Ok Fix it time!!

[macojoe]

I started to sand and do stuff on the boat today.
I never take before pictures, till now!! So here they go!

Site for the new Bow Pulpit

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/macojoe/b9270b55.jpg

The rotted Teak strips on the bow

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/macojoe/55bed17d.jpg

Removed strip from bow

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/macojoe/dcf45d88.jpg

The Floor, I am telling you, I don't no what they painted it with but it is as hard as nails!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/macojoe/9a8c61e8.jpg

Gas tank cover going to be replaced with Starboard

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/macojoe/8db9427b.jpg

the other side

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/macojoe/b6b6634c.jpg

The rear compartment doors that are going to be replaced with Starboard

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/macojoe/99a35b0a.jpg

[Crusher]

What next Wax? ;D I'm goimg to tell wheres Chumbucket? ;D Crusher

[macojoe]

He's coming next week when all the hard work is done!! :'(

[Blue_Runner]

That's a good one Crusher ;D You'll never catch Macojoe with was in HIS hands. Or will we?? :-/

Seriously MJ, that thing is going to be showroom condition when you're done.

That looks like a deckbrush or gaff handle on the port side gunnel. How did you afix the holder(s)? Or is that factory? I was thinkin of putting some rod/gaff/deck brush holders on some new starboard tank covers, but I'd rather be able to lean my knees up against that part.

Thanks,
Blue

[macojoe]

If you look at pic # 5 you will see the boat hook on top and my fish pic on the bottom, Look close all i did was take a 1 1/2 PVC pipe, cut out the middle to just big anough so that the hanle fits in the slot with a snap. Screw to the inside liner and do the same front and rear of what you want to put there.

I have Gaff, fish pic, and boat hook on one side and Net and paddle on the other side. Better then any holder you will ever byuy in the store!!

[reelapeelin]

Really like your gaff, etc holders...but my '74 got no insde liner to screw to...how'd you do that...?...

[shicks007]

Nice,

Does my 76' have an inner liner to screw stuff to? Macajoe, what do you have going on up forward with that hinged hatch?

Thanks,
Scott

[reelapeelin]

Thinkin' your's is like mine w/ no liner...looks like MJ's made a nice hinged lid for the big forward hatch that extends under the cuddy...looks good, Big Guy... ;D

[macojoe]

The hinged hatch has another hinge so that when you open it it lays flat in the cabin. It had a derict flust tolit when I got it in there.
I removed it cause it was leaking and did not feel that I needed it! My wife could have killed me!!
I told her it was shot and that a new one was like $500!! She said forget it! ;)

Now it is a great place to put my tackle boxes!! Out of site for the theft!!
Easy to make and I find it handy!! I will get a better pic for you tomorrow, i will be preping the floor this weekend for paint

[macojoe]

Today pix

Here is the hinged cover, Also a great step to get up on the bow!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/macojoe/8640d268.jpg

Opened lying flat

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/macojoe/21c25604.jpg

Gas tank covers & Rear Bulkhead doors

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/macojoe/7830e1d7.jpg

My Daughter sanding the deck, Can you say SLAVE LABOR ;D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/macojoe/6866136e.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/macojoe/3dd761a0.jpg

[shicks007]

Great pics MJ. Thanks for the close ups of that fwd hinged unit. I might have to copy your design, looks pretty sweet.

[reelapeelin]

I still wanna know how you put that gaff holder to the inside of the hull... ???...

[macojoe]

Theres a inside liner to the boat, just screw to it! No big deal.
I will get close up of it for you!!

Be right back!!

[macojoe]

I'm back!!

Here is were i keep the paddle!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/macojoe/d3bf66e8.jpg

Here is the boat hook, I took the gaff and other stuff out for cleaning

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/macojoe/f02ff94e.jpg

These are all 1 1/2 PVC with the center cut out custom to each item.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/macojoe/f02ff94e.jpg

I have a inside liner to my boat, Don't they have them in the newer models??

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/macojoe/75cc6147.jpg

[reelapeelin]

MJ...if there's a liner there, it's news to me...I'm sure it's not there up closer to gunwales where the original fuel vent locations are...I've looked thru there...One layer...maybe lower...how much seperation between inner and outer...?...

[macojoe]

It goes from the tanks forward.
You would ask me NOW how far from the outter wall it is now!!
I had a few screw holes that I filled today!!

I will try to fing out?? but the screws that hold that bracket is 1 inch at least? and I have no problems??

[macojoe]

Well it's Lunch time! And I have been busy out side!

Here are the old and new side gas tank covers. They are out of 3/8 starboard now, they were 1/2 ply with a vinyl cover before.
The last pic is of the teak strips on the Bow for the sliding hatch.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/macojoe/e456b387.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/macojoe/ed502e42.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/macojoe/62a9eefa.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/macojoe/ed3dc9c9.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/macojoe/b3381c68.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/macojoe/e234a55d.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/macojoe/d94f9429.jpg

[macojoe]

Well I have quit for the day!! I am tired!!
I have one side all done and the other half done!

After I got going I remembered that I had a problem with one of the gas fillers. It did not screw down well cause the fiberglass was all messed up.
So I cut a piece of Starboard and repaired the site then I remounted the Gas filler. Came out Great!!

Finished side:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/macojoe/f1e51f26.jpg

Almost done side:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/macojoe/b0a61915.jpg

Gas fill repair:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/macojoe/040f103d.jpg

Tomorrow is another day!!

[reelapeelin]

Ain't Starboard GREAT?... ;) ;D

[labii]

Nice work Joe ! How much fuel do you carry with that extra tank in the motor well ?

[macojoe]

65 gals total with two 20 gal side tanks and one 25 gal in the engine well.

[Mac_Attack]

You do good work! Bill Mc ;D

[chumbucket]

Show them all the work I did........................... ::)

[macojoe]

Ha Ha Ha :o What work!! You to busy for you friends now!!
I had to do all by my self!!!!!!! Even my kids were not around!! Except my daughter the first day to help sand the deck!!
But if you hurry you can get in on the paint!! I am all done with the fixing!! and the floor is all filled and sanded.
I have to ru to the hardware store right now to get a brush for the edges. Then I will clean with Xcline and I will be painting in a hour!~! You have just anough time to get here ;D

I will have more pic later today!! I am off to the store! :-*

[macojoe]

First coat paint done!! 1 hour to go till the next coat!!

[chesapeake724]

Very nice. It looks waaayyyy better than what you had. Nice job.

[macojoe]

Ok here is the almost finished deal!!

All thats left is to tune the doors on the rear. I put the hinges a bit tight toghter and they are binding. Easy Fix

I have to make the anchor Pilpit maybe CB will make here this time???

But the paint is done, starboard is done, floor patches all done.

reinstall the engin cover ready to fish!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/macojoe/06cbc32c.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/macojoe/8921d4d5.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/macojoe/5a45cc57.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/macojoe/2c48d134.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/macojoe/955fe3a6.jpg

[macojoe]

Ok here is the engin cover.

Note I made a new set of rod holders!! I replaced the teak pieces on the back with 3/4 starboard, I bought all new holders $2 each Walfart, and a donated knife holder from CB in the middle!!

Also I added a full cutting board on the top, made of 3/8 starboard.

And I was to cheap to buy a new handle so I made one out of 3/4 starboard. don't look so good but it works!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/macojoe/6b1f525e.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v131/macojoe/b873f4a4.jpg

[shicks007]

Looks good MJ, I think your addicted ;)

[reelapeelin]

That's a LOT of work, MJ...good stuff...engine cover handle looks good and rod-holders w/the cuttin' board...looks like you're bout ready to go!...

;D