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Digital cammera broke so it is going to take a few more days to post. I have to go buy a disposable one now then have them put it on a disc.
-George

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Yes, the boat looks nice, but you shouldn't have put Awlgrip on the bottom. Awlgrip specifically states it's not for underwater use. Now this isn't a problem as long as you trailer the boat and never leave it in the water for more than few days. The problem comes if you want to sell it. You've eliminated any buyer that would want to keep it in the water. Well, at least they'd have to remove the awlgrip before they bottom painted it.

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I'm sure a post like that, after the fact, makes George feel great...

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While I agree with what you said there Dunk, I also disagree.
A whole bunch of crap can be hide under bottom paint.
To turn your statment around, Lot's of people wouldn't buy it with bottom paint.

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Dunk,
I was fully aware of the fact that awlgrip is not for underwater longterm use, but being that the boat is a trailer and lift boat I didnt really care. If you look around the site indepth there is alot of boats that used awlgrip or other types of paints below the waterline. Like warthog said I believe that having bottom paint is more of a setback in resale than being awlgriped. Who knows I might end up gelcoating the bottom in a few years.

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I wouldn't sweat it George, it was merely one persons opinion. You have a pretty boat, enjoy it!

To offer constructive input while a project is underway is one thing. To come along afterwards and suggest a person should not do what they did severly lacks in tact [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]

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George,

Looks great. Can you please tell me where the center console comes from?

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Mark yea I wasnt affected at all, we all have opions on whats the right way to do a boat.
dcobbertt, The console came from viper boats in west palm beach. Their phone # is 561-686-5665
-George

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http://photobucket.com/albums/v352/g...acraft_192.jpg

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George,

Do you know the dimensions (footprint) of that console?
Trying to find a console for a 19' boat. Does Viper sell these regularly or was this a special deal?

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I am not sure of the foot print off hand and right now I dont have direct access to the boat, but i would just call viper. They sell a couple different console set ups.
-George

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Mark,

I believe you may have over-reacted to Dunk's comments, which are not untrue. He also qualified his statement with "Now this isn't a problem as long as you trailer the boat and never leave it in the water for more than few days".

Yes it was after the fact, but learning from comments like those are helpful.

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What the hell is with all the eye wiping and back rubbing on this thread? Someone tells it as it is, then everyone has to run for the tissues?

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Nice consel [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

strick

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Strick, how you making out with your boat? Ever find out where the list came from?

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George,

Nice console. Best of luck with your project.

Oh, yea - Happy Birthday!

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Thanks guys. She is pretty much done except for a few things i will post pics shortly
-George

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I've had her out 3 times. Still trying to get everything tweaked. Lots of little projects to finish before I can call it finished. I'm making a seat for the CC door right now. It's still raw and needs to be faired and painted but I have it bolted to the door. Also still need to put on some bottom paint. There is still a slight list however it's but not as bad as before. I think putting fuel on board helped some. I'm not going to worry about about it because the only time you see it is when you are out of the boat and looking for it! Cruises at 30mph 4100 RPM and WOT at 5100rpm 44mph. I have to look into getting a little more RPM out of her. The first two times out the engine wanted to give a little surge off and on that I mistaked for cavitation and now that wet away. I think I just needed to run the engine for a while to clean out the fuel lines and carbs. I had it out in 45mph winds on the other weekend so I tested the hard top and consel and they are rock solid. So I guess I'm happy. I'll post some pics soon.

strick

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Happy Birthday George http://www.click-smilies.de/sammlung...smiley-050.gif

BTW: It must be nice to be young and own a SeaCraft!!! [img]/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]

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Thanks Capt Chuck
Now I can finally enjoy that beveridge you guys talk about while I work on the boat or at least legally.

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George,

Thanks for the info on Viper regarding the console. Talked to them and they faxed me a sketch that did not show the louvered doors on the aft side of the unit. Did they provide them as part of the console you bought, or were they by someone else? If so, could you please tell me who, or give me a link to your source. Thanks,

Dan Cobbett

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Dan,
The door did not come with the console, I bought it seperately from marine surplus liquidators in ft pierce fl for around $90.
-George