Timid but determined Glasstream restoration

[BobsGlasstream]

Re: Timid but determined Glasstream restoration

imraan47,
Just keep plugging away and you will get there. Mine is going a lot slower then I would like.

Thanks tallcanadian,
I will work on trying a darker color.

Hey Bill,
That sounds like a good motor, Hummmm Road trip. Just kidding, I really would love to have it but that would be a long haul. Of coarse I am use to road trips, Hummmmm.
Thanks for the input folks.
Bob

 

[archbuilder]

Re: Timid but determined Glasstream restoration

That would look nice Bob, but then again you know I like red! I have a 4.3 in Sea Ray 18.5', nice little motor. Runs smooth, easy on gas but will still yank a skier right up. I say go for the upgrade!

 

[BobsGlasstream]

Re: Timid but determined Glasstream restoration

Hey arch,
Thanks for the input.
I'm looking for another 4.3L. I may go ahead and glass in the motor mounts for the motor so I don't have to go back and do it later. I will have to do some more research now. Oh well, at least I have the time.
Thanks again.
Bob

 

[tinkeringwackyone]

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hey bob, I see I' not the only thinking of an upgrade to a 4.3, but that ay be as far as mine gets. good luck in the search for a 4.3

 

[BobsGlasstream]

Re: Timid but determined Glasstream restoration

Hey tinkeringwackyone,
Thanks for the input.
I may be to close to boating season to find one this year but I will keep looking. I need to find another one like Robs.
Once again Thanks
Bob

 

[mrdjflores]

Re: Timid but determined Glasstream restoration

just playing around....

 

[Friscoboater]

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^^^^^^^ Love it.

 

[archbuilder]

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Looks nice!

 

[imraan47]

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really good color...
are you using paint to do that or its a sticker?
you are making me think about changing mine too

 

[drewpster]

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just playing around....

Outstanding! I really like this one.

 

[HopeSheFloats]

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Outstanding! I really like this one.

Ditto

 

[BobsGlasstream]

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Hey folks,
Thanks for all the input.
Hey mrdjflores,
Thanks, I really like it too. You can play around any time you want. You are a lot better at it then I am.
imraan47,
I'm not sure yet which way I'm going yet. Still looking at my options.
Thanks again.
Bob

 

[BobsGlasstream]

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OK folks,
I found out where Murphy has been hiding lately. This is what I found when I got home.

The tarp covering my boat had collapsed during a storm. I had about 20 gallons of water in it.

Lucky for me most was still on the tarp and not under it.
I hope you are all having a productive weekend.
Bob

 

[HVAC Cruiser]

Re: Timid but determined Glasstream restoration

OK folks,
I found out where Murphy has been hiding lately. This is what I found when I got home.

The tarp covering my boat had collapsed during a storm. I had about 20 gallons of water in it.

Lucky for me most was still on the tarp and not under it.
I hope you are all having a productive weekend.
Bob

Hey Bob,
Sorry to hear that, and here I thought Murphy had permanently moved in with me. OK, now for the tough question, which one of us are claiming him on our taxes this year LOL

 

[BobsGlasstream]

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Now for a better update.
After I got the water cleaned up and dried out I went to work.
I took a couple extra days off work to get a least some time on the boat.
You may remember this pic of the side bulkhead and the spacers I added.

Some were confused as to the why. Well those spacers were to support the top board. I got both topped off but only the one on the right completely glassed in.

I wrapped the bulkhead with one layer of 18oz woven and two layers of 1.5oz of CSM. I wrapped it about 2-4 inches over the stringer and it is also glued to the stringer with PL. It's not going anywhere. The Main reason for this was I couldn't get between them to glass it in properly so I glassed the back side before installation.
Now I know it's water tight.
I also completed the ski locker and have it completely glassed in.

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Well that's about all I got done to date. When I get back home I will glass in the other bulkhead on the left and the sub-decks.
One more pick from a different angle.

Remember that any feedback is welcome.
Have a good easter weekend.
Bob

 

[BobsGlasstream]

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Hey Bill,
I think we should be able to share him.
He cost almost as much as the Gov.
Bob

 

[archbuilder]

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Apparently he worked on my Porter Cable plunge router too.....worked fine last time I used it.....pulled it out today and it won't do a thing!

 

[sprintst]

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Add my Skillsaw to the tab... I'll need some new tools after this one...

 

[BobsGlasstream]

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Well, even with Murphy hanging around I haven't lost or had any tools break on me yet.
Hope everyone is having a great weekend.
Bob

 

[Caravandaddy]

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Glad you finally got some time on the boat. Looks good.

Happy Easter.