Rehab on 65 Texas Maid

[jcsercsa]

Re: Rehab on 65 Texas Maid

Yep that does really look great !!! I agree with tmcalavy, check the lower unit and see it its milky !!! John

 

[redeye1962]

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I will check the lower unit tomorrow. Unfortunantly the boat is not ready for water yet. I am still waiting for my registration and title. It probably will not be until next season before the bottom will see water.

I am trying to get it ready for winter and build a little shelter using my top and a tarp. I can try to do some winter stuff, electrical, painting the inside (if not too cold) and getting the cabin in shape. I needed to rush this transom job so I can get the engine hoist back to the guy who loaned it to me.

I have a feeling we are in for a cold winter this year seeing the mild weather we are having. It is already in the 80's..................brrrrrrrrrrr.

I will keep the pics a commin and updates. I appreciate everything you guys have done to help me out.

 

[redeye1962]

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I changed the oil and it looked fine. The deck is painted with some exterior textured paint. I am not too happy the way it came out but it will do the job. I am messing with the electrical right now and this is surely one of my weaknesses. For something so basic I am having a whole lot of trouble.

I will post some pics when I get a chance. I am doing a honey do list right now and has taken alot of time off my hands, along with the kids schedule there is not much time to spend on this project.

 

[redeye1962]

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Well the boat goes to the mechanic next week and I finally got the trailer and boat ready to go. While I was waiting for next week my kids decided we should paint something so we did..........are.



The canope was opened and I had a tarp over it so the work could progress during the winter.............needless to say not much got done. Seems like during the school year there is something going on every weekend.


A look at the painting going on



Hopefully one of these days the sides and the front will be covered with something other than paint, but for now looks better than the wood.



With the help I had with the painting by some excited youngsters I had to hold the reigns a bit and limit where painting was performed.



This is the area the top windshield will go. I wanted to make sure this area was done prior to the windshield install. The resin coating to cure the caizing still had some bumps and after 2 coats of paint started to smooth a bit.
A whole lotta sanding.

 

[redeye1962]

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I get my baby back tomorrow. I will never let the carbs dry up again. I believe a shutoff valve for the gas is in order.

The top windshield did not make it to the shop. It was cracked in the middle and I tried to patch it but did not work. Anyone know of a plexi bender in the DFW area?

 

[redeye1962]

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Gonna try to take her out tomorrow. Wish me luck. There is still alot of work to do with it.

 

[tmcalavy]

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Remember to take a camera so you can post some splash pix.

 

[redeye1962]

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We finally made it. It went well. Had more water than expected but what do you want for sitting for 12 years. There are a few more things I need to do...........sure wish I could find someone who can build a windshield for me.

 

[tmcalavy]

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Nice splash pix...how does she perform at speed? How about your outboard...plenty of power?

 

[redeye1962]

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Here is a little project I have been working on. I am going to pad and vinyl them for extra storage. I hope to have the rear couch ready for the guy to redo all my vinyl and I should be done with the large $$$$$ for now.

TM,
Sorry about the no response. The 90 hp pushes the boat fine. I cannot go too fast because I am restricted from doing so from my co pilot. The speedometer does not work well so I am not sure what is wrong with it.

 

[Johnny Too Bad]

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The old girl is looking good.

I'm looking forward to seeing your finished vinyl. After spending 7 hours on the lake on Saturday, I have decided that seats are my next priority ... well, after painting the motor and applying the Gluvit and painting and polishing the hull ... wow, I still have a lot to do ...

Good luck with your windshield repair. At least you have one to repair. I haven't had any luck finding one anywhere.

Fellow Texas Maider,
JTB
'59 TM Osprey

 

[redeye1962]

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I am starting the sanding on the boat and was a bit confused about the best way on a couple of things.

When I am treating bare metal I need to:
1 clean and then apply vinegar
2 bondo areas needed
3 prime with self etching primer (once bondo is smooth)
4 Paint

I am wondering if I need to switch 2 and 3.

The areas I need to bondo are close to rivots. what is the best way to get these areas without going over the rivots?

As I am sanding I am remembering what I did 20 years ago when I first painted. Between JB weld and bondo I smoothed out the best I can but did not sand very well. What can I say, I did not have internet back then and did not have access to information I get from this wonderful site. I promise I will do a better job this time. The sanding still sucks like I remember it.

 

[Woodonglass]

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I would NOT use bondo. Take a look at a product called Gluvit. It's for aluminum boats and is Waterproof. Not to easy to sand so make sure to smooth it as best you can.

I'm just sayin...

 

[redeye1962]

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I would NOT use bondo. Take a look at a product called Gluvit. It's for aluminum boats and is Waterproof. Not to easy to sand so make sure to smooth it as best you can.

I'm just sayin...

I was under the impression Gluvit was a sealer. I also thought bondo was hard enough to sand.

 

[tmcalavy]

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This is an aluminum TM, right? If so, use Gluvit on the inside to seal the rivets that may be leaking. Then prep, sand and fill the dimples, dents, etc. with a two-part epoxy like marine JB Weld or something similar. Bondo isn't going to stand up to marine use...it will eventually just drop off. If this is a f-glass hull, you are on the right track, but use Marine-Tex instead of Bondo.

 

[Woodonglass]

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Technically, Gluvit IS a sealer. However it IS an epoxy base product that can and is used on the exterior of aluminum boats for sealing and repairing small dents, gouges and imperfections. OR..... I would recommend you check this product as well

http://www.evercoat.com/productDetail.aspx?pID=37

It IS a Metal Reinforce Filler designed for aluminum. It does have talc in it so it does need to be painted to become 100% waterproof.


I'm just sayin...

 

[redeye1962]

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ok so I had the sea ray get in my way the past couple of years.........It is fun doin nuthin.
I have been working on the sides for some time and it is starting to show. We now have a new distraction 24 ft sailboat........I do not know how to sail.

 

[redeye1962]

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We will be taking her to the lake this weekend . I enjoy driving wot for a while to clear the engine. It is a lot faster than the sea ray. I will try to take some pics while we are out there.

 

[redeye1962]

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Went to the lake and she is now purring. Since the motor sat for so long it was running rough at first. My son is now hooked

 

[redeye1962]

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We did have one issue where the rollers broke on the back of the trailer. I am now for Ed to do what I have been meaning to do for years and rePlace them with a bunk.