Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: General Rehab Process Observation
Posted by Blue_Northern on 02/21/08 - 8:38 AM
#1
I have been on WC for some time now and spend a fair amount of time watching others projects and checking out others personal pages. I have noticed a general trend in Whaler owners who purchase hulls that are in fairly good shape -- and by that I mean no major glass or stripping required. I find it interesting that many Whaler owners (Myself Included) get our boats and the first thing we tackle is the Teak. Spend some time looking through other members project posts. I think there is this instant (I use that term lightly because my teak was a pretty tedious project) gratification from seeing the luster of well oiled teak on a boat.
In my case I hit the teak first -- that just brought out the other flaws that I needed to address. I am currently in the process of exterior hull cleaning and polishing. I have addressed a few minor holes in the console and plan to do a complete tear down and polishing of the interior next winter.
I am proud to be a member of this site and meet others who have a similar passion about their boats. I do not think a day goes by that I don't get home from work, walk through the garage and admire my Whaler. I have seen a ton of beautiful Whalers on this site and feel relieved that I am not the only man out there cheating on his wife with his Whaler.:)
Posted by MWH on 02/21/08 - 3:18 PM
#2
I totally agree with you. It seems like once I get a particuler area near perfect, I notice imperfections in other areas. Its easy to get consumed by these boats, the maintenence is very rewarding and then becomes an addiction. I also enjoy looking at the personal pages and projects just to see what others are doing or modifying.
Posted by scrimshaw on 02/21/08 - 3:46 PM
#3
I totally agree, and need to be careful as to what I tackle as all these parts are connected, now I can't hang this on just anything.
http://s212.photobucket.com/albums/cc...t=Helm.jpg Looks like more sandpaper is in my future.
Edited by scrimshaw on 02/21/08 - 4:12 PM
Posted by pjred71 on 02/21/08 - 8:07 PM
#4
Love that wheel work. Do you do it yourself?
Posted by ioptfm on 02/22/08 - 11:37 AM
#5
You hit the nail on the head! B) It's like improving in one area brings out the flaws in other areas and it continues on and on.............that's what makes it fun and rewarding though! :D