Re: "New Look" transom, getting closer
 

Do you think it would be better overall to paint the entire boat, or remove the stripes and buff the original gelcoat out? I don't know which would be best.

Re: "New Look" transom, getting closer
 

Mike, I've gotten quotes ranging from 5K to 8K..not including any "repairs".

Also, start Bad News at least once a week. When a boat just sits, is when things start going funky. Trust me I KNOW.....

Re: "New Look" transom, getting closer
 

Russ, all the money is in the prep. Trust me, you could spray it yourself. Post a "before" pic for me.

Re: "New Look" transom, getting closer
 

I have a number of a gel coat repair guy in St Pete. He did my Donzi.

Re: "New Look" transom, getting closer
 

His first name is Charles, I forgot his last name. 727-381-4321 He charges $50 an hour plus material (the material ain't squat).

Re: "New Look" transom, getting closer
 

Nice man, looks good where you take the paint off, for a really good shine I suggest that you wet sand all the way up to 1000-1200 grit, ive done alot of wet sanding, sanding all the way down to really shining chrome on a "goped" that I have and its worth it if you go all the way up to the 1000 grits.

Good luck man!

Re: "New Look" transom, getting closer
 

I've done a chitload of "metal" polishing, mostly on bikes. I'd read somewhere that on FG 600 was as far down as you really had to go. But I'm really "psycho" so I might take it down to 1800 for all I know. Then I'll end up doing the whole boat. Or paint it. Or whatever.

Fred, for better or worse, you are a giant part of the reason the transom is coming out good. I am so psyched. Now if only Santa would bring me some polished trim tabs with my favorite suppliers logo on it. I need to talk to you about "tie bars". I'll call you tomorrow. I emailed you a little while ago.

Re: "New Look" transom, getting closer
 

You mean as the boat is now????? I'll get one this weekend. All the pictures of the boat are kinda old.

Re: "New Look" transom, getting closer
 

Just kiddin bout Hangin it ...I am sure will be going out ....I'm ready ..we are planning a trip up to Fernandina ...spend the nite ....should be good sleepin weather
oh ...mechanic said he did 68mph ....

Re: "New Look" transom, getting closer
 

Russ, this will give you a pretty good idea. someone had on OSO classified earlier this year. big yes on adding a tube swim platform