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Forum: Projects and Customisations 09-18-2017, 11:56 PM
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Update

Got the vinyl trim pieces done and installed. Used T-Nuts on the back side of the trim, threaded a bolt through and made a matching hole in the gunwale and used a wing nut to attach the trim to the...
Forum: Projects and Customisations 08-06-2017, 12:22 AM
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Views: 17,595
Posted By Mblethen
Update

Another life stoppage. Anyway. Got the pin stripping on and finally ordered the vinyl from Overton's that matched the seats. Here is the first attempt at the trim. Wife did the sewing and I...
Forum: Projects and Customisations 04-06-2017, 10:40 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 17,595
Posted By Mblethen
OPOS Update

Got carpet installed, ski locker cut and in and seats installed. All extra seat backs and side trim are cut and fitted. Ordering the vinyl and cushions and going to get started on those. The rest of...
Forum: Projects and Customisations 03-04-2017, 09:28 PM
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Views: 17,595
Posted By Mblethen
OPOS Update

Past couple of weeks been busy. Installed marine battery and started wiring the lights, stereo, bilge pump, horn and part of ignition switch for the volt gauge and kill switch. I googled and...
Forum: Projects and Customisations 02-04-2017, 11:26 PM
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Views: 17,595
Posted By Mblethen
Update

Finished up the rear seating area and carpet, table, stereo and speakers installed. Put the glove box and steering console back in after adding the switch and ignition panels I found for this model...
Forum: Projects and Customisations 01-15-2017, 09:04 PM
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Views: 17,595
Posted By Mblethen
OPOS Update

Been busy and working on the project when I can get a few minutes. Happy with the finish that came out. 600, 1200 2000 wet dry sanding. Then rubbing compound, next a polish compound with orbital...
Forum: Projects and Customisations 09-05-2016, 08:09 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 17,595
Posted By Mblethen
Updates

All the pin stripes, cleats and decals are removed and getting ready to start sanding. Will use wet/dry 600, 1200 and 2000 to start. Started the expanding pour foam on the very bottom of the boat....
Forum: Projects and Customisations 08-12-2016, 09:44 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 17,595
Posted By Mblethen
More work

Finishing front storage area and dry fitting rear battery and live well areas. Getting ready to order pour foam next before I can finish rear area. Small steps.
Forum: Projects and Customisations 06-18-2016, 07:32 PM
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Views: 17,595
Posted By Mblethen
Updates

Got the ski locker area painted with Rust-o-leum Marine paint, 5 coats. Gas tank cleaned and pressured tested and reinstalled. Main decking is glued and screwed. Will tab the decking in next. Need to...
Forum: Projects and Customisations 05-15-2016, 10:36 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 17,595
Posted By Mblethen
Un-Chopped

Put the boat back together this weekend. I riveted the chopped section back on and fiberglassed the inside.
Forum: Projects and Customisations 05-05-2016, 12:45 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,172
Posted By Mblethen
Looks a lot like what I am in the middle of. The...

Looks a lot like what I am in the middle of. The fun is starting.
Forum: Projects and Customisations 05-05-2016, 12:37 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 17,595
Posted By Mblethen
Sorry about the lack of updates, life kinda gets...

Sorry about the lack of updates, life kinda gets in the way at times. All stringers in and bulkheads built. Starting to put the jigsaw puzzle of decking in.
Forum: Projects and Customisations 11-06-2015, 10:30 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 17,595
Posted By Mblethen
There was not much left of the old wiring....

There was not much left of the old wiring. Someone stripped most of it out or cut it up. I am looking at ordering a new harness. Still researching.
Forum: Projects and Customisations 11-06-2015, 05:56 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 17,595
Posted By Mblethen
update

Quick update. Stringers, bulkheads and ski locker supports in and cut to size. Ready to start filleting and tabbing in all. Will put in front stringers later, they are offset and taller than deck...
Forum: Projects and Customisations 09-27-2015, 04:22 PM
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Views: 17,595
Posted By Mblethen
Yes. Will mix resin, chopped strands and cobosil...

Yes. Will mix resin, chopped strands and cobosil to fillet the corners. Will use 1708 to tab to the hull. After it sets up, I will need to saw the top to make level with deck floor. Then will glass...
Forum: Projects and Customisations 09-27-2015, 04:00 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 17,595
Posted By Mblethen
Stringers

Transom in. Starting to rough fit the stringers. time consuming with multi angle and hull shape. Cut 1-1/2 inch holes in bottom of bulkheads and epoxied PVC pipe for drainage, better than the 1/2...
Forum: Projects and Customisations 09-06-2015, 09:04 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 17,595
Posted By Mblethen
transom work

I thought that since the transom that came off had little if any adhesive properties, I would at least glue it to death. Since I am going to totally encase in resin and 1708, waterproofing with...
Forum: Projects and Customisations 09-05-2015, 04:37 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 17,595
Posted By Mblethen
PL Premium 3X with tile adhesive spreader to get...

PL Premium 3X with tile adhesive spreader to get good coverage. See the results Sunday and go from there.
Forum: Projects and Customisations 09-04-2015, 06:48 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 17,595
Posted By Mblethen
Glued in and tightened down for a couple of days....

Glued in and tightened down for a couple of days. The transom area was actually really flat. I made several test fits to make sure all areas were grinded and smooth. Glued oozed out all around and...
Forum: Projects and Customisations 09-04-2015, 01:54 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 17,595
Posted By Mblethen
transom work

Finally got around to grinding the transom area and rebuilding the transom. 2 sheets of 5/8" ply glued with PL Premium 8X and coated with 5 coats of a marine grade varnish. Try to get it glued in...
Forum: Projects and Customisations 08-16-2015, 05:05 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 17,595
Posted By Mblethen
Fiberglass question

How much of the gelcoat needs to be removed (grinded) before tabbing in the stringers and decking? Is it ok to just clean real well with acetone and apply fiberglass and resin over the old gelcoat?
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Forum: Projects and Customisations 08-15-2015, 04:14 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 17,595
Posted By Mblethen
Update

Finally got chopped. Been so hot that I worked on other inside stuff. Cleaned and repainted consoles, repaired steering and restored the ski locker. Removed and cleaned the windshields, rub rails,...
Forum: Projects and Customisations 07-18-2015, 05:38 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 17,595
Posted By Mblethen
Sorry for the lack of updates. Hot as all get...

Sorry for the lack of updates. Hot as all get out, so work is slow, an hour here and there. I think the grinding is finally through except for the transom area. Pressure washed inside and out....
Forum: Projects and Customisations 06-12-2015, 09:56 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 17,595
Posted By Mblethen
Let the grinding begin.

Let the grinding begin.
Forum: Projects and Customisations 05-17-2015, 09:14 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 17,595
Posted By Mblethen
Got all the foam out today. Starting to trim the...

Got all the foam out today. Starting to trim the tabbing so there will be less grinding. Still debating on chopping or decapping.
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