Chrysler Conqueror SIII with Chrysler Jet

[ChryslerJet]

so are you running carpet or floor paint?

Haven't gotten that far into the decision yet was going with carpet but been rethinking it.  Me thinks though I need a floor before I get to that decision.

 

[ChryslerJet]

Before you put the Tank under the floor, read the USCG rule book, I am not 100% certain but I THINK that if the tank is under the floor you must have a removable pannel to access it.

Quote from USCG seems like it will be fin because all the fittings are welded on

If the fuel tank connections are welded to the fuel tank, then the  top of the fuel tank may be covered with foam. If the fuel tank connections are  screw-type spuds in the fuel tank surface, these connections and joints must be  accessible.
Accessibility may be achieved by removable panels, hatches, access  ports and boat components. Seats, fish boxes and consoles that are designed so  they may be removed also provide accessibility.

 

[ChryslerJet]

i guess i was not specific enough, i meant all exterior grade woods are the same glue, just different woods. you can do it however you want, but i would never persoanlly put pine in a potentially wet envoronment. you can pre seal everything but there will always be a place that water will get into the wood because you cant eal a seam that you cant get to, and that seam is usually the underside which is where the water is and tries to evaporate through the wood.

I may be making a mistake but Marine ply was not in the budget.  I could have bought hardwood instead of the Pine I guess that would have been smarter.  A lot of guys on Iboats have been using the Arauco without issue and then I guess if it lasts 20 years it would still be worth it.  I plan on sealing all around the wood and filling all little gaps with epoxy so I don't see how any water is getting under this transom.  Now the floor might be a different story.  I may have to change for that, right now I have all the Plywood for the transom and stringers purchased so will use this for now.

 

[Crusader]

I used marine plywood for the deck and douglas fir for the stringers. Though I probably won't keep the Crusader forever, I do plan on my work lasting for that long. The next owner will not have to redo my work.

How are you going to resolve the eight inch width difference between the hull and the cap? Seems to me that BEFORE you glass in the transom, stringers and floor.... it would make sense to fit and install the cap first.

 

[ChryslerJet]

I used marine plywood for the deck and douglas fir for the stringers. Though I probably won't keep the Crusader forever, I do plan on my work lasting for that long. The next owner will not have to redo my work.

How are you going to resolve the eight inch width difference between the hull and the cap? Seems to me that BEFORE you glass in the transom, stringers and floor.... it would make sense to fit and install the cap first.

Cliff The hull is very flexible and I can move it that much or more.  Plan is to put the cap back on update the supports to make sure the stringers are in the right positions and pull the cap again.  The transom is good and solid and perfect measurements so installing that won't affect putting back on the cap.  The area that it's off 8" is midship at the weakest point in the sides of the hull. The bow is fairly good but gets more off the closer to midship you get.  I am definitely getting it straightened out before the stringers are cut and installed. 

 

[Becket]

Before you put the Tank under the floor, read the USCG rule book, I am not 100% certain but I THINK that if the tank is under the floor you must have a removable pannel to access it.

Quote from USCG seems like it will be fin because all the fittings are welded on

If the fuel tank connections are welded to the fuel tank, then the  top of the fuel tank may be covered with foam. If the fuel tank connections are  screw-type spuds in the fuel tank surface, these connections and joints must be  accessible.
Accessibility may be achieved by removable panels, hatches, access  ports and boat components. Seats, fish boxes and consoles that are designed so  they may be removed also provide accessibility.

Bingo, Thats what I saw, Been long time since I read it, just rung a bell.

 

[ChryslerJet]

Before you put the Tank under the floor, read the USCG rule book, I am not 100% certain but I THINK that if the tank is under the floor you must have a removable pannel to access it.

Quote from USCG seems like it will be fin because all the fittings are welded on

If the fuel tank connections are welded to the fuel tank, then the  top of the fuel tank may be covered with foam. If the fuel tank connections are  screw-type spuds in the fuel tank surface, these connections and joints must be  accessible.
Accessibility may be achieved by removable panels, hatches, access  ports and boat components. Seats, fish boxes and consoles that are designed so  they may be removed also provide accessibility.

Bingo, Thats what I saw, Been long time since I read it, just rung a bell.

Thanks for looking out sure wouldn't want to do all that work and then have to tear it up.

 

[SimplyOrange]

you need to make the decidion now whether you will paint or carpet because it affects the way you lay out the floor, if you are ok with carpet then thats what i would do, because you can leave a 1/4" gap between the permanent floor and the panel covering the tank, glass over everything and if you ever need to remove it you just have to cut through a little bit of glass but no wood.the panel will come out and can be reused. just dont glue the tank cover panel to the stringers like you will the permanent floor.its how my sanger ws with the in hull tanks.

i wish i lived closer, i could come over there and have all of the supports and floor panels cut in a few hours ready to glass in.

 

[ChryslerJet]

you need to make the decidion now whether you will paint or carpet because it affects the way you lay out the floor, if you are ok with carpet then thats what i would do, because you can leave a 1/4" gap between the permanent floor and the panel covering the tank, glass over everything and if you ever need to remove it you just have to cut through a little bit of glass but no wood.the panel will come out and can be reused. just dont glue the tank cover panel to the stringers like you will the permanent floor.

OK I gotcha I am still undecided on the belly tank yet though so that decision is first then I need to weigh the floor out from there.

 

[blazeracer]

What kind of wood did you put back in James?

Marine ply in the Glastron.

 

[stickman07]

Is this CJ tryin to be first to the THB spring kick off event ????

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[v-drive]

that boat is too nice and is assembled

 

[KONA77]

Is this CJ tryin to be first to the THB spring kick off event ????

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No way,  he drives a Chrysler Mini Van,  definitely not enough horse power to yank a trailer out from under a boat,  not even a canoe  :smile16:

 

[v-drive]

mini van is right, probably has a fanny pack too

 

[KONA77]

huh,  do believe your right,  he's definitely a fanny pack kinda guy  :smile30:

 

[ChryslerJet]

Is this CJ tryin to be first to the THB spring kick off event ????

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I like that boat, I wonder if it is for sale.  Police Auction here I come.

No way,  he drives a Chrysler Mini Van,  definitely not enough horse power to yank a trailer out from under a boat,  not even a canoe

You would be surprised what that mini van can do, besides that point this year we will be pulling  the boat with the Durango 5.9L V8 4x4

mini van is right, probably has a fanny pack too

huh,  do believe your right,  he's definitely a fanny pack kinda guy  :smile30:

No fanny pack here that's my mom though.  I am sure Kona is a closet Fanny pack guy too.  You know what they say.

 

[KONA77]

lol,  that's weak  :laugh:

 

[Patchman]

Kona with a fanny pack, that would be like a Village People YMCA video! :smile20:

 

[KONA77]

haha, good one, Patch must be listening to the Village People this morning  crazy.gif

 

[Crusader]

So far, out of all the CJ's that have been posted up over the past year, none of them have been photographed in the water. I wonder when we will get to see an actual CJ floating? Moving under it's own power?