Deck coating / Turned complete restore

[ahmincha]

Thanks wood my son in law and he buddy poured it 17 of the 80 needed. Tomorrow back to the boat

 

[Woodonglass]

Nice Dad's day present!!!

 

[ahmincha]

Yes it is great guy's

 

[ahmincha]

Deck has been second coated Finally able to set boat outside

 

[ahmincha]

So the white areas are the old gel coat I know that on my bilge I was told that poly resin would adhere to unwaxed gel coat. I just want to make sure I can sand the areas for bite and fair right over them.

 

[Woodonglass]

Yup, "Git er Dun!!!!"

 

[ahmincha]

Sides all sanded and rod holder brackets installed I decided to make a large seat pedestal to mount the console to the deck so no screws in actual deck

 

[Woodonglass]

I LIKE this idea^^^^:joyous:

 

[ahmincha]

Ok console pedestal pb ed down with 1 layer of csm. Will it require another layer or is 1 enough

 

[ahmincha]

I am going to replace my steering cable and hub its rotary style I do not have any power steering what should I be looking for. I started looking on ebay and got confused haha

 

[ahmincha]

Looking for opinions and ideas, this is a picture if the bow compartment on my boat that I am about to install. I obviously want access to the area the more the better. I started looking at plastic hatch doors and can't really find one large enough. The vertical area measure 40" wide x 17" high any ideas

 

[friderday]

My son & I faced this same dilemma on his restore a couple of years ago Minch...he wanted his compartment as water-tight as possible, but as large too. Therefore, he/we just cut out a piece of the bulkhead in the desired shape/size, sealed & glassed it, then reattached with stainless hardware (hinge/latches). Here is what the final looks like. It is very dry, but here in Florida, almost too closed in. He leaves it ajar as it is a great spot for mildew. Just an idea.
Good luck...boat's looking awesome by the way. You're working at lightning speed!

 

[Woodonglass]

Yup, this ^^^ is exactly what I was a gunna recommend but the "Dame" beat me to it!!!! I "HEART" You Lisa!!!:love_heart:

He Minch PM me your mailing address.

 

[friderday]

^^^^lol....you mean I actually beat you old timers to the punch AND I got it right? You better have a moderator delete that post cause that kinda talk will go straight to my big female head!! And by the way, you couldn't heart me any more than I heart you...I just wish we all lived closer!

 

[ahmincha]

Thank you both for the replies I think that is a dandy idea looks good and mine does not even need to be water tight

 

[ahmincha]

Now that I am almost done I finally did 2 layers at a time on these boards

 

[friderday]

careful there minch....when you get too good at this whole boat building thing, you become more susceptible to a financially fatal disease...multiple boat
syndrome-itis! It seems to afflict many who become extremely proficient at designing, glassing, & grinding, further complicated by those who do it in short order. Now I'm not a doctor & I didn't stay at a Holiday Inn last night, but I think you are a prime candidate. Watch out....Start saying over & over now, "NO, NO, NO" just in case something tempting comes along near splash day.

 

[ahmincha]

Oh no, scary thing is I have that personality I already have my next project actually started it before the boat. If I remember I'll post a couple pics tomorrow

 

[Woodonglass]

Don't forget to PM me your Mailing Address.

 

[friderday]

OH NO...it is already too late!!! (no judgement here....did one just before my latest & already have my next one lined up....I have 5 boats on the property so I'm definitely ill).....