Looking good there Mr Kent. Are you going to put a boot stripe ? I tried putting an adhesive type on mine and it lasted about 36 hours before it started to fall off :) Best to go painted.

Looks great! After the paint is hard you can hit it with a medium rubbing compound and knock off the orange peel . . . it'll shine like a mirror.

looking good that blue will look sweet with the tan window and top!

Dave I used a paint called Insignia Brilliance...it is only sold through distributors like Fiberlay. It is an Awl Grip type paint. The reason for this was Awl Grip and Immron would not hold up under the water line for any reasonable length of time. Like no more than four or five days. I tested Insignia for 30 days and it had no break down so that is why I chose it. I was thinking ahead like if we went to the Bahamas for 2 weeks or so.

Strick I will boot stripe it with tape first to see what size and pattern I like (or what Sharon likes :rolleyes:) Then maybe a paint job.

Very surprised that the stripe did not stay on. I was in the vinyl graphics business and we very seldom had a problem...the tape you used has to be very old. Sometime the rolls sit on the shelf and don't get rotated. I would definitely return it.

Shrimp...I think I will get it wet a few times before undertaking that task :eek: (however I did wet sand and buff the gas line tower and you are right it is a mirror)

That's what I am hoping for Mike...;)

Terry,
As usual, you've done your research. That's the same reason I used gelcoat below the chine on mine. There's still some Awlgrip in the water above the chine, but I've had the boat moored for as long as a week without problems so far.

Dave

Terry,

your doing a great job....paint looks great! Also, very very impressed with your craftmanship on the wooden window frames. Not long before you'll be on the water!

Trader, I'm highly impressed wth your dedication and hard work. You've done a great job! Can't wait to see the finished product. You should be proud!

Waitning
 

While waiting to get the boat back to my area 442 :D

I am doing a little detail work...

Steering Wheel Hub Logo

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/i...psa0ae3756.jpg

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For the life of me I can't figure out how to rotate this stuff...I do it in photo bucket or in picasa and yet when I bring it in here it is always screwy...:confused:


Just to clarify my post....the black and white logo is what I am talking about. That is a insert into the original (gunmetal) steering nut cover.

Nice Detail !
And the hub was made out of ???

I want one.....:cool:

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It is made out of some type of polymer plastic , that is suppose to stand up quite well to the weather. :)

Ken here is the pricing...

1-10-$13.00/ea.

11-25-$11.

25 plus-$9.00

If anyone wants one let me know, maybe we can do a group order. :rolleyes:


Note this is for the black and white disc insert...approx. a 2 inch circle.

Thats cool terry who or how did you make that?

Polymer huh, BS...10-1 its a freakin 45 year old Old Milwaukee bottle top :D:D:D

Seriously, I'm in for 1, ahh screw it make it 2 .

I did the design on Corel Draw and then took it over to the Engraver that we have used in the past and walla it got done! ;)

Gilly, I will see if anyone else jumps in before ordering. I will keep in touch.

I would buy one or two as well.

Terry,

That's a great looking cap for the wheel! Sign me up for one too! I'll need to figure how to adapt it to the 2 7/8" hole in the destroyer wheel on my boat. Maybe glue it to a piece of mahogany that's the same diameter as the current teak plug? Denny

What I would do is get a Forstner Bit...2 " diameter and drill out your teak plug about 1/8" and then drop in the Seacraft Logo. :D

Back Home FINALLY!
 

Warning! There are a lot of self biased photos coming up, so if you are offended too bad :D

Finally after months of delays and other unforeseen obstacles the 21 is home.

Most of the pictures are the boat now in its raw state before the jewelry and etc. go on in finishing the boat.

Loading up at the paint shop.

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Home at Last

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Showing off the reflection (hey Big I did not know the painter was going to color sand the blue...so all orange peel is gone).

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http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/i...ps38d4e10c.jpg

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Splatter inside of V-Bunk

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/i...psd8bc50fd.jpg


Just had to put the flag on :D

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/i...psa1e5eb2d.jpg

Front Deck with No Skid Stripes

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Old Seacraft shirt (and older owner)

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/i...psb2088951.jpg


Morning Dew (my artsy fartsy picture)

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Now to decide on how to finish it up...I think I will start with the rub rail first...that way I can drag cords and such over the side.

Make a punch list and see if it can be in the water by Memorial Day :D

All I can say is wow! This makes me want one so bad!!!

Nice

Yes, Sir!
Looks like Freedom is near.:cool:

Terry.....just outstanding!! Wish it could have made the LP trip last month, however it will be very warmly welcomed at the next gathering!!!! Sweeeeet!!!!!

Terry, that thing is gorgeous!!! Can't wait to see lots of pics on the water. Great job!

More pics please.

I like it! Not just the non-skid, I like it all! Put a windshield and some boat jewelry on that thing and go.
Dave

Finally going to make it by tarpon season. That windsheild you built is really going look good with that blue paint. Can't wait to see it finished.

Beautiful paint job Terry! Looks like it was worth the wait! Denny

I'm proud to say I've been in that boat before! The paint looks cherry...Terry :)

strick

My, that thing is looking right purdy.
Beautiful work!!!!
OP

Just a teaser of things to come :D

Attachment 4351

V-Bunk
 

I have decided it is prudent to work from the bow to the stern. That way no jumping around willy nilly :rolleyes:

So the first couple things done are the lift eye and v-bunk filler. This is a S/S piece that I had a friend of mine modify so I could make it work for the 21.

Attachment 4357

V-Bunk

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More to come as every day is an adventure.

Is that daylight coming throug the deck or do you have some slick recessed lighting in there?

Probably holes for pop up cleats. Boat is looking awesome Terry!

Scott no, but now you have given me an idea...plenty of room there.

Tony, you hit it on the nail...thanks :D

Pop up cleats going in...

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Yeah, Baby! Looking sweet! p.s. Got the logo medallion. Thanks.

"That way no jumping around willy nilly "

Say what??? I thought that was the only way to do things!!!!! Looking good Terry!!!!

Adding More stuff.
 

Some more pics of things being done...99% of everything on the boat was assembled and holes drilled before painting. However I swear that either there are in fact gremlins or when I was drilling holes I just said looks good and in fact it wasn't.

While putting in the head covers and hinges, I had to re-drill 4 of the 20 holes, because they did not line up :eek: no great tragedy. since they are covered by the hinge.

Riser for the Head

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Detail of custom lid holder

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Head Installed

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/i...psed2d376a.jpg

Position for v bunk cushions

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/i...ps4bddd6a1.jpg

Hidden from view

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Getting closer now to tackling the instrument panel and gauges. Now if only can remember what that red wire was for:confused:

Ooooh, that was well thought out. It's all in the details.

The red wire is for the three way switch for the cabin light

After all that work please dont ever let anyone use that head. Not even the Admiral.

Looks really incredible, almost there!