on a heading lock. It can interface with sonar. Up to 3 footers it does great although you do have to put more power to it when its rough. Over 3' waves and I dont want to be out there anyway. I would recommend 36 volt over 24 just for battery longevity. Sent from my SM-G930V using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  20. After the blow Friday was able to get out in the evening. Had multiple hook ups on meat in 85 to 190 fow. Lost a hog at the back of the boat. Broke off the hot meat rig on a screamer. Put one decent fish in the boat. Saturday ran a 300 cooper of a tx 44 with f/f took a nice king almost immediately in 85 fow. Running riggers 65 to 90 as we got into deeper water. Nothing. Divers with f/f dead. Ran a 10 color core on tx 44 with an orange dot silver spoon for steelhead. Immediately took a nice king. The 10 color ended up taking 5 kings. Ended up taking 2 steelhead on riggers after switching to spoons and another on copper with a spoon. Sent from my SM-G930V using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  21. Thanks, hope the weather holds... Sent from my SM-G930V using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  22. Sounds like a plan Sent from my SM-G930V using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  23. Heading to Oak Orchard Thursday. Anyone have any words of wisdom on where to start looking? Any advice greatly appreciated. Sent from my SM-G930V using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  24. Trolling motor or fishfinder come with it? Sent from my SM-G930V using Lake Ontario United mobile app
  25. Dont know what kind of boat you have or if this would work for you, but this could be another option. I have a 19' deep vee with a MotorGuide xi 5 36 v. trolling motor on the bow. It will hold a heading, hold a set speed, and even record a track that it will follow later, even in wind and waves. I use it just to steer and use my 9.9 kicker for propulsion. Batteries last 8 to 10 hrs. Minn Kota makes several motors that would work too
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