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    1987 Fourwinns Sundowner Transom repairs

    Got some detail work done, things no one but me will ever notice lol. Trimmed out the helm and cuddy door with polystyrene molding glued in place. Used Bondo to fill in the seems because I want it to look like it's part of the fiber glass mold. Then I gave it a coat of paint. It's got a goofy...
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    1987 Fourwinns Sundowner Transom repairs

    Well my brother sent me a photo of some test stickers. Finish product is going to be french stocked but the hot pink thread looks great on the carbon fiber black. The phot really doesn't do it justice. To the eye in natural light it's freaking awesome.
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    1987 Fourwinns Sundowner Transom repairs

    Got the wood cut for the cuddy cushions, and got them foamed. I tell ya what at the end of this project the one product that will end up coasting the most is foam. I'm going to end up spending more on foam then the long block for the engine and the part I replaced just be aide they are old and I...
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    1987 Fourwinns Sundowner Transom repairs

    Thanks I'm hoping once she is all done she is a head turner. I should add a note to my prior post, clear coat won't damage the vinyl strip if it is stuck to something, even if it the paper backing. If it is just free not stuck to anything it will make it cure up.
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    1987 Fourwinns Sundowner Transom repairs

    Just put on the first coat of clear coat over the pin stripes. Did an experiment with a strip yesterday and sprayed some of the stripe on my bench to ensure the clear coat wouldn't damage it. All came out good. Using lacquer clear coat since that is what the boat is coated with since lacquer...
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    1987 Fourwinns Sundowner Transom repairs

    That was my thought. Since she is 1987 I wanted to do sharp angles and that hot pink is very 80s.
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    1987 Fourwinns Sundowner Transom repairs

    More forward movement. Got my pin stripe done and that is definitely a task I don't ever want to do again. Such a pain trying to make nice clean lines on a surface that has multiple curves in it. The stripes are hot pink per my wife and daughters request to have punk on the boat. It is vinyl and...
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    1987 Fourwinns Sundowner Transom repairs

    Made a little progress tonight. Got my port holes and vents in and sealed in.
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    1987 Fourwinns Sundowner Transom repairs

    Got the drive on this evening, hooked up my last few hoses and wires and she started right up. Went right into time no problems and man does she sound great. Ready to rip up the Maumee river!
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    1987 Fourwinns Sundowner Transom repairs

    A few more photos.
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    1987 Fourwinns Sundowner Transom repairs

    Well I spent my long holiday weekend getting the engine built and installed. Had my 13yr old son do the break down of the one being replaced as I supervised.
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    1987 Fourwinns Sundowner Transom repairs

    Thank you.
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    1987 Fourwinns Sundowner Transom repairs

    Yeah I have used Michigan motors in other projects. I probably should of gone with them again since they are only a couple hours from me.
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    1987 Fourwinns Sundowner Transom repairs

    Did you have an issue with ATK too? I ordered mine through Jegs and figured with such big companies involved it would be a solid purchase. I'm convinced that the first one took a nasty fall in shipping or got hit with a fork lift causing the damage considering the create was damaged pretty good.
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    1987 Fourwinns Sundowner Transom repairs

    Well after speaking to ATK engines Tuesday they told me my warranty replacement engine was still back ordered and a few weeks out. Then Thursday got called to schedule delivery for today 😁. So it's on the stand. Hopefully no issues with this one. Unlike the first one it didn't show up on a...
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    Glassing Stringers - First Time

    I used a 1/4inch router bit, just enough to take of the sharper corner and give it a good rounded profile so that the glass contoured to it nice but I still had a flat surface on top.
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    1987 Fourwinns Sundowner Transom repairs

    A closer shot of the EVA. I'll be using this for the floor too, but it want be permanently attached. I am going to put it on a rubber matt as well so it is removable when I go fishing or we take the dogs out since EVA is prone to damage.
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    1987 Fourwinns Sundowner Transom repairs

    Well got some more done the past few days. Got the kick boards done and wrapped. Using headliner material under the vinyl to give it some cushion, the same was done with the cuddy walls. Cost effective and gives the end result I wanted. Started getting the side walls done too. Using EVA...
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    1987 Fourwinns Sundowner Transom repairs

    Well last night I was able to finish up my fo wood work. I am really happy with how it came on. My back is not happy with me after hours of being crunched up in the cuddy. I am going to try and get the hatch and port holes in tonight and a few other details and then i can move on to cutting the...
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    Can I use top-side paint for floor?

    Note* the type of roller you use will determine the texture of it. It won't be glass smooth.
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