whichwaysup Posted February 5, 2020 Report Share Posted February 5, 2020 49 minutes ago, SouthernWake said: I will put a big write up together once done as I have done a TON of glasswork on the boat. Removed rod lockers and offsetting the console, recoring hatches etc hull will be ice blue with a whisper grey deck. After that will likely be painting all metalwork and poling platform black before: What hull is that? Looks like a 17 MA?? Did you make those rod lockers flip down from the inside? Very cool and great way to keep people from kicking expensive reels inadvertenly! Get that thread up and running, man, this looks like a fun one to watch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coto Posted February 5, 2020 Report Share Posted February 5, 2020 2 hours ago, whichwaysup said: What hull is that? Looks like a 17 MA?? Did you make those rod lockers flip down from the inside? Very cool and great way to keep people from kicking expensive reels inadvertenly! Get that thread up and running, man, this looks like a fun one to watch! Pro Sports 1800FF. Rod lockers are factory. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernWake Posted February 8, 2020 Report Share Posted February 8, 2020 First coat is on, full coverage not expected 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coto Posted February 8, 2020 Report Share Posted February 8, 2020 Very nice, I like looking forward to see how you transform her. Sure had good memories in her. That’s a solid Hull you got there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernWake Posted February 9, 2020 Report Share Posted February 9, 2020 4 hours ago, Coto said: Very nice, I like looking forward to see how you transform her. Sure had good memories in her. That’s a solid Hull you got there. Thank you, me too! I'm a pretty big fan of the hull and even at its size I am on the pole the majority of the time. Like I said before I think it was pretty neglected by the owner between us as I could never get the oxidation out of the gel coat and a lot of coring and floor sections were rotten. That said I did check and the transom/stringers are composite and solid as the day they were laid up. After 20 years she has earned a facelift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernWake Posted February 10, 2020 Report Share Posted February 10, 2020 Second coat really helped with coverage. I think 2 will do it for the inside and 1 more on the outside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeviam Posted February 10, 2020 Report Share Posted February 10, 2020 On 2/5/2020 at 2:54 PM, Coto said: Pro Sports 1800FF. Rod lockers are factory. 👍 14 minutes ago, SouthernWake said: Second coat really helped with coverage. I think 2 will do it for the inside and 1 more on the outside. Lookin' good! Really like the lines on that hull! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdemott Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 Had a 1998 1800FF as my first flats boat after selling my offshore boat. My hull was solid and with a Yamaha 100hp four stroke ran decent. Ran all new wiring, replaced instruments, did a ton of cleaning, went though the four carbs for rebuild and synchronization and the normal upgrades of trolling motor, sonar, and others.. That boat got me through a lot of the learning curve of fishing shallow water around oyster beds. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 Finally ordered a "cup"le of these in black to mount on my console rod holders. Got tired of spilled coffee, but havent been able to find something that would be out of the way. Saw them on q4r s new redfisher and liked them a lot! http://cudascustoms.com/boat_cup_holders/universal_clampon_boat_cup_holder.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Coto Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 Same cup holder I use, you will enjoy them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 awesome, thanks Coto! Anyone familiar with this stuff? Would prefer not to tlreplace my entire rubrail, but it is looking a little aged. thoughts? http://www.acrylicwerks.com/boatother.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernWake Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 1 hour ago, whichwaysup said: awesome, thanks Coto! Anyone familiar with this stuff? Would prefer not to tlreplace my entire rubrail, but it is looking a little aged. thoughts? http://www.acrylicwerks.com/boatother.html Tried acetone on it to clean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 1 hour ago, SouthernWake said: Tried acetone on it to clean? Will acetone dry out or damage the rubber? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernWake Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 9 minutes ago, whichwaysup said: Will acetone dry out or damage the rubber? I have used it on black rub rail with no noticeable ill effects Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilemaker Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 I would not use acetone on the rubber. It will eventually dry it out. If trying to remove paint scuffs or creosote then use it but afterwards apply a sealer type polish. Shouldn't be your every day cleaner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linesider 159 Posted February 12, 2020 Report Share Posted February 12, 2020 Have used acetone on rub rails with no issues. My most recent boat I had the black rubber rub rail ceramic coated so it is glossy. Acetone was used for prep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted February 12, 2020 Report Share Posted February 12, 2020 Linesider, curious, what would ceramic coating go for on an 18' redfisher/MA sized boat? Saw an egret that had been coated with it recently and it was impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HewesYourDaddy Posted February 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2020 On the subject of cleaning the rubrail - it’s not an issue if you use acetone. I do it on occasion BUT I then take a rag and a can of CRC 2-26 and thoroughly coat the rubber or plastic rub rail to keep it conditioned. And it keeps it shiny as well. I’ve even used 2-26 (and WD-40) to polish the paint on many fiberglass engine cowls. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Lappy Posted February 12, 2020 Report Share Posted February 12, 2020 Installed new gauges. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linesider 159 Posted February 12, 2020 Report Share Posted February 12, 2020 7 hours ago, whichwaysup said: Linesider, curious, what would ceramic coating go for on an 18' redfisher/MA sized boat? Saw an egret that had been coated with it recently and it was impressive. On my 25 footer it was $2500 for ceramic on all smooth surfaces (sides, cockpit, console). This includes buffing, polishing, etc. I did ceramic pro Bravo instead of ceramic pro marine, which would have added even more cost. If my console and topside weren't all black I doubt id spend the money. Much cheaper and easier to apply starbrite polish with ptef every 3 months. I just think with the black facing direct sunlight it cooks any wax or sealant that is applied. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeK Posted February 13, 2020 Report Share Posted February 13, 2020 On 2/11/2020 at 9:03 AM, whichwaysup said: Finally ordered a "cup"le of these in black to mount on my console rod holders. Got tired of spilled coffee, but havent been able to find something that would be out of the way. Saw them on q4r s new redfisher and liked them a lot! http://cudascustoms.com/boat_cup_holders/universal_clampon_boat_cup_holder.html I made a couple of these on my CNC with some starboard. Pitty that the 316SS rods I bought to space the upper rim didn't turn out to be 316 as they're starting to rust after several trips out. Looking at your cup holder - I kinda do like the idea of having them down low. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeK Posted February 13, 2020 Report Share Posted February 13, 2020 On 2/11/2020 at 9:15 AM, whichwaysup said: awesome, thanks Coto! Anyone familiar with this stuff? Would prefer not to tlreplace my entire rubrail, but it is looking a little aged. thoughts? http://www.acrylicwerks.com/boatother.html Use a Heat gun on the rubber rub rail. It raises the oils in the rubber back out to the surface and makes it look like new. You can obviously go too far with the heat so easy-does-it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernWake Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 Felt good to pull the tape off and start putting things back on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdemott Posted February 14, 2020 Report Share Posted February 14, 2020 11 hours ago, SouthernWake said: Felt good to pull the tape off and start putting things back on. Will be great to follow your progress. I thought mine was well built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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