The fruits of my labor. If you notice the boat sits to starboard side which I assume is from the battery and empty gas tank. I do think the boat rides low in the water. Maybe one day I'll cut the floor and remove some wet foam. I'm also thinking the white rub rail may have looked better.
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Date: 07/22/09 - 2:17 AM
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When I get discouraged I often STUDY your project. You've done a great job. Now the boat is finished and we won't see you anymore. There was a $99 13 on eBay a couple of days ago that could use your help...
Thanks, I'm still here studying the site everyday. I'm in builders withdraws though now that I'm done. I don't have any excuses for the honey do list that grown. The lucky part is that since it is a boat there is always something left to do. I really can't wait til this winter so that I can get the wood done and hopefully freshen up the motor. The floor will also get redone as I got to carried away with painting over the texture (griptex), It is dangerous on bare feet. I tried to blend a shine issue, it will be rectified this winter. This particular picture was a week at the lake and sea trials. My neighbors couldn't believe the boat was almost 50 years old. The best part was when the boat flooded after a severe storm, I jumped in the swamped boat (10in. of water) pulled the plug and the boat slowly drained. The neighbors were awestruck.
I like the black rub rail better also. If you haven't checked the weight do that. we have the same boat with a 25hp Johnson and it scoots at 19 MPH with one big guy in the boat.
See how she persorms at to whether it is worth openning her up.
Not sure what you mean by barrier coat, if you mean primer, I used a Sikkens Urethane primer. I have had great success with that primer and from what I've read it appears to be the automotive version of Awlgrip (both from Akzo Nobel).
Turpin, what did you do about the old hardware that came out of the boat. did you have refinished or did you buy new. thanks i have a 1963 i am redoing.
Old hardware left long ago. The wood was in a state beyond repair. I wish I still had the cable steering components so that I could have at least donated them but they are gone also.
Nice work and enjoy her.
Be safe, she will never leave you.