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You could use standard resin to treat the wood after shaping and scribing in to the boats shape I would treat the hidden side and edges first with plain resin (no hardener) and let it soak in, 2nd coat with hardener. Then fix it in the boat witha resin with minimal hardener, The glassing over the fwd face and lockers either side of the engine give it a lot of strength, as would doubling up the timber in the centre where the engine bolts on. Remember to consider the weight, it is essential to get the power to weight ratio right, as well as the balance and bouyancy. That is the reason that there is very little timber in alfresco and a lot of composite board known as needoplas. This material is light and flimsy, until its fitted and glassed in, then it becomes light and tough. The decks are made that way. Nice DIY project Charlie

I thought that it was that way I Would cut out the inner face of the grp, leaving about 2 inches in from the edges where the GRP is thick You could then easily remove all of the existing wood and clean up the transom. You can then make up a new plywood transom out of the right thickness of marine ply. Make this in two halves port and stbd will allow you to fit it into the slot around the edges, a doubler can be put over the centre join to beef it up for the engine. Treat the timber with resin before fitting, and use the same to fix the timber to the original outer skin, the glass over the whole inner face of the wood. If you want to talk it through give me a call 07887 794716 Charlie

Are you saying that the whole transom was ply, or was it the strength between two facings of GRP Had a flyer that I also redecked and did loads of other big jobs. Including beefing up the transom for a new engine That boat gave me the confidence to fit out my last two

Give laurence a call at Barnett Marine 01707 331389 They supply the RIB's that we use at work, which all come fitted with these elephant trunks They also have a sump fitted to the aft end of the deck during build, an auto bilge pump is fitted in that sump to remove rain water to a discharge over the top of the transom

Thanks Rob Just waiting for a bit of chequer plate for the step and some polished stainless to protect the top inner edge of the box

Hi Chris I have one on the bow, but the locker is a bit small and the rope needs assistance to get the rope back in I have now fitted a locker and Lewmar C5 on the side deck May go out again for more trials tomorrow

Nice trophies Steve I hope that you had a great day and a worthy winner enjoys his triumph Well done for organising it.

Hi Chris we wondered about that yesterday, a knee switch rather than a foot switch Where is yours fitted? And do you push it with your knee or kneel on it?

I have inlet at the top via a tube that runs around the inside of the rim and has 6mm holes facing downwards, the end of the tube is bunged up. My outlet is just a 11/2 inch pipe as an overflow, from 3/4 the way up the barrel, fitted with a mesh to keep small fish from escaping. I do not like anything in the barrel that stops the bait circulating. I usually use a 360gph pump, which aerates the water and rotates it to keep it cold. Hope that helps Charlie

Good luck with the sale Dave A very nice package that someone will want now that the weather is improving Charlie

Thanks guys Great to be out fishing in the sunshine Capstan seemed to work well, jury is still out on where the foot switch will finally go, it is currently on a board so we can try a few positions

Boat back in today The locker arrived on friday evening Its been cut to shape, bits of the boat cut off so it fits, glassed in anf flowcoated The capstan has been fitted and wired up today And we are off to test it all inshore tomorrow

Thanks Chris Boat back in today so we are getting ready

1. Alfresco, Charlie, Sam, Dan, and Will. 2. AWOL - Martin + Dean 3. ??????? Dave + Dean + Kev + Craig 4. Kingfisher - Chris + Chris A 5. Tigerfish - Steve, Lloyd, Alan 6. Redfin Peter + Matt + RobF + NickT 7. Wandering Star - Andrew, Terry & Tony 8. Manta Ray...Tomo, PJ, Tubby, Paul D ,Steve, Paul Walker, Brian Vincent, Andy Barnes Pilot. 9.JV - Adam, Ian and Alun 10. Aqus 2 - Dan, Dad (BobR - just joined the forum) & crew 11. Lilbrit?

Hi Paul Welcome back mate Hope that you can make the trip, if you stay longer keeping the fish in good condition may be a problem Charlie

Big G The fishing sounds great, you should tell us all about it some time. AGAIN Would you like me to ask Sam about his travel rod, not sure that the extendable handle has come out for a while, but we should be able to free it up mate. Give me a call or text Charlie

Nice one mate when are we going up for a spot of shark fishing someone has a good fishing boat. With a solid pedigree can get all the toys on the new one now

Good luck with the sale Craig And the hunt for a more trailable replacement. You and Putts are always welcome with us pal Charlie

Well done Sam I knew that it would not take you long to get the ball rolling I hope that a reasonable number of Juniors can be encouraged to take part. Come on guys get the kids names down. Happy to help where I can, on the boat or ashore Charlie

Thanks Matt and Dave Been let down a bit with the lockers arrival, so will have to wait a bit longer to test the waters for fish. Charlie

Sounrs good Nigel Hope to see you out there again really soon

Happy birthday Jacob I hope we see you out there fishing soon.

Are the wrecks fishing yet Matt Not heard much up here

Thats good Steve Be carefull opening that gap Thats the biggest problem with my bow capstan, if the feed into the locker backs up the rope jams between the gypsy and the guide. Tools are needed to remove the guide. Hence all the effort currently going into fitting a sidedeck capstan

Now just get to the boatyard and help Dad with the boat Then we can go out and try it before Alderney Thanks to all that have given Dan advice on this Whhat a great Club this is