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Originally Posted by hblair
(Post 4779113)
Sorry. 😁 When I was considering buying my boat I called up glassdave to try to get him to talk me out of it. He said something like “I’m the last guy to call for that”. So we all kinda spread this unhealthy addiction around.
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Originally Posted by hblair
(Post 4779113)
Sorry. 😁 When I was considering buying my boat I called up glassdave to try to get him to talk me out of it. He said something like “I’m the last guy to call for that”. So we all kinda spread this unhealthy addiction around.
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Originally Posted by Team Archer
(Post 4784166)
From what we have found the transom mounted pickups work better at the higher speeds. If you need some I make the ones that Heath is using on his project. Regards Dan
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Deleting a bunch of holes and the rear pickups, found some cracks and glass that was delaminating so my quick job has inevitably changed. Most the parts are blasted and ready for paint. I keep staring at the engine bay and I think while it’s apart I’m going to scuff it up and repaint, maybe it’s a mistake but I want to do black...
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I’d like to get some advice from some of you boat pro’s. I have the heat exchangers out and the ridiculous amount of rubber plumbing. Where this is going to be 99% a fresh water boat now is there really any advantage to reusing this stuff? It’s heavy and a lot of potential leaks (I had a couple last season from clamps that loosened off) I’m debating going open loop and ditching all this ****
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Well everything is painted, it’s not good... but it’s done. I screwed up on my way out the door this morning and grabbed my primer gun with a giant tip and didn’t realize it until I had the epoxy primer mixed, so I rolled the dice... primer went down good but the paint not so much, needless to say I’m going to be sanding out some runs😂
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Originally Posted by Nocoast
(Post 4784252)
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Originally Posted by phughes69
(Post 4784851)
She dont look that old and at least she is still smiling in the pictures
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Originally Posted by hblair
(Post 4784874)
Good to see your woman working on the boat with you. Only downside to that is when they start asking questions about the cost of things. :)
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Got back on the boat, spent the majority of the weekend sanding. Pretty sure I’m going to itch for the next month lol also found some rot, the firewall was made out of 3/4” melamine so it looked good but was toast behind the white face. Back seat was rotted along with the side panels. I have a different plan for repairing most of this from the hot rod world that I think you guys will like so stay tuned for some aluminum vood
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...7e62038a2.jpeg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...75cba0dfe.jpeg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...af6094fe8.jpeg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...6a7ed9113.jpeg oo |
Only a fellow bilge monkey understands the sacrifice you’re making to make that bilge look nice. 😁
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It’s not even close to what you have going on hblair! Yours is looking amazing
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I just finished putting the last coat of epoxy in the bilge. I was really wanting to do black, but my plan unexpectedly changed. I ordered Total Boats bilge paint, with the understanding that I could tint the grey to black. If you have had that thought as well I’ll tell you that it is absolutely not possible. I want to be clear that their product is amazing and I’m not knocking it in any way, they were great to deal with. This pic shows the darkest it will go, it’s almost to the point of separation. Anyways I think I’m ok with the dark grey. I’ll start rigging next week I need to get a bunch of parts finished and make a couple decisions on how I want to deal with the rot I found. The Upulstry shop is almost 6 weeks out so I’ll probably tackle that myself just to get on the water for the season. I am looking for good info on bottom blueprinting if anyone knows of any good articles. I put a straight edge on the bottom and I have the opposite of hook? I need to fill up to 5/8” in a couple spots. I believe that’s the reason I have to keep on the planes so hard to keep the bow down
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Originally Posted by resurrected
(Post 4741157)
How much HP does it take to make a 38KV run 82?
but to answer question,,,engine builder or machine shop dynamic speed,,,told me my motors should be 675 -700 hp....and the 82 was with 4 people ,,,full tank of gas,,,and FLAT water,,,remeber boat is sstraight v bottom...still think boat should about 85.. flash....out |
Been rigging the last few nights, should be dropping the motors back in this weekend. Also started on the interior panels, got them drawn up and burned out I have quite a few hours of bead rolling and riveting before they’re ready. Nothing exciting but here’s a couple progress pics.
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...2eda9a2c5.jpeg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...d8ac819c1.jpeg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...4372639a1.jpeg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...f5bf2b276.jpeg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...b21d054b2.jpeg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...a32010cbb.jpeg Maybe some termite damage? https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...e15b1d511.jpeg Lots of rot https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...b8a485d02.jpeg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...85e9d8e03.jpeg This will give you an idea of what I’m doing with the panels. All the inserts will carry the diamond pattern and be attached with aircraft rivets. The new panels weigh about 1/4 as much as the originals. So far I’ve shaved around 300lbs off the boat, mostly from ditching the closed cooling |
Looking nice. Looking forward to seeing what kind of speed you get.
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Looks great! I love to see the result of talented fabricators/painters who actually love what they are doing!
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Originally Posted by resurrected
(Post 4789640)
Looks great! I love to see the result of talented fabricators/painters who actually love what they are doing!
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Originally Posted by hblair
(Post 4789620)
Looking nice. Looking forward to seeing what kind of speed you get.
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Got everything thrown back in, I still need to run cables, hoses, wiring, etc. found a couple cables that look questionable so I’ll get those ordered, I’m digging the colors now that it’s together, I still have some clean up to do everything got destroyed from a dust storm. The drives look ok’ish I didn’t put a lot of time or energy into them, this will more than likely be their last season. I think I’ve decided I want to put Konrad’s on it.
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...c034995e7.jpeg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...bfa82dea3.jpeg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...e5a795983.jpeg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...655ac5ad4.jpeg This is the paint scheme I’m going with, gotta love the legends |
I seriously considered that paint scheme, but couldn't talk myself out of the MV scheme. That will look awesome.
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Got a few things done. Burned out the swim deck, firewall and finished up some bead rolling.
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Are you also having your cockpit reupholstered?
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This is going to be something, another guy that can't quit fixing and making better, i'm totally looking forward to your after season plans.
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Originally Posted by hblair
(Post 4791602)
Are you also having your cockpit reupholstered?
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Man, you are an artist with the bead roller!
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been busy with work and haven’t touched the boat much but I’ve been slowly getting the seats done in the evenings. This is my first attempt at upholstery so it’s not perfect but its coming out better than I expected. I built a new seat frame but didn’t get any pics. The fronts are really kicking my ass. They weren’t assembled with ss fasteners so they are coming apart in pieces and the pieces are plastic….. if I can’t think of a good way to repair them I may be on the hunt for new seats
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Looking good man. I guess you’re like me and have given up on being done this season?
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Originally Posted by Nocoast
(Post 4793963)
been busy with work and haven’t touched the boat much but I’ve been slowly getting the seats done in the evenings. This is my first attempt at upholstery so it’s not perfect but its coming out better than I expected. I built a new seat frame but didn’t get any pics. The fronts are really kicking my ass. They weren’t assembled with ss fasteners so they are coming apart in pieces and the pieces are plastic….. if I can’t think of a good way to repair them I may be on the hunt for new seats
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Originally Posted by Helmwurst
(Post 4798108)
If these pics are your first shot at upholstery, then you can do my 32 coupe next !! That looks better that 90% of the stitching I've seen from guys that been doing it awhile !! Nice Job!!
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Originally Posted by hblair
(Post 4798039)
Looking good man. I guess you’re like me and have given up on being done this season?
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Been awhile since I touched the boat, this is more that parts were in the way and needed to move so I threw all the interior parts in and surprisingly most everything fit haha. The seat needs a little massaging but for the first time mocking everyone up I love the way it looks! The new aluminum seat frame is nearly 40lbs lighter than the old plywood pos. I can’t remember the weight difference on the panels but it’s all really light in comparison. If I can find some more time I want to get the swim deck fit up and mounted.
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Looking good!
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Thanks Jeff, wish I had more time to play with it
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Don’t mind the dirt, got the exhaust back on with the new aluminum trim pieces I made, ditched the 3/8” stainless for 3/16” aluminum. Trying to shave a little everywhere I can, 8lb loss. Swim deck up next |
Did we ever get the boat put back together?
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