1988 Sea Nymph GLS - 17'

[Teamster]

Re: 1988 Sea Nymph GLS - 17'

I avoid the Lake on the 4th of July like the Plague!!!! Now Sat. July 13th, I hope to spend the Entire Day on the Lake.

Sometimes I watch live web-cams from boat launches on the holiday weekends,....


The 4th of July weekends would be a great weekend to work on the boat and grill out for lunch,..

 

[Pmccraney]

Re: 1988 Sea Nymph GLS - 17'

Yeah, I hear you guys about 7/4. My parents live on a small, private lake and they have a 4th of july parade (with boats) that is pretty fun... Might be fun to launch in that context... However, work/life has reared its ugly head this week, and I am going on vacation next, so that "goal" is becoming very soft and fleeting...

I do have a question for you guys: I ordered (and the super awesome dude on the Brown Truck delivered yesterday) a new "seal/gasket" - thingy for my motor cowling... The old one was dry-rotted and toast... The old one was affixed to the cowling with glue and some heavy duty staples. I don't think i have the tool to shoot industrial strength staple through a 1/4-1/2 inch of rubber and fiberglass..

Do you guys staple these on or is there a good glue that would keep it on there.. Probably a question for the Johny-Rude forum, but I figured I would throw it out hear as well.

TGIF.

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1988 Sea Nymph GLS - 17'

I just glued mine in and skipped the staples, all good:thumb:

 

[GT1000000]

Re: 1988 Sea Nymph GLS - 17'

Several good glue choices available...solvent-based contact cements, urethane-based, 3M weatherstrip cement...here are a few to peruse...Plastic and Rubber Adhesives-Shop 3M
...and done...

 

[Decker83]

Re: 1988 Sea Nymph GLS - 17'

Can't help with the new gasket..

Sure hope you can make the 7/4 parade.. That would be cool to take the kids out for the big splash day..

Pulling for ya..

 

[sphelps]

Re: 1988 Sea Nymph GLS - 17'

The 4rth boat parade would be way cool ! But a splash is a splash no mater what day it happens ..

 

[lokonn]

Re: 1988 Sea Nymph GLS - 17'

Will be keeping good thoughts about the 4th splash date. Would be way cool to get it into the parade but, stuff happens. Good luck!

 

[Pmccraney]

Re: 1988 Sea Nymph GLS - 17'

Another small step for man (boatnerd) - kind.

 

[archbuilder]

Re: 1988 Sea Nymph GLS - 17'

looking good Patric! Bet you spent some bucks on that tilt trim setup!

 

[Trooper82]

Re: 1988 Sea Nymph GLS - 17'

Am I smelling fresh water?

nice setup Patrick!

 

[jbcurt00]

Re: 1988 Sea Nymph GLS - 17'

Motor & CMC unit look great

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1988 Sea Nymph GLS - 17'

Nice gear nerd!:nerd:

 

[lokonn]

Re: 1988 Sea Nymph GLS - 17'

Congrats on the motor install. Like the way the hatches are set off by the outline.

 

[GT1000000]

Re: 1988 Sea Nymph GLS - 17'

A very well hung motor you have there, Sir.........
:lol:

 

[sphelps]

Re: 1988 Sea Nymph GLS - 17'

Very nice job on the t/t Pm !

 

[Decker83]

Re: 1988 Sea Nymph GLS - 17'

The paint job looks great.. Just love the t/t.. Congrats.. Getting closer to the big day..

 

[72mtwain]

Re: 1988 Sea Nymph GLS - 17'

What did you end up using to attach the gasket to the cowl?

 

[Watermann]

Re: 1988 Sea Nymph GLS - 17'

Looking good! Your gonna love that CMC, I can't believe I went so long without one.

 

[glnbnz]

Re: 1988 Sea Nymph GLS - 17'

Yes definitely looking good!!

 

[Pmccraney]

Re: 1988 Sea Nymph GLS - 17'

looking good Patric! Bet you spent some bucks on that tilt trim setup!

Thanks Bobby - Yes, it was a little spendy, but I just couldn't see myself putting all this work into the boat and then having to manually lift the old albatross.... I am thinking the it will be well worth it when out on the water... It was super easy to install, as well.

Am I smelling fresh water?


nice setup Patrick!

Not quite yet... I still have to water the money tree (see above) in order to get all of the electrical stuff I need... ACR, Switch, primary wire, etc... It all adds up for sure...

Motor & CMC unit look great

Thanks JBC! I was excited to see it working.

Nice gear nerd!:nerd:

From one to another - you know it!

Congrats on the motor install. Like the way the hatches are set off by the outline.

Thank you... Yes, it actually looks like a boat somewhat with the motor on the back.

A very well hung motor you have there, Sir.........
:lol:

I am not sure if I am flattered or embarrassed that you noticed the big old Johnson hanging off the back, there... :facepalm:

Very nice job on the t/t Pm !

Thanks S.P.!

The paint job looks great.. Just love the t/t.. Congrats.. Getting closer to the big day..

Thanks Decker!

What did you end up using to attach the gasket to the cowl?

Nothing yet... Its just dry fitted right now... I bought some solvent-resistant gasket adhesive at Auto Zone and I will be using that.

Looking good! Your gonna love that CMC, I can't believe I went so long without one.

I agree... Since I fish in shallow water a good bit, its more of a necessity than a luxury..

Yes definitely looking good!!

Thanks Glenn. Glad you stopped by.

Have a good one fellas... thanks for stopping by!