Tunnel box repair

[BHChieftain]

Hi,
Woodstuff tunnel smacked a bouy, and the main component box got a little loose. I took it apart today to repair it, and I noticed that the waterproof box was tack-glued to the main structure-- looks like it was set with rubber cement or similar glue-- I was able to pull the box out pretty easily and peel the glue off.

I was thinking about expoxing the box into place, but I'm wondering if there is some wisdom in using rubber cement so I could remove it again in the future... It might make repairing the box easier if there were future damage.

Let me know what you think-- permanently epoxy the box to the main structure or use rubber cement to tack it back in?
If temporary is the way to go, which glue? Rubber cement ok?

Chief

[properchopper]

Several years ago I had two TS-2's but only one box that could be transferred back and forth between them. A little creative mount-engineering and it was as simple as removing four stainless phillips-head bolts to remove and re-install. Just an idea

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[Darin Jordan]

Hi,
Woodstuff tunnel smacked a bouy, and the main component box got a little loose. I took it apart today to repair it, and I noticed that the waterproof box was tack-glued to the main structure-- looks like it was set with rubber cement or similar glue-- I was able to pull the box out pretty easily and peel the glue off.

I was thinking about expoxing the box into place, but I'm wondering if there is some wisdom in using rubber cement so I could remove it again in the future... It might make repairing the box easier if there were future damage.

Let me know what you think-- permanently epoxy the box to the main structure or use rubber cement to tack it back in?
If temporary is the way to go, which glue? Rubber cement ok?

Chief

I think that's my old boat!

The box was put in place with Shoe Goo....

[HTVboats]

Some of us have had good results with velcro. Make some kind of lip at the rear to slide into and stabilize the box. Or pin it down with the cowling. Very easy to work on things and you don't have to pry up and damage a box that is glued or siliconed down.
Mic

[BHChieftain]

Hi Darin,
Yes, that is your old boat. It runs fantastic by the way!

So, was your intent to glue the box in permanently? I'm leaning towards epoxy...

Chief

[BHChieftain]

Several years ago I had two TS-2's but only one box that could be transferred back and forth between them. A little creative mount-engineering and it was as simple as removing four stainless phillips-head bolts to remove and re-install. Just an idea

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Nice setup!
Chief

[properchopper]

Nice setup!
Chief

Thanks Chief. I've had a history of the darndest things jumping out in front of my tunnels and making off with minor structural assemblies like entire sponsons. Being able to rebuild just by transferring the most labor-intensive part like the box has saved me some bench time. Give a "quick-release" configuration some thought - may help if/when the wood-boat goblins rain on your day

[BHChieftain]

I decided to go the shoe goo route for now (thanks Darin). Just finished the repair. I do like the idea of salvaging the electronics box if i stuff a sponson...

If i modify a new hull I'll give your quick release design a go.

Chief