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by HappenMaker
Fri Jan 24, 2020 12:38 pm
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: Making new Toe Rails 1949 u22
Replies: 4
Views: 5437

Making new Toe Rails 1949 u22

Does anyone have experience remaking toe rails. What would be the most efficient method?
by HappenMaker
Wed Mar 27, 2019 12:20 pm
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: new upper planks u22
Replies: 0
Views: 3447

new upper planks u22

In a previous post I had asked how to fill in the seams on the original planks, since then I have decided to remove all of the original planks and replace them along with new battens a problem that I have is finding a wide enough 6/4 stock to book match it for both sides on the upper forward number ...
by HappenMaker
Wed May 02, 2018 3:09 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Filling Top Plank Seems
Replies: 1
Views: 2405

Filling Top Plank Seems

This is a 1949-'51 (not sure) its a U22 Sportsman. I have replaced all the screws and bungs in the original planks. what is the best method to fill the seems?
by HappenMaker
Wed Feb 03, 2016 11:16 am
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: advice
Replies: 7
Views: 3886

Re: advice

Thanks maritime classics for that tip!!! I can use all the help I can get.
by HappenMaker
Tue Feb 02, 2016 6:05 pm
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: advice
Replies: 7
Views: 3886

advice

Ok so I took a break for 6 months on this project. I am ready to move forward (I Think) frame work is done new fasteners throughout. Where can I find red Bilge paint for the inside of the inner ply? I have precut the inner ply but have not set it with 5200 yet.
by HappenMaker
Tue Mar 17, 2015 5:27 pm
Forum: On the Hard
Topic: relocating u22 in the middle of restoration
Replies: 5
Views: 4237

Re: relocating u22 in the middle of restoration

where would i measure for deflection?
by HappenMaker
Tue Mar 17, 2015 12:55 pm
Forum: On the Hard
Topic: relocating u22 in the middle of restoration
Replies: 5
Views: 4237

relocating u22 in the middle of restoration

My U22 Sportsman is currently upside down with the bottom removed. I need to move it to a new location, i am nervose to strap around the boat to lift it. i would not want to concave the hull sides. is it possible to lift from the Stringers and set it on a trailer. the boat sits like this now
by HappenMaker
Tue Mar 10, 2015 12:47 pm
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: looking for help
Replies: 5
Views: 3370

Re: looking for help

thanks, i have the book and the videos, so i will continue my journey in this restoration.
by HappenMaker
Mon Mar 09, 2015 5:13 pm
Forum: Odds & Ends
Topic: looking for help
Replies: 5
Views: 3370

looking for help

i am restoring my 1949 sportsman. I have all the material for a new 5200 bottom. new frames built. i am leery start as i dont want to make costly mistakes. does any one no of a person in southern California that is mobile that i can pay to help me to do the job right. Im not interested in paying to ...
by HappenMaker
Fri Feb 20, 2015 12:10 pm
Forum: Hardware & Rigging
Topic: fastener list for u22 bottom
Replies: 5
Views: 3734

fastener list for u22 bottom

as i have taken the bottom off i am faced with the fact that there were so many different screws its hard to put an good order together. Is there a fastener list breakdown out there for a u22 bottom. i have the book and see the off the cuff averages but it seems to be missing some things or i just h...
by HappenMaker
Thu Feb 19, 2015 5:54 pm
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: okume plywood size and plank size for u22 bottom
Replies: 3
Views: 2951

okume plywood size and plank size for u22 bottom

i am wondering what the best size of okume plywood is for the 5200 bottom. should i try and find 4 mil or can i use 6mil,
by HappenMaker
Fri Feb 06, 2015 3:43 pm
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: repair or replace stem/gripe
Replies: 5
Views: 3114

Re: repair or replace stem/gripe

here is a updated image of both sides
by HappenMaker
Fri Feb 06, 2015 2:09 pm
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: repair or replace stem/gripe
Replies: 5
Views: 3114

Re: repair or replace stem/gripe

nice terry did you cut pieces of the same wood species to make the repair?
by HappenMaker
Thu Feb 05, 2015 5:07 pm
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: repair or replace stem/gripe
Replies: 5
Views: 3114

repair or replace stem/gripe

any thoughts here
by HappenMaker
Wed Jan 21, 2015 1:17 pm
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: front frame u22 sportsman
Replies: 10
Views: 5474

Re: front frame u22 sportsman

should i use the phillipne mahogony on the transom or is there something that would be better? like genuine or white oak
by HappenMaker
Wed Jan 21, 2015 1:10 pm
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: front frame u22 sportsman
Replies: 10
Views: 5474

Re: front frame u22 sportsman

here is a pic of the transom
by HappenMaker
Wed Jan 21, 2015 10:50 am
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: front frame u22 sportsman
Replies: 10
Views: 5474

Re: front frame u22 sportsman

ok thanks for all the imput. here are few other pics as i have now decided to go with 5200 bottom. my first question is the best way to find the boats level. thoughts on bow stem?
by HappenMaker
Tue Jan 20, 2015 5:28 pm
Forum: Hull Construction
Topic: front frame u22 sportsman
Replies: 10
Views: 5474

front frame u22 sportsman

would it be better to replace this fram or repair it as is. this frame conects to all the outer planks
by HappenMaker
Thu Jan 15, 2015 12:49 pm
Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
Topic: new bottom questions for 1949 u22 sportsman
Replies: 5
Views: 3527

Re: new bottom questions for 1949 u22 sportsman

i think i am leaning towards westsytems at this point.
by HappenMaker
Tue Jan 13, 2015 2:32 pm
Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
Topic: new bottom questions for 1949 u22 sportsman
Replies: 5
Views: 3527

Re: new bottom questions for 1949 u22 sportsman

well does anyone have a step by step procedure laid out for the 5200 method?
by HappenMaker
Tue Jan 13, 2015 10:33 am
Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
Topic: new bottom questions for 1949 u22 sportsman
Replies: 5
Views: 3527

Re: new bottom questions for 1949 u22 sportsman

wouldnt i use some epoxy still when doing a 5200 bottom. Do people ever epoxy the ribs?
by HappenMaker
Mon Jan 12, 2015 5:01 pm
Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
Topic: new bottom questions for 1949 u22 sportsman
Replies: 5
Views: 3527

new bottom questions for 1949 u22 sportsman

Questions, 1) filling old screw holes on the ribs? woodfiller or epoxy with wood piece insert? brand recomendations. 2) west sytems with 5200? is that a method ? Thanks in advance this is a completley new project to me. I have the Danneburg book and basic understanding of wood work. That is all. I'm...
by HappenMaker
Mon Dec 01, 2014 11:42 am
Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
Topic: getting ready to roll over u22 for new bottom
Replies: 9
Views: 5246

Re: getting ready to roll over u22 for new bottom

well after building a gantry from 4x 10s a chain hoist, load leveler, some mattress and a few friends the boat is flipped. cant wait to start working on it now.
by HappenMaker
Fri Nov 21, 2014 1:53 pm
Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
Topic: getting ready to roll over u22 for new bottom
Replies: 9
Views: 5246

Re: getting ready to roll over u22 for new bottom

john thanks for the info. i have a back ho to use i like your idea. will see if the room is enough to make the roll
by HappenMaker
Mon Nov 17, 2014 2:09 pm
Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
Topic: getting ready to roll over u22 for new bottom
Replies: 9
Views: 5246

Re: getting ready to roll over u22 for new bottom

friends and dirt is easy the old mattresses im not sure about. dont have a lot of those just lying around.
by HappenMaker
Mon Nov 17, 2014 12:39 pm
Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
Topic: getting ready to roll over u22 for new bottom
Replies: 9
Views: 5246

getting ready to roll over u22 for new bottom

well now that i have removed the engine and steering wheel i am ready to roll the boat for its new bottom. still not sure which direction to go. as i am in so-cal and intend to use the boat in the ocean with a fresh water cooling system. 5200 epoxy now the real question is the best way to flip it? i...
by HappenMaker
Thu Nov 13, 2014 3:41 pm
Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
Topic: removing prop, engine, and steering column
Replies: 0
Views: 1830

removing prop, engine, and steering column

U22 '49 sportsman i bought has a hemi engine in it. i have removed both exhaust and loosend the engine bolts and shaft. my question is first how to remove the prop, second how to remove the shaft and third how to disconect the steering. (Note) steering does not have the throttle on this model as the...
by HappenMaker
Sat Oct 18, 2014 11:56 am
Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
Topic: just bought 49 sportsman for restoration
Replies: 6
Views: 4656

Re: just bought 49 sportsman for restoration

The only modification would be the 5200 bottom. Other than that I intend to keep it original. The only thing different is that this boat was reported with a hemi from what Don says they dida great job on the engine
by HappenMaker
Fri Oct 17, 2014 10:30 am
Forum: How to Use Boat Buzz
Topic: just bought 49 sportsman for restoration
Replies: 6
Views: 4656

Re: just bought 49 sportsman for restoration

I just bought the Dons complete book on ebay, im waiting for it to arrive, as well as the boat. I purchased this 49' Sportsman from Don at Mccall Boats. great guy he is delivery from idaho by the end of the month. i am in Southern Ca. i will for sure have lots of questions drrot thanks for any imput...