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[cdnfthree2]

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Wow, John! Very long thread but very detailed and informative. Nice. I'm guessng that all boats are filled with foam? Even the Center Consoles? I've had mine submerged before but The floor hasn't gone soft yet. I don't know if I would want to take that project on. Good Job!

 

[jcsercsa]

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Wow, John! Very long thread but very detailed and informative. Nice. I'm guessng that all boats are filled with foam? Even the Center Consoles? I've had mine submerged before but The floor hasn't gone soft yet. I don't know if I would want to take that project on. Good Job!

Thanks cdnfthree2, I have tried to put evey thing in there , and its really not that hard to do !! these guys have been great on here they have helped me so much !!!! just cant wait till next year when she is all done !!

So if you ever want to try to do yours we are all here to help !!!!

the foam all new boat under 20 or 21 feet have to have foam !!

so again thanks cdnfthree2 !!!! John

 

[ne7800]

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just cant wait till next year when she is all done !!

your bringing it up her when you go camping right?

 

[jcsercsa]

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your bringing it up her when you go camping right?

OHHH YEA I'm not going camping again with out a boat !!! I hope , knock on wood [ my hard head !!] lol John

 

[ne7800]

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OHHH YEA I'm not going camping again with out a boat !!! I hope , knock on wood [ my hard head !!] lol John

cool can't wait to see it all done painted with the logo on it

 

[jcsercsa]

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cool can't wait to see it all done painted with the logo on it

Me to Neil me too !!!! lol John

Ps its going even if i got to make two trips !! shes going !!

 

[ne7800]

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Me to Neil me too !!!! lol John

Ps its going even if i got to make two trips !! shes going !!

get that sonoma going that should be a fine tow vehical for the trip up can your wife pull a trailer

 

[jcsercsa]

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get that sonoma going that should be a fine tow vehical for the trip up can your wife pull a trailer

yea i dont know about that one yet , dont think she has towed anything yet !! she moght be towing the boat !! yea i would like to get the sonoma going !! man still would like to kick his *** !! she was a great truck , i had 1700 lbs in the back of her !!! John

 

[Cougar_15]

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The design for the new paint and cushions looks great, it'll be a real head turner!​

I look forward to the far distant day when I can do the paint and interior for my project...​

Have you figured out how you are going to mount the red cushion that goes all the way around the bow?
The bow seats on my boat are very similar to yours and my cushions were screwed in from behind the seats (when they existed) and I have been trying to come up with a way of attaching new ones without being able to put a screw in from the back... Since I had to remove the cap, I now have the option of attaching from behind but I still think I would like to be able to have the cushions removable plus that would require that I have the new cushions designed, built and ready to install before I put the cap back on...​

Are you still planning on using Rustolium paint? I'm thinking to try the Rustolium marine paint if I can find it, so far nobody around here (detroit area) even knows what I'm talking about when I ask about it...​

 

[oops!]

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cougar....co to canada....its called tremco tremclad.....and everybody knows about it......heck i saw a can for sale in a gas station convienience store....they will have it in viagra falls area.

also in order to have the uph that is installed from the back only......installed and remoavable.......it needs a button !....the button is there to hide the thru uph screws.....so no big deal on that one....lots of stuff has buttons

 

[oops!]

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and john....a 120 was the hp rating of a very reliable 4 cyl i/o motor.....a real freeking work horse.....the 140's were a little stronger and used for bigger house boats.......but the 120's were great

 

[ne7800]

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You get that boat panted yet i really want to see what it looks like all done

 

[jcsercsa]

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The design for the new paint and cushions looks great, it'll be a real head turner!​

I look forward to the far distant day when I can do the paint and interior for my project...​

Have you figured out how you are going to mount the red cushion that goes all the way around the bow?
The bow seats on my boat are very similar to yours and my cushions were screwed in from behind the seats (when they existed) and I have been trying to come up with a way of attaching new ones without being able to put a screw in from the back... Since I had to remove the cap, I now have the option of attaching from behind but I still think I would like to be able to have the cushions removable plus that would require that I have the new cushions designed, built and ready to install before I put the cap back on...​

Are you still planning on using Rustolium paint? I'm thinking to try the Rustolium marine paint if I can find it, so far nobody around here (detroit area) even knows what I'm talking about when I ask about it...​

Hay cougar, just keep plugging away at yours and you will get there !!!! and thanks I think she will be sharp when she is done also !!!

Nope i havent, I was kind of thinking how i was going to hook them , i kind of was thinking the same way as you stated , screwing them from behind , it going to be kind of hard to do but i think i can get to it !! Ican still lift the front of my top up a few inchs , but the back is glassed , so i am going to have to try to get to them threw the storage hole !!

i havent looked for the rustolium top side yet , but if i cant find it here i will get it on line !!! did you try home depot , or lowes ??? I have seen it some where , it might even been true value !!! but if i cant find it i am going with the regular rustolium , have you seen the pics of TDs boat ?? he used regular !! she look sweet !!

Where are you at in detorit ?? when i was a kid I grew up by 10 and hoover , I got a aunt that lives in ferndale , just off of 8 mile , john

 

[jcsercsa]

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and john....a 120 was the hp rating of a very reliable 4 cyl i/o motor.....a real freeking work horse.....the 140's were a little stronger and used for bigger house boats.......but the 120's were great

OHh cool buddie cant wait to get that one out on the water , my fater inlaw used her for a ski boat , so i want to see what she can do !! going to get new tires for the trailor tomorrow !! sitting for 30 years they were dry rotted !!
how fast do you think that 120 will push the 17.4 foot v hull ?? John

 

[jcsercsa]

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You get that boat panted yet i really want to see what it looks like all done

How the heck can i get her painted when i am going fishing in the morning ?? hahah just thought i would rub it in !!! hahaha John

 

[zach103]

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so do it after the fishing. come on john!!

 

[jcsercsa]

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so do it after the fishing. come on john!!

hahaha ok i will take some sand paper and sand her when i am out there fishing !! lol NOT lol I am hoping to get 2 more weeks in before I have to put her away !!! so far it srill looking good for next week !! John

 

[redfury]

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hahaha ok i will take some sand paper and sand her when i am out there fishing !! lol NOT lol I am hoping to get 2 more weeks in before I have to put her away !!! so far it srill looking good for next week !! John

I'm hoping for one more week out on the lake before I put my tinny away for the season too....

Going fishing for Northerns, John?

 

[Cougar_15]

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Yeah John, I'm still workin on it as much as I can. With 2 small kids free time is a little hard to come by but I manage to scrape out a little time... I was able to get the cap off this weekend, I'll be posting some pic's on my thread soon.​

when i was a kid I grew up by 10 and hoover

I know the area well, I'm near Mound and 11 mile.​

did you try home depot , or lowes ??? I have seen it some where , it might even been true value !!!

So far I've looked at 2 Aco's, 1 Home Depot, 1 Lowes, 2 True Value's and I've called a couple of other places, and no dice...​

I did find a lead on a different manufacture that sounds interesting called Kush Paint Co. in Roseville. I read about them somewhere online and the reviews sounded good. I haven't called for price info yet. This is from their site (http://kushpaint.com/):​

Our marine enamel is the product that put Kush Paint Co. on the map. It is made of high quality soy alkyd enamel that is not only for use on boats and seawalls but may also be used for home, factory, institution or anywhere a durable, long lasting paint is needed.

Our marine enamels are hard yet flexible. This combination produces a highly washable, long lasting, mildew resistant finish.​

Kush Paint Co.'s marine enamels adhere to wood, metal, fiberglass, aluminum siding, concrete, plaster and other types of substrates. Our enamels contain at least 30% more costly, non-chalking, hiding pigments, so your paints cover better without sacrificing their durability. Kush marine enamels have one very unique feature; they are thick, very thick. They are smooth and creamy so that painting becomes easier and neater.​

If the price isn't too high I might give them a try...​

 

[oops!]

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OHh cool buddie cant wait to get that one out on the water , my fater inlaw used her for a ski boat , so i want to see what she can do !! going to get new tires for the trailor tomorrow !! sitting for 30 years they were dry rotted !!
how fast do you think that 120 will push the 17.4 foot v hull ?? John

i had the 140 in the ray doin 38 miles an hour with soaked deck and wet strings.....a 120 on a 17 will be simelar