My 1978 Master Angler Refresh

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Originally Posted by dirtwheelsfl

Buddy of mines had one on his forever... Does everything asked of it although shes no speed demon

Yeah, I hear that. Think I am going to keep looking. Found several Suzuki DF140s in my price range on FB marketplace and elsewhere. Going to take a look at some of those this week I think.

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Did not want to let the motor situation get me down so I did a little work on her today.

Did some more sanding and the put a couple of nice full coats of primer on her to help reveal any spots that need some attention still. Based on what I am seeing, I should have it ready for paint in a day or two now. I would say it might be ready later today but the weather does not look conducive to keeping at it today.

Happy with today's progress.

[Vezo, Part II]

So much cleaner than the old engine shroud/seat/bait station! Looks Tits!

Michael.

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Originally Posted by Vezo, Part II

So much cleaner than the old engine shroud/seat/bait station! Looks Tits!

Michael.

Thanks - I like tits

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I think she is finally just about ready for paint!

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Well, just finished shooting the transom with some color. Overall pretty happy with it although it was a little bit windy and that made it difficult to get a good gloss on her.

After I shoot the cap later this week, I think I will concentrate on cutting the hole for the live well and the plumbing it in. After that, time to hang the bracket!

[Vezo, Part II]

Man that’s sweet looking!

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Thanks. Getting pretty excited now. Still on the hunt for an engine but might have found a couple that interest me. One is a 07 suzuki 140 that is still on a boat so I can sea trial it. Hope to check it out next weekend if he still has it...

[Capt Terry]

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Congrats. It is looking great. I have been casually reviewing your progress as I started my transom, but you are ahead of me. Sounds like the hull sides are original color. What product, method, gun, etc did you use for the nice finish on your transom? Looking like you may make your goal of Fathers day! I am hoping to do my first Seacast pour later today when it gets warmer in SC.
Best wishes

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capt terry - the paint is Nason industrial enamel., same as I used on the sides. The gun is a harbor fright HVLP cheapy gun I got for $9.95

FWIW - I have painted dozens of classic muscle cars & trucks, and several boats and have found that I can pretty much shoot any gun as long as it has been properly cleaned etc. especially with solid colors. Metallics are a little more tricky

This Angler was one of my last boat projects before this one