02/22/2009 06:52:46 PM
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Ej
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02/23/2009 03:33:11 PM
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RiverOtter
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That's one heck of a project you have going there. I can almost smell the sweet aroma of epoxy resin  .
Keep the pics coming. I'd love to see more as work progresses.
Thanks,
Dave
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03/06/2009 08:53:30 PM
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RCPILOT
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Ej, what are your plans for the day cruiser? Gel or paint? Original colors or a new scheme? Post some progress pictures.
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03/07/2009 10:45:00 AM
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Ej
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I'm going to apply gel with a new classic look. Been working on th trailer cleaning her up.
Here we are rounding off the corners on the bow latch bracket. Trailer has been sand blasted and geting ready for painting.
Took the back tires off to help with moving around the lot.
Added a underneath spare tire carrier. Getting prepared for that hot I-40.
A second cut out for additional LED taillights.
I added this slanted box for my trailer light plug. I didn't like the way the plug was alway bent when plugged in.
I'm ditching the OEM 1987 Merc 350 Magnum for something a bit more exciting. A new 502 big block chevy marine engine. I'll get some picks up for it. I have some more progress pics of the boat I still need to ge off the camera.
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03/14/2009 03:54:43 PM
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Ej
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Bottom's done.
The boat has been flipped back over to repair the other side of the cracks.
The floor was cut out also and they found the glass broken away from the stringers and the hull. Sleekcraft had only glassed one side of the stringers to the hull about 1" out. You could move the stringers from side to side with your hand.
This is a photo of the stringers after they were re-glassed and properly attached to the hull.
A bullhead was added at the bilge area to keep any bilge water from running forward. A 1" plug was added so no water would get trapped forward.
Cut outs for the cleats.
A new floor was put in and glassed over.
Hatch cut in making sure it's a flush fit.
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Edited: 03/14/2009 at 03:56:33 PM by Ej
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03/14/2009 05:23:05 PM
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NIIIIIIIIIIIICE!!!
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Willie She's a tired old barge but she's paid for! http://s71.photobucket.com/alb...p;current=ef324993.pbw
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03/15/2009 11:07:15 AM
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Ej
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The new engine as arrived.
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03/19/2009 09:15:07 PM
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RiverOtter
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Damn.....That's PURDY!!!
415HP? That should give it some get up and go
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03/19/2009 09:33:42 PM
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Ej
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No 525 as she sits with a crane cam and rockers. Did you know Crane shut their doors? Will need to take it easy on the Bravo drive.
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03/20/2009 06:58:52 AM
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Pirate
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Boy you are really doing it right. Keep us posted. looks like a real Rum runner. When did Crane close their doors? I have used their cams for 40 years? 427 Ford stuff.
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03/24/2009 09:26:14 PM
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Ej
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03/24/2009 09:35:53 PM
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Ej
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I was looking at the boat today and the upper edge of the boat between the arrows is sinking inwards vs the outside edges along the bow and the stern are sloping outwards. I asked Don what's up with this and he told me the weight of the cabin over the years is forcing the edge inwards. Tomorrow they will try to jack it back into position and place bulk heads to correct it.
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04/01/2009 08:25:00 PM
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Ej
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More pics of the engine. Crane cam #741 Crane high lift roller lifters and crane gold roller rockers. Team G intake.
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04/01/2009 09:17:48 PM
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RCPILOT
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Man, I do love that lipstick red. Aside from the CarlCraft and the Tahiti, I also have a Dimarco hull. I'll be doing the same to it next year. I think the lipstick red with bright white scallops will do just fine.
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04/05/2009 08:18:09 PM
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Pirate
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You ever need a j i am opening a new service dept. we will find a slot for you. Seriously you are doing a fantastic job.
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04/05/2009 08:19:45 PM
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You ever need a j i am opening a new service dept. we will find a slot for you. Seriously you are doing a fantastic job.
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04/09/2009 09:35:57 PM
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Ej
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Thanks Pirate but I am thinking about retiring and buying a marina
Bow light hole was cut out for this cool motorized bow light I found on Ebay. This should keep the wife from falling in the water after a few on the lake.
The dash area and the bulkhead have been have proved to be a challenge. The sides of the dash where extended down to the floor. This will give the side panels something to finish into. Also a pad was installed at the bulkhead.
I didn't like the square radius corners so you can see on the left the cardboard piece we are playing around with to capture the right look.
The sunken in edge is coming out nice. You can see how it has been turn outwards.
The sectional defining crown edges on the bow will be sanded down to soften the look.
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05/02/2009 02:45:18 PM
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Ej
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Trailer is back together and it came out nice. I used the clear LED's that turn red or amber when powered. 10" stainless fenders. radial tires, and a stainless bow latch bar with bumpers.
I tried my hand at stainless steel brake lines and inverted double wall flared ends. Still need to add the stainless brake hose and tube clamps.
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05/02/2009 03:09:59 PM
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Ej
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05/27/2009 08:32:15 PM
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Ej
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Moving along and just about finished with the dash mod. Here is rear left and right. This will be covered with upholstery.
End tables have been made. They still need to be fiberglassed and gel coated. A sink and faucet will be cut in on one table along with a in-dash radio. The other will get a switch panel operating everything below. Doors in the front will be cut in and solid fiberglass doors still need to be made up.
Almost forgot, I have decided to do a full cap of the boat. After looking at the back that is already done, I really like the clean look. Pictures next week....
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