So Here She is

[tartuffe]

I sprayed the VC, was kind of an afterthought and was really happy with how it came out, very easy to use.

Measurements:
transom/gunnel meet 5-1/2" from chine
8' forward of that point is 6" from chine
Bow 21-1/4" pulling tape tight in a straight line pulling from bottom of rub rail to touch the point where the colors meet


Have your wife out there with you because you will see if you pull it straight and make a nice transition looking from the bow back it looks like **** from the side due to the flare, its a trial and error deal for sure

[Kracker Jack]

did you pull your original paint line measurements while in the water?thanks for the info on the vc epoxy. what did you thin the performance epoxy with? Did you do any priming or did you just spray over gelcoat like interlux said you can? how much paint did you use to do it? thanks so much for your help

[reelapeelin]

Tartuffe...man you have gone the mile on your CC...you transformed a mid-tier into an extremely well done top tier hull!!...well done...well done!!...Like Ridge, the inside of your bilge is most impressive...well thought out and executed...love what you did w/the hydraulic fittings through the splashwell...you did the whole package, stem to stern and have a V20 you can be very proud of for a long time...and I haven't even mentioned how great the Flag Blue over the white bottom LOOKS!!...OMG!!...that's centerfold material if I ever saw it!!...I'll be following yer progress a little closer...this baby is REEL nice!!...can't wait to see her on the water!!...

[cterrebonne]

that boat is one good looking boat, great work again, what did you use to fair any scratches and to sand the hull to get it that smooth?

[tartuffe]

Originally Posted by cterrebonne

that boat is one good looking boat, great work again, what did you use to fair any scratches and to sand the hull to get it that smooth?

For large scratches I used interlux watertite epoxy filler but for the small scratches is was multiple coats of epoxy primekote primer. Each coat was sanded down with 220 grit. I did quite a bit of longboarding but I started with an orbital sander to get the major imperfections out then longboarded until I was through the primer...repeat

[Night_Sailor]

Originally Posted by tartuffe

For large scratches I used interlux watertite epoxy filler but for the small scratches is was multiple coats of epoxy primekote primer. Each coat was sanded down with 220 grit. I did quite a bit of longboarding but I started with an orbital sander to get the major imperfections out then longboarded until I was through the primer...repeat

I know this is an old thread, but wanted to add my complements. I know how long it took you to do that fantastic bottom job. I've done that sort of work. Lots of sanding is an understatement--it's lots of sanding, over and over again. Sweet job. I have been thinking about doing something like this on my boat, but I know how long it will actually take and I have other obligations.

I have one question if you still follow this thread and read this. How fast is it WOT with that perfect bottom on flat water? What does it weigh? and what is your motor?

[tartuffe]

Originally Posted by Kracker Jack

did you pull your original paint line measurements while in the water?thanks for the info on the vc epoxy. what did you thin the performance epoxy with? Did you do any priming or did you just spray over gelcoat like interlux said you can? how much paint did you use to do it? thanks so much for your help

I went with the original paint line measurements but lowered them around 2", see profile pic for original line. I thinned with interlux 2316N (max recommended amount). I recall they recommended around 6 hours before overcoat but I totally disregarded that and waited about 20 minutes between coats. I believe it was a 1 gallon kit I used. It is a thick paint. I had some damage to my gelcoat when I stripped the original bottom paint so I had to spray around 3 or more coats of A2000 (sanded between coats) to protect the exposed fibers so not sure about spraying over gel but if they say it can be done then go for it.