1981 Bellboy Bandit Saga

[NAT1VE]

The transom repairs, and decided to gelcoat the whole transom from the two-tone to solid white.

 

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Interior shots, nearly done. More recent photos, Marine mat ruler and combing bolsters.

 

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Prepped the hood to be sent off for paint, if anyone needs a good solvent for removing old sticker adhesive, nothing beats 3M adhesive remover.I tried every trick, wasted my time. Found the 3M on amazon, it made the job take only 5 minutes to remove all the stickers adhesive residue. The finished products as well : )

 

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Engine mounted, pin-striping.

 

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New interior, mounted the pedestal seat.

 

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More interior, finished product. Before and after shots. Lost but not least, Finally an action shot!

 

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Still waiting on the Wise back to back seat to arrive, work out a few kinks. Still need to finish my carpet template and re-stripe the White on the boat. Trailer needs to for in for paint and install the new fenders. I have also been on the fence about converting or buying a Bunk style trailer., opinions, thoughts?

 

[Tnstratofam]

Really nice work, and congratulations on the splash.:encouragement:

I'm a fan of bunk trailers, but also appreciate the ease of loading with a roller trailer. I think most of the time it boils down to personal preference.

 

[Redrig]

Very Nice work ! that looks great . Way further along than my bellboy resto...

Where did you get those combing bolsters ? Thats one area that I am stuck on mine

 

[NAT1VE]

Thanks guys! Amazon-Marine mat. come in 2 lengths. I purchased the 37", I like them a lot! Much nicer IMO than vinyl and they're soft. I would recommend ordering 2 sets, I wish I would have. The prep is fairly easy, scuff with a scotch brite pad, wipe clean with denatured alcohol and peel & stick. I'll take a better picture of their placement too. Here is one for reference--

The whole bunks vs rollers debate has tired me out. For now I will stick with rollers, as soon as they start to fail. I will sell it and buy a bunk style with the money. I don't like the idea of paying for all those rollers to be replaced, rather 2 pieces of wood.

 

[mickyryan]

very nice looking job !

 

[NAT1VE]

Anyone have a tip on how to keep your red auxiliary tanks from sliding around, without drilling into the floor?

 

[Woodonglass]

Is your floor painted or gelcoat? Carpet?

 

[NAT1VE]

Is your floor painted or gelcoat? Carpet?

painted with non-skid " TotalBoat-TotalTread". I just need a temporary solution, bow tank is being repaired and pressure tested.

 

[mickyryan]

use mouse pads thick neoprene glue to bottom of tanks cut pieces and make 4 feet for tanks that will keep them from sliding

 

[Woodonglass]

Problem with the mouse pads is...Those baby's REALLY stick and...I'm afraid when you go to remove them you'll peal the paint.!!!
What about a Cargo Bar across the sides of the Hull??? $15.00 bucks.

 

[NAT1VE]

Thanks guys! Luckily Being a truck driver, I already have a few of those cargo bars.

Like both ideas, but I'll try the carpet bar trick first.

 

[NAT1VE]

One more question, my aluminum bow tank has a few holes in it from corrosion. The cost to fix is more than a new tank, ive been looking at plastic tanks.

Question: Can this be used above deck, where my old aluminum was under the bow?

 

[Pusher]

I have a 20 gallon tank mounted under my '71's bow now. I haven't used it yet but it looks fine. I got it off of craigslist for $50 if I remember right.

I think MickyRyan was suggesting you glue the mouse pads to the tanks themselves... maybe? The bar is a good idea though. Just don't rachet it too tight ;-)

 

[Pusher]

I don't know much about it but they make fuel tank glue that's crazy thick and smells like eggs going bad. I used it once and it seemed legit. Could you glue a sheet of aluminum over the corrosion and call it a day.

The glue may cost more than it's worth.