restoration pics.

[hooked on Grady]

since we are putting new engine on it we might as well do everything. here are some pics

 

[PDX-Boats]

Love watching the restorations... I did most of mine over this past winter.
Keep us updated with photos along your journey.

 

[Caburke1]

The most expensive words when doing any project, "while we're here, we might as well..."

 

[hooked on Grady]

yes sir, true. But just as true a necessary evil, why bother getting into it if your not going all in. By the way It will be for sale 75 k. when I am done.
Just kidding!!

 

[hooked on Grady]

a little test run today. I glassed in a piece of 1/8" diamond plate after bonding it with west marine products. Then I mixed up some adhesive filler and smoothed that over. Looks like it will work. I have ordered carbon fiber tubing to lay in for wiring as needed. I think I can, I think I can.

 

[hooked on Grady]

It is starting to look like I can! Next up, cutting the hatch out then glassing it and the front windows in. Also glassing in a shelf in front of x windows

 

[hooked on Grady]

 

[Ted R]

Great effort, keep up the good work and the posting the pictures.

 

[PDX-Boats]

Thanks for the update. It's coming along nicely. Good work!

 

[PointedRose]

Looks great

 

[hooked on Grady]

thank you guys, positive feed back is inspiring, definitely gaining confidence as I go.

 

[hooked on Grady]

 

[hooked on Grady]

Seem to have this under control, I am pleased with the outcome so far. Have mocked up a new electronics box opening at the Helm. I have added 2"s to the height and 3"s of depth angling down to aluminum post base for overhead radio box. I will use a Dremel tool to cut out the fiberglass as neat as possible and slide in foam pcs to hold shape while I glass over. More material on the way

 

[Late Again Grady]

Just got caught up on the thread. You definitely got this under control. Can't wait to see what happens next. I'm scared to death your reno is going to cost me a bunch of money in the long run.

 

[PDX-Boats]

Waiting for the next update...

 

[hooked on Grady]

 

[hooked on Grady]

 

[hooked on Grady]

I will get the other side in tomorrow. so far it looks like it will work. No major mess

 

[hooked on Grady]

the one on the left was done with fast hardener(morning temps) the right was done with slow hardener so color is a little different plus I have much more fiberglass on the port side. Next up, need some thin marine plywood to make shelf under windows to hold spreader bar rigs and the like plus it will give me mounting locations for rod holders.Once I start creating the helm electronics box it will free up my mind to come up with the rod holder plan.
Eating the elephant one bite at a time!!

 

[PDX-Boats]

Looks like you're right in track. Thanks for sharing. Enjoy watching your progress.