Topic: The boat restore , the project, the nightmare, and wheew when its done (Read 14651 times)

The Bassmeister · « **Reply #50 on:** August 12, 2009, 11:47:41 PM »

Been wondering how you were gettin along. Thanks for the update, looks great!

Ron Fogelson · « **Reply #51 on:** August 13, 2009, 12:16:03 AM »

Quote from: NRG on August 11, 2009, 06:01:43 AM

Color sanding is sanding the clear coat with 1000 - 2000 grit wet sand paper, until the clear coat is smooth as glass, really makes the color POP out at ya .. also removes the orange peel that occurs when spraying clear coats, the more coats of clear the worse the orange peel effect becomes.

Ok got it, thanks.

fishinfranklin · « **Reply #52 on:** August 13, 2009, 07:23:43 AM »

Looks GREAT!! boy when you get it color sanded and buffed be sure you wear your sun glasses its going to SHINE!! color sanding and buffing is best way to bring a boat back looking good without painting it too,,I have buffed out many over the years that was just cloudy and looked really bad, but be prepared for a HARD days work if you plan on buffin out a boat, you have to keep the buffer running fast and keep it moving on the surface or you will burn it thru the clear,its lots of work to color sand, buff out , polish and then hand wax a boat but the results are well worth it, makes washing the boat a breaze everything will allmost rinse off

NRG · « **Reply #53 on:** August 18, 2009, 01:29:28 PM »

Here is pics of console, with new steering wheel, and gauges

JayPea2006 · « **Reply #54 on:** August 18, 2009, 05:12:06 PM »

This project has come a long way. I'm very impressed, and love the steering wheel and guages, great choice!

fishinfranklin · « **Reply #55 on:** August 20, 2009, 06:38:03 AM »

SWEET!!! looks great ,

Bassinkorea · « **Reply #56 on:** August 20, 2009, 06:58:43 AM »

Looks very impressive. I'll be here waiting to see this boat completed

-Steve- · « **Reply #57 on:** August 20, 2009, 07:38:08 AM »

I like others have never seen this thread and am very impressed. You do some very fine work. How's the motor going? ...Steve

NRG · « **Reply #58 on:** August 26, 2009, 04:13:38 PM »

Motor is done, and my son tries to drive off lol

Ron Fogelson · « **Reply #59 on:** August 26, 2009, 05:10:07 PM »

Boat contunes to look great, I think it's cool you get you boy involved. Stuff like this build memories

bass11.11 · « **Reply #60 on:** August 26, 2009, 06:10:13 PM »

You ought to be proud of it. It looks great. Keep the pics coming...

Jared · « **Reply #61 on:** August 26, 2009, 07:20:28 PM »

Wow I just found this thread and it's amazing what you have done with this boat. It looks really good and I'm ready to see the finished product!

kickinbass · « **Reply #62 on:** August 28, 2009, 12:19:12 PM »

boat looks awesome. I got a question for you. I plan on re doing the paint job on the cap to my motor this winter. What did you use to get the old paint off? Did you just sand it?

NRG · « **Reply #63 on:** August 28, 2009, 09:36:17 PM »

Quote from: kickinbass on August 28, 2009, 12:19:12 PM

boat looks awesome. I got a question for you. I plan on re doing the paint job on the cap to my motor this winter. What did you use to get the old paint off? Did you just sand it?

Yep sanded with a Dual Action air sander and 120 grit then 220, then filled or repaired any chips cracks and pin holes, then prime with Nason epoxy 1:1 no sand primer , urethane base coat and 4 coats of urethane clear coat

kickinbass · « **Reply #64 on:** August 28, 2009, 10:08:25 PM »

Quote from: NRG on August 28, 2009, 09:36:17 PM

Yep sanded with a Dual Action air sander and 120 grit then 220, then filled or repaired any chips cracks and pin holes, then prime with Nason epoxy 1:1 no sand primer , urethane base coat and 4 coats of urethane clear coat

Thanks for the reply its greatly appreciated. This thread has been fun to watch a Boat being transformed into a thing or beauty! Nice work!

NRG · « **Reply #65 on:** August 29, 2009, 11:27:27 AM »

New front switch plate

Camden · « **Reply #66 on:** August 29, 2009, 03:42:06 PM »

man this was one of the best thread reads I have looked at. your time and effort and miticulus attentionto detail will keep you working on boats for many years to come my brother. GREAT WORK!

NRG · « **Reply #67 on:** August 29, 2009, 04:34:29 PM »

Quote from: mohunter82 on August 29, 2009, 03:42:06 PM

man this was one of the best thread reads I have looked at. your time and effort and miticulus attentionto detail will keep you working on boats for many years to come my brother. GREAT WORK!

Oh you have no idea lol .. I could do so much more on this boat .. I could easily spend another 6 months just on paint , I have soo much more Id like to do to it .. but Id like to go fishing again soon.. I just want to get it done at this point and back on the water .. I could also easily spend a good 15000 on other things like a new etech 150 hp, new 80lb thrust TM, GPS speedometer, new custom mag wheels I designed , and on and on .. but I gotta stop somewhere lol

Camden · « **Reply #68 on:** August 29, 2009, 07:15:18 PM »

I should have sent you my grandpas old 84 lowe. it needed alot of work. so did the old rude 70 it had on the back. lol
Keep up the good work brother.

NRG · « **Reply #69 on:** September 04, 2009, 04:18:26 PM »

Hey all much progress since last post .. just a few more lil things.. wiring wise and will be ready to take to lake and do a test run

here is pics

fishinfranklin · « **Reply #70 on:** September 06, 2009, 07:48:36 AM »

Man that is SWEET!!!! you have done a super great job! and thanks for all the post of the restore

Bassinkorea · « **Reply #71 on:** September 06, 2009, 09:38:50 AM »

Totally awesome. I have followed this thread from the beginning and have to say you have done an awesome job

When are you starting the next project??

NRG · « **Reply #72 on:** September 06, 2009, 06:21:52 PM »

Quote from: Bassinkorea on September 06, 2009, 09:38:50 AM

Totally awesome. I have followed this thread from the beginning and have to say you have done an awesome job

When are you starting the next project??

For me .. it will be a very long time .. I have two customers boats to do one is worse than mine was

NRG · « **Reply #73 on:** September 16, 2009, 09:41:00 PM »

Well fellas .. and ladies

This post is about to come to a close ..
The boat is done ... except the trailer .. trailer will come later ..
But the boat is complete .. and ready for the water .. if it would quit raining I will get it out on the lake for more final photos ... Man Im sick of rain .. this is the wettest Aug and Sept I can remember.. If the weather will coporate I will get it out sometime over the weekend.. not that Im afraid I will melt ... but I want to try a couple different props .. and some other testing .. easier when not raining

fishinfranklin · « **Reply #74 on:** September 18, 2009, 02:46:59 AM »

cant wait to see pics of it in the water!

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