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Buckmark311
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Joined: Wed Sep 16, 2015 11:50 am
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 made a big mod to the rig My boat was taking a beating on some rocks in the river I run so I had to figure out a way to increase the hull protection. I did a bunch of research and figured id trust in how the guys with jet boats protect their hull since they primarily run shallow rocky rivers.
I added a 3/16" polyurea topcoat for impact resistance. It was sprayed on smooth. I also ordered Gator Glide to put on over the poly so the rocks don't "bite" it and gives added slickness. The added weight (approx. 120lbs of material) should be negated by the slickness when it comes to speed of the boat and now I have a much more impact resistant hull! Only time will tell if this holds up or not. Fingers crossed that I didn't waste a bunch of money on this.
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flint87
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Sun Dec 14, 2014 2:21 pm
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Re: made a big mod to the rig How much was that
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cb5331
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Joined: Fri Dec 18, 2009 8:10 pm
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Location: Rowlett, TX
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made a big mod to the rig Looks like that hull was already hooked all to shit.
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SETx Longtail
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Joined: Sun Sep 01, 2013 2:53 pm
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Location: Hardin County, Tx
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Re: made a big mod to the rig You have just sent whatever you spent to me.... probably did about as much good lol...
Seriously though, I'm sure that's not a cheap process. I would have put it towards a hull built for what you're doing. That things seen better days for sure.
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Quack N Stack
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Joined: Sat Dec 15, 2012 9:43 pm
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Location: Baytown, Tejas
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Re: made a big mod to the rig I didn't think gator glide stuck to polly?
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Buckmark311
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Joined: Wed Sep 16, 2015 11:50 am
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Re: made a big mod to the rig I don't travel far over water to hunt so I don't need to go fast. This was a wayyyy cheaper alternative to buying a new hull. The river is treacherous and would likely F up a new hull anyways.
Frog said it will stick to the coating.
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Smoke
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Joined: Fri Jan 23, 2009 1:27 pm
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Location: SW Michigan
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Re: made a big mod to the rig Curious to see how it holds up. Good luck I hope it works for you.
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Buckmark311
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Re: made a big mod to the rig GG went on nicely. got 4 coats on the bottom with 1/2 gal. Stuff is slicker than a virgin's pvss on her wedding night. love it.
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HOTSAUCE170
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Joined: Thu Jun 05, 2014 11:44 am
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Location: Lake Blackshear,GA
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Re: made a big mod to the rig I would have at least beat the hooks back out before I did all that 
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Buckmark311
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Wed Sep 16, 2015 11:50 am
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Re: made a big mod to the rig no access to the underside of the floor
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Bigbend
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Sat Dec 11, 2010 6:25 am
Posts: 493
Location: SWGA
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Re: made a big mod to the rig You gotten this thing in the water yet? curious how it changed your ride
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Buckmark311
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Wed Sep 16, 2015 11:50 am
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Re: made a big mod to the rig not yet, I'm hoping to get out next week. Headed to FL this weekend on a tarpon fishing trip.
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kscoggins
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Thu Jul 21, 2011 7:39 am
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Re: made a big mod to the rig How did it work?
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Buckmark311
MMT Pro Member
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Re: made a big mod to the rig impact resistance improved substantially. took it over the same water that was giving me trouble with no issue. However the GG didn't adhere to the liner as expected. I spoke with frog and we are working on a solution. I basically have to run my current application off and then re-apply with a few more prep steps. overall pleased with the direction its going and will be happy when its complete.
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