19 sternrider

[dirtwheelsfl]

Some light starting to show at the end of the tunnel!

Boats been in 545 for awhile while ive been doing a bunch of little things. Hatches, hinges, latches, gas shock brackets, etc...

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Used a UV epoxy on the console door, still needs Awlcraft clear. Made a lil vent box/water trap for behind the deadrise logo

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[dirtwheelsfl]

Got around to respraying the hullsides too, much better this time!

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I was advised that the livewell needs a standpipe to keep it from overflowing while runnning so this is what i came up with. Threads are poured epoxy (1.5 NPT), reverse scoop is made with epoxy pressed on with a pvc pipe form cut on an angle...

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[uncleboo]

Outstanding work!

[flyingfrizzle]

Man, that's going to be a sweet hull...

[gofastsandman]

Originally Posted by dirtwheelsfl

Got around to respraying the hullsides too, much better this time!



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I was advised that the livewell needs a standpipe to keep it from overflowing while runnning so this is what i came up with. Threads are poured epoxy (1.5 NPT), reverse scoop is made with epoxy pressed on with a pvc pipe form cut on an angle...

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The best final primer for awl grip is awl grip.

Looks glassy.
Cheers,

GFS

[JBASS02]

I've been going back through this build and Squidlips and was wondering why you didn't core the hull sides this time around? I'm on the fence trying to decide if I'm going to core mine.

[dirtwheelsfl]

Originally Posted by JBASS02

I've been going back through this build and Squidlips and was wondering why you didn't core the hull sides this time around? I'm on the fence trying to decide if I'm going to core mine.

The lips didnt have any knees or structure/support in the back half so it got cored. This one has the bulkheads, console and shelf all giving some structure/support. The deck being so high too really helps. Went back and forth on a shelf on stbd side too but just decided the juice wasnt worth the squeeze.

100% Sandy! U can get the primer sanded out to what u think is perfection, hose it off, looks flawless, then when paint goes on u see all kinds of flaws. Redid the hullsides in awlcraft but theyre good enough, not gonna bother buffing.
Boats all painted now, minus nonskid which im doing today. Inside has a few runs and some peel but it aint a yacht!

[strick]

Originally Posted by dirtwheelsfl

U can get the primer sanded out to what u think is perfection, hose it off, looks flawless, then when paint goes on u see all kinds of flaws. Redid the hullsides in awlcraft but theyre good enough, not gonna bother buffing.
Boats all painted now, minus nonskid which im doing today. Inside has a few runs and some peel but it aint a yacht!

So I've never used Awlcraft...how do you like it? does it even compare to the durability of Awlgrip? what would you say the benefits/pros/cons of either are? been tempted to try Awlcraft because I hear you can repair it easier? I know how Awlgrip is really tough and have been happy with it..can it be wet sanded and buffed?

strick

[Blackfin26]

Just a great build and finish thread. And LOL on "not gonna bother buffing"! You'd need to buff those hull sides with pixie dust and unicorn tails.

[dirtwheelsfl]

Originally Posted by strick

So I've never used Awlcraft...how do you like it? does it even compare to the durability of Awlgrip? what would you say the benefits/pros/cons of either are? been tempted to try Awlcraft because I hear you can repair it easier? I know how Awlgrip is really tough and have been happy with it..can it be wet sanded and buffed?

strick

Ive found that if you look at awlcraft the wrong way you will scratch it lol. You can buff it and whatnot if it didnt come out smooth enough but id rather live with the straight out of the gun finish of awlgrip on the inside of a boat. Hullsides yes use awlcraft for sure.

I find it sprays and lays down a bit "lighter" than awlgrip, and doesnt like to sag as much, even though im thinning the awlcraft 33% and the awlgrip only about 20%. I do think the awlcraft is easier to spray overall, you can really lay it on.

Im not repairing paint nicks thru the life of the boat, im beating it up and repainting in 8 yrs so i like awlgrip better for insides and nonskid.

Ive done a few boats in awlcraft inside and they still arent too beat up years later, but i bet an awlgrip inside would be a good bit less beat up...

Most pro guys i know dont spray much or any awlgrip anymore, its all awlcraft. People still call it an "awlgrip paint job" but its usually awlcraft, cuz they can put an extra coat on and fix any flaws.

I can paint , but im not a painter if yano what i mean!