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RaggedEdge 04-10-2016 01:31 PM


Originally Posted by c_deezy (Post 4426463)
Has any manufacturer perfected the liner construction method? And is there really any way to know for sure a positive, secure bond has been made, when the liner itself prevents inspection after construction? We've all seen Baja didn't get the liner boats right from the start but it seemed like they sorted out the issues after some time, I suppose later model Formula's came out better as well after they learned from their mistakes...


If you watch todays process, on the Formula site, it would seem they do things the same. They have a video that shows the Plexus being shot out / into the hull in a pattern that appears to match up to the grid thing they then drop in. Would look like there is no attempt to get a total contact bond, only have it stick in some areas. Right or wrong, sure looks like that is the plan. Watch the video. How the claim to perfection can be boasted when you can not even see what you so perfectly did.

badmonkey 04-10-2016 07:17 PM


Originally Posted by RaggedEdge (Post 4426802)
If you watch todays process, on the Formula site, it would seem they do things the same. They have a video that shows the Plexus being shot out / into the hull in a pattern that appears to match up to the grid thing they then drop in. Would look like there is no attempt to get a total contact bond, only have it stick in some areas. Right or wrong, sure looks like that is the plan. Watch the video. How the claim to perfection can be boasted when you can not even see what you so perfectly did.


You reply why???

badmonkey 04-10-2016 07:24 PM

Oh I know why..... Never fast enough, eh?

Audiofn 04-10-2016 08:09 PM


Originally Posted by RaggedEdge (Post 4426802)
If you watch todays process, on the Formula site, it would seem they do things the same. They have a video that shows the Plexus being shot out / into the hull in a pattern that appears to match up to the grid thing they then drop in. Would look like there is no attempt to get a total contact bond, only have it stick in some areas. Right or wrong, sure looks like that is the plan. Watch the video. How the claim to perfection can be boasted when you can not even see what you so perfectly did.

I think this is a tough statement to swallow. First of all how do we know how they started out with the build process? I am not even sure we are talking about the same products. Plexus has changed a LOT since 1999. This was a very new process in 1999 for both Plexus as well as Formula and a number of other boat builders. Work times are MUCH longer now as well as the list of available products for different jobs is also longer.

axapowell 04-10-2016 08:12 PM

:poopoo::poopoo::hitfan::hitfan::duel:

Originally Posted by badmonkey (Post 4426939)
Oh I know why..... Never fast enough, eh?

Oh boy...

:hitfan::hitfan::hitfan:

:poopoo::poopoo:

Dave

Expensive Date 04-10-2016 08:19 PM

I had those plugs on my old 292, always wondered what they were.

4mulafastech 04-10-2016 09:48 PM

Yes, my 292 has those plugs too. Since seeing all of this I have very closely inspected the grid liner and have been under the boat knocking and pushing every area I can. Solid as a rock, but it's supported very well on the trailer, not like it would be on a couple dollies. Mine a 2006, so I'm hoping that they had it figured out by then plus the 292 is 6' shorter, so maybe easier to assemble(?) :pray:

It definitely does suck reading about these issues which nobody should have to be dealing with on a boat that demands such a premium. Good luck guys!

boatnt 04-10-2016 10:53 PM


Originally Posted by Expensive Date (Post 4426966)
I had those plugs on my old 292, always wondered what they were.

bet your glad you didn't investigate ,lol

Treads 04-13-2016 01:29 PM

Chris, I have been keeping up when I can on this thread and the monumental effort that is being put into making your boat better than new. I know you and Dave will succeed and she will be an awesome boat when you finish. Can't wait to see you on the water and celebrate all of your effort.

Treads

badmonkey 04-19-2016 12:08 PM

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Figured I would share photos of the interior work compliments of XT Innovations.....Everything to this point was about repairs and structural issues now we are getting into the making the Fastech all new...More to come soon...
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We also received our updated "certificate of documentation" with the boats new name...Not sharing that yet.....lol Getting very excited. Glassdave is into the painting process....won't be too long now. Stay tuned.....

Chris


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