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06-08-2012, 04:39 AM
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Thanks for the replies so far! I was able to find the correct hatch replacement. Have also totally cleaned the cabin area and it looks pretty amazing. Took panels off and very little moisture, just a but of sand here and there. will post pics soon.
A couple more questions (I assume Pat will be able to answer):
What is the exterior finish? Paint and then gel? Clear coat? I have some spots to re-do
Also looking for replacement couch cushions, mine are missing.
What is engine compartment painted with? ITs literally peeling off by hand...everywhere, like it wasnt sanded or was redone at some point. I cant see a boat being under for a couple of hours make that much difference in paint adhesion. I will be redoing it, I just want to make sure I get it right!
Was thinking sherwin williams...
Help is greatly appreciated!
A couple more questions (I assume Pat will be able to answer):
What is the exterior finish? Paint and then gel? Clear coat? I have some spots to re-do
Also looking for replacement couch cushions, mine are missing.
What is engine compartment painted with? ITs literally peeling off by hand...everywhere, like it wasnt sanded or was redone at some point. I cant see a boat being under for a couple of hours make that much difference in paint adhesion. I will be redoing it, I just want to make sure I get it right!
Was thinking sherwin williams...
Help is greatly appreciated!
Pat will tell you... Awlgrip Topcoat for the bilge. Get the brushable components. And as he says " get a mask or get a doctor "
06-08-2012, 09:44 AM
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Thanks for the additional info!
Another question: When I picked the boat up, one half of the cockpit floor is 'soft'.
I was told that there is a metal plate underneath it and that on the one side, the plate became dis-lodged when the bolster ripped out of the floor.
Not sure if this is true or not, but the floor on the passenger side is DEFINITELY soft.
Any insight on how to fix this? I've repaired floors in the past. Would just like to know what I'm dealing with before I start cutting holes!
Another question: When I picked the boat up, one half of the cockpit floor is 'soft'.
I was told that there is a metal plate underneath it and that on the one side, the plate became dis-lodged when the bolster ripped out of the floor.
Not sure if this is true or not, but the floor on the passenger side is DEFINITELY soft.
Any insight on how to fix this? I've repaired floors in the past. Would just like to know what I'm dealing with before I start cutting holes!
06-20-2012, 01:31 PM
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My other boat is not selling fast and was actually thinking of swapping the motors from it in the meantime to get it on the water.
Some 502 MPI motors, 415 HP each.
I know the purists will probably hate it!
What kind of speeds would I see? Low 70s?
Some 502 MPI motors, 415 HP each.
I know the purists will probably hate it!
What kind of speeds would I see? Low 70s?
06-20-2012, 05:10 PM
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07-24-2012, 12:13 PM
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So this IS REALLY turning into a restoration now. Just finished de-rigging the engine compartment and going to start there first. There is a LOT of rot in the boat. Basically, any hole that was cut through wood, wasnt sealed and water got in.
Floor is gone, access panels in engine compartment. etc.
Thank god stringers and transom are good!
Also, the paint in the engine compartment isnt worth a damn. It flakes off in big pieces! Its like it wasnt sanded or the gel was already cured before it was painted. I can't see just getting water in there would do this....but maybe I'm wrong.
Anybody have an idea on the length/throw of the ram needed for the engine hatch?
Recent pics:
http://s1225.photobucket.com/albums/...der%20Project/
Floor is gone, access panels in engine compartment. etc.
Thank god stringers and transom are good!
Also, the paint in the engine compartment isnt worth a damn. It flakes off in big pieces! Its like it wasnt sanded or the gel was already cured before it was painted. I can't see just getting water in there would do this....but maybe I'm wrong.
Anybody have an idea on the length/throw of the ram needed for the engine hatch?
Recent pics:
http://s1225.photobucket.com/albums/...der%20Project/
Last edited by Rambocj7; 07-24-2012 at 12:15 PM.
07-24-2012, 02:06 PM
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[QUOTE=Rambocj7;3737758]So this IS REALLY turning into a restoration now. Just finished de-rigging the engine compartment and going to start there first. There is a LOT of rot in the boat. Basically, any hole that was cut through wood, wasnt sealed and water got in.
Floor is gone, access panels in engine compartment. etc.
Thank god stringers and transom are good!
Also, the paint in the engine compartment isnt worth a damn. It flakes off in big pieces! Its like it wasnt sanded or the gel was already cured before it was painted. I can't see just getting water in there would do this....but maybe I'm wrong.
Anybody have an idea on the length/throw of the ram needed for the engine hatch?
Wow, what year is this boat? That rot doesn't seem right.
Floor is gone, access panels in engine compartment. etc.
Thank god stringers and transom are good!
Also, the paint in the engine compartment isnt worth a damn. It flakes off in big pieces! Its like it wasnt sanded or the gel was already cured before it was painted. I can't see just getting water in there would do this....but maybe I'm wrong.
Anybody have an idea on the length/throw of the ram needed for the engine hatch?
Wow, what year is this boat? That rot doesn't seem right.
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07-25-2012, 08:11 AM
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Yeah I never got the full story! How long did it sit for?? I figure it either was not drained for a while after it was raised or like you said, it sat for a while...
