Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: New Restoration Pics
Posted by Eri on 06/11/09 - 6:38 AM
#1
Hey All,
About a month away from completion. Looking for some feedback on what you guys think so far. Posted pics on my personal page. Honduran Mahogany Floor, Awlgrip Off White Paint, Okume Hatch Cover, RPS seat back just finished with Santos Mahogany and Phillipine Mahogany (Pics soon). New Mahogany Gunwales and rod holders (Almost done) 2001 Johson 200 replaced Johson 140. New Stainless swim platform.
Thanks,
Eric
Posted by jorders on 06/11/09 - 6:45 AM
#2
Eri, very nice work you have done. it looks great!!! thanks also for the information about the tank. i am pretty sure that i have the original tank in my 88 and i was wondering what it might look like. Hey, was it you that was looking for some rub rail?
john.
Posted by Eri on 06/11/09 - 7:07 AM
#3
Thanks. Yes it was. I need two pieces for the stern. I think I am gonna make them of mahogany. I dont want to buy the whole rail.
Posted by WhalerDan on 06/11/09 - 8:16 AM
#4
Looks good. I hope the deck isn't too slippery.
Posted by Eri on 06/11/09 - 8:31 AM
#5
I thought of that. With the console, RPS, and 94Qt cooler behind the RPS there really isnt that much exposed wood to walk on. I also stayed away from the glossy urethane. I may have to a strip or two of clear grip tape in the rear if it becomes an issue I guess.
Posted by donp on 06/11/09 - 1:20 PM
#6
Eri,
The boat looks great. Did you have to sand off all the gelcoat in order for the paint to stick?
Posted by MW on 06/11/09 - 2:27 PM
#7
Nice work ! Is the metal outside trim moulding made out of "Stainless steel" ?
Posted by Eri on 06/15/09 - 8:24 PM
#8
All. Thanks for the replies. I used AWLGRIP paint products which adhere to the old gelcoat. I used a base fairing filler after finishing all the bodywork. Then applied an epoxy primer followed by the epoxy topcoat. Lots of work but looks awesome and seems very durable. The trim molding, after looking at several options, is aluminum. It only cost about $70. There were some other options that were cost prohibitive. Its is a step down molding used for going from carpet to tile. I used a 1 inch rubber marine electrical tape as a sealer underneath the trim so no water can get between the moulding and wood. Wood is west system epoxied underneath with some fiberglass cloth reinforcing. Wood has 4 coats of Helmsman satin urethane.