1992 Stratos 2250 here we go again

Woodonglass

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Yeah, well then you're gunna need to use bottom paint on her. I'd recommend looking into this stuff...http://supermarinepaint.com/index.asp

They have both Bottom and Ablative Paint. The only problem is...It's PRICEEEEEEE! But. All of this type paint is. No matter who makes it!!!!:eek:
 
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ahmincha

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A little update got the thru transom things all in
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I got the rear floor in hooking up the scupper drains was a pain Fuel pump and seperator And most of the plumbing
 

sphelps

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Someone needs to train spider monkeys to do all the under deck stuff . Would imagine it ain't the easiest place to get at ..
 

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All in all not to bad hardest part was the tees. Had to use heat gun warm up the tube and the push it on but that is done haha.
Ok my color match is way off I bought hayward and neutral gel. to dark so I mixed white gel neutral gel and hayward way to light. as seen in picture In this picture boat looks white but when I buff it it comes out tanish
 

Woodonglass

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Hey Minch, that little Spartan, will do some fine stitchin!!! Let me know if I can help you with any thing when the time comes.;)
 

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Wooo! Progress looks real nice Minch! Look out Core and Wog. A newb gonna knock it out. Can't wait to see.!
 

ahmincha

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Oh no not an upholsterer I am not good with detail stuff I am way to clunky as you can tell from me bad gel coat match haha
KFC where you been missed your sense of humor!!!
 

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I would, and to get pro looking seams, tape em off on both sides and spread the caulk and then as soon as your satisfied with the smoothness etc.. remove the tape for a clean, straight edge;)
 

ahmincha

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So originally I was hoping to just have to repair the rear so I cut 3 feet off both sides of the cap.
So I have finally put it back together. I used a couple of biscuits to help align them
Then 2 layers of 8 oz and 2 layers of chopped strand
 

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But before I did that I did as much work from above I could do. Hooked up the trim tabs and also the transom hooks
I used 2 1/8 pieces of aluminum to help spread the weight out a little
 

ahmincha

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batteries installed I crimped and soldered the battery ends

Dash is wired and rigging is in
 

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Looking good getting a bunch checked off the list ! Holy smokes at the pile of spaghetti at the bottom of the ladder .. :lol:
 

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So I drilled for the motor I drilled 7/8" holes filled them with vinyl ester I choose the ve because it cures faster and really isn't in contact with the epoxy Then I drilled my 1/2" holes and mounted the motor I added a 3/8" piece of aluminum on the lower bolts And a 1/2" piece on top
 
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