I thought they all got chartered out so people can go on the non-reality show called Below Decks and look like idiots to the whole world :):)
We actually removed a lot of stuff. The basic premise we used was if it comes off without heroic efforts then remove it. The items you are seeing...
Great article, thanks for sharing. We have quite a few woman at our shipyards in positions from production workers all the way up through senior...
[ATTACH] So far I have shown you all the good mostly. I have shown the bad which is the forward mask although it was expected and well on its way...
The bow deck is ready for paint and the transom is n final primer [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
The freeboard (except transom) is now final painted and clear coated. The dual boot top stripes were just painted on. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
Here's some updates and photos. I busted out the laptop just for you guys so I could post these :);) This is the cockpit freezer, tackle center...
Thanks for the tip. I tried but still got same error message that file is too large
Thanks for reply and info. Sorry, my post wasn’t meant to indicate frustration. Just adds another step. I really like this forum so happy to...
Lots of progress and I have more pics. Unfortunately I cannot easily reduce the picture size on my iPad and I’m not near a computer for awhile....
Not much argument that a full repower would ultimately be better. However, he indicated he only needs to rebuild one engine and that access for...
As for your block heater size, it comes down to how far in advance you turn them on. The smaller units will take longer to warm the engines...
Surprised you are starting those engines without pre-heat. Hard on the engines, not to mention the smoke. Even after complete rebuild my former...
Yes, I can deduct the actual costs (fuel, bait, food, drinks, etc) on my taxes. But you can only deduct actual costs. You can’t use the value of a...
I don’t do charters and have no interest in doing so. Although I get asked to often. However, I do donate a trip each year to a charity and take a...
Most of the hull freeboard areas are in the 545 primer now and almost ready for color coats: . [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Progress is moving right along. The process for this is more involved than I was aware. They clean, wipe everything down, sand everything, then...
No, it’s gelcoat from the factory.
Thanks!. The paint isn’t awful in most areas but it’s tired and has lost it’s luster. The worst area is the dark blue mask on the front of the...
I do carry a dinghy on the bow. I’m in it taking the photo :):). It’s a 14’ RIB with Yamaha 50 hp. I’ve never weighed it, but likely in the 1k#...
