Goose custom topdeck build

[freestylegeek]

thanks alot Geek i was wondering what did you have to do to get your front lip on the bottom did you have a mold or a peice come with.im hoping to have the hull done sat and also lay up my footholds sat.then i can start on the powerplant!

Sergio provided a front lip mold that I glassed in place and it was EXTREMELY helpful. If I didn't have that, I would have bonded the top and bottom, then built the bottom nose piece using the top as a backing. If you do it that way, make sure you glass the outside AND the inside of the nose (in front of the waterbox). That will strengthen it a lot.

 

[Mile9c1]

After a HORRIBLE experience with US Composites 3lb foam

What's up with that?

 

[thegoldenboy]

thanks thegoldenboy its getting closer every day.your hood went out yesterday i gotta look to see when delivery is scheaduled

Don't worry about the delivery schedule. Its -19 here, there won't be any glassing going on for a month+.... Plus the superjet is under 6" of snow, and my motivation to drag it out is at an all time low.

I know you still have things to do, but what do you figure this would cost in the end? Maybe consider making me one :cool2:

We'll be in touch, can't wait for the final product.

 

[Goose]

price wise its not bad at all depends on what materials you choose.time well thats another story i have over 22hrs in the topdeck alone.i gotta add up everything ill let you know what i got into it

 

[tom21]

Nice work! Seems like more and more peeps are doing this- I will be adding my name to that list soon enough. Please continue to keep us all in the loop.

 

[sjetrider]

im gonna be running dual oneways and dumping them into the pump area and also running my cooling lines and a tube for the trim cable other than sanding it to get it ready to reinforce can anyone think of anything else to do while the top is off cause the next stop in puttin the top and bottom togather for good?

Are you running front exhaust only? If keeping rear ehaust you might want to think about relocating the ehaust tube (lower) in rear, this way you can move footholds up futher if desired.

 

[63chevyll]

When just a few years ago i thought i was cool cuz i fixed some cracks.

you are all crazy...in agood way.
i wish i had the time to complete a job like this.

 

[Goose]

no rear exhaust just front.yea if i had more time their is alot id do different oh well the next boat i build will be different.thanks alot for the encouragement guys im gettin the itch to ride this thing now.I need some paint ideas?

 

[tom21]

yeah definately paint it!:haha: :haha: :haha: :haha: :haha: :haha: :haha: :haha: :haha: :haha: :haha: :haha: :haha: :haha: :haha: :haha: :haha: :haha: :haha:

 

[Goose]

i just glassed the panels in the back on an angle,and also reinfoced the area where the firewall is back to the begining of the pump cavity where pancaker cracked his.tomorrow (sat)im gonna run the cooling lines dual oneways and trim tube and then put the topdeck on for good.im pushing to get this ski finished up for the fundraiser for Joe Kenny.just need to find a sponcer to raise some money

 

[PancakePete]

i just glassed the panels in the back on an angle,and also reinfoced the area where the firewall is back to the begining of the pump cavity where pancaker cracked his.tomorrow (sat)im gonna run the cooling lines dual oneways and trim tube and then put the topdeck on for good.im pushing to get this ski finished up for the fundraiser for Joe Kenny.just need to find a sponcer to raise some money

Just to Clarify, That was my old hull that I cracked at the Bulkhead...
I tried to break my Watercraft Factory and did not ! :Banane01:

 

[brentR]

Don't worry about the delivery schedule. Its -19 here, there won't be any glassing going on for a month+....

didnt stop me, i glassed my tray about 2 weeks ago!

 

[chad]

Nice work , keep us updated , and take more pictures!

 

[kurtwolff]

Lookin good Goose!

 

[Goose]

today i did what i said i was gonna with dual one ways they turned out really nice specialy the caps i used to finish them with.also put the top and bottom on.i used enough epoxy and 406 filler that i spread so i could fill the bond line.tomorrow lay up footholds and mon cut for footholds and fill rear bond line tues reinforce then sand for paint.and some other day foam and put footholds in and paint

 

[thegoldenboy]

didnt stop me, i glassed my tray about 2 weeks ago!

2 weeks ago it was warm :wink:

Doesn't matter, when I get going I'll finsih it all in a couple weeks, just waiting for all parts to arrive before I start. I hate beginning something and than having to order it and have it sent up stalling your build.

You know how it is living up here. Were not in FL, we can't have small parts shipped to us next day without paying as assload of cash..

Plus I havn't decided on paint yet, so no rush. Change my mind everyday.

 

[Exile]

HA, found the thread and dam dude,respect 4 the effort and I think its gona b killer!!!!....im past jealous!

Exile.

 

[2lick]

wow.. im amazed.. i guess i know what im doing next winter!....

 

[Goose]

sorry i havent been posting pics.anyway i got the nose filled in without a mold it turned out great onces its sanded you could never tell that it was glassed togather.also the footholds are in and the ski is reinforced.just put 2lb foam in that was some cool stuff.now its time to get the pole bracket made up mount it and sand it and paint.while im wating on that im gonna start to motor. i will post pics this week

 

[Flash-FX]

Where are the pics? Did you get this killer project all together yet? Is this the same boat you want to experiment with a set back the pump? (sorry for all the questions). GOOD JOB!:cheer:
Trimming off the tail of the boat is almost like setting back the pump. I've seen that little changes to the areas that touch water can make a big difference in handling. (examples,a d-cut ride plate...or even just one layer of 6 oz.mat to fix a worn bottom).