Bottoms Up 23 Build

[KNZ911]

Don't get discouraged Scott. Lots of memories to be had on that beauty once its done. Just look how far you have come with this. A little longer to make it right is worth it. And congrats on your sons tournament.

[Kraken]

What is a good price to have a leaning post upholstered? The first quote I got was $500.

[DonV]

Even though you're on the other coast, my nephew just got his CC seat and backrest cushions for his 23' Century re-upholstered plus his leaning post, with 2" firm foam, done for $300, that was using the existing backboards. My brother just got his coming bolsters done, all the way around his SeaCraft for $400, we provided the 1/2" thick PVC backboards with T-nuts pre-built and ready to upholster.

[Kraken]

Looks like I might be able to pick it up Monday. I will have one week to get everything installed. Wish me luck.

[KNZ911]

I'm rooting for you.

[Kraken]

I’m definitely screwed now. Captain Gelcoat let me down. The non-skid was hot to walk on. I didn’t want a colored non-skid in the first place but was going to live with it. So he fixed it.

He didn’t sand off the old stuff of even scuff it up. He went right over the top with a roller and sand mixed with gelcoat. Looks really bad. I can see through it in places. Patches with no texture and some with mountains. Looks like crap. He lied to me about the sanding prep and it will peal anyway down the road. It has been 5 days to kick off and it’s still sticky.

The color on the sides is so soft you can push a fingernail into it. It is also about 10 mils think. He sanded through in places and it alligatored in others. Once again no acetone wipe. He also diluted the gelcoat with a lot of styrene.

Project is ruined.

[Oldboat]

Originally Posted by Kraken

I’m definitely screwed now. Captain Gelcoat let me down. The non-skid was hot to walk on. I didn’t want a colored non-skid in the first place but was going to live with it. So he fixed it.

He didn’t sand off the old stuff of even scuff it up. He went right over the top with a roller and sand mixed with gelcoat. Looks really bad. I can see through it in places. Patches with no texture and some with mountains. Looks like crap. He lied to me about the sanding prep and it will peal anyway down the road. It has been 5 days to kick off and it’s still sticky.

The color on the sides is so soft you can push a fingernail into it. It is also about 10 mils think. He sanded through in places and it alligatored in others. Once again no acetone wipe. He also diluted the gelcoat with a lot of styrene.

Project is ruined.

I was at international today and going to confirm a white 300 digital 30 inch with mike tomorrow. I only need battery switch and battterys and wiring won’t take to long. I don’t know what engine u ordered but if it’s the same maybe I could take your slot. When are u due to be there

[Oldboat]

Originally Posted by Oldboat

I was at international today and going to confirm a white 300 digital 30 inch with mike tomorrow. I only need battery switch and battterys and wiring won’t take to long. I don’t know what engine u ordered but if it’s the same maybe I could take your slot. When are u due to be there

Let me know if that helps

[FLexpat]

Originally Posted by Kraken

I’m definitely screwed now. Captain Gelcoat let me down. The non-skid was hot to walk on. I didn’t want a colored non-skid in the first place but was going to live with it. So he fixed it.

He didn’t sand off the old stuff of even scuff it up. He went right over the top with a roller and sand mixed with gelcoat. Looks really bad. I can see through it in places. Patches with no texture and some with mountains. Looks like crap. He lied to me about the sanding prep and it will peal anyway down the road. It has been 5 days to kick off and it’s still sticky.

The color on the sides is so soft you can push a fingernail into it. It is also about 10 mils think. He sanded through in places and it alligatored in others. Once again no acetone wipe. He also diluted the gelcoat with a lot of styrene.

Project is ruined.

Bummer to hear that. I was hopeful for you. Maybe if it gets and stays hot enough the sides will cure enough that you can work with them. Guessing you are gonna just have to sand the decks and redo 'em. I doubt the whole project is ruined, but it is a GIANT setback. Capt Gelcoat just wiped out all potential work for himself from CSC members and lurkers.

[Kraken]

Originally Posted by Oldboat

Let me know if that helps

I had June 17 th for my install. I’m hoping they can move me back. My spot would be open