Getting ready

[rb437]

I'm happy with the bolsters too. Basically I made them the same size as the Starboard pieces you had installed. I reused the 1/4" starboard I removed to reconstruct the water channel around the cuddy hatch. I re-did the wood under the seats too (pictures coming) and I am still contemplating "fixing" the holes left by the trolling motor install by hatch and creating an anchor locker. I think that would be a first on this forum. The other interesting idea I am working on is "re-railing" the bow by adding the piece you sent me with a hinge for easy access. I will be parking the boat bow in to it's slip so a moveable rail and anchor locker will make for a clear path and less to climb / trip over. Of course, pictures to follow.

[willy]

It's coming along RB, good job!

[reelapeelin]

Originally Posted by rb437

I'm happy with the bolsters too. Basically I made them the same size as the Starboard pieces you had installed. I reused the 1/4" starboard I removed to reconstruct the water channel around the cuddy hatch. I re-did the wood under the seats too (pictures coming) and I am still contemplating "fixing" the holes left by the trolling motor install by hatch and creating an anchor locker. I think that would be a first on this forum. The other interesting idea I am working on is "re-railing" the bow by adding the piece you sent me with a hinge for easy access. I will be parking the boat bow in to it's slip so a moveable rail and anchor locker will make for a clear path and less to climb / trip over. Of course, pictures to follow.

GREAT IDEA!...a hatch right there on the nose would give you direct access to the open space ahead of the cuddy that normally goes wasted...hinged bow rail??...you really are putttin' some thought in this!!...pics when ya can!!...

[bradford]

All your ideas look and sound good!

[rb437]

A few more pics... The bolsters installed, the cabin painted, the wood under the seats redone, and the boat in her slip, and lunch on the grill.

[spareparts]

I think Oz just got another distaste for bar-b-que after looking at those pics.

[rb437]

You could be right about that. Then again Ozzie could be riding around in a V21 wishing he had taken that chance when the opportunity was there. Either way, if my memory serves me, you were instrumental in hooking Ozzie, and eventually me, with this boat. Thanks for that and all the free advice that you have given to me and everyone here. I have been trying to decide on a name for the boat. Looking at the history of this boat on this forum and the collection of parts from different owners and forum members, I feel a bit like the boat I have is the result of a collective effort of many members here. An assembly of "Spareparts" if you will. So if you don't mind sharing the name, I might go with that as a name for the boat. The next spare part to be added will be the bow rail I'm going to pick up from Willy this weekend.

[reelapeelin]

Originally Posted by rb437

You could be right about that. Then again Ozzie could be riding around in a V21 wishing he had taken that chance when the opportunity was there. Either way, if my memory serves me, you were instrumental in hooking Ozzie, and eventually me, with this boat. Thanks for that and all the free advice that you have given to me and everyone here. I have been trying to decide on a name for the boat. Looking at the history of this boat on this forum and the collection of parts from different owners and forum members, I feel a bit like the boat I have is the result of a collective effort of many members here. An assembly of "Spareparts" if you will. So if you don't mind sharing the name, I might go with that as a name for the boat. The next spare part to be added will be the bow rail I'm going to pick up from Willy this weekend.

"Spareparts North" and "Spareparts South"...sounds appropriate to me...when Parrot had it, he called it "Reelapeelin", so we had North and South for that name as well...and yer right, Rick...your 21 is a compilation of the several owners she's had, up and down the East Coast...I believe it was purchased new in FL, so she's well traveled for sure...hopefully she's found a home for a good long time...you've done a great job w/her...that cuddy gives me a chubby...