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After a day with the sander it looks like I have about 95% of the hull sanded except for the floor which is my next task this week.
Plans are to lay down final layer of 1704 mat fair is as level as possible. I don't think it needs to be perfect since th kiwi grip will hide most of it. Time to get busy getting a center console since I sold mine awhile back. I like the one Mr Robertson used from a pathfinder bay boat and am leaning that way Now where do I find one for sale? |
Mr Robertson got his Pathfinder console at a marine liquidator outlet on the east coast of Florida. Also Panga Marine had some interesting consoles.
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Was not able to get out to ft pierce but called them and they have the pathfinder consoles originally they said it was not the one I wanted but they called back and said they have them BUT they won't sell just the console. They want to only sell the console/t-top package for $2100. They did say they have more on order and if/when they get more they will split them up...maybe
Found a place in homestead that seems to have one I can be happy with. I did find something I had not seen on the trailer and I'm glad I found it not before I towed the boat anywhere. Seems like the bar connecting the trailer with the tounge was completely rusted away. I'm so glad I saw it now could have been a disaster |
Can anyone give the measurements of the original seacraft console ?
I sold mine and did not measure before Thanks |
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I have a guy closer to me and he has something very similar at $650 that I'm going to go and see |
I was looking at the guide console without the seat. Gives me a lot more room to stumble around the boat:D
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I like the 3rd one in the pics
https://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/bpo/6043826118.html I'm going to make a template out of card board and lay it in the boat and see how it fits.. I am planning on a t-top so it will take some room up also |
original console in my 78 master angler
flange on floor measures 41 7/8" wide 47" front to back base of console at top of flange is 38 3/4" wide 44 1/4 front to back seat is 19" from front to back tall part of console is 36 1/4" wide 24" front to back highest part of console is 36 1/2" |
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No sanding today
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Basketcase- Just spray the Imron nicely. It is no fun to sand. Tough as heck. And sell me your Etec! :D
Jorge- Don't do all that work and hang a heavy outboard on it, I'd say. Im redoing my fuel tank hatch on my 20MA this weekend in carbon fiber and nidacore with vinyl ester in a vacuum bag. I was amazed at how heavy mine was. Probably butchery from a prior owner, not original. I may do a carbon/VE splash well, too. Quote:
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Jorge how did you not ruin your hull number when you redid your transom? Can you take close up pic of where you cut?
Also, what Hull number do you have? mine is a 1978 master angler hull #39. |
I was over aggressive with the sander and took 1/2 of it off.
My plan is a nice aluminum plate with the BIN and bolted on |
So I think I'll be done with the floor and transom to be fairly smooth
The floor will be covered with some type of non skid I think kiwi grip so it does not have to be perfect. The transom I have it pretty much smooth My question it on the floor and transom should I lay down a coat or 2 of gel coat over the fiber glass ? And if so waxed or no wax and how thick? I also found a console at marine liquidators in ft pierce that I like . It's nice and tall with a large area to place electronics and room for a side door. No seat up front but a cooler will do. Went in a car since the visit was unplanned so pick up will be later Man do they have a lot of stuff up there A little more finish sanding and it off to paint ...... Pending approval from the admiral on the request for funds |
"A little more finish sanding and it off to paint ......
Pending approval from the admiral on the request for funds" Good Luck Jorge!!! You may need it :) |
jorge how much foam did you use in your cap?
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I used 1 quart which is part 1 and 2
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Unwaxed gel coat will remain a bit tacky. It is for middle or under layers when you want to apply another layer of gel coat or glass over it. Waxed is for the final layer so it dries hard in the presence of air. You can buy and add wax to unwaxed gel coat. Which is what I do. Or you can mist PVA over it to seal out the air after it gets mostly hard. I have done both. I find gel coat more forgiving than paint as you can always sand into it and it fills scratches.
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So I have the floor fairly smooth but it's raw glass and mat. My question in order to smooth it out with putty should I lay down the putty sand it smooth and then I was thinking if laying a couple of coats of gel coat on top. Which do I lay down 1st??
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I sanded down the white primer on the hull sides down to 180 grit in anticipation of sending it off to paint. Just need a little more but it's so HOT that it's hard to be outside.
Next I'm going to fair out the deck and apply a coat of gel coat along with the transom splashwell area. I have the interior sanded down to 180 grit except for the floor and transom area. I maybe getting close to getting her painted . It maybe a 2018 model boat ...2 years of what my wife says |
Looking good Jorge!
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I'm a total slacker. Have not touched the boat in a month
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Jorge, be very careful, very careful not to get confused with the "original slacker" Gofastsandman!!! :)
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Then I'm a slacker in training
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It takes decades to achieve master status. I`m making some lobstah stock with the shells from mini season. Will freeze some for the gathering. I may share a secret given to me by Michel Dennis. Smells amazing. Best pastry chef I have ever seen. The Queen used to fly his shop`s crew to London when she had to impress. Taught me how to blow sugar like glass. Really hard to do here with our heat and humidity. |
So today I was GIVEN a Evinrude 150 Intruder from a friend that was the original owner and has, by his accounts and from what I've seen, very low hours. He wanted to get a 4stroke on his boat and I was at the right place at the right time.
I also took the bot to 2 fiberglass shops to get the boat FINISHED! Quoted me at the 1st shop $3500 with Awlgrip in my choice of colors. 2nd one quoted $5000 and he pointed out some additional things that are going to be needed. The fever to get it finished is back!!! I plan on selling a 21 Mako Walk Around that is in very nice shape and concentrate on the Seacraft!!! |
Dang Jorge!! See how smart you are getting!!! Congratulations!!
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I decided to move my progress on the build to 1 thread
Here was the boat after I replaced the deck with nida core, replaced the transom with array and took off the cap took out the wood and replaced with nida core along with recore of gas tank cap. Days after I took it to a glass shop to finish and paint it with aqua mist awlcraft |
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It took a little over a month but I liked the results
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With the heat and the rains I was able to get some small but steady progress
Started with putting back the rod holders and bright work each day I was able to get over to the boat. Installed the trim tabs and today I took out the rub rail and "rehabbed " by taking a rag and some mek that saw on the internet a d they came out pretty good. I'm going to install them tomorrow. I also cleaned up the trim motor and bilge & livewell pumps and the are ready to go back in. Plan on painting the gas tank and getting it back in. Lots to do and pictures to follow. Itching to hang the engine but need to get some more done 1st |
Getting Close!
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This week I was putting on the rub rail after looking at a few YouTube videos was about 1/4 of the way done when a doubt creeped inside my head. I took what was left and wrapped it around the boat and I WAS SHORT. Took it off creating a bunch of unnecessary holes in my boat. Got it and tied it up to 2 points to get it stretched out overnight
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Had so.e time today in between the rain and my favorite brother in law to help and I went and hung the engine. Did nothing but put it on with no rigging.
I need to extend the engine from 20 to 25 inches, thinking of using I think it’s a bay star product Next is the rub rail It's starting to look like a boat |
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Been following your thred...nice work! painted my 23cc that same color...looks like there is a horse in the background?
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its my mother in law's house. they have lived there since the early 70's and my brother in law has 5 Paso Fino's and 1 was was just born a couple of weeks ago.
Plenty of room for another boat...like I need another project??? Looking at a 16ft Checkmate so I can relive my youth |
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