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Nice work PK, you need to post more pics for details. I'm itchin to get mine up and runnin'by Joe - sailmfg
Nice fix Dave. Looks like it would've been a pretty vulnerable spot without it. Good pics of your repairs also.by Joe - sailmfg
If the inside of your rear compartment allows access to the inside of the transom, it should be fairly straight forward. A piece of 3/16 to 1/4" thick piece of aluminum could be bent into a bracket that could be bolted directly to the left side of the transom next to the rudder. Make sure it allows enough room to tighten the mounting clamps for the motor.by Joe - sailmfg
I know it's been awhile but here is the latest on my Sidewinder. I primed the cockpit to prep it for paint. I'm particularly happy with this repair..... Remember the begining? I'm pretty happy with it, but I'm sure it will end up being a 10' repair and paint.(Looks good at 10') Now to decide on a color, although I'm liking the gray cockpit color.by Joe - sailmfg
I checked your original post of pictures of your Whip and thought of something. You have a nice compartment at the rear of your boat, have you thought of putting a small battery in there to power a trolling motor? My Dad had a 16 foot Oday a few years back that we powered out to the lake with a trolling motor. This boat was considerably heavier then yours and was a bit tricky to get on the traby Joe - sailmfg
Not too much going on with the boat lately, but here's the latest. The cockpit needs one more sanding then sealed with straight resin. Primer and paint. Here's the latest pics from todays work... I believe I've finally convinced myself what is good enough for the floor. Especially when looking back at the original.... This really needs to get in the water soon since there havby Joe - sailmfg
Sounds good Don, I figured a "metal" guy could help you figure out a solution. My boat might be more addicting if I ever got it in the water.by Joe - sailmfg
I found this link tonight, not sure it can be adapted to your needs.by Joe - sailmfg
Cast is pretty hard to repair(weld). It usually ends up blowing out the good material. Is it possible to remove the part for someone to recast or maybe machine one from a block of aluminum? This would be more expensive, but stronger in the long run.by Joe - sailmfg
Here's a bit of an update. One thing I realized was I needed to make a list of all the small things I had left to do. Then I assigned each item a number to prioritize them. My list ended up being about 11 different things. Some small, some more time consuming. I was able to work a few of the items on the list this weekend. Here is what got accomplished...... Hatch covers installed andby Joe - sailmfg
No I haven't Patrick. I'm going to run it like it is, although they are showing some ragged edges. This might be something for next season depending upon how much water I get in. If your looking to replace yours, you might check the closest big city and see if there is a gasket or rubber hose place in town. I think it's just a couple of strips of 1/16" or 1/8" thick rubber. The worby Joe - sailmfg
Well I took my own advice and picked up another trailer for my boat. It's a 2007 aluminum jet ski trailer that works like a charm. Here are some pics. The price of this trailer was only about $150 more then what it would've taken to get the old one reliable. And it weighs about 100 lbs less. I also brought out my rigging for a little inspiration to get this thing in the water.by Joe - sailmfg
Come on Patrick, it can't be worst than what I started with. You should be able to get a center board cut at a local metal supply house. Then shape it yourself with a grinder. Just look at what I started with.(Sidewinder Rebuild by Joe) It's been alot of work, but I'm learning repairs for when I get my next boat.by Joe - sailmfg
Dub, I was recently at a marina here in Nashville and noticed a couple of boats that shared alot of designs with MFG. After coming home and doing some internet research, I found that Gibbs was a designer for Chrysler also. Here is the info I found....... Back in the '60s and '70s the Chrysler Corporation had a Marine division that built sailboats and power boats. The small sailboats were deby Joe - sailmfg
Looks good! Looks like a Sidewinder on steroids.by Joe - sailmfg
Today was a day to make my boat more "road worthy". I probably have the worst trailer ever made, but it did get it home from the previous owners house. (About 50 long miles) The frame is not square and the axle is from an old pickup truck. I only plan to transport it a few times a year, so I decided to do what I could to it. I am lucky enough to have a marina nearby that has what thby Joe - sailmfg
First let me state how much I am not a fan of the summer heat. This is the #1 reason little work has done to my boat lately. Looks like 100's the first part of the week, so my current pace will continue. I've also learned that patience has been on my side with this project. I've been needing replacement covers for the two holes in the front of the boat. I've wanted to pick them up everytimeby Joe - sailmfg
Dave Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Well, my Bandit 17 is about twice as heavy as your > boat and you can see my trailer in the picture > below: > , > filename=Rolling+rigging.jpg > > I have 4 keel rollers and two bunks. By the way, > since your boat isn't very heavy, I suspect you > don't have to get everything just perfectby Joe - sailmfg
I'm in the same "boat" as you in that I have to rebuild my trailer. I was going to opt for the two bunks in the rear and a v-cradle in the front. If you have rollers it looks like there is a risk of fracturing the hull. You may be able to use them for protection only, but not to rest on full time. BTW what type/size of axle are you using?by Joe - sailmfg
Ok, it wont be long now and you'll never hear from me again. I accomplished quite a bit yesterday with the fiberglass work on my boat. I finally bit the big one and bought a gallon of resin and a quart of hardener. It's nice to be able to continue mixing and working and then more mixing. It's amazing how much you can get done when you're not concerned about running out of resin. I finally haby Joe - sailmfg
I finally tried the foam and resin trick on the holes for the foot strap retainers. Once again most of the resin gets squeezed out when rolling and forcing the foam into the hole. I ended up using a nail head to help push it into the hole. I'm certain this procedure would be easier and more effective if used on a much bigger hole. I will probably end up relocating the strap retainers to anothby Joe - sailmfg
I had a chance to try the repairs described earlier using foam. I tried it on the mast socket screw holes since they are on a horizontal surface, therefore less mess. The pictures are self explanitory...... The foam that was sticking out the bottom did not have much resin left in it, and I was able to pull it off from the underside. I'll see how well it works once I drill the neby Joe - sailmfg
Got out to work for a while before being called into work yet again. I did manage to get the stringers covered with three strips of cloth and the rear of the cockpit filled in with fillets, mat and cloth. I've also taken a picture of the mast tube inside the hull. This picture was taken from inside the hull, through the holes in the deck. It was taken facing back towards the cockpit.by Joe - sailmfg
This holiday weekend was loaded with much more then I expected, so I haven't had as much time as I'd hoped to work on my boat. Isn't that how it goes though. More resin and cloth was needed after the last repair. Now I know a whole gallon should've been bought to begin with. I've already spent the same amount but I've only gotten 3 qts. Live and learn. After being called into work on thby Joe - sailmfg
On my facebook album I stated, I was only going for functionally fun with this restoration. If it turned out looking good, that would be a plus. Well tonight I may have gone more towards the functional side instead of looks. We'll see if I can clean it up tomorrow. Here are some before and after pictures........ Before: After: First I made up some thickened resin and made fby Joe - sailmfg
Welcome Scott, Now I'm really jealous. Although I'm closer to getting it in the water, I still have a bit more to go. Hopefully I will be sailing around TN lakes come fall. Can't wait to see some pictures and let us know how it does in the water. It's other peoples stories that help motivate me to get out and work on mine. This looks like it's turning into a Sidewinder forum.by Joe - sailmfg
It's been awhile since posting, but the temps have been in the upper 90's lately and I'm not too keen on working in it all day then coming home and spending more time in it working on my boat. Then the AC went out in the house, so it's actually cooler outside now. Here is what I accomplished today...... After sanding and cleaning up the area with acetone, I wet both the stringer and the hullby Joe - sailmfg
Just as I figured, my scarf joint angle on the1/2" plywood was to great, it didn't take much pressure at all before it failed. I decided to cut it to shape and length anyway. I cut it so that the broken joint is on the top of the stringer, this way any forces (my weight) would force it together. I also used a technique from my model airplane days and put two pieces of fiberglass cloth onby Joe - sailmfg
Finally I'm at the point of making a replacement stringer. I considered using 3/4 plywood or 1" hardwood as a replacement. The stringer size is 64x2 and buying a whole 4x8 sheet of plywood seemed a bit much. The 1" hardwood seemed to be way too stiff. I could've used the 1" and sanded it to match the bottom contour. Instead I decided to use what I had on hand. 48x48 inch 1/2by Joe - sailmfg
Finally got the side seams all fiberglassed up. I used the same method as along the back of the boat. I did doudle up the cloth near the hoops for the stays. Not sure if this really helps, but it makes me think I've made it stronger. All that's left here is to clean the edges up a bit before painting and reinstalling the rub rail. Now comes the task of finishing up the floor. I've never mixby Joe - sailmfg