Wellcraft V20 Community

Go Back   Wellcraft V20 Community > Wellcraft V-20 Forums > General
Reload this Page Va Beach v20 project
Register FAQ Members List Social Groups Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Unread 03-12-2012, 03:44 PM
tartuffe's Avatar
tartuffe tartuffe is offline
Senior Member
  
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Greenville, NC
Posts: 316
Default
Not bad, not bad at all. Try coastal canvas down in morehead (maybe Harkers Island) when you get ready to buy the canvas top. He was cheaper than anythig I found online and he takes alot of pride in the grommets and stitching. Tons of colors to choose from although I recommend the Pirates purple with gold thread.
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Unread 03-12-2012, 04:45 PM
reelapeelin's Avatar
reelapeelin reelapeelin is offline
God
  
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Spartanburg, SC
Posts: 15,610
Default
I think once you get new paint and canvas on it, that top's gona be GREAT!!..Are you gonna paint it white??...I got a buddy w/an Everglades w/a white top...looks GREAT!!...

You gonna make yer own canvas?...there's a video online shows the whip-stitch all around to hold it in place...
__________________
'74 V-20/ BF 150
'95 V-21/ BF 150
'84 V-20/ 200 2.4 Merc
'87 V-20/'18 F150 Yamaha



http://www.wellcraftv20.com/gallery/albums/MJ-hide/Iphone201205.jpg
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Unread 03-13-2012, 07:33 PM
Kracker Jack's Avatar
Kracker Jack Kracker Jack is offline
God
  
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: va beach
Posts: 1,753
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by reelapeelin View Post
I think once you get new paint and canvas on it, that top's gona be GREAT!!..Are you gonna paint it white??...I got a buddy w/an Everglades w/a white top...looks GREAT!!...

You gonna make yer own canvas?...there's a video online shows the whip-stitch all around to hold it in place...
Yea I'm gonna paint white. I'm doing my aluminum prep and primer research as we speak. And yes I'm gonna white,white frames on t-tops look awesome. I think I'm gonna give a hard top a go! I'm gonna make my own. I'm researching light core material also as we speak..
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Unread 03-13-2012, 08:08 PM
reelapeelin's Avatar
reelapeelin reelapeelin is offline
God
  
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Spartanburg, SC
Posts: 15,610
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kracker Jack View Post
Yea I'm gonna paint white. I'm doing my aluminum prep and primer research as we speak. And yes I'm gonna white,white frames on t-tops look awesome. I think I'm gonna give a hard top a go! I'm gonna make my own. I'm researching light core material also as we speak..
Actually you'd probably want an off-white of some description...What color you gonna put on the boat?

A canvas top would be much LIGHTER which is a certain consideration on any 20' boat...
__________________
'74 V-20/ BF 150
'95 V-21/ BF 150
'84 V-20/ 200 2.4 Merc
'87 V-20/'18 F150 Yamaha



http://www.wellcraftv20.com/gallery/albums/MJ-hide/Iphone201205.jpg
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Unread 03-13-2012, 08:32 PM
Kracker Jack's Avatar
Kracker Jack Kracker Jack is offline
God
  
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: va beach
Posts: 1,753
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by reelapeelin View Post
Actually you'd probably want an off-white of some description...What color you gonna put on the boat?

A canvas top would be much LIGHTER which is a certain consideration on any 20' boat...
I have a buddy that does tops,curtains and apolstry. His name is Charlie Petty with Petty Marine. He would do the canvas for me. My boat is gonna be Fighting Lady Yellow(sides) white vc performance epoxy(bottom) and Off white inside the boat
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Unread 03-13-2012, 09:46 PM
Destroyer's Avatar
Destroyer Destroyer is offline
God
  
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Montville, NJ
Posts: 8,236
Default
Proper primer for aluminum is zinc chromate. Two coats, first coat up and down, second coat side to side..that way there are no highlights. There are several other types also, including epoxies, but the US Navy uses zinc chromate ... and most of their equipment seems to get a lot of salt usage for some reason.
__________________
1987 V20 w/1987 150HP Yamaha on a Shoreland'r Trailer
1978 16.5 Airslot w/1996 120HP Force on a Four Winns trailer
1996 V21 w/1993 200HP Mercury on a Shoreline Trailer
All towed by a 5.7L Hemi Durango.


If God didn't have a purpose for us we wouldn't be here, so
Live simply, Love generously, Care deeply, Speak kindly.
(Leave the rest to God)

Silence, in the face of evil, is itself evil. Not to speak is to speak, not to act is to act. God will not hold us guiltless.
Last edited by Destroyer; 03-13-2012 at 10:02 PM.
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Unread 03-14-2012, 05:26 AM
Kracker Jack's Avatar
Kracker Jack Kracker Jack is offline
God
  
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: va beach
Posts: 1,753
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by Destroyer View Post
Proper primer for aluminum is zinc chromate. Two coats, first coat up and down, second coat side to side..that way there are no highlights. There are several other types also, including epoxies, but the US Navy uses zinc chromate ... and most of their equipment seems to get a lot of salt usage for some reason.
Good info. Thanks Destroyer.
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Unread 03-14-2012, 06:12 AM
draglink's Avatar
draglink draglink is offline
Senior Member
  
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Gloucester Pt, Va
Posts: 431
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by Destroyer View Post
Proper primer for aluminum is zinc chromate. Two coats, first coat up and down, second coat side to side..that way there are no highlights. There are several other types also, including epoxies, but the US Navy uses zinc chromate ... and most of their equipment seems to get a lot of salt usage for some reason.

Exactly what I did when I painted my half tower on my 236 Mako. Followed the 2 coats zinc chromate with 2 coats of Interlux Perfection.



Closer

__________________
'78 V20 Center console "Sea Deez Nuts"
200 Merc
Gloucester Pt, Va
Reply With Quote
Reply

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »
Thread Tools
Display Modes
Hybrid Mode Hybrid Mode

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:34 AM.

Contact Us - WellcraftV20.com - Archive - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.2
Copyright ©2000 - 2026, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.