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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 13 August 2012, 02:28
Replies: 45
Views: 9,781
Posted By MEE
Thanks to my mates across the pond and all the...

Thanks to my mates across the pond and all the other members who help me put the blue bomber back into service for our vacation. I could not have done it without your help. The family have a great...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 03 August 2012, 02:54
Replies: 45
Views: 9,781
Posted By MEE
All that is left is to slip in the floor boards. ...

All that is left is to slip in the floor boards.

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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 31 July 2012, 03:34
Replies: 45
Views: 9,781
Posted By MEE
Update: Pac-man rear corner seals are now...

Update: Pac-man rear corner seals are now adhered and rolled.

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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 30 July 2012, 03:42
Replies: 45
Views: 9,781
Posted By MEE
The floor is adhered. It took about 350 cc of...

The floor is adhered. It took about 350 cc of sta bond including accelerator. Thanks again for all the advice.

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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 29 July 2012, 22:50
Replies: 45
Views: 9,781
Posted By MEE
After days of rebuilding the transom and removing...

After days of rebuilding the transom and removing old glue we are finally ready to glue the fool back into the blue bomber. BTW liberal amounts of lacquer thinner and a brass bristle wire brush...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 27 July 2012, 04:59
Replies: 45
Views: 9,781
Posted By MEE
My transom is coated with epoxy as it had some...

My transom is coated with epoxy as it had some water damage. It is my understanding that pvc glue like sta bond will not bond very well to the epoxy. That is why i went with the gflex on the mount...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 26 July 2012, 01:41
Replies: 45
Views: 9,781
Posted By MEE
Made the transom to mount joints today. Used g...

Made the transom to mount joints today. Used g flex thickened epoxy for the first time. It seamed to work great. Surface was prepped with laquer thinner and 80grit sand paper. Fixtured it by...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 25 July 2012, 02:16
Replies: 45
Views: 9,781
Posted By MEE
Finally got most if not all of the glue. I...

Finally got most if not all of the glue. I followed yalls advice and went back to the sand paper flapper wheel. However this time i used my AC powered dremel not the cordless.
In the picture i...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 23 July 2012, 01:58
Replies: 45
Views: 9,781
Posted By MEE
O ring sealed Canister has a zip lock back inside...

O ring sealed Canister has a zip lock back inside with a copy of FL state vessel registration.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 23 July 2012, 01:54
Replies: 45
Views: 9,781
Posted By MEE
Finished working on the mounts ... for tonight. ...

Finished working on the mounts ... for tonight. Working them with brass bristle brush MEK and paper towels. I tried to finish them off with a glass bead blaster. I think one is looking good. The...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 22 July 2012, 21:25
Replies: 45
Views: 9,781
Posted By MEE
I think i am done with one transom mount. MEK...

I think i am done with one transom mount. MEK and a brass bristle brush is worked the best.
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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 21 July 2012, 02:16
Replies: 45
Views: 9,781
Posted By MEE
The main tube pin hole the i referred to was...

The main tube pin hole the i referred to was patched with Loon UV cure urethane sealant from NRS. It has been holding for a week now. It was prepped with MEK. This boat will be going several...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 20 July 2012, 01:50
Replies: 45
Views: 9,781
Posted By MEE
Black transom mount work will continue next. ...

Black transom mount work will continue next. Top pcs has been worked but not sure if it is completely clean of glue. Bottom psc is "as peeled". Advice?

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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 20 July 2012, 01:40
Replies: 45
Views: 9,781
Posted By MEE
Center tube sta bond patches are holding strong. ...

Center tube sta bond patches are holding strong. I followed everyones advice on these two patches. This area had a pin hole that i first tryed "loon" uv curable urethane from NRS that pealed off...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 20 July 2012, 01:29
Replies: 45
Views: 9,781
Posted By MEE
Thank everyone sooo much for their time and...

Thank everyone sooo much for their time and effort in advising mee. I have learned a lot form everyone. My goal is to have this boat back in service before our aug 7 vaca to the gulf of mex. I...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 18 July 2012, 16:27
Replies: 45
Views: 9,781
Posted By MEE
What works wonders? I don't think your link was...

What works wonders? I don't think your link was working for me or are you refering to somthing else?
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 18 July 2012, 16:22
Replies: 45
Views: 9,781
Posted By MEE
Plasma or corona treatment modifies the surface...

Plasma or corona treatment modifies the surface of a material to make it more
receptive to chemical bonds.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corona_treatment...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 18 July 2012, 01:47
Replies: 45
Views: 9,781
Posted By MEE
I now have the sand paper flapper wheels and will...

I now have the sand paper flapper wheels and will try them. I am still working on the black rubber transom mounts for now. I would not think that removing some that material is a big deal as it is...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 16 July 2012, 02:11
Replies: 45
Views: 9,781
Posted By MEE
Abrasive wheel? Can you describe this tool? Is...

Abrasive wheel? Can you describe this tool? Is it a solid stone type attachment? I am having the most trouble with the old glue on my black rubber transom mounts. It is hard to tell when I am...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 15 July 2012, 01:53
Replies: 45
Views: 9,781
Posted By MEE
Glue removal

Anyone have a good way of removing urethane glue off of PVC fabric and black rubber transom mounts? I have MEK, Tolulene, Laque thinner, Acetone, Isopropal alcohol, various wire brushes and 80 grit...
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