Finnaly done restoring a 1979 baja . pics added

[outrun01]

Here is a 1979 baja . I purchased this as a gutted hull on trailor for $200.00 last month .<br />Things done are as follows .<br /> http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f352/baja187/Picture252.jpg <br /> http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f352/baja187/Picture258.jpg <br /> http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f352/baja187/Picture256.jpg <br /> http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f352/baja187/Picture257.jpg <br /> http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f352/baja187/Picture256.jpg <br />1. New stringers <br />2. new transom<br />3. new floors <br />4. new custom bases <br />5. new carpet <br />6. all wiring is new <br />7. paint done by me / ford tracktor/equipment paint . good strong paint .<br />8. new vinal seats and backs .<br />9. ski pole<br /> I have detailed pics of the whole project from start to finnish if anyone is interested .

 

[outrun01]

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http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f352/baja187/Picture251.jpg

 

[mikemerrill50]

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nice looking boat! great job! hopefully my boat will turn out as well as your's seemed to! you should do a website with all those pictures from your project, as it would help plenty of people (including me). i'm taking pictures so i can have a detailed process website when i'm done, to help others as people have helped me so far.

 

[rdsr]

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nice

 

[gspig]

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You used tractor/implement paint? I was planning on doing the same for my boat. Did you use hardener?

 

[tashasdaddy]

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curious, what is the $ total now. i'm looking at a 18' 79 Bonita bowrider. exterior hull is good, sure it needs transom, floor, and probably stringers.

 

[outrun01]

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minus motor , i have about $580.00 invested in materials . labor is a diffrent thing . i have alot of hours invested . <br /><br /><br />And as for the paint , no hardner none needed .the paint is a hard enamel with ceramic in it .its a tool / equipment paint , so its a very hard paint when dry .and at only $20.00 us gall i was happy lol very cheap . you can brush roll or spray the paint .and get a profetional look everytime , as long as your prep work has been done right .

 

[f_inscreenname]

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Awesome job! Lots of deserved pride when you do it yourself.

 

[outrun01]

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Thankyou . Nice boat f_insceenname

 

[CalicoKid]

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That will be a fun boat, looks nice. Is that a 17', 18'? How many horseys are in the Evinrude? Do you plan to ski with it?

 

[f_inscreenname]

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Originally posted by christopherg:<br /> Thankyou . Nice boat f_insceenname

Thanks.

 

[Mark42]

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Wow, Nice boat. Looks fast! Like the seats.

 

[sandwichestime]

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more information regarding the paint, please. where to buy, what brand, does it need a primer, etc. i am interested in painting my boat as well, and am in the process of sanding down the exterior. but at over $400 a gallon, i was deciding that the current paint isnt that bad

 

[2manyboats]

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nice project...

 

[RC]

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I'm with sandwichestime, please more info on the paint! What was your prep prior to painting and how did you apply?? Any/all info would be appreciated.

 

[KaGee]

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How did you finish it so fast?