SaltySouth Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 Looking for info to help with my new to me hpxt. I'm planning on a rewire, topside paint, new nonskid, new rubrail, and different push pole holders! Is there anything I am leaving out? Or anything I need to know about before I start? All opinions welcome. How should I go about seadeking the under gunnels? The liner is cut right above the floor and the under gunnels right now are bare Kevlar. There is about an 1/8th of an inch difference between the Kevlar and the liner. Thank you for your wisdom! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Blanton Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 I had a 2000 HPX-T that I bought new back then. Used it for seven years. They're bad to take on water through the seals under the rub rail, especially back toward the stern. Those rails can be underwater at time when you're running, especially if you trim the boat to one side or the other to lessen the effect of a chop. When you remove the rub rail, inspect the seams carefully to make sure there are no gaps in the connection. Seal everything very thoroughly before installing the new rub rail. Hope you enjoy your "new" boat. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaltySouth Posted May 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 Got her gutted mostly today. Soon to be a serious sanding party! Bill, no kidding! It seems it was sealed up good under the rail but there sure was a lot of potential water intrusion. I'll give her hell with the sealant when the new rubrail goes on. Thanks for the input! IMG_3602.MOV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted May 11, 2017 Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 Looks like fun dc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted May 11, 2017 Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 Keep the pics coming - love watching these things get resurrected! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaltySouth Posted May 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2017 Still lots of sanding and hole filling. I ran a bead of thickened epoxy between and on top of that under gunnel gap to hopefully keep the two surfaces together so I can fare it without cracking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaltySouth Posted May 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2017 Well I have sanded and sanded and sanded. Still more sanding to come, but I am getting close. As I tried removing the rub rail, about 60% or the gelcoat came with it (and small amounts of glass). I sanded it down, mixed up some gelcoat with cabosil and filled all the voids to help seal the glass. Unfortunately the gelcoat did not harden 100% so I had to scrape off the excess and then sand smooth. That's all for now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaltySouth Posted May 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2017 As cool as the old style push pole holders were, they had to go. This skiff was used as a tender so the lifting rings had to go as well. Mote updates to come soon hopefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLDXT Posted May 30, 2017 Report Share Posted May 30, 2017 A recommendation while you have this apart, something I've been trying to figure on my 17MA, you may want to see if there is anyway you can make it so the fuel tank is easier to get in and out if the need arrises to replace. It would stink to do all thay work then have to cut the deck to replace a fuel tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted May 30, 2017 Report Share Posted May 30, 2017 Nice work! Love watching these rebuild threads! Thanks for taking the time to post up the pics and keep us informed! Can definitely help in your resale, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted May 30, 2017 Report Share Posted May 30, 2017 42 minutes ago, whichwaysup said: Nice work! Love watching these rebuild threads! Thanks for taking the time to post up the pics and keep us informed! Can definitely help in your resale, too! LOL the value can go nowhere but up from where he's at now..... Great thread...you'll have a vessel that 100% yours by the end...enjoy the process... dc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaltySouth Posted May 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 Thanks gents! FLDXT, I thought the same thing. My conclusion is that since I run short distances with that little 50; if the tank goes I will flush it, chop it up, and go to a smaller tank. Possibly even two removable tanks in the bow. Has anyone gone that route yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Compton Posted May 31, 2017 Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 11 hours ago, SaltySouth said: Thanks gents! FLDXT, I thought the same thing. My conclusion is that since I run short distances with that little 50; if the tank goes I will flush it, chop it up, and go to a smaller tank. Possibly even two removable tanks in the bow. Has anyone gone that route yet? Not a bad idea at all, practical solution. I believe I read somewhere that the Bahamian guide boats prefer the removable tanks due to the gas stations being in the city center versus the lodges being in remote areas so a removable tank is easier to pull and fill rather than loading up the skiff or transporting several gas cans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaltySouth Posted June 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2017 Still more fairing and sanding.. I also went ahead and reenforced the hinge area on the hatches to better handle the force of the friction hinges I ordered. No more wind blowing the hatch down on your head! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 Man, this is a fun thread to watch. keep 'em coming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted June 17, 2017 Report Share Posted June 17, 2017 UPDATES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawg Posted June 17, 2017 Report Share Posted June 17, 2017 Salty South, I've found that using fresh MEKP hardener from a reliable source is a necessity when doing glass work. Since my MEKP spends it's life in a hot garage here in Miami, I put a date on the container and never use any MEKP that I've had for more than 60 days. MEKP is a lot cheaper than my time, and I've eliminated the problem of glass/gel-coat not setting properly by doing this. Hawg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaltySouth Posted June 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 Well, I have one more round of fairing to do before she goes to primer. The charter schedule has been nuts so my progress has slowed significantly. I'm hoping my buddy can shoot some primer this week and then see what's up. I did order a new rubrail that may be a little small. So it's either do more prep work or send it back again and get the 1.5" rail. Hawg, Great thinking. You are right. Hardener is cheaper than our time. For now on I will put a date on that stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaltySouth Posted August 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 My buddy shot primer today. Getting close! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaltySouth Posted August 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2017 Outside slicks and hatch slicks are ice blue! That's all for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted August 8, 2017 Report Share Posted August 8, 2017 Looking good!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaltySouth Posted September 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2017 Update! We've got the inside lip, console, and non skid sprayed. Obligatory lovebugs in the awlgrip of course... Next up: bulkheads and floor. Kai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted September 3, 2017 Report Share Posted September 3, 2017 Most excellent...you will enjoy every minute on the water with a sense of pride The fish will be a definite bonus dc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donh Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 You may want to consider installing a drain plug on the port side if at all possible. Water gets trapped to the left of the tunnel. Not sure how easy this would be. dh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted September 19, 2017 Report Share Posted September 19, 2017 What's the latest?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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