Man, forum has been quiet the past few day. Guess I'll break the ice. Finally got some work done on the V.

Stripped it of all the rest of the purple crap. Canvas is at the upholsterer getting a dove grey canvas made up. Also the purple front cushion in front of the console will be getting recovered also.

Ordered a hatch door to put up on the bow where the purple plywood homemade door was. I ordered a bit bigger hatch so I'll have to trim the glass out some but I think the bigger door will be nice.

Also popped out the fishing rod boxes and am getting those prepped for paint. That will complete the de-purpleizatiion of the green machine. Should have some pics of the progress soon. If I get the canvas and seat cushion back this week I'm hoping to take her on the maiden voyage this weekend. Spent all this weekend out on my Striper and I'm itching to get the V out there.

slowly but surely, rite. sometimes the finish line seems close, some times it feels miles away. keep at it man. and post more, i need the motivation

It HAS been very quiet on here!

I appreciate seeing your progress, too. I'm a fan of the Green Machine.

Sounds good. I kinda like the green, the purple would def have to go.

Look forward to seeing the progress.

Thanks for the words of encouragement. I have the boat covered up and haven't really gotten to work on it because of all the rain we've had. :rain: Looks like it's going to be dry the rest of the week though HALLELUJAH!! Also I got a couple very interested people coming to take a look at my Striper which if I could just get that sold then I'd have no choice but to get cranking on the V. And I'll have a few extra bucks to fool with it also.

Told the wifey we're gonna have to go ahead and invest in a carport for the boat as I feel it will be a good investment to protect the old girl. The boat has been kept in dry storage for so long I'd hate to leave it out in the weather now. I found a nice used one on Craig's with enclosed sides for $500 but it's only 12' tall at the peak and I haven't checked but I'm pretty sure the boat sits taller than that. But I don't think a new one will be much more than that so we'll see.

Might try to put the new hatch door in this evening but everyone in the house has come down wth some freak cold virus so hard to get motivated after working all day. But seeing the interest you guys got in the green beast (I wanted to call her Shrek but the wife won't let me) really makes me want to get going. Thanks again.

Just catching up on recent posts and saw this. Well done, 3 Squids!

Well got the hatch done this evening. Turned out good other than it didn't cover the old hinge screw holes. I haven't sealed it in yet with LifeCaulk but that'll be easy enough. Still debating whether to keep it swinging down or have the door go up. Not sure yet what I'll keep in it yet. Currently it just has 2 tossables in it. Here's some before and after pics.

As I got it with the totally awesome green graphics
http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/...pst1h51ebo.jpg

Old door gone.
http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/...ps8ukqnbup.jpg

New hatch in with a little help from the Shop-Vac and Sonicrafter tool.
http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/...psmxxq0rth.jpg

Door open. Much more room to access whatever finds its way in there.
http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/...ps6qbjebmo.jpg

Also on a side note I sold my Striper tonight so looks like I better get cranking on this. Plan on painting the rod boxes tomorrow and then I'll just be waiting on the upholsterer. Then we will get splashdown!!

I like it swinging down, easier to get at whatever is stowed in there without the door closing on you, looks good.

On the carport enclosure, I'd spend a few bucks for what you really want instead of wishing you had.

Big changes in the near future for the old girl. I can't wait!! And yes I'm gonna make y'all wait too. :news: