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mjkkemper
RO# 21252
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walterv
RO# 12640
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Posted - Jan 08 2012 : 21:41:12
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How do you figure out the "sway factor"? What I mean by that is the arch is supporting (in front)the hardtop, add the weight of a tender, how do you control, support or calculate the side to side motion? My arch on my boat would sway a bit in rough seas, I am guessing yours will not.
The look is going to be awesome, the functionality is WOW. Loved what you did when you built your swim platform, can't wait to see this unfold.
Walter
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32carv
RO# 24150
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Posted - Jan 08 2012 : 22:49:30
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Looks like it would would fit my 3227. Any interest in making another one?
Jim
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Homeport: Sacandaga Lake
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370 Motoryacht
RO# 31959
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Posted - Jan 08 2012 : 23:17:01
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That is definitely one way to pass the winter! The platform was an awesome job and these features will add a ton of appeal to the 32. One thing I always wished my old 32 Aft had was a radar arch and a hardtop over the aft deck.
This will look a TON better than what most come up with for a cheap solution to add an arch or hardtop. I can't wait to see this unfold in the spring!
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1994 Carver 370 Motor Yacht
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Homeport: MI
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dl2525
RO# 31205
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 Posted - Jan 09 2012 : 06:51:49
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In for the new project!
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Homeport: NJ
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footloose
RO# 6963
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Posted - Jan 09 2012 : 07:50:21
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nice shop and project.....I'm coveting some of the hardtops I see go by here in S FL.....Would love to make one this summer. Please post pictures and how you are doing it.
Thanks
Foot
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Homeport: Florida
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mjkkemper
RO# 21252
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Posted - Jan 09 2012 : 07:50:55
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quote:
Originally posted by 32carv
Looks like it would would fit my 3227. Any interest in making another one?
Jim
Jim
with this build I am not sure if I will be able to get the plug off in one piece. The plug curves in at the base and i will be including the inside curves. which will need to be removed to flare in the inside fiberglass. It might be a one and done plug but i will see how it comes out of the mold.
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Homeport: Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
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mjkkemper
RO# 21252
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jtybt15
RO# 3300
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Posted - Feb 01 2012 : 12:16:00
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I think fiberglass guys are amazing. I woulda' just made it outta SS or aluminum.
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Charlie
There is much to be said, in a world like ours, for taking the world as you find it and fishing with a worm.-Bliss Perry, 1904
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Homeport: Ca
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mjkkemper
RO# 21252
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kthoennes
RO# 32590
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Posted - Mar 12 2012 : 13:16:52
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Boy I wish I could whip up major fiberglass enhancements like that. Looks great.
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Homeport: Yankton, South Dakota
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mjkkemper
RO# 21252
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Posted - Mar 26 2012 : 07:52:05
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Finishing the last layer of biaxle.
overlaped the piece that will hold the back piece.
I will be flipping the plug over to put the bottom flap on. The inside pieces I will wet the pattern of the back - one layer of chopped mat on a waxed piece of white melamine. once its sets up it will be ridged but yet flexible. this will tie into the flap in the picture above. After that is in I will build up the inside until its flush. I alread incorportated the inside curve in the mold which is removable. Also I will be running a PVC tube up the middle in the inside for a chase. After a couple of layers on the inside wall I will drill a pour hole in the bottom and a relief hole in the top and fill the cavity with Closed Cell Urethane Foam. 2lb density should be adequate. This will glue the inside piece in as well as dreading the sound. I could use a denser mixture but I am not filling the core for strength. I will try and take a video of the foam expanding in the chamber.
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Homeport: Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
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cmariner32
RO# 7269
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Posted - Mar 26 2012 : 22:07:07
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Amazing doesn't do your work justice. I'm really curious-what do you fabricate the plug from and how do you get all the smooth radius and bends? To me, building the plug so it makes a nice finish product is the "magic"
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Homeport: Clearwater/St. Pete Florida
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mjkkemper
RO# 21252
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froggy3k
RO# 4247
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Posted - Mar 27 2012 : 19:52:01
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WOW! Impressive! True art in the making!
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Homeport: Sunny SW FL
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mjkkemper
RO# 21252
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Posted - Apr 05 2012 : 07:28:08
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Put in the chase for the Radar and Satillite cables.
Making the inside pannels
Dry fit of the inside panels
Once the inside panels are in i will fill the cavity with 3LB closed cell Urathan two part expanding foam. In the enclosed area i should get a 4Lb or greater setup.
After this will be building up the inside to match. At this time i will probaly demold.
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Homeport: Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
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mjkkemper
RO# 21252
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Posted - Apr 14 2012 : 17:00:14
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Finished the inside first layer and filled with the two part urathan closed cell foam and de-molded.
One more layer on the inside than flare out with resin mixed with micro balloons.
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mjkkemper
RO# 21252
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Volffas
RO# 30980
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Posted - May 12 2012 : 20:08:31
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That looks fantastic. Do you do fiberglass for a living, or just on the side? I wouldn't even know where to start on something like that!
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1972 Sea Snark "Four and a half Songs"
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Audrey II
RO# 30499
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Posted - May 13 2012 : 07:42:04
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Looks great! how much does it weigh?
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mjkkemper
RO# 21252
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Posted - May 13 2012 : 07:51:09
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Originally posted by Audrey II
Looks great! how much does it weigh?
I did not do the math but it is a lot lighter than it looks. Around a hundred pounds or less I would guess
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Homeport: Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
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rythmstrat
RO# 32479
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Posted - May 13 2012 : 10:22:37
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Looks awesome, nicely done!
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Moose Deer Point Marina
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Homeport: Twelve Mile Bay, Georgian Bay, Ontario
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alexander38
RO# 31123
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Posted - May 14 2012 : 04:09:19
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the boat is looking great..
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btoran
RO# 19401
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Posted - May 14 2012 : 06:26:28
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looks great. nice job. is the wood blocking permanent or just there during the install? did you run wires through it before installing?
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1996 Carver 320 Voyager
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mjkkemper
RO# 21252
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Posted - May 14 2012 : 07:08:50
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Originally posted by btoran
looks great. nice job. is the wood blocking permanent or just there during the install? did you run wires through it before installing?
Thank you
The wood blocks where just temporary to lift it up. I will pull the wires once I splash her and install the radar.
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Homeport: Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
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KiDa
RO# 16492
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Posted - May 14 2012 : 22:39:37
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Man do I wish you were in VA. I need to raise my arch about 8".
OH and for the record; FARQUE YOU!!!!! 
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alexander38
RO# 31123
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Posted - May 18 2012 : 04:19:24
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the arch looks great, What did you use to go around the aft deck hand rails ?
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mjkkemper
RO# 21252
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alexander38
RO# 31123
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Posted - May 20 2012 : 04:48:24
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how thick and did you bend around the the the hand rails...some pics please...I've been wanting to up date mine but every boat I've seen the job looked nasty...
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Homeport: va.
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btoran
RO# 19401
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Posted - May 20 2012 : 08:12:06
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That much starboard must have cost a pretty penny.
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1996 Carver 320 Voyager
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mjkkemper
RO# 21252
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Posted - May 21 2012 : 07:44:55
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That much starboard must have cost a pretty penny.
Not really. Two sheets and they cut them in half which worked out to be the correct height. (54x96" size sheet) When you buy it go to a plastic supply house. I think it was a little over $100 a sheet. Laird pastics I believe is has it and their national.
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Homeport: Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
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walterv
RO# 12640
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Posted - May 21 2012 : 17:22:09
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Great Job!!!!!!
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mjkkemper
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btoran
RO# 19401
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Posted - Aug 06 2012 : 09:31:30
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looks great. nice job once again.
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Bruce Toran
1996 Carver 320 Voyager
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Homeport: Glen Cove, NY
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froggy3k
RO# 4247
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Posted - Aug 06 2012 : 20:00:12
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WOW! Awesome! Kudos!!!!!
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Homeport: Sunny SW FL
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mjkkemper
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HOGAN
RO# 3813
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 Posted - Aug 31 2012 : 10:19:53
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Can you make a hard top for me?
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2005 Scout 175 Sportfish
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