ingalp01
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CHRIS CRAFT "Viking" 1982 Cabin Cruiser Restoration (With Pics & Video!!!)
*** Alrighty, I've re-named this post, as I'm just going to continue after the hull is done... ***
*** ENGINE IS OUT July 23, 2011 *** Videos are Posted ***
1. Re-finish the hull by grinding, sanding, filling, fairing, priming and painting the hull.
2. New Outdrive. *** Removing Outdrive today 06/17/2011 *** Look for video>>> In post #72...
3. New steering.
4. New throttle and Trim controls.
5. Re-furbish fuel tanks and fuel system.
6. New cockpit lay-out and materials.
7. New upholstery for cabin interior.
8. *** Swim Platform Re-Core Post #164 *** UPDATED 08-12-2011 ***
Hey guys, I've got my boat off the trailer and am ready to open up the bubbles on the hull and begin the repair process. I've done tons of research and even printed an entire book's worth of material on how to complete the hull repair. Grinding, sanding, glassing and fairing.
My QUESTION is do I Paint or Gelcoat?
My boat is fresh water only and is stored on a trailer when not in the water. Best case scenario, I probably only get about 5 or 6 weekends a year in which to drop her in on a Friday evening and stay on the water til Sunday evening then haul her out again. I do plan to increase this as I get closer to retirement, but that's many years down the road.
I will be doing all the repairs myself and will do all the Paint or Gelcoat myself, so what would be best for my purposes. Here's the boat now that it's off the trailer.
Thanks...
*** Alrighty, I've re-named this post, as I'm just going to continue after the hull is done... ***
*** ENGINE IS OUT July 23, 2011 *** Videos are Posted ***
1. Re-finish the hull by grinding, sanding, filling, fairing, priming and painting the hull.
2. New Outdrive. *** Removing Outdrive today 06/17/2011 *** Look for video>>> In post #72...
3. New steering.
4. New throttle and Trim controls.
5. Re-furbish fuel tanks and fuel system.
6. New cockpit lay-out and materials.
7. New upholstery for cabin interior.
8. *** Swim Platform Re-Core Post #164 *** UPDATED 08-12-2011 ***
Hey guys, I've got my boat off the trailer and am ready to open up the bubbles on the hull and begin the repair process. I've done tons of research and even printed an entire book's worth of material on how to complete the hull repair. Grinding, sanding, glassing and fairing.
My QUESTION is do I Paint or Gelcoat?
My boat is fresh water only and is stored on a trailer when not in the water. Best case scenario, I probably only get about 5 or 6 weekends a year in which to drop her in on a Friday evening and stay on the water til Sunday evening then haul her out again. I do plan to increase this as I get closer to retirement, but that's many years down the road.
I will be doing all the repairs myself and will do all the Paint or Gelcoat myself, so what would be best for my purposes. Here's the boat now that it's off the trailer.
Thanks...
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