Briguy's 23' CC refresh

[Briguy]

7 years ago Stocks and Blonds received the royal treatment. Here is a short list of work completed.

Transom enclosed with new bracket and 2001 twin Suzi 4 strokes.
Awlgrip sprayed sky blue exterior.
New 95 gallon epoxy coated fuel tank.
Accon flush mount 10" pop up cleat and chocks on bow. 4" Accon pop up spring cleats.
Recore fuel tank deck hatch.
Cockpit bolsters all the way around.
3010 Color Garmin GPS/ black box fish finder.
Stainless rub rail.
Port and stbd bow rod holders, 3 across transom.
Sky blue bimini and black center console cover.
Deck and cap sprayed Awlgrip.


Today I sign a lease on a Warehouse to complete the work in the next several months. The space is 1100-1200 sq ft and I will partially offset the cost by subletting some of the space to friends with more projects than ambition. Less then 10 minutes drive from my house.


Here is a partial punch list of items to be completed this go around.

R/R bilge pumps and hoses.
Change out Raycor's.
Remove bolsters and respray vinyl.
Recore hatch forward of console.
Bottom paint, new white Antifowl.
Remove outdated Sitex GPS, replace with waterproof Stereo/MP3 player.
Interior Awlgrip/Sterling under the gunnels all the way around. Roll and Tip.
Strip and stain all wood. Reinstall under gunnel rod holders which was not done last time.
Rewire the boat. I'm not looking forward to this since I suck at anything electrical.
R/R scupper drain tubes.
Add aluminum backing plates to all rod holders.
Repair bow fiberglass where it wore away the gel coat from pulling up on the beach 1000 times.
Full maintenance on the Suzuki's. Oil, filter, water pumps, grease, zinks, thermostat and possibly valve adjustment.

Lowes and Home Depot both have 12 month no interest on purchases so I may use this opportunity to upgrade my Black and Decker 14.4 volt drill/sander to something with more power. I also need a good sander with a vacuum. Any power tool suggestions appreciated.

[Briguy]

Here are several other shots over the last 7 years. I have owned her since 1997.

[Briguy]

Here are 2 more shots. Hopefully I can get a few pics this weekend of the warehouse and start documenting the progress.

[DonV]

You go Brian!!! Good luck!

Was just thinking.....when I was down there a week or so ago I don't remember the A/C working properly in the warehouse. Get it fixed yet?? Don't want to see you sweat too much.

[Old'sCool]

""Rewire the boat. I'm not looking forward to this since I suck at anything electrical""
This wasn't really bad for me. Highly recommend www.genuinedealz.com They'll make the cables w/ends and shrink the size/length you need. They have the best prices on quality shrink wire ends. There's a good calculator too.

[Snookerd]

Originally Posted by DonV

You go Brian!!! Good luck!

Was just thinking.....when I was down there a week or so ago I don't remember the A/C working properly in the warehouse. Get it fixed yet?? Don't want to see you sweat too much.

Yea Don, I think the Hooters calendar is the only amenity to the place. I believe there was an original formula for SeaCraft repair work involving beer . Fellowship was instrumental in that formula, but then he had to go off and become a famous trim tab spokesman for Bennett. So, our 16-18 beers between the 4 of us that night should have opened the door for an extra few hours of work by Brian. Thanks again for the binnacle shift/throttle cables and wiring harness. I have got to get it done-I need a few beers I guess! Great pictures Brian.

[NoBones]

A few words of wisdom for you Brian,

1-1200 sq. ft. gets gobbled up real quick.
2-You will not have any available flat surface with whatever benches,
tables, carts, etc... They all get covered up real soon!
3-Draw lines on the floor for your friends and you..
(With space you will spread)
4-Big fridge with an ice maker for sure!
5-Good size air compressor is a must.
6-Stand up shop lights for those late nights..
7-If the shop has windows paper them up.
8-Alarm the shop, even if it is in a good neighborhood.
9-Shop fans even with A/C makes it nice when you are buried in the boat.
10-Shop Vac, tools, tools, and more tools....drop cords, floor jacks
the list goes on and on..

Now you ask yourself, how do I know these things?
Well I have been blessed for the last 35 years having been in with
friends and in my own warehouse situations and now my shop at my back door.

The best part was the knowledge that I gained having friends in all
aspects of the marine trades all around me... I soaked it all up over the years.
Thats why my 2000 sq. ft. man cave is so well equipped for any project..

Enjoy your new space, you will be hard pressed to give it up even
when your project is done! Trust me..

[eggsuckindog]

Don't forget about Sears for the tools, I needed a new drill/driver = half of HD, never seems to need charging and I used alot at first

[Briguy]

Ken, Thanks! Hope you are well.

ESD, I purchased a Dewalt 18v kit in the box for 33% less than the exact model number at Amazon/Lowes at a pawn shop. Same goes for a ryobi da sander. I would never again buy a socket from Sears when every pawn shop in town has them for $25c. Yup, I even got a husky 3/8 socket driver for a quarter.