21 Hull #136...Restoration...Started

[Islandtrader]

Thanks, its comments like that...that keep most of motivated to keep on going.

[McGillicuddy]

Terry,
Your 21 keeps looking/getting better and better. What are you thinking on the fore deck hatch? Slide rails or flip like the original? Perhaps something really cool employing a fancy power-slide?
-Gillie

[65Bowrider]

A master carpenter!
Looking GREAT!

[Islandtrader]

Originally Posted by McGillicuddy

Terry,
Your 21 keeps looking/getting better and better. What are you thinking on the fore deck hatch? Slide rails or flip like the original? Perhaps something really cool employing a fancy power-slide?
-Gillie

Ahhh Gillie you must of been on vacation or took a nap...

Check out post #278 for your answer. (Keeping it simple)

[DonV]

Just for grins Terry I went back about 10 pages to review your build again, stopped at post #278 like you mentioned to Gilly. Your quote "Windshield fits nicely" just killed me!!! NO kidding, it's just like the whole project, everything fits nicely!!!! Great job!

[McGillicuddy]

Thanks for the refresher, Terry. Yeah, I must have been sleepin'. I remember most of that page yet the hatch bungies eluded me. Springy bastards... nice simple solution. I had actually thought of using Jeep hood -style releases to make the Seavette a convertible cuddy. Fortunately I quickly shelved that idea.

Originally Posted by Bushwacker

Nice work Terry, as usual! Those hatch latches are pretty neat!

One feature Bob liked about that hatch on his 21 was that you could raise the front of it (when in closed position, I believe) so that it would act as an air scoop, sort of like the hatch on a Seafari! Will you be able to do that with yours? That's a good thing when you're anchored out overnight in July in the Bahamas when the air temps only cool down to about 80F! Gillie, can you do that with the hatch on your 21? Denny

Not to derail this, but indeed, Denny - mine does raise in front while closed. Or at least it did. Then one day we towed her down to the big pool with the hatch open and found the hatch had scooped a lot of wind and was pinned up against the windshield. Luckily, nothing broke but It was embarrasing

[bigeasy1]

An amazing job Terry. Your attention to detail and the meticulous workmanship is so impressive.
I came to work today and turned on my computer,poured a cup of coffee and figured that I'd take a few minutes to see what's going on at the site.Came across the update of your project,and now after 1-1/2 hours of an almost hypnotic state caused by this incredible project of yours,I finally started to get back to my work.

Congats on a beautiful job,I can't wait to see the finish.

[Islandtrader]

I would like to report that the boat is done and ready to be splashed.

How-ever it is not!

Progress is being made. Below the waterline is painted and the sides are primed. Weather and a few personal issues (not mine are setting the timetable back). But pleased with the results so far.

A few pictures of the hatches. They were sprayed with Grip Tex a mixture of fine and coarse. IMHO they look good






























The better half is real happy on the slow going...she states "Boy a lot of stuff around the house gets done when the boat is not around"

That's my story and I am sticking to it.

[Snookerd]

I really like your non-skid! What's your ETC (estimated time till completion)? The respect to the original design is most impressive.

[Bushwacker]

Terry, lookin' real good so far! Your paint guy clearly knows what he's doing! Can't wait to see the finished job! Denny