[ROCKAWAYJOHNNY]

I have a 1977 SeaCraft Sceptre. The boat is a little hungry. Great power though...Mercury 225 OB with very low hours. The hull and deck are very strong. Overall she just needs a major cosmetic overhaul.

I bought this boat through my cousin who owns a marina out in Hampton Bays, LI. It is the first boat I have ever owned and I am pretty psyched about taking on the project.

Since the purchase I have become an avid follower of CSC. I have learned a wealth of information about the classic SeaCrafts by reading all of your posts.

Now, that being said, I am looking for some guidance/opinions.

Can anyone help with a site or dealer for the window stops for the windshield? In other words, the long formed channels that install in the framing to hold the windshield glass panels in. I need this for the front as well as the sides.

While on the topic of windshields...mine is very faded...oxidized, and pitted in certain areas. What is the best way to bring it back to its original shine? I was going to use sandpaper...raise the grit...finally wet sand with a 1500 and then use a buffing compound. How does that sound?

The hull is in great shape but it really needs paint. What type of product/application would you recommend? I am good with a sprayer and have a few hvlp guns with all the trimmings so I am probably going to spray the hull.

How do I find out what type of finish is currently on the hull? Most product specs caution you to find out what the current finish is made of in order to make sure you get proper adhesion with the new product.

I have a lot more questions but being that this is my first post, I decided not to plague all of you.

Thank you in advance.

RJ

PS I will be posting pics as I progress.