18 SF Minor Rennovation and misc. Improvements

[fdheld34]

I was able to get dash installed and gauges hooked up...
What should I do with the Lowrance (besides upgrading!!)...should I flush mount in dash or leave as is??? Advice appreciated
-Fred

[fdheld34]

A rewind and step back----- I have decided to include three videos from JD that I followed to paint the hull/console and eventually topside with interlux perfection.....

AN overview
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_Evc...eature=related

1)Prep
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7p2R...eature=related


2)Prime
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSHD-...feature=relmfu

3)Finish
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bK9Zc...endscreen&NR=1

[fdheld34]

I was able to install the rubrail today..I went with a Taco all black rubrail. I would have liked to of gone with stainless or all white but again it would of been more upkeep down the road etc..
The kit was very user friendly and it took about 2 hours.
Some pictures
-Fred

[fdheld34]

I am going to mount my windshield this weekend and complete all on the boat....due to being so close to the finish line!

I just need to get a measurement in order to mount my windshield at the proper height..looking at other boat pictures it looks like windshields are mounted about 3-4 inches below top front of console?
Anyone have a measurement they could share with me?
Agaian top of console to bottom edge of windshield to determine mounting height!
Thanks so much!
-Fred

[uncleboo]

I can get that measurement for you tonight. It'll be in the morning before I can get it posted, though. BTW, great work on her. Planning on starting mine this fall. Transom to 25", recore and raise floor, etc., etc., etc..........

[fdheld34]

Hi Martin..I got itchy and went ahead and installed the windshield. I just went with a height that I liked..It is mounted a little lower but ok with me. I now am going to build a grab bar to go around the windshield.
Here are a bunch of pics of windshield and of course the boss.
-Fred

[jorgeinmiami]

Looks good to me