Finnish fishing boat overhaul [Splashed 2017]

[gm280]

I have to say Red, I am never disappointed seeing your work and progress. :thumb:

 

[nurseman]

Red, that is looking mighty fine!

 

[Red Herring]

My browser broke. No idea how to remove this post.

 

[Red Herring]

[video]https://player.vimeo.com/video/209923461[/video]

Can't seem to embed the video. But the led blinker relay works really well with the beeper!

 

[redneck joe]

huh, yeah I can't embed either

 

[nurseman]

That sounds like it is at just the right level of annoying for an alarm!

 

[Pusher]

That actually sounds really cool!!! I'm glad that worked out so well.

I can't place the sound but it seems like it was a atar trek abandon ship sound or from some other 70's show.

Nice progress Red! It continues to look great.

 

[Red Herring]

Thanks for the great idea! The sound is spot on and just right on the nuisance-scale. I'll just have to determine which sound is which alarm. Thinking of using the continuous one for the exhaust and this jury rigged wonder for the bilge pump.

 

[Red Herring]

Now for a quick rant about tools:

I bought a Dewalt DA sander (125mm, small one) in the beginning of the project and was perfectly happy with it until yesterday when I got to borrow something I could compare with. The new contestant swiped the floor with the old one. The Mirka Deros machine I got to use is pure sanding bliss. The machine is lightweight and very powerful, I got more done in eight hours yesterday than I got in a week before that with the previous sander. I say previous because I'll pick one of the Mirkas up tomorrow. No going back, makes the most tedious and tiring job soo much easier and more pleasant.

I have no affiliations (even though Mirka is a Finnish company). I'm just genuinely happy that I found it!!


Another 10/10 sander I've used a lot is the Makita 9031. I can get grit 24 blue sanding paper for it and it eats fiberglass like butter, perfect for a lot of jobs and the dust is so big it just falls to the ground. With these two I could do 90% of all the sanding jobs this far. Easy to determine which ones I'll keep after the project.

 

[Red Herring]

Photos of the tools I'm ranting about.

 

[Red Herring]

New sander bought and freeing ports done! Felt crazy cutting these big holes in a perfectly good boat, but I hope the safety aspect makes up for it(well actually maybe not, but the constant sloshing water on deck might prevent the actual need for the holes...).

 

[Red Herring]

Sanding makes Red a dull boy. I'm pretty tired and even though the new machine is great I'm getting pretty fed up with this. Might have to take a break before I start cutting corners that I'd regret in the end.

 

[gm280]

I honestly know exactly what you mean. While my little toy boat,compared to yours, is a small project, it does get dull when you wish it was all over with now. But I will plug alone until it is finished. My problem is I have so many other things to do as well. And I am sure you do too. But you have to finish it for everybody to see. :thumb:

 

[Territorial_]

I just love projects like this. Took me 1.5 hours to read whole topic.
Take your time on sanding it might be frustrating but you wont regret it afterwards. Whats your plan for deck, topcoat or some paint?
Btw: Kenelt? l?yty muotit hyttiin?

 

[Red Herring]

Gm you're right, I can hardly wait for it to be in the water and somehow it's getting under my skin suddenly. In truth there's not that much left to do but somehow even the smallest task feels like a big one. But all is well, it's going to get done eventually even though it's going a bit slow as of now. As long as I get at least something done every day.

Territorial, thanks! It's going to be gelcoated with five-six thin layers with a foam roller. It leaves this mild pebble finish that's fairly even and looks good enough for what I'm after. The surface underneath needs to be even though, and that's where the time is vanishing.

The cabin is from Naviga Mbs, the mold is in pretty good shape still but needs a bit of polishing and buffing to get it perfect.

 

[kcassells]

getting under my skin suddenly

LOL!!! Just like a Woman!!!! yea they do that. We all know that feeling Red.

 

[redneck joe]

^^so, you have met my ex wife?^^

 

[Red Herring]

Haha, true that. Exactly like certain females I've had the pleasure of spending more time with.

Maybe four days of sanding left, so I can see the end of the tunnel slowly creeping closer. The switch panel finally arrived today! It's a beauty, I'll attach the leds and switches tomorrow and post a photo, it looks really good! Thank you Gm!

 

[Red Herring]

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Photobucket is broken so I'll just attach the photos of the panel here instead. It's all sorts of perfect.

 

[Pusher]

Looks fantastic Red!!! Nice teamwork with GM. You're going to get a lot of satisfaction out of this work of art.