21 FT Project Boat Part 1 Getting Close

[Skools Out]

For you guys watching the projects boats here's some pics of the recent work on the Continential 21 boat.

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[Blue_Runner]

Lookin good there boss. That's a roomy 21. What's the beam?

[Skools Out]

8'6" and 8' at the transom.

[Wellcraft_Dave]

That's cool stuff... I'd never have the nerve to tackle somethin like that.

Got one stupid question.

If the hull's on "blocks", how in the heck to ya get it on a trailer? I can already picture myself with a handfull of neighbors tryin to "horse it on over" or somethin rediculous like that.... just curious...

Cool project!!

[Skools Out]

easier than you thing first wet down the trailer rollers or bunks and then get the trailer lined up on the boat straight and hook the wench to the boat. then get a jack once the trailer touchs the boat and jack the boat in the center jut behind the blocks till it will start on the trailer. then put the truck in neutral and let the wench pull the trailer under the boat. works best if the boat is tied to a tree in the rear or something. It is actually very easy and taking them off is too. Just tie the back to something and drive the trailer out about 4 ft then block the back then drive the rest till it's almost off the trailer and jack the front up slightly the block it off the trailer.

Or in my garage i just lift them by the bow eye and the transom eyes on the boats. with comalongs from the roof.

[Skools Out]

new pics

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[phester]

skool, a buddy of mine had a 21 Cont.,center console as I recall it was quite a sturdy boat. It was a bit underpowered... when he bought it it had a 140 Mariner. Once on plane it went pretty good and it was a pretty comfy ride. Good luck w/ your project

[Skools Out]

thanks I'm going to put a 225 Johnson on the boat. it had a 120 Evinrude but wasn't enough. I'm trying to get this on done so it will be ready to be sold come spring. Then next the old 19' Sea Ox. I'm currently looking at buying a 26' Marothon boat how are they? Any idea out there. It's a cheap buy and it only needs a new home but i want it to buy use this fall and sell next spring. Still got to keep the ol V20 . Hope to start on the 250 Sea Ray after i finish the Sea Ox. So many boats so little time lol.

[Blue_Runner]

Hey Skool, I know what you mean about "so many boats". Remember those two I had sittin under cover when you came to my house? I sold em on eBay last week. I ended up taking $1500 for the pair, which I was very happy with. Now, I'm down to 2 boats - one V20 and one V21. Just need somebody to buy the V20, and I'm all set.

[Skools Out]

Hey here's some flare for you. That's a 34 ft over grown V-20. I hope to start building a boat like that soon. I'll let you know when i'm done if anyone wants one i may build a few to sell.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Other%20Boats/Image5-4x6.jpg

[Blue_Runner]

That boat looks really sweet without a bow rail on it. That's the look I was going for with my '72.

But, on the '94, it came from the factory with a welded stainles bow rail. Its so sturdy I can do chin ups on it while the boat is on the trailer. Try that with those cheap, pieced-together, chrome-plated bow-rails you normally see.

The welded stainless rail made me "pro-bow rail" again. I had been 100% opposed, but now I saw the light.

[reelapeelin]

That's purdy, Skool...who makes that boat...looks lika Carolina Custom...that's a lotta flair!...

Oh yeah, just read your boat off the trailer technique above...votin' Skool as havin' LARGEST NORTONS on the board!!... ;D...

[Skools Out]

That happens to be a B&D Boat Works one made at Harkers Island, NC.

[Stinky_Hooker]

That is fiiine!!

34? WOW! :o

[Franco]

Hey Skools, if we ever win the lottery we may have you build the new V20 - NS-Edition

[Skools Out]

AIGHT sounds good. I believe the new V-20 should be wider though like 9' 6" beam and 8' 6" at transom. hey here's you a nice boat. A guy i know at the beach built this in his back yard took him about 2 yrs since he has a steady job. Then he decided to sell it.

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That boat is only 23 ft too it looks and feels so big inside but it is 9'6" beam 9" transom

here is some building pics the top 2 are the boat he's currently building it's a 46'
Bottom 2 are the 23'

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[Franco]

Hey Skool, is that guy working on the boat a midget or what!!!

[Pipe_Dream]

My thoughts, too! Either he is way small or that boat's a lot bigger 'n 23'.

[Skools Out]

lol oh yeah sorry the top 2 pictures are of a much larger boat the bottom 2 pictures are of the 23' awaiting gelcoat. LOL you the top 2 are of a 46' he's building now lol.

[Stinky_Hooker]

WOW that guy knows his stuff!! Reckon he could enclose my transom and save me some work? ;D

[Skools Out]

Hey here's some closer pics of the transom

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Other%20Boats/MVC-011S.jpg

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[Blue_Runner]

Man those boats look sweet. Do you know what he's asking for it?

[Skools Out]

Sorry BR Sold but he was asking $32,500 and took $29,000. Trailer, Boat, Motor, and All

[reelapeelin]

Hey, Skool...wonder if that guy could use an apprentice?...man, I'd go work in that shop for FREE!!... 8)...he really makes a NICE boat...but one thing...the boat "for sale" has no lifting strakes...smaller hull in the shop's got 'em...?...wassup? ???...

and can you request more deadrise?...our V20s got more than that... ;) :)...

[Skools Out]

not sure on the strikes in the picture he took those pics lol. Unless he was using those to hold the panels in till the gluing dried? not sure i'll ask him on that one and i'll ask him about the dead rise too. he is a wood man he likes wooden boats with glass over them so his boats are heavy.couple things i don't like you can't see one is the front eye is a regular ol galv. eye bolt that he gelcoats with the boat. and has no rear transom tow eyes, but could add the rear ones.

[reelapeelin]

I'm hearin' the glass-over-wood on the big sporties is LIGHTER than solid fiberglass...don't know how it'd shake out onna 23"er...he does really nice work...bet he'd build one most anyway you want it, deeper dead-rise, SS eyes front and back w/a deposit on the table!!... ;) 8)...

[Skools Out]

here's some of todays work and hey Capt. Norton don't you want to help lay some glass since you love it so much lol.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/Monaco21_001S.jpg


Transom finally finished and faired out smooth and ready for paint.
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Some glass patches will be finished sanding job tomorrow night.
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[willy]

skool i don't now how ya do it brother but with my shift work teaching and training at the police academy four kids and a lovely wonderfull wife ::)who's standing behind me :-X i barely have time to take a good sh*i. god bless you man ;D

[Skools Out]

The item under the cover in the back ground in the first picture is one of my other projects I recently painted now just needs to be put back together. It's a 1951 Packard 200 Deluxe

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[Skools Out]

thanks there Willy it's alot of work and a very helpful / supportive girl friend. and getting off work at 3:30 every day helps too.

[willy]

However you do it you do it well, if ya don't mind my asking what do ya do for the daily wage and where did ya learn the boat stuff

[Skools Out]

i work for the state as a Data Communications Specialist and i learned my boat stuff from reading boat building books and from trial and error. i've restored 4 boats now so it's getting easier. i started messing with boats and jet skis 11 yrs ago and messing with motors since i could walk. my grand dad use to run a tractor sales and repair shop *and my dad use to drive a drag car and build motors with Ronnie Sox *of the Sox & Martin, so i learned motors at a young age. I use to mess with old cars after restoring several i got tired of bondo and metal work so i decided to start the fiberglass area.

[Franco]

Hey Tim, Whose your dad??? I used to be a big Ronnie " Mr 4 speed " fan

[Skools Out]

Dennis Smith he drove Ronnie's Silver and Blue Barcuda with the 440 then they went to the 340 for a different class. Thanks for knowing the good ol boys lol
Todd

[Blue_Runner]

Found this site with a pic of Ronnie Sox (right):
http://www.beaversprings.com/05_Nostaliga_Nats.htm
http://www.beaversprings.com/photos/2005/0710104.jpg

[Skools Out]

Man BR thanks That site brought back some good memories. I emailed that site to dad he will love it he still talks to some of those guys. I hate "Mighty Mouse" wasn't in those pics that was one screaming Chevy II. Didn't see ol Wild Wayne there either. guess some have done like dad and gotten to tired and old feeling for the racing. That was like my second family when i was a kid. if they owned a race car or a super fast street car they came over to the house for parts or to help out you name it they hung out all hours of the night and drank beer lol the good old Shlits Beer. lol We use to tune the cars in the street in front of the house um the good old days i miss thoughs. lol Dad built my first car as an old Camaro with a 650 HP small block with 2800 stall turbo 400 reverse manual valve body and 12 bolt rear end with 3.73 richmond gears and alburn posi unit. um miss it too. that car would fly use to eat chew and spit out the local boys mustang's and camaro's lol. Had the juice but never used it. Had a 250 shot on it to for just in case. Guess that's why i like my boats to fly. I have a need for speed. LOL Thanks again BR

[Blue_Runner]

I like to poke around and look for things online. ;D Glad I could help bring back memories for ya.

I figured that site'd be right up your (and your dad's) alley!

That Camaro sounds rockin! You are lucky to be alive!

[Mulv80]

Hey Skool, It looks like you left both the inside and outside skin intact when you did the transom on that boat. Just wondering what you replaced the core with and how did it work out?

[Skools Out]

used chain saw and cut out all the old wood then replaced it with new one piece 10 layer marine burch 2" plywood. Worked out great.

[Mulv80]

Skool, How did you get the new core to adhere to the fiberglass skin. I was thinking of just slathering the new core with epoxy and fitting it in but I wasnt sure it would work.

[Skools Out]

clean out all the old wood then get either west system epoxy or MAS epoxy and mix it to harden slow. smother the new wood bottom and sides with epoxy then pour some in the transom hole and use a small roller to get the glass wet inside. then drive the new wood in and clamp at the top several times. wait about 3 days till it's dry and then cap the transom with new glass. it's not to hard. best is to use an electric chain saw without bar oil. that way nothing to cause the epoxy to delaminate.if you were to cut through the out side of boat it will not hurt except the paint job. but if so just glass ove the cut after you get the new wood in.

[reelapeelin]

Skool, back when, I used to go to Spartanburg Dragway most Saturday nites...one nite, Richard Petty showed up w/a MAXED-OUT Cuda; went head-to-head w/another old stocker named Cotton Owens (from Sptbg) in a Dodge Dart station wagon w/a 426 Hemi mounted behind the driver's seat...they ran several times...it was GREAT racin' action!!...we were back in the pits after one of those runs; Petty jumped outta the Cuda, madder than h-ll, sayin', "Pull them GD carbs off and give me somethin' that'll RUN!!"...he had just SMOKED Owens and I think set a new track record in the class...

[macojoe]

Just imagine what you could do if you had my job!!

I go to work at 10pm for the State of MA.

I work a 10 hour shift, but I sleep at least 6 of them hours, sometimes more ;D I get out at 8am ready for the world!!

And I only work 4 days a week, with 14 holidays, 2 weeks vacation, 120 hours sick time, 3 personal days a year!

Its a tuff job but someone has to do it!!

[reelapeelin]

Glad I ain't payin' taxes in the state of MA... ;D...CB, did it ever occur to you that you're SUPPORTING MJ?...can you use him as a deduction? ;D...

[macojoe]

Admit it Rap, you Jelious!! of my job and CB!! :-*

[chumbucket]

Oh trust me RAP. The thought occurred to me more than once. And he's not the only one either.
I don't get to sleep on the job like MJ, but I do have a pretty good schedule too. Three 12 hour nights. They pay you for 40 hours and you're done for the week. That is excluding any overtime of course which I'll typically do one day a week at least depending on weather or what not.

[reelapeelin]

Today doesn't look like a good over-time kinda day, then... ::)...

MJ, jealous only if you're field-testing supermodel thingy-tang for the governor... ;) ;D...

[macojoe]

I am Jealous at the fact that I work so little, and have not fished all summer!! and the V20 stayed on the trailer all summer!! :'(

Whats wrong with this picture CB?? We work the least and fish the least??

We going to have to get are priority's straight by next year!!

[willy]

MJ why was it on the trailer all summer, I can't remember from the posts?

[macojoe]

I had some real problems this whole year starting in Jan. with my wife's health.
After 3 hospital stays 3 operations, She is just now starting to walk again with the help of a walker.

So I had to put boating on the back burner for now. But the fish better watch out next summer, I have a year of frustration coming to the in the spring!!

[willy]

Sorry MJ I knew there was a health problem, but I thought she was doing much better late in the summer. Those fish just got bigger thats all. I think you got your priorities just right ;)

[ericbh1]

Lord Skools, I wonder if maybe some day you could take a photo sequence of the blocks onto trailer trick. I'm training to be a magician like you someday.

In terms of bogus jobs, I work on a ferry. We have time off in between runs to polish, change gear oil, clean the windshields, and so on. The owners don't know that to do all of that would only take 45 minutes, so we end up going home, or taking her out for "sea trials" which consist of anchoring and swimming.

[Skools Out]

LOL well Eric you're in Luck
I just bought a new Trailer for my 19 ft Sea Ox. going to get it tomorrow so I'll take photo's of me draggin it on the trailer. I may drag it on tomorrow or wait till next week. Shouldn't take more than 15 or 20 mins to do.

[Skools Out]

Well got the trailer home tonight and i might load it tomorrow before i go to the beach. Shouldn't take over 20 min. Will get some pics Eric.

Blocks to Trailer 101 lol.

[ericbh1]

Thanks a bunch Skools!

[Skools Out]

updated pics on work for this boat.

Before Epoxy Primer

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After sanding the hull for primer and primed the transom.

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Had to do some epoxy and micro ballons repairs

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[Stinky_Hooker]

Lookin good skools!! I like the way that boat is setup! SWEET! 8)

[Skools Out]

thanks Stink this is a great shallows boat, it is almost a flat bottom and very roomy.

[Skools Out]

I'm working on capping the transom on my V20 just like a did this one. I want the V20 transom to be high and dry. No cheap looking metal to cap trim. Been there and water killed that so i'm sealing her up this go around.

[reelapeelin]

Yeah, I HATE that metal cap, too :P ...looks cheap, half-assed and I know it's trappin' H2o... :-/...

[TheTinMan]

My transom doesn't have the metal cap, has a plastic cap and it is glass under the cap. But the plastic cap is riveted on...why??? I believe this is factory, anyone else with a 1990+ hull can confirm?

[Skools Out]

Tin i hate to tell you but unless someone has worked on your transom and glassed it in like this it will have a seam under that cap. That's where the cap and the hull meet and they covered them with a either plastic strip or older ones metal. That's the main reason the older boats got rotten transoms.

[TheTinMan]

skools, you lost me??? The cap meets the hull where the notch of the transom is? I'm talking where the motor is mounted. Looks like the cap ends at the uppermost part of the transom.

[Skools Out]

there will be a seam where the hull bottom and the boat's hull cap meet under that plastic strip. The older boats all had one until the last 5 to 8 yrs.

[Skools Out]

More pics of work this afternoon primed one side of the boat and other side sanded some micro ballons epoxy spread in the bad gouges.

Red epoxy installed
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Side I sanded
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Transom primed
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after primer rolled out
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[willy]

Nice ;)

[Skools Out]

Thanks Willy ;D

[reelapeelin]

That cat's a hoot 8) ...

[Blue_Runner]

Her butt looks perty Skools, nice work ;) What are we gonna hang back there? Lemme guess - a 225 Johnson? ???

[Skools Out]

I'm installing boater93's old 225 Johnson 20" shaft motor. ;D ;D ;D

[Blue_Runner]

Should make her scooooot!

[Skools Out]

When it was bought had 120 Evinrude and ran 38 mph now 225 Johnson and new slick refinished bottom. ;D I'm hoping 55 mph to 60 mph but who knows.

[Skools Out]

Well today i painted the 21 today coat number 1 of 3.

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[Skools Out]

Built the fake wall out of house wrap for a templet then glassed it in place, and epoxyed in the new 10 ply 3/4 *wood for gas tank floor panel.


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http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat055.jpg

[Blue_Runner]

You are gonna be a proud poppa on splashdown day ;)

[Skools Out]

Thanks BR yeah proud it's done then going to sell her. Any Takers yet lol ;D

[Blue_Runner]

I have a feeling the first person that sea-trials it will buy it ;D

You do good work. ;)

[Skools Out]

Thanks a Ton BR ;)
best part this boat is a foam filled unsinkable boat ;D

[Skools Out]

have done some more work on the 21 here's a few pics sorry missed taking a few.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat073.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat065.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat072.jpg


http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat071.jpg


http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat070.jpg


http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat069.jpg


http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat068.jpg


http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat067.jpg


http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat066.jpg

[Skools Out]

here's the motor that's going on here.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Motors/Motor-073S.jpg

[Blue_Runner]

What's your ECD Skools?
Lookin good as usual!

[Skools Out]

not sure BR i hope in about a month to a month and a half. I spent all this afternoon sanding on her. I'm off tomorrow til July 10th but going to be at the coast July 1 thru July 5 so will slow me down.

[Blue_Runner]

PM'd you Skools...

[Skools Out]

well back from the coast now have begun to work on her again. epoxyed the floor panel's new wood in and them put glass over it to hold in place. then cut in the access hatch for the fuel lines. i hate a floor hatch to stick up and be a toe buster so i took the router and recessed in the floor hatch what ya think?

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-074S.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-075S.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-077S.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-076S.jpg

new wood and new glass cloth dried

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-078S.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-079S.jpg

This is where there had to be a 1/4 inch more spacing for fuel fill

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-080S.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-081S.jpg

Here's the glass i used for the panel, i shouldn't ever need glass again. This is 42" wide and 250 yard roll. just got plus the other the guy gave too it's 3/8 inch glass in bottom pic heavy heavy crap

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Other%20Boats/MVC-082S.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Other%20Boats/MVC-083S.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Other%20Boats/MVC-084S.jpg

[Skools Out]

well been 2 days my epoxy hasn't dried enough to sand :-/ that i filled some gouges with. So i worked on the V20 tonight and did transom work. measured the transom with a string to see if it was smooth continued curve but it was off on one side by a 1/4 inch.ugh >:( so i ground on it till she is even all the way around. then spread epoxy with ballons to make smooth. now she is looking goooooooood. now got to line sand smooth then going to lay 1 piece of glass over whole transom from 4 inches under to over in well and 4 inches over the cap. she will be strong.

[Blue_Runner]

Nice pics - tank panel looks excellent!

[Skools Out]

Thanks BR, Don't ya want to go on the first sea run ;D. i'm hoping she is done soon. I may have the V20 finished at the same time. I'd like to have both side by side and spray them with paint at the same time. A 2 for one deal.

[willy]

Looking like a better than new boat Skools :o

[reelapeelin]

Love the recessed access !! ...talk about attention to detail and a great solution 8) 8) ...yeah, if you can have 'em both ready to spray at same time, that'd DEFINATELY be a plus ;) 8) 8) ...as always, great work, Skools... ;D ...

[Blue_Runner]

Heck yeah I'd love to be on that maiden voyage! One of these days we'll be on EI at the same time...it will happen. I'll let you know when I head that way. If I don't get a ride on that Continental, maybe I'll at least get a ride on the Sea Ray or V20....or if I'm lucky that corvette ;)

[Skools Out]

Well busted tail all weekend and sanded the whole bottom primed one side of the bottom then sanded the whole outter cap and just finished priming that tonight pics tomorrow had to turn the lights out to keep the buggs out.

[axespino]

You do excellent work. *I need to send one of my V20's to your place for some restoration in exchange for another V20 or two.

[Skools Out]

send her on over lol ;D I'm working on my V20 at the same time hope to have both finished together.

[Skools Out]

Here's the pics after the primer coats and the sides have one coat of paint

The keel has been epoxyed and repaired where it was beat up and gouged out from rough trailer loading and beaching.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-082.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-083.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-084.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-085.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-086.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-087.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-088.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-089.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-090.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-091.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-092.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-093.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-094.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-095.jpg

[reelapeelin]

Great stuff, Skools...you do good work, man... 8)...

[Skools Out]

Thanks Rap, Guess I may have her ready for fall fishing ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

[racerx]

did i see a phone booth in one of those pics. i aint seen one of those since dr. who!

[Skools Out]

lol yeah that's a New NYC Phone Booth i got that was new in the crate from NYC and has the working phone woth light and fan inside the booth. Does anyone want to buy it lol make an offer lol. I got it threw my old company that my dad and myself owned. it was a phone refurb on the secondary market of business phones.

[willy]

Skools whats the power plant plan for that sweet looking rig

[Stinky_Hooker]

Thats gonna be nice Skools. I really like that hull too. 8)

[Skools Out]

Thanks guys it's going to have a 225 Johnson, here's a pic of the motor that's going on her.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Motors/Motor-073S.jpg

[Stinky_Hooker]

That dont seem too safe. But then again your ideas never do. :D


I LIKE IT!!! 8)

[Skools Out]

Hey Hey she's rated>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>




For 200 that is lol. But what 25 more ponies. She use to run 32 to 34 with a 120 Evinrude WOT so i hope 55 to 60 with that 225. Hey Stink do you Ski you can try this boat out for skiing at 55 to 60 lol. :o :o ;D ;D

[Stinky_Hooker]

Hey Hey she's rated>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>




For 200 that is lol. But what 25 more ponies. She use to run 32 to 34 with a 120 Evinrude WOT so i hope 55 to 60 with that 225. Hey Stink do you Ski you can try this boat out for skiing at 55 to 60 lol. :o :o ;D ;D


Not with you behind the wheel...MANIAC!!!

[Skools Out]

Chicken ::)

Willy would do it ;)

[chumbucket]

Willy would do it naked. :o

[Skools Out]

Well made my list of stainless mainly items to do this boat inside here's the list so far.


Bought from Boatfix.com

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

*
1- SDG0600401 *SS BOW CHOCKS * *$13.45 *
3- ATT660093 *CLEAT 6" * * * * * * * * * *$22.25 *
2- TAY1638 *WINDSHIELD SUPPORT BAR 14" *$25.39 *
6- SDG4013111 *UTILITY LIGHT WHITE * $22.31 *
1- SDG4001701 *SS SIDE LIGHT *$17.38 *
1- SDG4204201 *BR PUSH BUTTON SWITCH * $4.73
1- SDG4203901 *SWITCH 2 POSITION BR ON/OFF $3.69 *
1- SDG4204101 *PP SWITCH 3 POS OFF/ON/ON * $5.18
1- BFCAT *BoatFix 2006 Catalog *$3.98 * *
1- ONG10050 *MINI DROP IN SS HORN $21.44 *




T O T A L S
Sub Total $139.81

Shipping Type Shipping Total
UPS Ground *$9.98

Total $149.79

[willy]

All right what am I doing naked, oh Skiing very fast. Thought it was going to be something exciting :-/

[chumbucket]

Well, skiing naked at that speed should generate a pretty good willy shaking.....willy. That should be enough excitement for a geiser like you, No? ;D

[willy]

It's Ok if nothing else is going on 8)

[reelapeelin]

Hey Skools, I don't see a ski-pole on your list above...pop one on so Stinky can do a pole-dance while Willy's skiin' nekkid 8) ... Get VIDEO ;D ;D

[TheTinMan]

Skools, look familiar? Sorry for the crappy pic, no working scanner. I took a picture of photograph. I loved my Conti, very solid hull. I heard they were used as law enforcement boats in FL. I think they were only made for a few years in the late 70's.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v206/Mnutz/IMG_2806Medium.jpg

[phester]

there she is , the Traveler, I had some good times on that boat, TinMan, that looks like Grand Ave.

[TheTinMan]

there she is , the Traveler, I had some good times on that boat, TinMan, that looks like Grand Ave.

That she is......is that Porky's "Destroyer" next to the Traveler?

That pic is about 17 years old!

[Skools Out]

Tin that's a great looking one, wow what was her length? Was that the 23?Yeah they built them from 1977 till 1980. were in business right at 4 yrs,

[TheTinMan]

Skools, she was a 21, same hull as yours, either a 78 or 79, can't remember. I can't find any info on the net on these boats. Do you have any links?

[racerx]

did a fence a few months ago. the guys nieghbor has that same boat in his back yard. in bad shape though. spidered all over. soft floors, soft transom, a yammy 130 that is siezed, and when i moved some of the 3 or 4 inches of rotten leaves i saw that console was completely broken from the floor. the guy i was working for said that it has just sat thier for about 5 years. so i waited for the guy to get home to see if i could pick it up cheap. about 2 seconds into the conversation i knew this guy was an idiot! told me about a guy who tried to trade him a nice contender for the pos. but, since he was in a bind for cash he would make me a DEAL. all i could do not to laugh in his face when he said i could pull her home, on my own trailer, for 5 grand. he had some kind of "special" trailer too. said i could have it for 3500. it only had 1 flat tire and wasn't rusted all the way thru. ya'll want his number?

[TheTinMan]

That's hilarious.....some people need a reality check ::)

[Skools Out]

none really Tin

and yes those hulls do spider crack bad. I fixed this one's. It had a ton on the top sidebut that's what epoxy is for, the floor and transom are like a rock in her now. had to fix the gas tank cover as seen above.

[racerx]

looks good skoolz. and with that 225 i t should be a fun ride! what did you paint the topsides with? did you spray or roll it?

[Skools Out]

DA sanded with 40 grit paper, then rolled with epoxy 2 part primer all over, then palm sanded smooth with 80 grit and then sprayed with toplac Brighter Bright white. Next going tosand with palm and 220 grit and put a final coat on the ol girl.

[Skools Out]

Spent the day wiring the whole boat and tested all wiring, drilled and counter sunk all the holes, mounted all the cleats, lights, and bilge pumps. then took them off and coated all the holes with epoxy so no fear of rot later and now is ready for a final sanding and the coat of paint.

[Skools Out]

some wired pics


Pic of location of a deck lamp to light the floors
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-100.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-096.jpg

AnchorLight location
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-098.jpg

Bilge pump and float switch wired
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-099.jpg

Under dash where fuse panel and wiring will end up once complete
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-101.jpg

[Skools Out]

finally worked on the boat today. UGH been a long week the Tahoe's Diesel died last Sunday night coming home from the coast so spent the week fixing it and getting all the crap back under the hood an over $400 later it's running on all 8 cylinders again. Then the d@mn John Deere transmission broke spent yesterday working on it ugh.

So I hated how this boat's dash was flat and the gauges couldn't been seen without standing up so i built a dash and installed a set of pop up cleats. PS they are a pain in the a$$ to install, glad i fit it before the final coat of paint. Filled the old gauge holes in the dash here's pics


http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-102.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-103.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-104.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-105.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-106.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-107.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-108.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-109.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-110.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-111.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-112.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-113.jpg

[Blue_Runner]

Pretty crafty on the guage modification! She's coming along!

[Skools Out]

here's more from tonight BR got the dash finished and ready for a coat or primer tomorrow.

Before

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat041.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/Monaco21_005S.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/Monaco21_007S.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/MVC-038.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/MVC-029S.jpg


After

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-114.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-115.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-116.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-117.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-118.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-119.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-120.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-121.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-122.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-123.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-124.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-125.jpg


Here's a door made to fit the hole seen in PIC got to coat with glass both sides and then prime.
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-126.jpg

[reelapeelin]

Yo Skools!!...great work, Man ;) ...no doubt I envy your fiberglass talents...you got it goin' ON!! ;D ;D...

[Skools Out]

Thanks There, Come on over we'll have some glass fun in the shop lol

[Skools Out]

Here's the new dash primed with a brushed coat of epoxy primer. What ya think?



http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-127.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-128S.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-129S.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-130S.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-131S.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-132S.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-133S.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-134S.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-135.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-136.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-137S.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-138.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-139.jpg

[macojoe]

Awsome!!

[msbhammer]

SCHOOL,
You are the Glass MAN !!. Great work. Love all those pics. Maybe this might motivate STINKY in keeping his V and finishing it. Keep us posted Brother on the progress.

[Skools Out]

Thanks Guys I'm working to finish this beast, but i keep doing these kind of extra's to make it easier to use. Hope it looks good when i finish time will tell i guess.

[Blue_Runner]

Looks factory....the new owner will appreciate the gauge modification. ;)

[Bygracealone]

That does look sweet Skools. You da' man!

I wish I lived closer; I'd pay money just to watch how you do all of that stuff.

Great work buddy.

[Stinky_Hooker]

SCHOOL,
You are the Glass MAN !!. Great work. Love all those pics. Maybe this might motivate STINKY in keeping his V and finishing it. Keep us posted Brother on the progress.


My 20 has BEEN gone.....If I own another one itll be years down the road and COMPLETE. ;)

[C YENSEN]

SKOOLS, THAT THING IS GOING TO LOOK LIKE IT CAME OFF THE SHOW ROOM FLOOR WHEN YOU ARE DONE :o

[Skools Out]

Thanks, I hope it looks like a new boat, that's my goal, i like to make my boats user friendly and like brand new. I built 2 hatch doors tonight they are glassed on one side and going to glass the other side tomorrow night will get pics of the doors after glass is done then will smooth, finish, prime, and paint to match.

[Skools Out]

as soon as this 21 is completed you'll see the V20 sitting in the floor in the same spot getting to same resto. be ready for another V20 redo. Then the V20 will be for sale too. Selling both the 21 and the V20 and then fixing the Sea Ray 250 and selling it. I want to get down to just the Wellcraft 250 and the Sea Ox 1900 Skiff.

[reelapeelin]

Hey Skools...back on the previous page...the last pic showin' the bow hatch...is that Stinky's pink thong under there?...Willy, he's definately steppin' out on ya!!... ::)...

[Stinky_Hooker]

RAP!!

What in the he!! ?

You killin a brotha's nightlife man...DANG!!!! :o

[Bygracealone]

Hey Skools,

When you paint your boats, do you include any sort of a gel coat mixed in with the paint or is it straight up mulitple coats of paint over the primer? Just curious. It's looking really nice.

[reelapeelin]

RAP!!

What in the he!! ?

You killin a brotha's nightlife man...DANG!!!! :o


I'm just tryin' to figure out how you gettin' from AL to NC so darn QUICK :o ...

[Skools Out]

Stinks that good ;D

yeah Bygrace I use epoxy primes and then the 2 part epoxy paint and only spray 2 coats of that paint. the boat only has one coat in the pics on the sides.

[willy]

Whats going on RAP, you spot something I should know about >:(

[Skools Out]

Sorry been awhile since any pics or updates but here's some pics of it tonight after sanding the inner walls, floors and epoxied all issues and fixed all, she's almost ready for her coat of primer and final painting. Notice the front hatch door and the seat in the rear and still several hatch doors to make and one more seat.



http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-140.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-141.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-142.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-143.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-144.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-145.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-146.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-147.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-148.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-149.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-150.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-151.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-152.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-153.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-154.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-155.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-156.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-157.jpg

[Skools Out]

well i had some resin left today while working on the 21 so i used it to glass the corners of the V20 transom so now i can coat the whole transom with a new layer of glass. No more metal cap on this transom.



http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/WellCraft/78Wellcraft040.jpg


http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/WellCraft/78Wellcraft041.jpg

[Skools Out]

well worked all day yesterday and today sanding and fixing all final needs before primer. Then mixed up primer and rolled on a nice thick coat where the white paint is going.

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This is the door for the front hatch

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-173.jpg

This is the 2 jump seats for the rear side seats

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-174.jpg

Here's the seats i hope to use they are the blues ones out of my Sea Ray.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-181.jpg

[macojoe]

Looks great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so jelious!!

Hey what is that up near the front?? A old Telephone booth??

Is that were you turn in to Underdog and go sanding ??

[racerx]

lookin good skoolz. boy, that phone booth sure is popular.

[Skools Out]

Thanks Guys yeah it's a Brand New NYC Phone booth i got on a truck load sale once and never had the heart to scrap out so it's now just in the way. It has the phone in it as well with heat and lights, plus seat. But the totalizer, change box, and change door are missing as it never was put into service. I've thought about putting it on EBAY.

Hey i was going to go with a light gray floors with white outines on all hatchs and all but how would light tan look?

[Skools Out]

man it rained all afternoon and night no work on it tonight ugh. I made the out rear hatch door last night but no pics yet. Guess i'll work onit tomorrow. Going to the beach this weekend so no repairs this weekend but i am picking up couple more gallons of resin from Parker Boat Works to finish the transom on the V20.

[reelapeelin]

Skools...hope Ernesto let's ya get back to it today...looks like he's gonna keep things WET around here thru tonite... ;) ...we need it, too ;D ...

[reelapeelin]

Skools, that boat's really lookin great... 8) 8) ...

...get in touch w/ the town of Carrabelle FL...their Police Station IS a phone booth...the one they got now's been there for YEARS...they might be ready for upgrade... ;D ...

[macojoe]

I vote gray!!

I hate that tan, I have seen it on a lot of boats, and looks like crap to me.

[reelapeelin]

Tan SUXX... go grey...specially if you're gonna use those blue seats above ;) ;D ;D ...

[Skools Out]

thanks guys i was leaning towards Gray and think i found a brand new set of white pedestal seats complete with slider, spider, cousons for $85 a piece, They are from Parker boat works.

[regidog]

Hey Skools Ive been working on my console and primed a small spot with Interlux 2000E. It didn't come out as smooth as I anticipated. I figure I should sand smooth than reapply. Is this standard? What brand 2 part epoxy primer do you use?

[Skools Out]

same thing you are using. i rolled it on and then wet sanded smooth with 220 on a palm sander

[turbinedoctor]

Hey Skool that is some really nice workmanship you got there. I love the elevated speedo and tach you added. I bet the boys at the factory wish they thought of that. Shes very nice.


Now that I have buttered you up a little, How do I sign up for Fiberglass and painting 101, and when do classes start.

[Blue_Runner]

Yo Skools its that time of year again...gotta change your name back to "Skools In" ;D :D ;) :)

[Skools Out]

lol yeah Skool's In starting with paint class first when painting the 21 then glass class when i final coat glass on the transom of the V20. Got some pics of the glass work tonight on the hatch's and of the dash with controls added. Thanks for the comments helps me keep pushing thru this project, she's so close.

[turbinedoctor]

Although I am from N.C. some 16 year ago, I dont get down there much, so I will have to take my classes here on the board.

[Skools Out]

Here's some dash pics for pre paint fitment

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-182.jpg

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This is glass i layed tonight in the hatch's for extra support

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This is the front hatch with a coat of light gray paint same color i'm painting the floor and other hatch's

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Rear of boat with hatch door made and with side seats made

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Rear Hatch door made

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-189.jpg

Rear side seats made

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Shot of front of boat

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Notice fuel tank installed and has new sending unit

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-193.jpg

[reelapeelin]

She shapin' up to be a HELLUVA nice boat...can't wait for Gand Finale !!... 8) ...

[macojoe]

Really Really Nice!!!!!!!!!!!

[willy]

Real nice, now finish up and get to work on the super model seating would ya :D

[Skools Out]

finally did a little work on her painted hatch's

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/Monoco%2021/21Boat-195.jpg

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[reelapeelin]

Skools that 21's really lookin' GREAT...seems you're taking the approach of not giving a potential buyer ANYTHING to object to ;) ;D ...

[C YENSEN]

can i buy that thing?

[C YENSEN]

what are you doing for rod storage?

[racerx]

maybe you spoke too soon RAP,lol

[Skools Out]

well i live right at a lake so i'll let the new owner add whatever type they want if they are fisherman and not skier's. If i were keeping the boat i would cut the walls out and install rod box's some how. actually i'd have to build them for this boat due to foam filled walls and thin pocket walls. could use the front 2 holes to hold rods and lock them in it.

[turbinedoctor]

Skool: its looking really good. I want to ask a simple question. Are you spraying on the paint or rolling it. I haven't done any painting like this but am thinking about a few spots on mine and was wondering how you got yours to look so good.

[Skools Out]

the gray i brushed but the hull i rolled with epoxy highbuild primer then sand smooth with 220 then sprayed finish coat paint. decided to use Perfection 2 part paint by Interlux.

[msbhammer]

;DCyensen54,
You should buy this boat, then you wont have no need for your bim top curtains, you could hook me up then, ;D

[turbinedoctor]

Skool: When painting below the water line do you have to use an antifowling paint or will the two part epoxy work? My father inlaw keeps his boat in the water and repaints the bottom every year or two but I keep my on a trailer after each use.

I was looking at paints online and alot of them say not to use below the waterline.

[msbhammer]

SKOOL,
You should have a v-20 raffle on this site for free for the boat. ;D ;D ;D

[Skools Out]

yes the 2 part will work under water actually never had problems with brightside on the bottom either, if the boat stays in the water bottom coat is better. they make a white bottom coat paint now.

[Skools Out]

Well guys tonight i got in from work feeling like doing some painting and sanding so i crawled under the boat sanded the entire bottom then lifted up in the air and tilted the boat to one side preped bottom and mixed the paint sprayed a nice thick coat on one side then tilted the boat the other way and sprayed the other side of the bottom. boat looks so slick and shinny, you would think it's glass. I had to turn the lights out fast as the bugs attacked so will get pics for you tomorrow. best part is i didn't see any runs or sags. Guess the old Binks BBR Mach-1 Pro HVLP Gun did it's job.

[reelapeelin]

Sounds like the guy swingin' the Binks knows a little somethin' about what he's doin', too ;) ...Let's see them pix 8) ...

[racerx]

HVLP, well aren't you mr. fancy pants! i still using my old binks no. 7! well, thats not true. i havent used it in years but, i cant bring myself to get rid of it. most would call it a primer gun. but i use it for everything.

[Skools Out]

Hey Hey I Love my old Binks #7 Those are good all around guns but best for primer or single stage paint. I have several Sharpe 775 Guns and they are really nice spraying guns as well, especially for the money. here's the guns, 1 for every job even a Gelcoat gun there.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a46/Skools_Out/other/PG002S.jpg

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[Skools Out]

Pic of the paint and pics of how it's hanging from the sky lol


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[msbhammer]

SKOOL,
Your truly a GOD !!. Great job. ;D ;D ;D ;D

[Blue_Runner]

You are so damn industrious... ;D

[C YENSEN]

LOOKIN GOOD ;)

[Skools Out]

sorry for no updates but been to cold to spray any paint ugh. I NEED WARM WEATHER... only want 2 weeks lol. I have bought 2 new Lounge seats one for this boat one for the V20 and 2 new Todd Pedestal seat sets one for each as well. I hope to get it finished real soon and to finish the V20 as well then selling both any takers lol.

[Skools Out]

mon i looked at this and that was alot of work lol wow i'm tired now

[msbhammer]

What ya willing to trade for her. Got a roll of quaters and 20 minutes at the Holiday in for ya. :-X ;D

[msbhammer]

SKOOl, guess the guys at the boat yards use cheap guns. They spay the gellcoat on the boats then throw the whole damm spray gun away. Go figure *???

[Skools Out]

lol hammer they are charging you for the gun so who cares they figure lol

[Skools Out]

bump