Now that I bought it.....time to spend more $$

[bgreene]

The time honored tradition - buy the used boat, then b.o.a.t to get it set up........
For those that don't know, that's break out another $ 1,000 !

The truly beautiful 96' Wellcraft V21 that I bought here in NJ:
1. Trailer..........sinking some cash into upgrading, ensuring road worthy
a. new bearings
b. re wire complete
c. move lights to poles with LED lights on top so no longer submerging in the water.
d. new actuator
e. check brakes, new fenders, and other " stuff"

2. Outboard motor
Complete tune up, new water pump, check everything

3. New back to back seating to replace the worn out original framing made from plywood

4. Total cleaning/detailing and setting up for fishing.
* 20 years of detailing my boat has yielded my " best ever" process.
Two steps exterior, very easy. One step interior.

[Road King Cole]

Is the motor running Ok now? Does it trailer OK? Lights work?

I would fish now and work on it more on the off seasons...

rkc

[Destroyer]

You're not far from all of us... I suggest that you throw a BB (Beer & Bratz) party, invite all the NJ people to it, and we'll be happy to give you our humble opinion(s) of your obviously fine boat. :beer:

[RidgeRunner]

Darn, wish I was closer. I could go for a brat. I really want to know what the "best ever" process is on detailing. The Whaler needs it again. Man that boat gets big when it comes to waxing and such.

[reelapeelin]

You're not far from all of us... I suggest that you throw a BB (Beer & Bratz) party, invite all the NJ people to it, and we'll be happy to give you our humble opinion(s) of your obviously fine boat. :beer:


Hold off til mid July and drag it down to the get together...I'll bring the brats...and Ridge can bring his Magma grill...I know he knows how to use it!!:clap:

[RWilson2526]

Hold off til mid July and drag it down to the get together...I'll bring the brats...and Ridge can bring his Magma grill...I know he knows how to use it!!:clap:

yuppers!!

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc48/Rwilson2526/Charleston%202011/DSCF5543.jpg

[bgreene]

Darn, wish I was closer. I could go for a brat. I really want to know what the "best ever" process is on detailing. The Whaler needs it again. Man that boat gets big when it comes to waxing and such.


Ok, here you go........

Step 1: Wash and rinse boat, leave " wet ".
Apply Turtle Wax brand polishing compound & scratch remover using circular buffer or soft rag in overlapping circular motion. Use lots of the stuff, not sparingly.
Do the entire exterior - hull only.
Then wash the boat with car wash detergent, using soft brush on pole, wash off all the compound !!! Don't bother wiping it off .......it's a waste of effort.

Step 2. Apply Nu Finish -" the once a year car polish " - it comes in the orange container.
Can be found at any Pep Boys. Again, overlapping circular application nice and damp.
Allow to dry, buff off ! and WOW, what a shine and long time protection !!

Boat interior - Woody Wax ( not the clear coat ). Wash interior first of course, then just spray this stuff on all fiberglass and metal surfaces. Wipe in with cloth, spread evenly, let sit for 20 - 30 minutes, then just hose it off nicely. Allow to air dry and buff with clean cloth ! WOW what a shine !!!

Forget using all the crap that's hard to remove etc......this process is great.

[reelapeelin]

Ok, here you go........

Step 1: Wash and rinse boat, leave " wet ".
Apply Turtle Wax brand polishing compound & scratch remover using circular buffer or soft rag in overlapping circular motion. Use lots of the stuff, not sparingly.
Do the entire exterior - hull only.
Then wash the boat with car wash detergent, using soft brush on pole, wash off all the compound !!! Don't bother wiping it off .......it's a waste of effort.

Step 2. Apply Nu Finish -" the once a year car polish " - it comes in the orange container.
Can be found at any Pep Boys. Again, overlapping circular application nice and damp.
Allow to dry, buff off ! and WOW, what a shine and long time protection !!

Boat interior - Woody Wax ( not the clear coat ). Wash interior first of course, then just spray this stuff on all fiberglass and metal surfaces. Wipe in with cloth, spread evenly, let sit for 20 - 30 minutes, then just hose it off nicely. Allow to air dry and buff with clean cloth ! WOW what a shine !!!

Forget using all the crap that's hard to remove etc......this process is great.


REELAPEELIN LIKES!!...:clap:

Oh and the pic Rob posted of Vic at the grill...he did that out in the middle of a marsh between the ICW and Breach Inlet...the middle of nowhere and 3 boatloads of hungry fishinpeeps are chompin down on HOT LUNCH...yeah, I'll jump in w/RidgeRunner ANYTIME!!...:beer:

[smkinnan]

The time honored tradition - buy the used boat, then b.o.a.t to get it set up........
For those that don't know, that's break out another $ 1,000 !

The truly beautiful 96' Wellcraft V21 that I bought here in NJ:
1. Trailer..........sinking some cash into upgrading, ensuring road worthy
a. new bearings
b. re wire complete
c. move lights to poles with LED lights on top so no longer submerging in the water.
d. new actuator
e. check brakes, new fenders, and other " stuff"

2. Outboard motor
Complete tune up, new water pump, check everything

3. New back to back seating to replace the worn out original framing made from plywood

4. Total cleaning/detailing and setting up for fishing.
* 20 years of detailing my boat has yielded my " best ever" process.
Two steps exterior, very easy. One step interior.


wish that was all I had to do on my boat :cen:

[RidgeRunner]

Thanks BGREENE I have similar routine, only I got a lot of smooth gelcoat on the inside that likes the hand rubbed type wax.

RWilson,
I never seen that picture before. Fat guys know how/when to eat/cook. I think the Barnagat Light Rally is beyond my scope, going south later in the month.. Lobster Mini Season last week of July in the Keys. :sun:

Not to hi-jack again BGREENE, thanks for sharing, that boat looks nice.
I know a lot of seat frames are plywood. I had a few Wise boat seats that were 5/8" plywood. They rotted out in 5 years and spent most of the time under a boat cover. Purchased the same seats with the plastic base and back. No need to worry about rot but they were so weak and flexible I tore them apart and put 3/4" PT Plywood back in them. Used the stainless steel t-nuts I purchased in bulk for cheap, now when they rot I can simply remove the upholstry, unscrew the hinges instead of drilling the heads off to get my pattern.
Not sure which way your gonna go there, just saying plywood sometimes has its place. I treat it as a maintenance item, haven't found a better solution.
I would service that motor, grease/inspect the bearings and go use her. :beer: