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Forum: Scarab
01-02-2024, 07:09 AM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 702,121
Posted By rak rua

I watch a few Haulover Inlet videos and decided...

I watch a few Haulover Inlet videos and decided to share this one, but only for the first 20 seconds, the rest is just ‘filler’. :)

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Wdv5ja9lgQk
Forum: Scarab
10-12-2023, 10:20 PM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 702,121
Posted By rak rua

Love you’re videos, they’ve got everything,...

Love you’re videos, they’ve got everything, speed, rooster tail and sound. :)

You must be smiling all the way to see her going so well. All your effort has paid off.

RR
Forum: Scarab
09-05-2023, 09:41 PM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 702,121
Posted By rak rua

Huge edit: Don’t know what I was thinking, I...

Huge edit:

Don’t know what I was thinking, I said nice things about that Wellcraft 355. Just looked a bit closer on their website and you guys are right, that thing is just as hideous as all the...
Forum: Scarab
06-15-2023, 09:41 PM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 702,121
Posted By rak rua

Tonight, you’ll be like a kid trying to sleep on...

Tonight, you’ll be like a kid trying to sleep on Christmas Eve. :)

I’m sure it’ll go well tomorrow, enjoy!

RR
Forum: Scarab
04-26-2023, 07:24 PM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 702,121
Posted By rak rua

Cut off one of them, sign it and send it to him....

Cut off one of them, sign it and send it to him. Even with his exceptional standards, I’m sure he’d be very happy to own a piece of your boat 🙂

RR
Forum: Scarab
08-20-2022, 07:31 PM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 702,121
Posted By rak rua

Is that dust I can see, from drilling holes…..? ...

Is that dust I can see, from drilling holes…..?
Now you’ll have to pull everything out and start all over again!

...
Forum: Scarab
07-04-2022, 10:25 PM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 702,121
Posted By rak rua

The Sistine Chapel took 8 years to build. 30 odd...

The Sistine Chapel took 8 years to build. 30 odd years later, Michaelangelo took 4 years to paint the ceiling then returned about 20 years later, and spent 6 years finishing up another section. And...
Forum: Scarab
03-14-2022, 11:39 PM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 702,121
Posted By rak rua

Yep, before and after shots would look mad. I...

Yep, before and after shots would look mad.
I kept a couple (wrong size) from years ago, I’m sure Heath has these and lots more…..

...
Forum: Scarab
03-12-2022, 07:09 PM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 702,121
Posted By rak rua

I’m sure a few powerboat journalists are...

I’m sure a few powerboat journalists are following your progress. I reckon this is the perfect restoration for a feature article. Start with a classic boat that was pretty much junk and rebuild it...
Forum: Scarab
10-12-2021, 09:55 AM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 702,121
Posted By rak rua

Very different boat to yours but I had a small...

Very different boat to yours but I had a small ‘pod’ made for my old Fountain. I only wanted a small plotter and stereo. Just a thought, make your own pod to suit the dash and plotter?

...
Forum: Scarab
10-11-2021, 09:33 AM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 702,121
Posted By rak rua

Sanded with 3,000 grit? I wore diapers rougher...

Sanded with 3,000 grit? I wore diapers rougher than that! Hullside is looking beautiful, what a finish.
It’s all coming together nicely. 👍

RR
Forum: Scarab
05-24-2021, 07:44 PM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 702,121
Posted By rak rua

If there’s anyone who doesn’t remember...... ...

If there’s anyone who doesn’t remember......

Before....
Forum: Scarab
05-22-2021, 08:23 PM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 702,121
Posted By rak rua

Looks stunning. A couple of beers for you and...

Looks stunning. A couple of beers for you and Winston. :ernaehrung004:

RR
Forum: Scarab
05-12-2021, 10:13 PM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 702,121
Posted By rak rua

I Googled “blower shop near me” and it came up...

I Googled “blower shop near me” and it came up very different...... 😜

Love shiny things on boats and atop big engines. almost a pity you have to cover them up with engine hatches. I guess you can...
Forum: Scarab
03-05-2021, 10:16 PM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 702,121
Posted By rak rua

Donor boat looks like a nice project........ ...

Donor boat looks like a nice project........
Sorry to the purists but that’s screaming for outboards.

...
Forum: Scarab
01-24-2021, 07:38 PM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 702,121
Posted By rak rua

I think the difference between a good resto and a...

I think the difference between a good resto and a great resto is often minor details, things like the hatch and grille fit. Most people wouldn’t notice but I reckon you’d see it every day Heath. This...
Forum: Scarab
01-07-2021, 10:42 PM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 702,121
Posted By rak rua

Nice progress, looking great. 👍 Once you rip...

Nice progress, looking great. 👍

Once you rip into the Iowa boat, what’ll happen to the leftover hull? After what you’ve done here, I can’t see you cutting up a Scarab :hothead:
How about an out...
Forum: Scarab
10-01-2020, 06:40 PM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 702,121
Posted By rak rua

You've certainly had your share of setbacks but...

You've certainly had your share of setbacks but always manage to push through and move on. I'm sure this latest one won't slow your enthusiasm.

I wish you and Mrs.B a speedy recovery, the boat can...
Forum: Scarab
06-19-2020, 07:12 AM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 702,121
Posted By rak rua

I was thinking, with all the work blending the...

I was thinking, with all the work blending the colors on the sides of the boat, you could use the valve covers for blending practice...? :D
Forum: Scarab
06-02-2020, 07:50 PM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 702,121
Posted By rak rua

Have several friends who've had hernia op's, just...

Have several friends who've had hernia op's, just make sure you rest up properly before attempting too much.

We can wait for more updates while you recover. :)

RR
Forum: Scarab
03-17-2020, 11:53 PM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 702,121
Posted By rak rua

Your engine room thanks you. :) (In advance)

Your engine room thanks you. :) (In advance)
Forum: Scarab
03-01-2020, 07:45 PM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 702,121
Posted By rak rua

Been enjoying this thread immensely, beautiful...

Been enjoying this thread immensely, beautiful work.

Maybe 2 silly questions, if you had a mold, would it have been easier to start from scratch and just build a new boat? (Saving all the man...
Forum: Scarab
02-19-2020, 03:20 AM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 702,121
Posted By rak rua

Looking terrific. When it's all finished,...

Looking terrific.

When it's all finished, get Liam back, buy him some shoes and spill some polish on the deck!

...
Forum: Scarab
01-28-2020, 10:56 PM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 702,121
Posted By rak rua

If we're looking at the same thing, I think that...

If we're looking at the same thing, I think that "surface rust" is paint. Same color used on a few parts of the boat. The name on the transom, I think the windshield frame maybe......? I thought the...
Forum: Scarab
01-18-2020, 06:55 PM
Replies: 1,593
Views: 702,121
Posted By rak rua

Every day I went out, when I opened the engine...

Every day I went out, when I opened the engine hatch on first start up, I'd squirt some dishwashing detergent into the bottom of the bilge. End of the day when the bung is removed, I'd gently rinse...
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