Epay wood reenforcments

[Oldboat]

Got some epay left from dock project was thinking of using in stringer boxes for screw reenforcments For console and leaning post. Although I am going to drill and add resin in coosa were srews will be thinking this will give me xtra hold. Stuff suppose to last 75 years, any thoughts.

[Vezo, Part II]

I’m not a boat builder either. In 2004, I was redoing a Boston Whaler 15 Sport. I inquired about epay, but it would have been overkill and expensive. Used mahogany instead for a factory finish.

However, it is so dense that I believe it will float. I would think this would be excellent for your purpose. Just remember to pre-drill, and plan on blowing through bits. As I said, it is dense, as you may know if you have used it for dock/deck building. So much so that I would not think it would need a coat of epoxy before installing.

Have an extra six blocks I could use for mounting my fuel tank before closing the hatch? 4X2X3/4” or so?

Vezo, Part II

[Capt Chuck]

I used 5/4 (1") ipe block spacers between the fuel tank tabs and the stringers. No need to glass/resin over
The'll stay dry. PRE-DRILL is a must.

[Oldboat]

Thx all good points and yes it’s hard as hell. Plan is to 5200 4 inch X1 inch planks inline with bolt pattern of consol and leaning post. They will be staggered for gas fil line etc . Have drill and put some screws for test and works well, just don’t want to drill under size or u will break screw. Also don’t breath the dust it’s really bad for u.

[77SceptreOB]

The wood is Ipe. I have worked with it in the past. VERY heavy, durable wood. Also as mentioned VERY hard (like 3X Teak). Hard to saw and plane. You need to pre drill and expect to dull the bits quickly. Probably overkill for anything but exposed dock boards.

[dirtwheelsfl]

Makes a good boweye backer too... Just have extra grinding discs on hand to shape it!

[Vezo, Part II]

Any chance you have some scraps? 3/4 to 5/4” 4”X2”? Will pay more for some other miscellaneous sized backing plates. Thanks.

Vezo, Part II

[Capt Chuck]

Originally Posted by Vezo, Part II

Any chance you have some scraps? 3/4 to 5/4” 4”X2”? Will pay more for some other miscellaneous sized backing plates. Thanks.

Vezo, Part II

Mike
I got plenty pieces 5\4" x 6"W x 4'L to 8'L, left over from my patio decking.I'll give you some but it would cost a good penny to ship. Check some lumber yards in your area.
Not that expensive to purchase.
Capt

[Vezo, Part II]

Thank you Capt.. Gotta get moving on the MA project.

Michael.