TIBBC "The Thread" again...
06-01-2010 | 12:13 PM
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It was oxidized real bad, deck and hullsides, and that's a kind descreption!
The Petes were in the yard finishing up the boat all weekend. Looks better than new, he's real pleased, makes it worth the effort to get it there for him. Had to wet sand the deck from 600 all the way up to 1500, the buff the chit out of it with Fast Cut followed by Finess-It. Then did the entire deck again by hand with 1500 and re-buffed to get it where it needed to be. Then wet sand the hullsides with 1500 and buff out. Then two coats of wax on the whole boat, just a little project. Between the two of us close to 80 hours in two weekends, plus he has another couple days wet sanding smaller areas to get it ready to buff out. Plus he has the windshield off to polish and then reinstall with a new gasket. If you do it right it takes some serious time, people wonder why it costs so much to bring a boat back into shape, run our hours at $60-80 per hour.
I do hear things are off to a great start @ HBW, as the Boathouse Turns 2010.
The Petes were in the yard finishing up the boat all weekend. Looks better than new, he's real pleased, makes it worth the effort to get it there for him. Had to wet sand the deck from 600 all the way up to 1500, the buff the chit out of it with Fast Cut followed by Finess-It. Then did the entire deck again by hand with 1500 and re-buffed to get it where it needed to be. Then wet sand the hullsides with 1500 and buff out. Then two coats of wax on the whole boat, just a little project. Between the two of us close to 80 hours in two weekends, plus he has another couple days wet sanding smaller areas to get it ready to buff out. Plus he has the windshield off to polish and then reinstall with a new gasket. If you do it right it takes some serious time, people wonder why it costs so much to bring a boat back into shape, run our hours at $60-80 per hour.
I do hear things are off to a great start @ HBW, as the Boathouse Turns 2010.
06-01-2010 | 06:27 PM
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I'm 99.99% sure the gasket would be the same. Nothing special, just a 1/4" X 3/4" to 1" strip of foam with stickum on one side. Probably get it at Lowes or the Depot. On Pete's boat it had come un-stuck and slid out of place and looked like chit, so he's repainting the black at the lower edge and replacing the strip so it looks right. Call HBW, they might have the screws and the little rubber inserts, they were forever falling out. Just put a dab of adhesive caulk on them when you install them and you should be fine. Oh, and chamfer all the screw holes so the gel doesn't crack, any more!
Did I mention Pete's detailing the cabin, cockpit, engine compartment, and has been polishing the props. Even said over the weekend that he might have at the trailer once the boat was in the water.
I believe I've have had some sort of odd influence on him!!!
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06-02-2010 | 07:42 AM
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Sounds like his boat should be looking awsome. What order are you installing the windshield front first or sides? As for the foam falling out yup, mines been there for a couple of years, been shoving it back up in but one long run and its right back where it started. With the wife down at the moment I guess I have a little extra driveway time and might have to take a break from work and get er done.
06-02-2010 | 06:40 PM
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Sounds like his boat should be looking awsome. What order are you installing the windshield front first or sides? As for the foam falling out yup, mines been there for a couple of years, been shoving it back up in but one long run and its right back where it started. With the wife down at the moment I guess I have a little extra driveway time and might have to take a break from work and get er done.
All I can tell you is that, when asked, my suggestion was to do the sides first then the center and reverse when re-installed. The windshield has been entirely Pete's deal. I think what happens is the adhesive breaks down after a while and then the foam begins to wander. Pretty simple fix, and not a big dollar deal.
And yes! It does look awesome, you will chit when you see the difference in this boat!!! The look on his face the other day when we finished it up made all the sweat and effort worth it. Nothing like seeing a renewed sense of pride in one's toy.
What's up with the Wifey?
Yours Truely,
The King of Shine
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I didn't sell the boat so I hope no one is besmirching our good rep up there...
06-03-2010 | 06:11 AM
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06-03-2010 | 08:15 AM
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What's up with the Wifey?
Yours Truely,
The King of Shine[/QUOTE]
Basically she had an out patient Gall Bladder surgery that went south, sending her to Henry Ford. 4 ops in 5 days the last one 10 hours by the liver transplant team. Staples have been removed drainage tubes next. Things are looking better just need to duct tape her to the couch so she'll finish up the healing process.
If anyone needs any gall bladder or liver work done let me know I got a guy
although if I don't like you I may send you to the first one
06-03-2010 | 02:22 PM
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[QUOTE=Hot Stepper;3126063If anyone needs any gall bladder or liver work done let me know I got a guy although if I don't like you I may send you to the first one[/QUOTE]
Haaa, funny chit right there!!!!!
Tell your wife we're thinking of her. Hope that situation gets better quickly.
although if I don't like you I may send you to the first one[/QUOTE]Haaa, funny chit right there!!!!!
Tell your wife we're thinking of her. Hope that situation gets better quickly.
06-03-2010 | 03:51 PM
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06-03-2010 | 08:39 PM
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Samantha had hers out a couple years ago, orthoscopic deal, went real well for her. A friend of mine is still messing with the deal. He went in for the simple ortho deal, gal bladder had attached to the liver, they had to do it the old way and he's still recovering. His problems started back around Christmas, surgery was well over a month ago and he has a way to go yet.
Tell Cheryl that we wish her well, soon!
