Before & After

[bekosh]

I have been lurking here for a while now and just wanted to throw out a big?Thank? to everyone here. You have inspired and educated me as I restored my old Sea Star. Any time that I had a problem or a question I could count on finding the answer here. Thanks again to all of you.
Before

After

Interior Before

Interior After

 

[Regal-89]

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WOW, Nice work!!! Man does that look good. You should be riding now with a huge smile!

 

[reddog349]

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WOW- you dont need lights at night - that thing is bright! Looks real sharp , in fact I would mind my starcraft that color.Great work.

 

[Boomyal]

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Looks real nice Paul. Did you have to do any structural work?? Where's da piktcha album?

 

[bekosh]

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I must say that I am one happy camper...er boater! My Boat Album Here are some more photos. I didn't take any "in process" photos I wish that I had now.
There was a nasty dent in the starboard bow right at the rub rail, pushed in about 3-4 inches, that I had to cut out and fiberglass in. But I lucked out with the floor and transom both being solid.
The color is Interlux Brightside Polyurethane Fire Red. I applied it using a roller and brush(roll & tip)

 

[Mark42]

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bekosh,<br /><br />You should be proud! That is one sharp looking boat. Classics never go out of style. How does it ride?

 

[AMD Rules]

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Wow. Nice.

 

[tengals123]

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you did a nice job. Well done.<br /><br />cheers

 

[bekosh]

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Originally posted by Mark42:<br /> bekosh,<br /><br />You should be proud! That is one sharp looking boat. Classics never go out of style. How does it ride?

I am! I have always loved the look of the classic tri-hulls. For a 15' Tri-hull she rides pretty nice. At least in calm water. The 2-4' waves we had in Milwaukee harbor on Sat started to feel a little rough after a while.

 

[jmatteo1]

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Bekosh,<br />Nice work!! Any comments about the paint you used??<br /><br />Joe

 

[bekosh]

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Thanks everyone.<br />

Originally posted by jmatteo1:<br /> Bekosh,<br />Nice work!! Any comments about the paint you used??<br /><br />Joe

FWIW I was impressed with it.(I have never painted a boat before so I have nothing to compare.) It smoothed out very quickly after rolling it on, even before "tipping" it with a brush. It took 2 coats to cover over grey primer. <br />The only problem I had was that the paint seemed to eat the foam rollers I started with so I switched to Mohair rollers and had no more problems. <br />It wasn't the cheapest paint, $32 a quart, but it dried to a hard glossy finish that I think should last.

 

[saxis]

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That looks great! Thinking about using my dad's sprayer, but thinking rolling would be easier. How many quarts did it need?

 

[bekosh]

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Originally posted by Saxis:<br /> That looks great! Thinking about using my dad's sprayer, but thinking rolling would be easier. How many quarts did it need?

She's 15' long x 5'9" beam. I used 2 quarts of primer & 2 1/2 quarts of Red.

 

[saxis]

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Thanks! 2 quarts doesn't seem bad. Am looking at the same paint for my boat, only 14' (Red on top, white on bottom) and just hoping it wasn't going to cost me a fortune.

 

[reka12]

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Satisfying feeling isn't it bekosh? Great job. Love the color.