1996 Century Boats 1800 Center Console Refit and Modernization

[zool]

Im also going to get some black sunbrella canvas and make one of these for at the dock. That will protect the new seating thru the summer.

 

[zool]

Looks like it's going to be a dry, sunny week so I pulled the boat out of the booth for the 1st time since paint/gel. Hosed it down to get rid of the dust and started pressure washing the deck. I folded up the ttop and tightened everything up.







I removed the anchor locker hatch for paint and began test fitting the ebox. It hangs kinda low and im tall, so I got to decide if im gonna use it or not. I plan to run it on the muffs this week and run stabilizer thru it and fog the cylinders. Then shrink wrap it. Il put an access door in it to test fit the upholstery and fiddle with some little things. The bottom paint and cowling paint will probably wait til spring temps.

 

[kcassells]

uhggg...that metal roof. I hate em now. Well at least on my shed.

 

[zool]

Yeah, the metal roofs are a pain, especially the old ones, the new panels available now are slightly off pattern, so repairs seem to make it worse.

The pressure wash really cleaned up the deck, some more sun and some bleach should get it nice and white. I have to get some plastic polish for the windshield, its all hazed.





It sure is nice to be almost done.

 

[kcassells]

IDK...Whats ya dinK

1974 35' Nick Hemeon Lobster boat

1974 35' Nick Hemeon Lobster boat 1974 35' Nick Hemeon Lobster boat - boats - by owner - marine sale

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[zool]

IDK...Whats ya dinK

1974 35' Nick Hemeon Lobster boat

1974 35' Nick Hemeon Lobster boat 1974 35' Nick Hemeon Lobster boat - boats - by owner - marine sale

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The price is right, but with 4500 hrs on that isuzu, I would want an engine survey.

 

[zool]

Today I fogged the outboard, ran it on the muffs with stabilizer in the gas. I still need to change the trim fluid and gearcase oil. Probably gonna clean/rebuild the carbs in the spring before launch.



I installed the remaining t-top parts, including the tarp, 2 antenna brackets, 2 rod holders, then the ebox.







I still need the dome, vhf and fm antennas, and I have to run the cables up to the box, add 12v up there and install the vhf in the box.

The ebox height was fine, I have full visibility, so ill keep it.

 

[zool]

I started Disassembling the seat cushions, he came apart fine for templates. Also started cleaning up the mounts. They look like they could polish up with alot of effort, but i may just paint them with por15 silver.









Still waiting on the sewing table and servo motor, but I can start removing the piping stitching and separate the panels.

 

[zool]

Just want to wish everyone here a Merry Christmas!

 

[sphelps]

Merry Christmas!!!

 

[zool]

The seat hinges came in this week, as well as the table and servo motor, but they didnt give me a belt to run it. Had to wrap a string around the pullies and guestimate a belt size. The machine pully is geared, and the motor as a V-groove, so I had to source a belt that would work. Sailrite had one that looks like it might, so I took a chance and ordered it.

I put together a "clean" room behind the woodshop to work with the fabrics and upholstery, all light colors, without getting them all dirty. I built some tables with melamine sheet goods.

Once the belt comes, I should be good to go and finish up the seating.





I put a 220 electric baseboard in so I can work warm this winter too

I separated the seams on the seat cushion covers as patterns.

 

[sphelps]

Have you figured out how to make the fish jumping design yet ?
Sewing space is looking nice . One day I'm gunna set up my consew ..

 

[zool]

Good eye Sam.....I did, I wondered what a soldering iron on low would scroll like..........then I woke with a hangover

which consew do u have?

 

[sphelps]

Its been so long since I looked at it I cant recall the model number ..
I done took my shoes off otherwise would run out to the garage and see .. I may have a pic saved somewhere ..

 

[zool]

While its been freezing here lately, I've been working in the cabin of the 330. I'm not running a thread here but here is a few pics of what im up to.

galley before


galley after


Im still practicing with the sewing thing.

 

[kcassells]

Ok...so what did you use to paint what looks like plastic/thermofoil cabinets?
Looks great!

 

[zool]

Ok...so what did you use to paint what looks like plastic/thermofoil cabinets?
Looks great!

thanks, its a vinyl cabinet wrap,

 

[kcassells]

thanks, its a vinyl cabinet wrap,

Well thats neat!

 

[mickyryan]

just catchin up great job

 

[zool]

just catchin up great job

Great to hear from you Micky!