gbt Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 Thanks for the advice guys. I have not though about using a resin and filler mixture instead of the tube/sleeve method and that seems a reasonable solution. I am looking at all the options and I am planning on using a backing plate on the back side of the transom anyway but just wanted to be as prepared as possible to eliminate future problems. Thanks again , also here is picture of the floor between the front bench seats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbt Posted May 15, 2017 Report Share Posted May 15, 2017 Update...!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smccormick Posted May 16, 2017 Report Share Posted May 16, 2017 Looking very nice. Thanks for keeping up on the photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbt Posted May 16, 2017 Report Share Posted May 16, 2017 Thanks, I enjoy your updates on your project also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbt Posted May 22, 2017 Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 Made 2 of these a few weeks ago, cut them on a water jet out of 3/8" aluminum and going to either polish them or maybe powder coat them ( silver) I am also thinking I should clear coat them. Planning on mounting them on either side towards the back, probably use a drill and tap the back side and use a hidden screw from the back that way they will look clean and less of a chance for water to get through. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Stewart Posted May 22, 2017 Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 Hey George, Looking very sweet. Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbt Posted May 23, 2017 Report Share Posted May 23, 2017 Thanks Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbt Posted June 19, 2017 Report Share Posted June 19, 2017 An update Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbt Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 got the teak deck sanded Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbt Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 And then we had to do some touch up to get it perfect ( or really close to that....) teak is great but a lot of work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve W Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 Impressive work! Your shop is amazing and I appreciate your neatness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smccormick Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 Love the teak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimE Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 Can you please post some photos of the setup of the hidden hinges that you have used for the deck hatches. Thanks Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbt Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 The shop is not mine but a friends he is letting us use it and he is doing the final hull prep and painting for us. He is a very professional boat builder and we are very lucky to be able to work along side of him. The deck hatch on the forward compartment between the bench seats is going to have a SS piano hinge on the side, the hatch for the bilge on the stern is going to have a catch type flange with a 1/4 turn handle so there is no hinge I decided not to use a hinge I would rather be able to remove it and set aside if I had to open it out at sea it would be safer than having it close on me like I had it happen in the past on other boats. I am making an L type Stainless bracket that I can slip under the rear lip and latch down.For the rest of the hatches we are using SS piano hinges. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbt Posted July 5, 2017 Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 Moving along, getting closer each week. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oyster Posted July 6, 2017 Report Share Posted July 6, 2017 Thanks for the continued updates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken_Potts Posted July 8, 2017 Report Share Posted July 8, 2017 Now that's a masking job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbt Posted July 10, 2017 Report Share Posted July 10, 2017 Got the interior final painting done over the weekend, we are going to do the non-skid next day or so and start installing the hatches and hardware. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbt Posted July 17, 2017 Report Share Posted July 17, 2017 Getting close, here are some pictures from this weekend. Teak is 99% done, hatches fitted, 99.9% of painting done except the water line we will do that when everything is installed and the boat water tested. Hope to start wiring and plumbing and installing motors and electronics this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smccormick Posted July 17, 2017 Report Share Posted July 17, 2017 Really coming together. Can't wait to see the power installed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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