Richie Rich
Member
Man, that's looking good TSP...very nice work...you'll be ready for a spring splashdown. Wanna do an 87V? 
1982 v20 cc tranny & other mods
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Masking for spraying texture
Tnx Richie. At last final work. I decided to contract the texturing job to a friend of mine (to technical for me). He's going to use a special sprayer to shoot gelcoat, no sand needed. It should look like factory work (I hope). These pics are of the masking job. Later I'll post pics of the finished work.
Tnx Richie. At last final work. I decided to contract the texturing job to a friend of mine (to technical for me). He's going to use a special sprayer to shoot gelcoat, no sand needed. It should look like factory work (I hope). These pics are of the masking job. Later I'll post pics of the finished work.
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Pretty Work!!!
I thought I saw a speck on that flawless white paint job - then I realized it was on my computer screen!
That's some gorgeous work, from the transom re-build to the non-slip deck finish. Really good idea raising the transom 5 inches. One of the only faults I've found with the V20s is a tendancy to sit a little lower in the stern than I'd like, especially the models with that huge hatch in the splashwell. Raising the transom 5 inches will provide a much peace of mind.
Kudos on a job well done.
I thought I saw a speck on that flawless white paint job - then I realized it was on my computer screen!
That's some gorgeous work, from the transom re-build to the non-slip deck finish. Really good idea raising the transom 5 inches. One of the only faults I've found with the V20s is a tendancy to sit a little lower in the stern than I'd like, especially the models with that huge hatch in the splashwell. Raising the transom 5 inches will provide a much peace of mind.
Kudos on a job well done.
RWilson2526
God
Thanks for taking the time to document the whole ordeal too....I like the notch in the bow for the anchor roller. ....I missed that when you posted it a few weeks back. It looked so good i thought it was factory but I didnt think I ever saw that before so I had to go back and see your earlier posts about when you put it in.
Great work
Great work
capitanmike
New member
congrats
tsp, that is really good work. hope mine turns out as good.
tsp, that is really good work. hope mine turns out as good.
KEEPINGITREEL
New member
Time Consumption
Awesome looking work TSP!!! Where do you find the time to make all that happen, and not get any flak from the wife. My wife is super cool, and wants to be on the boat with me, but I think even she would get a little snippy with the hours you have into it.
Awesome looking work TSP!!! Where do you find the time to make all that happen, and not get any flak from the wife. My wife is super cool, and wants to be on the boat with me, but I think even she would get a little snippy with the hours you have into it.
The Home Stretch...
Thanks a lot guys, happy to have your approval. About finding the time, if I calculate it by the hour, I'm spending aprox. 8 hours a week . This month it's been 1 year since I began the project (416 Hrs). About the wife, she loves the boat (and the kids too) and i painted the house for X-mas. Being patient helps a lot too and last but not least, having a site like this one for inspiration.
At last I'm on the last steps for the conclusion of this one. I need to shoot the blue paint and blend to the sides, sand and polish the paint & start drilling & rigging the V. I've purchased many goodies I'm crazy to see installed.
I'll keep you posted.
Thanks a lot guys, happy to have your approval. About finding the time, if I calculate it by the hour, I'm spending aprox. 8 hours a week . This month it's been 1 year since I began the project (416 Hrs). About the wife, she loves the boat (and the kids too) and i painted the house for X-mas. Being patient helps a lot too and last but not least, having a site like this one for inspiration.
At last I'm on the last steps for the conclusion of this one. I need to shoot the blue paint and blend to the sides, sand and polish the paint & start drilling & rigging the V. I've purchased many goodies I'm crazy to see installed.
I'll keep you posted.
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step up here
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amazing repair with fiberglass. terrific repair job. fiberglass material itself has only one draw back! ITCHY even when you are properly dressed. or vented. i know most members favor outboards but you wont experience this situation with an i/o!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Destroyer
God
amazing repair with fiberglass. terrific repair job. fiberglass material itself has only one draw back! ITCHY even when you are properly dressed. or vented. i know most members favor outboards but you wont experience this situation with an i/o!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Very true..
but then again, your boat won't SINK from a hole in a bellows with an outboard... Just sayin...
step up here
Senior Member
that's what the four ropes at the slip are for!
Richie Rich
Member
Now I'm thoroughly jealous...she looks great.....what type of paint system are you using? My boat is still under covers with ice and snow, but your pics are giving me the fever to uncover the boat early this season and get going. That color will stand out nicely. Great Job!
captpete13
Senior Member
Excellent work TSP! They never looked that good brand new. Somebody said you wouldnt have to go through that with a I/O. NOT!!! Mine was completely rotted out when I got it. I had to replace the stringers and entire transom. I didn't have to paint the entire boat, just the transom and buffed out the rest. You've done an amazing job there. You've got alot to be proud of!!
CHEERS!!
CHEERS!!