Plumbob Posted July 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 I don't understand why they didn't provide small water passages at the low point of the bow area, and the foam that they used to make the boats hard to sink is a pain in the ass to deal with. Quote Link to comment
72240z Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 Awesome boat, another one to make me jealous :-( Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 I want a Datsun boat and I'm not into boats really. :lol: Cleaned out the gas tank and replaced the fuel gauge gasket, had to make a new gasket out of some gasket material I picked up at the auto parts store. The tank is almost ready to go back in the boat just needs a good ole Ratsun sticker. I can send you a sticker for that tank, PM me your address :) Quote Link to comment
72240z Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 I never liked boats until I found out about these lol. Its a datsun for the water!!! Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted July 10, 2013 Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 Holy hell ! Is that what you found when you removed the turf/ carpet ? Quote Link to comment
Plumbob Posted July 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2013 Yes, I knew that there was going to be some rot but not this much. As you can see from the pics below I have removed all the rotted wood, these boats have one single stringer that runs from the bow to just in front of the console and a stringer that runs across in front of the console so it wasn't a huge job. I have learned that most of the boat manufacturers during the 70's skimped out when it came to the quality of wood and the amount of fiberglass that they put around the bow stringers so I wasn't to surprised with the amount of rot. Removing the foam that they used in the bow was a bitch and it was soaked, I removed around 10-12 gallons of water from the bow area that was trapped there by the 1 stringer that runs across the boat in front of the console. When I glass in the new stringers I will also be glassing in a small piece of 1'' PVC pipe so that any water that does get in the bow area can drain out. The last pic is of the center stringer, its only 1/2'', I will be using 3/4'' marine plywood for the replacement stringers. Quote Link to comment
Steroid Posted July 11, 2013 Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 Well, now We know what is under there ! ! Thanks for sharing ! Quote Link to comment
Plumbob Posted July 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2013 I will be replacing the stringer and floor this weekend, anybody have any fiberglass/ epoxy experience? I think I have a pretty good idea on the how to part but its the materials to be used part that I am a little unclear on. Quote Link to comment
Steroid Posted July 12, 2013 Report Share Posted July 12, 2013 Make darn sure You grind the heck out of the "floor" area or any area that You add fiberglass too. Don't be afraid to rough it up vigorously. If You do not, in time the fiberglass will just peel away and You will have no integrity whatsoever in that bow, especially with the tremondous pounding that a boat hull is subject to. Whenever You do any type of fiberglass repair, such as attaching fender flares, hood scoops and other items with fiberglass, You MUST grind the area for something that the new fiberglass can "grab". On this project, I would suggest at least 10 different layers of cloth/resin. Anything less to secure the new stringer and it will desentrigrate due to bouncing on the water and beaching. You actually have really opened up a can of worms here but it is not an impossable fix. On My dually thread (post # 74) see how I did the fiberglassing last fall on the cab's extension. I described things if I remember pretty well. http://community.ratsun.net/topic/12236-severance-day-not-what-you-think/ You have to mix the resin properly also or it will not cure properly. Best of luck and if I can help further I will try to guide You through what You have to do. Mike Quote Link to comment
Plumbob Posted July 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2013 I have decided to go with a gas pedal instead of the original throttl, I have driven a couple large jet boats with pedals and I like the amount of control you get from the pedal system. Anyone in the Portland area know where to find used boat parts cheap? Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 Hi Robert. Will you disable the throttle lever all the way & run a new cable to operate the scoop or leave it in place ? I too was going to run a pedal but never got motivated enough to fab it up. Text or call me if you need help on the fiberglassing & check out Steroids thread. Hes done alot of glassing in his time. Quote Link to comment
Plumbob Posted July 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 I plan on rebuilding my console and finding a pedal/w cable and a lever/w cable from a different jet boat. I will PM you a sketch of my console, don't be afraid to criticize. Quote Link to comment
Plumbob Posted August 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 I have a week long camping trip comming up very soon, I may end up selling my sundance so I can buy a different boat that is ready for the water. The thought really bums me out but I have alot of kids counting on me to bring the fun. Quote Link to comment
Pacific coast Datsun Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 If you decide to sell text me..but i hope you keep it :) Quote Link to comment
72240z Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 If you decide to sell text me..but i hope you keep it :) Its not fair you guys gobble them all up!!!! lol Quote Link to comment
Plumbob Posted August 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 Well it saddens me but I had to do it, my boat up for sale. Look in the classifieds under Misc. I need to have a boat that is turn key ready before the end of this month for a family camping trip. Quote Link to comment
Steroid Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 :( :( Too bad that didn't turn out for You. Maybe You could rent a boat and keep it, making it a winter project. If not, hopefully someone on here will get it. If so, certainly Mark and I will continue to give help when needed. Take care and good luck! Mike Quote Link to comment
Plumbob Posted August 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 Thanks again for you help mike, Datsun lovers will have first crack at it. I have it posted on Ratsun and CL, I would love to see it being towed away by a 620 or any datsun. Quote Link to comment
Steroid Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Well, there have been many Ratsun guys claiming to want one of these boats. Lets see if any of them "step up to the plate". Good luck with Your sale. Mike Quote Link to comment
Plumbob Posted August 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 If some one in the portland area is looking to add a Datsun boat to thier collection today is your lucky day. I have dropped the price down to 800$. If not sold I am going to miss out on a fishing boat that I have " On hold". Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted August 20, 2013 Report Share Posted August 20, 2013 Wish I had the $. Quote Link to comment
Steroid Posted September 20, 2013 Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 Hey Plumbob, Did You sell the boat or are You going to restore it this winter? Quote Link to comment
Tristin Posted September 20, 2013 Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 Hey Plumbob, Did You sell the boat or are You going to restore it this winter? I just saw it on CL the other day... Quote Link to comment
72240z Posted September 20, 2013 Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 Well, there have been many Ratsun guys claiming to want one of these boats. Lets see if any of them "step up to the plate". Good luck with Your sale. Mike Kind of a harsh statement... Wanting one of these boats doesnt mean buying one thats been broken down and chopped up. some people just want to buy a boat and go enjoy it not have to completely rebuild the thing. Prob why it's still for sale. I would get it back to snuff and sell it good to go, will make much more on it. GLWS either way Quote Link to comment
Loren O Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Where is the ad on craig's list? I couldn't find it. Quote Link to comment
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