Hi there,
Been following this thread for awhile.
Really admire your work.
Anxiously awaiting updates.
Cheers,

Thanks, top and glass coming soon...will post when they are installed.

Rub Rails
 

Originally the transom did not have a rub rail on it. When Strick was on vacation in FL. we had a chance to boat BS and he thought a rub rail all the way around would look cool. WHO am I to argue with the guru himself :p

A friend came over to lend a hand. The transom was a learning curve since there was no easy radius. Almost 90' bend. Had to die grind the back and use a heat gun, but it worked.

Transom,

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/i...r/IMG_0850.jpg

Side view,



http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/i...r/IMG_0849.jpg

Side with scrap of stainless,

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/i...r/IMG_0851.jpg


The rest of the rub rail should be easy. However I know when I get the S/S inserts that transom bend will be tricky.

When there's a will there's a way :) Like the color choice on the bimini also. That is an incredible boat. Thanks again for having us....well be back!

strick

Lookin` good. Does the rub rail go on prior to paint?

Good question!

Short answer no...I wanted to get the transom part done and drill the holes before paint. In case there was any F/UP'S :eek: and there was.

So now I will take the rail off fair in a few wrong holes and be ready for paint.

Last Piece...
 

Well I finally got the last piece of the windshield puzzle solved.

Awhile back I posted this picture and asked for some ideas on supports.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/i...attachment.jpg


The best one was to copy Blue Herons idea. Dave was kind enough to make me two supports. Unfortunately when I got them they did not fit because after I routed the rabbet for the glass the support was a little to wide . Back to the drawing board.

The support had to full fill 2 criteria. 1. support the windshield and 2. provide a strong hand hold.

So here is what I came up with...3/4 inch S/S rod compound miter cut then drilled and tapped. Again it is nice to have a friend in the machine shop business.

The rod drilled and tapped.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/i...r/IMG_0904.jpg

Close up of angle cut

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/i...r/IMG_0907.jpg

Nice tight fit

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/i...r/IMG_0903.jpg


Front View

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/i...r/IMG_0900.jpg


Both

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/i...r/IMG_0902.jpg

Extra Hand Grip and Glass

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/i...r/IMG_0893.jpg

I think this is the final hole drilling and fitting before going to paint...:D

Wow nice

VERY nice work there!!! Kudos

Please please take alot of pictures when you get to the point of installing the glass. I'm going to building a new windshield soon. I'm not really sure how I'm going to keep the glass in.