Finished!

[Uncle Joe]

Looks Awesome!!

 

[Mustang65fbk]

Looks great! Funny how the stripes and decals are probably produced for next to nothing but make all the difference when they're brand new looking and replacing the old cracked, chipped ones. Makes a huge difference. I see you replaced the rear scuppers with possibly stainless ones? Mind sharing what you used? I think I'm going to either replace the original plastic ones I have myself or have the local GW dealer do it for me as I don't want to have an issue while on my mooring buoy for weeks on end this coming summer.

 

[SeanC]

Looks great! Funny how the stripes and decals are probably produced for next to nothing but make all the difference when they're brand new looking and replacing the old cracked, chipped ones. Makes a huge difference. I see you replaced the rear scuppers with possibly stainless ones? Mind sharing what you used? I think I'm going to either replace the original plastic ones I have myself or have the local GW dealer do it for me as I don't want to have an issue while on my mooring buoy for weeks on end this coming summer.

It’s the little things hat make the difference. New decals. Replacing the mouldy caulking. Replacing plastic cup holders with stainless steel etc. They were the scuppers when I bought it. It is dry stored so I removed the bottom paint and gave them a polish.

 

[Mark DV]

The boat looks great! Did you replace the rub rail? It looks brand new.

 

[Byram]

Yabba Dabba.. good lookin

 

[SeanC]

Great work and the attention to detail. The two stainless spots on the bow can you post better pics and did you add those?

 

[SeanC]

The boat looks great! Did you replace the rub rail? It looks brand new.

No. Acetone then ceramic coat.

 

[SeanC]

Thanks , I cannot find them anywhere

KY Grady sourced some on your side of the world.

 

[Rlloyd]

That Looks AWESOME!

 

[Mark DV]

No. Acetone then ceramic coat.

Interesting..... it looks great.

 

[Angler Management]

BeUtiful. Hoping to do same next month. Nice job!

 

[Father's Day]

After a long but enjoyable process the detailing is finally completed. Compounding, with areas of wet sanding has bought back to original gelcoat colour. Replaced all decals and hullstripes. The ceramic coat has given it a great gloss and hopefully long term protection, considering the boat is stored indoors.

She has a new name. The “Shady Lady” was my partner’s nickname for it as we waited for it to be shipped from the US. A bit of googling revealed it was also a US crewed B17 Liberator bomber that flew out of Darwin with the RAAF during WW2. That fitted with my interest in WW2 aircraft. The “Shady Lady” was a pretty lucky plane as well. I used the original font from the B17.

An interesting read.

The (Complete) Last Log of 'Shady Lady'

From Aborigines to Zeros, navigator John Nash ’39 logged an unforgettable World…

www.bates.edu

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Hello Brother can you please explain what you did on the rub rail, did you apply ceramic by hand. what brand did you use. I was going to replace mine, after see yours changed my mind. Thanks Have Fun and Stay Safe

 

[hooked on Grady]

really nice, thats a showroom shine. Well done, good luck with her!

 

[loubeer]

Looks great - enjoy!

 

[232Grady]

Hello Brother can you please explain what you did on the rub rail, did you apply ceramic by hand. what brand did you use. I was going to replace mine, after see yours changed my mind. Thanks Have Fun and Stay Safe

I've used this for years, Ceracote for trim. Makes it look new and protects! Amazon $16.99

https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChcSEwinvauOvrn2AhVnIa0GHePIAmAYABAMGgJwdg&ae=2&sig=AOD64_0qV3TuMuUsoXWfLdxMfEug4zObzA&ctype=5&q=&ved=2ahUKEwin56OOvrn2AhVwGDQIHSM_D1wQwg96BAgBEA4&adurl=

Jim

 

[Father's Day]

I've used this for years, Ceracote for trim. Makes it look new and protects! Amazon $16.99

https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChcSEwinvauOvrn2AhVnIa0GHePIAmAYABAMGgJwdg&ae=2&sig=AOD64_0qV3TuMuUsoXWfLdxMfEug4zObzA&ctype=5&q=&ved=2ahUKEwin56OOvrn2AhVwGDQIHSM_D1wQwg96BAgBEA4&adurl=

Jim

Thanks for the info just ordered it
Stay safe and have fun

 

[Father's Day]

I've used this for years, Ceracote for trim. Makes it look new and protects! Amazon $16.99

https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChcSEwinvauOvrn2AhVnIa0GHePIAmAYABAMGgJwdg&ae=2&sig=AOD64_0qV3TuMuUsoXWfLdxMfEug4zObzA&ctype=5&q=&ved=2ahUKEwin56OOvrn2AhVwGDQIHSM_D1wQwg96BAgBEA4&adurl=

Jim

Hello Jim one more question does it leave the rubber brittle I use my rub rails often
Thanks again

 

[SeanC]

Hello Brother can you please explain what you did on the rub rail, did you apply ceramic by hand. what brand did you use. I was going to replace mine, after see yours changed my mind. Thanks Have Fun and Stay Safe

Gave it a good clean with acetone. Then I used Gyeon Q2R Gelcoat Ceramic Coat. Just wipe on, let sit for a minute or so and wipe off. Used on all the gelcoat as well.

 

[Punchline Cap]

Looks great. Enjoy!

 

[232Grady]

Hello Jim one more question does it leave the rubber brittle I use my rub rails often
Thanks again

Does not leave it brittle, nice and soft.