1974 23 CC - project

[thehermit]

Well this was my last weekend @ my shop space. I was able to put down the non-skid on the deck. I then hit the whole deck with 2 coats of perfection off white. This was mostly done to blend my deck repair. The main deck looks like an old deck in good shape that was painted .



With time up on inside space…...well...she’s a lawn ornament.



My dog already peed on the console and tub


I am happy with the new transom and the majority of the work. I have lots of parts to start throwing @ her now.

[thehermit]

Hey Gang,

A brief FYI.

I sent around my tank plans to 5 places. Its an 80 Gal tank based on my specs. I know some of you like 100+ capacity.

After reading Wavelength's post (yea search function) I was glad I checked with RDS tanks. They got the job. Below is a list of the quotes. No names posted except the low bid(not bashing). Check out the spread

RDS $724.00
place a $890.00
place b $810.00
place c $950.00
place d $928.00

note: only place D included the epoxy coat....and all prices include shipping. Oh yea the highest price was nearest to me.

PS: Thanks to Rich @ Cape Marine Supply for the fastest shipping of a fishfinder ever Now I got something to do while I wait for my tank.

[Blackfin26]

Works is looking good. How did the place I recommended do in the bidding? Hiliner Steve

[thehermit]

Hey Steve,

That was place D Thats where I got my tank for the 20...but RDS beat em. Well see how they do...I just signed off on their CAD drawing.

[Fr. Frank]

RDS duplicated the 28 gal. tank in my Seafari. I'm very happy with it.

[thehermit]

Well I have made little progress on the lawn ornament.

I did get in my plexiglass sheet in from estreet plastics. Professional plastics would not send a 6’x 18” UPS. I sent a pm to estreet and they sent me a link to the exact size I needed…..it was about 70 bucks to my door. The original windshield was lexan and the local glass shop wanted $420 to make it! I had also found lexan (bronze) online for about $150 ish cut to fit but went with the plexi.

Getting ready to bend:


Bent blank…comparing to original…looks like its gona fit:


Sides cut, edges beveled with file and its ready to install:


Before:


After:



I am happy with the way it came out.

I have also been doing some little stuff like pulling wires and re-doing thru-hulls. With the arrival of a few key parts in the upcoming weeks I should be able to really start putting her together.

[Basspond]

Hermit if you don't mind me asking, who made your SeaCraft decals? Great resto BTW!

[wtenglish]

Was there any trick to bending the plexi? That looks like a heat gun in the picture so I'm assuming you just heated to it was pliable and bent as required??