smccormick Posted July 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2018 20 hours ago, Kennneee said: Beautiful work Steve! 1 hour ago, lenm said: Looking good Steve! Are those pre-drilled holes in the engine bracket photo? Thanks Guys The dark spots are 1.25" (30mm) fiberglass dowels installed in the transom as both moisture barrier and crush collar for the engine mounting bolts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggs Posted July 24, 2018 Report Share Posted July 24, 2018 That's looking very nice there sir... Very dusty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smccormick Posted August 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2018 OH, the joy of progress. Everything is sprayed with high build. While I'm really over the sanding thing, the baby butt smooth finish is very satisfying. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Posted August 28, 2018 Report Share Posted August 28, 2018 That`s looking great !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennneee Posted August 28, 2018 Report Share Posted August 28, 2018 Steve- WOW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smccormick Posted September 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2018 Thanks guys. Not much has really changed, I've just been sanding. But I finally bought a new phone and have a clear photo. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennneee Posted September 1, 2018 Report Share Posted September 1, 2018 Sometimes it feels like the sanding will never end! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smccormick Posted September 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2018 Just had that conversation with the wife last night. She mentioned that she didn't want to be the first to scratch it after seeing my finishing efforts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smccormick Posted October 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2018 Bagging teak boards to the transom. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smccormick Posted October 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2018 Console and leaning post started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Posted October 25, 2018 Report Share Posted October 25, 2018 I like that transom teak ! Makes the hull so elegant . Nice work smccormick ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenm Posted October 25, 2018 Report Share Posted October 25, 2018 Nice finishing touch Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hightechmarine Posted October 25, 2018 Report Share Posted October 25, 2018 Nothing like a teak transom. Looks beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennneee Posted October 25, 2018 Report Share Posted October 25, 2018 Elegant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hightechmarine Posted October 25, 2018 Report Share Posted October 25, 2018 I used the Awl Grip product called Awl Wood. This image has just three coats. One prime, I used the clear primer, and two finish. That sealed it until the rest of the painting was completed. Then 7 more coats. You can do 2 coats a day with light sanding in between. The say 8 years on a vertical surface. I hope so. It is hard as nails after it fully cures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smccormick Posted November 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2018 On 10/25/2018 at 9:40 AM, hightechmarine said: Awl Wood Thanks for the recommendation of awlwood. I was going to do a clear LPU, but I think I may go with awlwood after reading up on it. Everyone, Thanks for the kind words on the transom. I have spent many years on sportboats with all the teak trimmings and would like to do the cockpit too, but I'm just to cheap and lazy, and don't want the extra weight so this and the helm pod are the only teak going on it. The toe rail will be sepele so if I get tired of maintenance I won't feel to bad about painting it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smccormick Posted November 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2018 Trailer arrived last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hirilonde Posted November 2, 2018 Report Share Posted November 2, 2018 The more perpendicular to the sun, the more abuse it takes. Small radius rounds and corners go first. I'll be curious to hear from people who use such stuff a few years down the road. The repair process is what I am skeptical about. It has a nice "wow factor" to start with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smccormick Posted November 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2018 On 11/2/2018 at 9:46 AM, Hirilonde said: The more perpendicular to the sun, the more abuse it takes. Small radius rounds and corners go first. I'll be curious to hear from people who use such stuff a few years down the road. The repair process is what I am skeptical about. It has a nice "wow factor" to start with. I'm right there with you. I've always had boats with some amount of bright work and understand the commitment to keep it well maintained. If I can extend service intervals I'll consider it a win. Seems like it's always an experiment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smccormick Posted January 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2019 All righty, I guess there was a database restore done. We'll try this again. Awlwood, one application of yellow primer and two fill coats of clear. Sapele mahogony toe rails 1.125" tall, width tapering from the front at 4.125" to 2.875" at the shear downturn. Rail continues to break at 2.875". Top is slightly convex blending into the two edge radii. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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