JEM Watercraft

Matt this is what I am asking about



Got hull in sun warming up ready to glass in a couple of hours

If handles are OK I will retro fit them after glassing... along with centre console and rod holder plinths

ok I think I follow you.

You're saying you're going to not seal up the bottom part of that?

Cut out will be sealed with ply all round(bottom and 2 ends)and the dowel will form the handle
cut out will be maybe 2 1/2" deep..... do you think this will be a problem water coming into cockpit wise
as free board will be reduced by 2 1/2" in the area of the handles
hope this makes sense

Got hull glassed

Got hull glassed....a few more lizards .........and a name








Inspiration for name http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VE0Ul5HN ... =3&t=18815

Matt if your not happy about link feel free to remove it

naw ... that was a pretty cool video.

My son (13) and his friends are into making crazy skits and posting them on YouTube. Some of it is actually pretty funny.

Any thoughts on my handle questions Matt?

I added a bit more of an explanation between posts

Basicaly I'm asking about freeboard

cheers

Bemm 52 wrote:Cut out will be sealed with ply all round(bottom and 2 ends)and the dowel will form the handle
cut out will be maybe 2 1/2" deep..... do you think this will be a problem water coming into cockpit wise
as free board will be reduced by 2 1/2" in the area of the handles
hope this makes sense

oh ok. I finally get your meaning. You should be fine.

Thanks Matt Its all downhill from here .....YE HA

Got my handle cutouts done







Actual cutout is deeper than first photo

As usual when step into the unknown something comes up you didn't think of
I will have to vee cutout bottm panel to allow for my knuckles.
will post some pics as things progress