Go Back  Offshoreonly.com > Owners Forum > Superboat
Y2K construction >

Y2K construction

Notices

Y2K construction

Thread Tools
 
Old 12-09-2010 | 02:03 PM
  #11  
Dave M's Avatar
Thread Starter
Gold Member
Veteran: Navy
25 Year Member
Gold Member
 
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 5,664
Likes: 140
From: Hollywood, MD, USA
Default

Originally Posted by noli
Dave, are those pics the current build or...?

if not, Rick can you take some pics of the current build?
They are the original build pics from my hull. I just think the finish could be improved with something glossy and more easily cleanable.
Dave M is offline  
Reply
Old 12-09-2010 | 03:42 PM
  #12  
FX10's Avatar
Registered
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 4,509
Likes: 3
From: Emerald Isle, North Carolina
Default

Originally Posted by Dave M
They are the original build pics from my hull. I just think the finish could be improved with something glossy and more easily cleanable.
I've seen Bilge Coat done in Bilges, and yes it looked nice, My buddy Dave did his 4 years ago. It's starting to peel in a few places. I told him " Don't even look at me, I told you to use gelcoat". You can do your cabin with it, but in a few years when it's starting to screw up and you have to sand it all off. Dave. You boat has an "UNFINISHED interior. Granted there is gelcoat in the cabin. But that just makes it look better then bare fiberglass. We offer a fully finished cabin for around $8,500. Don Y2K's cabin is finished, and it looks outrageous!. All carpeted, with a porti potti.
A quick scuffing of the gelcoat and a thin coat of a little more gelcoat will make it look new.
FX10 is offline  
Reply
Old 12-09-2010 | 04:23 PM
  #13  
Dave M's Avatar
Thread Starter
Gold Member
Veteran: Navy
25 Year Member
Gold Member
 
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 5,664
Likes: 140
From: Hollywood, MD, USA
Default

Thanks Rick! I'm OK with the "unfinished" part. I prefer not to have any carpet or cloth in there. It seems to absorb moisture and get that "boat" smell.

Gary put some real nice vinyl cushions in there and I love the cabin as it is. Just trying to improve on an already good thing.
Dave M is offline  
Reply
Old 12-09-2010 | 04:46 PM
  #14  
Registered
 
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 1,697
Likes: 15
From: Cedar Point NC
Default

Originally Posted by FX10
I've seen Bilge Coat done in Bilges, and yes it looked nice, My buddy Dave did his 4 years ago. It's starting to peel in a few places. I told him " Don't even look at me, I told you to use gelcoat". You can do your cabin with it, but in a few years when it's starting to screw up and you have to sand it all off. Dave. You boat has an "UNFINISHED interior. Granted there is gelcoat in the cabin. But that just makes it look better then bare fiberglass. We offer a fully finished cabin for around $8,500. Don Y2K's cabin is finished, and it looks outrageous!. All carpeted, with a porti potti.
A quick scuffing of the gelcoat and a thin coat of a little more gelcoat will make it look new.
Rick are back in your shop on a regular basis again ?
OCCJoe is offline  
Reply
Old 12-10-2010 | 10:51 PM
  #15  
FX10's Avatar
Registered
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 4,509
Likes: 3
From: Emerald Isle, North Carolina
Default

Originally Posted by OCCJoe
Rick are back in your shop on a regular basis again ?
Nope, not as yet.
FX10 is offline  
Reply
Old 12-20-2010 | 12:36 PM
  #16  
Dave M's Avatar
Thread Starter
Gold Member
Veteran: Navy
25 Year Member
Gold Member
 
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 5,664
Likes: 140
From: Hollywood, MD, USA
Default

Originally Posted by FX10
A quick scuffing of the gelcoat and a thin coat of a little more gelcoat will make it look new.
Rick,

What product would you recommend? I noticed West Marine has Waxed, unwaxed, laminating, non-laminating, etc.
Dave M is offline  
Reply
Old 12-20-2010 | 12:39 PM
  #17  
Pat McPherson's Avatar
VIP Member
 
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 5,246
Likes: 3
From: Ivoryton, CT
Default

Originally Posted by Dave M
Rick,

What product would you recommend? I noticed West Marine has Waxed, unwaxed, laminating, non-laminating, etc.
Dave, buy the stuff you can just paint on with a brush.
__________________
Patrick
Pat McPherson is offline  
Reply
Old 12-20-2010 | 03:55 PM
  #18  
Big Time's Avatar
Gold Member
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 1,470
Likes: 1
From: Westport, CT
Default

Originally Posted by FX10
IDon Y2K's cabin is finished, and it looks outrageous!. All carpeted, with a porti potti.
A quick scuffing of the gelcoat and a thin coat of a little more gelcoat will make it look new.
Any pics of the finished cabin?
Big Time is offline  
Reply
Old 12-22-2010 | 06:38 AM
  #19  
FX10's Avatar
Registered
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 4,509
Likes: 3
From: Emerald Isle, North Carolina
Default

Originally Posted by Dave M
Rick,

What product would you recommend? I noticed West Marine has Waxed, unwaxed, laminating, non-laminating, etc.
Waxed gelcoat
FX10 is offline  
Reply
Old 12-22-2010 | 06:52 PM
  #20  
FX10's Avatar
Registered
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 4,509
Likes: 3
From: Emerald Isle, North Carolina
Default

Originally Posted by Big Time
Any pics of the finished cabin?
Here's a link to the website with the finished cabin. Scroll towards the bottom.
http://www.superboatonline.com/30p.html

Last edited by FX10; 12-22-2010 at 06:57 PM.
FX10 is offline  
Reply


Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.