(no cats were harmed in this porthole project:tiger
Hey man, great to see ya! Yah, hauling your CC down would be a pretty big undertaking eh? How about just going the long way round? You know Lk. Michigan over to Huron then on through the St. Lawrence Seaway, on to the Atlantic.... Fuel might be a bit spendy
Here's what I picked up, cheap on eBay!
Humminbird 597ci HD DI Combo
It's not professional grade gear but it's the best I can do with my budget anyhow.
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K, morning progress was just spent thinking on these bulkheads. I've pretty well ruled out mahogany ply, I'm just not into the dark tone.
I know a guy, who knows a guy, who has a buddy :spy: that can get teak at under 7 bux a board foot which is a super deal. Sadly, when I add up what I need it's really painful. I think I may try to price out black locust see how that comes out.
On the port hole glass, that $76 quote is actually as good as it gets so far. Most places can't even get it/make it. I have one more call to make today to see what I can come up with.
Have a great weekend guys!:joyous:
I am using the same Humminbird on my Islander 221.
I think you will be very happy with this unit. I sure am. Mine wasn't cheap though!
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Yep, wife and kids are home again too, and I get to drive to the other side of GR for computer training.....
Cool action shot, thanks man! Yah, I got a super eBay deal on mine:thumb:
Hey Rico, is your boat back at the factory for paint work eh? I guess I didn't see how that shook out...
OK, got the porthole wrapped up!
Here are my two pieces of 1/4" and the frame...
So I ran 3M Marine Silicone, installed the first piece, let cure, cleaned the glass, ran Silicone again, dropped in the 2nd piece, let cure, cleaned up, turned out like this...
Compared to the original...
I tried hard to keep things clean especially that inside glass, success!
I do like the nice new, clear glass inside that worn out vintage frame. Looks kinda coo:thumb:
I am using the same Humminbird on my Islander 221.
I think you will be very happy with this unit. I sure am. Mine wasn't cheap though!