Re: 1978 SF restoration, my first one.....
 

I like the color choice. I was thinking of midnight blue for mine, but ended up going with something close to the original color.
Dave

Re: 1978 SF restoration, my first one.....
 

Thanks Dave, I was a little shocked when I opened the paint can but after letting a sample dry I was happy with it. May have had something to do with the flourescent lights and six pack!

I took the day off from my day job to get the non skid applied and get it ready for rigging. After this weekend I hope to have the bracket and most of the hardware installed.

Taping off for the nonskid. All of the pics have a blue tint to them from the tarp.

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While cutting the holes for the hatch handles I realized I had cored to close to the edges as you can see from the cores. I will have to grind a little bit of the coring back to make room for the lock ring.

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Non skid applied.

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Re: 1978 SF restoration, my first one.....
 

This weekend I was able to get a lot of hardware and fixtures installed.

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Also had some much needed assistance with the rub rail and bracket.

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n...nglish/002.jpg

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n...nglish/009.jpg

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Re: 1978 SF restoration, my first one.....
 

Very nice, Will. She's really coming together. I can't wait til I'm ready to start rigging mine. Seems like it's taking forever.
Dave

Re: 1978 SF restoration, my first one.....
 

Oh yeah!!!! This is when all the sanding, and sanding, and more sanding.....plus the other "fun" work pays off!!! Some nice jewelery to break up the solid colors. Looks very nice, congrats!

Re: 1978 SF restoration, my first one.....
 

I love that dark blue!

Re: 1978 SF restoration, my first one.....
 

Thanks guys. I took the day off yesterday to try and get her ready to move out of my backyard. Made some progress so hopefully Monday will find her getting fitted for a T-top. After that motor goes on and I will finish up the wiring and hoepfully splash before months end......

Fastened down the center console and finished installing hatches in the stern.

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n...10504-1512.jpg

Same in the bow.

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Re: 1978 SF restoration, my first one.....
 

Rubrail looks nice! I just put the same one on my 20fter and I ended up a bit short. Do you have any leftover rubrail and/or stainless insert that you would be willing to sell?

Re: 1978 SF restoration, my first one.....
 

I do. Send me a PM with contact information.

Re: 1978 SF restoration, my first one.....
 

For the first time in two years the boat is leaving the backyard! Going for a T Top. Motor and electronics to follow......
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