74 Seacraft Tsunami

ScottM · #1 08-03-2006, 11:26 AM

Jason,
Looking really nice. How difficult was it removing the glass from the windshield? What did you use for primer and paint? Based on the color, the primer looks like Trilux.

Jaizzen · #2 08-03-2006, 03:15 PM

Scott,
Man... Two posts in two days!!! Someone actually read my thread. I though for sure I was the outcast of the site due to all of the alterations I am making to the Tsunami.

Scott, The primer brand was TEMPO. I used in on an old alum. outdrive in the past it was good stuff. Therefore I used it again. The top coat is a glossy black two part epoxy from Fiberglass Coatings. Not too sure of the brand, but it sure stuck well to the primer.

As for the glass.... Well, I'm not sure if my Boat windows were Originals. Pretty sure the four front side windows (excluding the fold out window) were originals as they were heavy safety glass. The others were plexi. The glass ones popped right out after removing the friction fit gaskets. The plexi came out easy but in 20 pieces. New gasket material was ordered from American (60.cents a ft)+ shipping.

Oh yeah, I used a soft brass wire wheel to remove the old paint. I would recommend anyone doing this make sure to cover anything that they don't want stained black. I am redoing my top cap anyway so I just let it fly.

Best of luck, Jason

Old'sCool · #3 08-03-2006, 09:43 PM

Keep the pics coming, you're doing a great job!!

Jaizzen · #4 08-03-2006, 10:48 PM

Thanks, I'll try to keep it updated. Hanging motors this weekend. I have to get them off those pallets.

Jason

Jaizzen · #5 08-06-2006, 10:40 AM

Motors hung...... Next!

Jaizzen · #6 08-06-2006, 10:15 PM

Motors went on fairly easy. I have quite a bit of fish work remaining before I do any more mechanical work. More painting, button up windshield, finish harware etc.

Jason

RUSTYNTABATHA · #7 08-11-2006, 08:43 PM

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Jaizzen · #8 08-15-2006, 10:20 PM

More progress photos, alot of rain here in Florida.

I need to peel the rest of the tape off the wind sheild frame.

bheath · #9 08-16-2006, 10:53 AM

Hey Jaizzen,

I have been following your work closely. I have an 82 Sceptre and have been doing minor restoration/improvements, but nothing like yours. Your boat looks great. Also, i do alot of diving out of the cedar key/steinhatchee area, although mostly skindiving. Used to dive out of tarpon springs/clearwater/st pete for many years, with the spuc freedive boys. Anyway, you seem to have alot of weight on the transom and the tank storage more toward the stern. When I load down the boat at the stern it rides completely different, especially in the gulf chop, even with the tabs down. Weight more toward the bow really helps the boat move through the waves. Just a thought. Great luck with your boat.

Brent