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"My Girl's" Refit
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| ritzyrags |
Posted on 08/14/09 - 9:39 AM
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Hey Jorder,
No ,I don't think that it is the same type of installation.
On my hull the drains were installed with 90'copper unions, no wires or electricals to talk about.
Your metal pieces have not shown up yet.
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| ritzyrags |
Posted on 08/15/09 - 11:28 PM
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Well;
Fourth and fifth coats were given on Thursday and Friday.
Today being the 15th and our anniversary;
I contended myself in works of plastic curtain removals and hand sanding of the lines created by the tapes and paints.
The gel has been drying nicely but not totally cured giving reason to sanding the odd little runs.
I am planning a last perfect coat as a wrap up for tomorrow.
I know that a lot of you;
Could have you being here;
Would have enjoyed to see the Phase one and two of this refit's looks.
The cap and the deck are looking rather shiny and new.
The console, tank cover,stern bench and very importantly hatch covers will be carefully addressed while the nonskid areas will be worked on.
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| ritzyrags |
Posted on 08/18/09 - 10:14 AM
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It was my pleasure to spray a carefully laid last coat Sunday.
But first,I did scan inch by inch all surfaces and sanded the odd little run.Filled up the seemingly endless finding of pinholes with the glazing filler.
The meeting of the cap and decking abow was a carefully sanded area as spraying has been generously layed.. to close the gap but by doing so caused some wrinkling.
Monday morning saw me attending to the nonskid areas,
Which were isolated by double taping and attentively resurfaced.
I am not totally displeased with the results which will be viewed on my project page.
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| sraab928 |
Posted on 08/18/09 - 12:11 PM
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Lookin good Serge. When you sprayed your gelcoat and it dried did it have a flat matte like finish or did it shine? My OR has a flat finish now and requires wet sanding and buffing to bring out the shine. We used spectrum gelcoat.
Scott
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| ritzyrags |
Posted on 08/18/09 - 3:49 PM
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The gel is being applied with a 2.5 orifice.
I have gone to a thicker Isothalic Polyester gel and have used Duratec as a lacquer thinner.
It will show shiny at first but in time will become flat.
Cuts down on the sanding though.
The Spectrum being a thinner but high quality product will also commanded a premium price.
Fire me some photos of this and that if you have the time.
Now after this small break;
Back to work..
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| sraab928 |
Posted on 08/18/09 - 5:31 PM
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Here are some links to the pics...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v47...lcoat4.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v47...lcoat2.jpg
Scott
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| ritzyrags |
Posted on 08/19/09 - 12:04 AM
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I did pull my grab rail from my parts locker to make the final adjustments to the console.
All other imperfections will be attended to prior to gel coating tomorrow.
The photos are doing you justice Scott.
I know that to have inverted the hull will have made for a better if total resurfacing.
I am pleased to see that all the poor repairs and serious pitting are a thing of the past.
I have noted that on your cap;
Drilled holes for rod holders are still there for reassembly.
My Girl never had rod holders installed and will show nothing but cleats AND a provision for a starboard stern light to the gunwales.
I have been keeping my eyes open for used holders though.
Did you solve the bow rail dilemma?
To put it back or not??
Check if your balsa wood in the bow is still integrally sound.
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| sraab928 |
Posted on 08/19/09 - 4:16 AM
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There will be no rails on my baby. Im also considering pop up cleats.
Scott
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| jorders |
Posted on 08/19/09 - 2:12 PM
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serge, those corner pieces show up yet? just checking to see if you think they will work for you. jorders.
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| ritzyrags |
Posted on 08/19/09 - 11:08 PM
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Well ;
I for one, will be looking at what you will want to share with us Scott.
Pop up cleats?
John Wayne might have been saying;
What ever do you mean Pilgrim???
And having kept an eye on things;
I can expect something good showing up eventually.
I know that you will be keeping an eye open for parts that we could both use on these examples of the finest Whalers ever built;
And salvaged from indifference.
And I will state that;
It is good to see that you have kept the resolve tow still invest in a great thing.
You are not alone,
I still got your six.
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| ritzyrags |
Posted on 08/19/09 - 11:26 PM
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Hey Jorder,
I have been keeping a close eye on the mail deliveries;
And this while I was hard at working on my ongoing refit at home.
You know what they will be saying about the regular postage...
Just a bit slow sometimes.
You and I know very well that the aluminum pieces will be to fabricate some stern corners;
But who knows???
I hope that the mail attendants took it for what it was and not a part for the Wild Wild West Spider War machine bent on destruction!?!!???
All joking apart I still have been expecting your parts with positive anticipation Jorder
And I will personally notify you as soon as they have made it here.
I am sure that we will both be happy to see that they have finally made it here safely.
I have been toiling hard here;
And will be glad for the help of all MY FRIENDS when in need...
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| sraab928 |
Posted on 08/20/09 - 4:17 AM
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This is a pop up cleat.
http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/...sku=265689
The nice thing about them is you dont get your fishing lines caught on them.
Scott
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| ritzyrags |
Posted on 08/20/09 - 11:08 PM
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You know what Scott?
I think that a smooth sided gunwale will be seen as a desired effect;
After all I already have the guard less bow on My Girl.
I think that I am seeing of the direction you are taking with this refit.
I will look forward to seeing of your progress.
What will you be doing with your existing cleats?
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Posted on 08/21/09 - 4:04 AM
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They are shot - and I was having a hard time finding direct replacements.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v47...081431.jpg
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| ritzyrags |
Posted on 08/21/09 - 11:00 AM
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And A big thank you for the metal parts sent by Jorder.
I will be using them as a template to fabricate metal guards for my stern sections.
Photo posted on my project page.
The Idea is a sound one and I will recommend it to all Whaler owners.
Thanks again Maurice.
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| ritzyrags |
Posted on 08/21/09 - 11:10 AM
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I know what you mean by looking for replacements.
My hull came equipped with the two stern ones;
That are still in good shape.
The rest of the gunwale saw three more black cleats per side being fastened.
Plastic will not be my first choice when putting all the gear back on when the time has come.
I also have kept my eyes open for rod holders.
We will have to see...
Final touches to all the deck's components will be done today.
Plastic will be hung to protect the cap and deck areas.
Sanding will be done to the hull's side and stern area.
Phase three will have officially begun.
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| ritzyrags |
Posted on 08/24/09 - 9:32 PM
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Phase Three Has Officially Begun.
After having looked at the hull inch by inch;
I was very pleased to see that there is nothing major to be repaired.
Nicks onto the sharp edges of the Chines and a very low number of shallow scrapes have been carefully filled with my favorite vynilester filler.
I have already sanded about half of the hull's area;
And realized that phase three should be the most enjoyable part of this refit.
I have not been able to locate some Perko clam shell cover replacements for my two drain areas.
I may have to put the two beat up parts back on.
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| Joe Kriz |
Posted on 08/24/09 - 9:45 PM
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Perko Clam Shells.......
http://www.whalercentral.com/photogal...hoto_id=32
http://www.whalercentral.com/articles...icle_id=52
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| ritzyrags |
Posted on 08/26/09 - 8:41 PM
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Thanks for the lead Joe.
Isn't it a wonder that a simple item like this one;
Chrome plated brass and costing about a quarter to produce will fetch close to thirty dollar at the counter here.
Anyway;
The trailer was carefully removed from under the hull today.
I had the help of my motor hydraulic jack and two six ton bottle jacks to jack up the stern.
Things were a bit more complicated due to a downgraded slope within the parking area.
Each corners of the stern were supported to about four feet of the ground.
And the bow had three cinder blocks with spacers holding the act together.
Two by four were positioned as stabilizers.
Not really needed but positioned just as insurance.
The jack lifting the bow facilitated the completed removal of the easy loader.
The empty trailer being move forward was felt as one heavy duty unit.
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Posted on 08/27/09 - 9:17 PM
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Hey Guys;
Seems that lately your comments and questions have been getting to be less frequent.
I would hate for this thread to be turning into a monologue instead of a conversation.
The time may be of putting the last period into this great topic.
If no one cares to comment or show a bit of interest;
I will hate to waste my precious time and Joe's capacity on this site.
But as things have a way to go by;
Seems that I am the only one left...standing here.
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