1978 SF restoration, my first one.....

[Blue_Heron]

I like the color choice. I was thinking of midnight blue for mine, but ended up going with something close to the original color.
Dave

[wtenglish]

Thanks Dave, I was a little shocked when I opened the paint can but after letting a sample dry I was happy with it. May have had something to do with the flourescent lights and six pack!

I took the day off from my day job to get the non skid applied and get it ready for rigging. After this weekend I hope to have the bracket and most of the hardware installed.

Taping off for the nonskid. All of the pics have a blue tint to them from the tarp.







While cutting the holes for the hatch handles I realized I had cored to close to the edges as you can see from the cores. I will have to grind a little bit of the coring back to make room for the lock ring.



Non skid applied.

[wtenglish]

This weekend I was able to get a lot of hardware and fixtures installed.







Also had some much needed assistance with the rub rail and bracket.

[Blue_Heron]

Very nice, Will. She's really coming together. I can't wait til I'm ready to start rigging mine. Seems like it's taking forever.
Dave

[DonV]

Oh yeah!!!! This is when all the sanding, and sanding, and more sanding.....plus the other "fun" work pays off!!! Some nice jewelery to break up the solid colors. Looks very nice, congrats!

[basswacker]

I love that dark blue!

[wtenglish]

Thanks guys. I took the day off yesterday to try and get her ready to move out of my backyard. Made some progress so hopefully Monday will find her getting fitted for a T-top. After that motor goes on and I will finish up the wiring and hoepfully splash before months end......

Fastened down the center console and finished installing hatches in the stern.



Same in the bow.

[mitchman]

Rubrail looks nice! I just put the same one on my 20fter and I ended up a bit short. Do you have any leftover rubrail and/or stainless insert that you would be willing to sell?

[wtenglish]

I do. Send me a PM with contact information.

[wtenglish]

For the first time in two years the boat is leaving the backyard! Going for a T Top. Motor and electronics to follow......