It's Time

RalphD · #1 11-16-2004, 01:04 PM

Finster, I'll definately let you know when I get it torn down. I was actually thinking I would trailer to someplace convenient for anybody that would be kind enough to help. Thank you for your offer. I'll buy lunch and beer expense will be the first line item in my budget.

Knot Working, thanks for the info. I'm going to do some research on available power options. I know I have to do some stringer work anyway as I saw some questionable glass work when I had her apart the first time. I'll make any adjustments for the mounts then.

One last question for now. What is the general consensus for refinishing the hull, re-gelcoat or paint?

FELLOW-SHIP · #2 11-16-2004, 01:53 PM

I painted above the water line and gel coated the bottom. Painting is easier to do but cost more $$$ gel coating cost less and is a lot more labor intensive. We have some guys that have done both. It’s kind of like pick your own poison they both have their good and bad points. I would have some of the guys look at your gel coat first and then make some comments after looking. Maybe it could be buffed back to good shape, maybe you need a lot of work done on the hull fixing dings and sough, maybe you keep you boat in the water for long periods of time, maybe you take the boat off a trailer 50 times a year. All that could make a difference in your decision.
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RS · #3 11-16-2004, 02:36 PM

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One last question for now. What is the general consensus for refinishing the hull, re-gelcoat or paint?

If the bottom has bottom paint, keep it up. If above the water line was painted last time, do it again since re-gel would involve stripping the old paint. If it's gel now, I'd still go with paint if the boat will be kept in the water, or otherwise outside in full sun.

eggsuckindog · #4 12-21-2004, 04:14 AM

Keep it the way it is and put a HEMI in it [img]/images/graemlins/shocked.gif[/img]

Dunk · #5 01-03-2005, 10:19 PM

Ralph, Is that your Red 23 inboard sitting up from the church on Rt 9?? Shoot me an email...I'm right in S Dennis..

Finster · #6 01-03-2005, 10:36 PM

Ralph, sorry I kind of lost touch with this thread. Where are you at with it?

RalphD · #7 01-04-2005, 11:27 AM

Dunk, no that's not mine. I've seen the boat you're talking about though. Mine is at my home in West Deptford. There is a picture of my boat in an old thread in the for sale forum called "SeaCrafts Galore". Its the last link in ScottM's post. The guy that owned the marina I was in sold boats for Margate Marine and he asked if he could list it. I wasn't really interested but everythings for sale I guess.

Finster, thanks for asking. I'm still finishing some other projects (most importantly a bar in my basement) so I haven't started to break her down yet. I have been researching some power options and thinking about how to modify the deck to eliminate the drainage problem and come up with some more efficient storage and cooler space. I should be getting started in about a month. I hope your offer to take a look at her still stands. I'm looking forward to getting your opinion and running some ideas by you.

PipeDreamsMarine · #8 01-04-2005, 01:05 PM

Hey RalphD... I'm just up the road from you in Tuckahoe. I've worked on a bunch of 23's. Give me a call if you want. I'm sure Finny and I can take a ride up to the boat or if your ok with moving it around you can bring it to my shop in Tuckahoe.

RalphD · #9 01-05-2005, 08:45 AM

Don, I'm only in Cleremont during the summer. I have a place at Drfitwood. I'll give you a call.