3Squids '87 Cuddy thread

[Destroyer]

I see existing bolt holes on the stern port side where there was obviously a swim platform. I have a teak one lying in the garage that's yours if you want it. Love that cooler seat on the mates side.

[3 Squids]

Originally Posted by Destroyer

I see existing bolt holes on the stern port side where there was obviously a swim platform. I have a teak one lying in the garage that's yours if you want it. Love that cooler seat on the mates side.

The swim platform is in the cuddy. It is also teak. I didn't take it out and inspect it yet so I'm not sure why it was removed. Definitely going to have to do something as one of the holes is below the water line. The cooler seat is neat but it's in bad shape. The cooler is banged up pretty bad. I think I may do a back to back seat there so I have more seating for the kiddos.

[spareparts]

sand the paint off up to the chine, continue that angler till you hit the bow, finish it off with vinyl boot stripe. Extra credit if you get custom and have V20 in the boot stripe alla Blackfin

[3 Squids]

Originally Posted by spareparts

sand the paint off up to the chine, continue that angler till you hit the bow, finish it off with vinyl boot stripe. Extra credit if you get custom and have V20 in the boot stripe alla Blackfin

Where I've scraped off the paint the gel coat seems not in bad shape. I'm wondering if I just got over it with some 1500 grit or something like that and then buff the gelcoat. Guess it's one of those things I'll figure out when I get going. I'm really not scared to repaint and probably will go that route.

[spareparts]

if you repaint, you'll need to strip all that paint off

[Destroyer]

Personally, if she's going to be a trailer queen, why paint it at all? If the Gel Coat is good and she has no blisters I'd just have it soda blasted to remove the old paint and then wax it to bring up the shine. These boats really look beautiful with no paint. IMHO

[bradford]

Just something Ive wondered about, but has anyone priced what a wrap would cost?

Always thought doing a solid color one would be a quick and easy way to dress up an old hull.

[3 Squids]

Originally Posted by Destroyer

Personally, if she's going to be a trailer queen, why paint it at all? If the Gel Coat is good and she has no blisters I'd just have it soda blasted to remove the old paint and then wax it to bring up the shine. These boats really look beautiful with no paint. IMHO

Guess I figured once it was painted it'd be impossible to get it off without damaging the gelcoat. This would be ideal to me. I don't need bottom paint and not having to deal with it every year would be great.

[reelapeelin]

Originally Posted by 3 Squids

The swim platform is in the cuddy. It is also teak. I didn't take it out and inspect it yet so I'm not sure why it was removed. Definitely going to have to do something as one of the holes is below the water line. The cooler seat is neat but it's in bad shape. The cooler is banged up pretty bad. I think I may do a back to back seat there so I have more seating for the kiddos.

Unless water can drain out from under the cooler, it will become trapped and eventually seep thru the floor and rot the core...I made that mistake with my first V20

[SkunkBoat]

Originally Posted by reelapeelin

Unless water can drain out from under the cooler, it will become trapped and eventually seep thru the floor and rot the core...I made that mistake with my first V20

ya, I don't like the wood screwed into the deck there. trouble.