1974 23 CC - project

[htillman]

I matched the nonskid on my 23, send me a pm and I can give you details and advice on matching your current deck.

[strick]

Getting closer...keep up the good work

I have painted over the nonskid with awlgrip and it held up fine. My only suggestion would be to use a color that hides dirt and stains.

You cant go wrong with Linex.... that's what I used on my 20.

strick

[thehermit]

Thanks guys.

I am going with a good cleaning, then a de-waxer, then a thinned prime-coat and thinned topcoat of perfection over the old non-skid. I have tested a small area and it should work. The deck is off-white.

After 5 coats of Signature finish I called it done. I had applied the "3 coat system" and had a small area where I had a heater pointed @ the boat. Long story short the paint was going on to thin (my mistake). I took it all down with 220 grit and worked it up to 400ish grit and hit it 2 more times. Then I broke out the buffer and the 3M compound. I still need to wax/finish. It looks good now.
color shot:


Trimmings:


I had help this afternoon so we got the transom cap back on and the rub rail back on. Budget has me re-using 1974 rub rail which is next to perfect.

Gave the molded part thing a shot. Used tinted (white) epoxy, clay radius corners, and 1708 and tape to try to make my transom ice box lids.

The first time I tried to mold a part it didn’t part with the mold This looks like it should work. I'll know more tomorrow.

[DaveE]

Very nice work, I really like the color scheme, looks sharp w/ the white waterline and black bottom. I'm interested in how you clean up the gunwales back to the transom, please add a few pics if possible, thanks.

[thehermit]

CaptDuke,
Thanks. My 23 was an I/O so I removed the cap in one piece after making 2 cuts.



Others I/O owners were kind enough to let me know how to do it (thanks Alan/Bill). I was able to put it back and am glassing the seam. Its still a work in progress but I hope to have it squared away by the weekend.



You can see my little molded lids for my ice boxes came out pretty nice for a rookie.

Also I have been laying down the grit on my new/old hatches.






The boat will be moved outside on Sunday so progress should SLOW. Most of my painting will be done soon. At least all I am prepared to do right now. I want to use the boat this season

[waytogo]

Coming along great can't wait to see it finished
Dave

[thehermit]

Well this was my last weekend @ my shop space. I was able to put down the non-skid on the deck. I then hit the whole deck with 2 coats of perfection off white. This was mostly done to blend my deck repair. The main deck looks like an old deck in good shape that was painted .



With time up on inside space…...well...she’s a lawn ornament.



My dog already peed on the console and tub


I am happy with the new transom and the majority of the work. I have lots of parts to start throwing @ her now.

[thehermit]

Hey Gang,

A brief FYI.

I sent around my tank plans to 5 places. Its an 80 Gal tank based on my specs. I know some of you like 100+ capacity.

After reading Wavelength's post (yea search function) I was glad I checked with RDS tanks. They got the job. Below is a list of the quotes. No names posted except the low bid(not bashing). Check out the spread

RDS $724.00
place a $890.00
place b $810.00
place c $950.00
place d $928.00

note: only place D included the epoxy coat....and all prices include shipping. Oh yea the highest price was nearest to me.

PS: Thanks to Rich @ Cape Marine Supply for the fastest shipping of a fishfinder ever Now I got something to do while I wait for my tank.

[Blackfin26]

Works is looking good. How did the place I recommended do in the bidding? Hiliner Steve

[thehermit]

Hey Steve,

That was place D Thats where I got my tank for the 20...but RDS beat em. Well see how they do...I just signed off on their CAD drawing.