1972 Chieftain MKIV 25 footer ver 2

[kevingr]

Re: 1972 Chieftain MKIV 25 footer ver 2

Finally - It sure is great living up north ;-)
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With the snow and cold we've been having in MN it's a bit spendy these days to keep a shop even at 65

 

[Sc25175]

Re: 1972 Chieftain MKIV 25 footer ver 2

Second coat went better. Bumped up the temp in the shop and used a smidge more reducer.

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1972 Chieftain MKIV 25 footer ver 2

Yah, that looks nice!:encouragement:

 

[GA_Boater]

Re: 1972 Chieftain MKIV 25 footer ver 2

Second coat is lookin' good!

 

[Watermann]

Re: 1972 Chieftain MKIV 25 footer ver 2

Looking fine to me Steve, you should be a pro painter after shooing that acre of tin!

 

[InMotion]

Re: 1972 Chieftain MKIV 25 footer ver 2

That looks sharp Steve! Nice work man... just think how nice that will look with all the nice shiny bits put back on!

Keep it rollin'!

Jim

 

[Weep'n Willy]

Re: 1972 Chieftain MKIV 25 footer ver 2

Looks good Steve.

 

[barato2]

Re: 1972 Chieftain MKIV 25 footer ver 2

what can i add that the others didn't? glossing up very nicely!

 

[Sc25175]

Re: 1972 Chieftain MKIV 25 footer ver 2

Topsides are DONE!!!!


The final run, all taped up final sand and paint.

 

[GA_Boater]

Re: 1972 Chieftain MKIV 25 footer ver 2

Good news, Steve. On to the hull.

 

[jbcurt00]

Re: 1972 Chieftain MKIV 25 footer ver 2

Wow, looks great & now that the fore deck is bright white, man that's some dark tinted windows...

Looking good all taped up for the hull paint.

 

[Watermann]

Re: 1972 Chieftain MKIV 25 footer ver 2

Very sweet! :encouragement:

 

[barato2]

Re: 1972 Chieftain MKIV 25 footer ver 2

now that the fore deck is bright white, man that's some dark tinted windows...

no kidding, that's the Men In Black Navy.......

 

[Sc25175]

Re: 1972 Chieftain MKIV 25 footer ver 2

Thought I would show some progress
I have sanded the sides and etched them with acid wash.


Started first coat of primer


First coat of primer finished

 

[jbcurt00]

Re: 1972 Chieftain MKIV 25 footer ver 2

looks great

 

[Watermann]

Re: 1972 Chieftain MKIV 25 footer ver 2

There ya go, making forward progress again! :encouragement:

I think the primer and painting stage is one my favorites, it means no more sanding in on the horizon.

 

[bob johnson]

Re: 1972 Chieftain MKIV 25 footer ver 2

do you have any pictures of the bracing you built to strengthen the transom for that big outboard on a bracket?

bob

 

[Sc25175]

Re: 1972 Chieftain MKIV 25 footer ver 2

Brand new transom, 7 inch channel aluminum. Vertical brackets through bolted to transom and bolted to existing stringers, all rivits redone with high strength structural rivits.

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1972 Chieftain MKIV 25 footer ver 2

Looks strong!

 

[Watermann]

Re: 1972 Chieftain MKIV 25 footer ver 2

Lots of nice sturdy work there but it sure looks odd not seeing a keyhole.