1977 Double Eagle 206 Build

[the force]

Painting has begun, and the roof is complete. Lighting isn't the greatest but I can update later!

Some side storage cubby's on the aft gunnels have been mocked up. They will be glassed and tied in and gel coated when the boat is at that stage! I wanted this as It will add storage and strength to the hull.

The remaining orange will be painted once the remaining holes are glassed up. May be done by the end of the week.

Enjoying the updates and pics, keep up the good work!

 

[Rayvon]

Have you considered raising the hardtop? Most people find the stock height a head banger. It would be a fair bit of work,but might be worth it if you plan on keeping it for a long time.I would assume you are after all this work.Looking good.

 

[tyee604]

Have you considered raising the hardtop? Most people find the stock height a head banger. It would be a fair bit of work,but might be worth it if you plan on keeping it for a long time.I would assume you are after all this work.Looking good.

I'm doing it to my 17'6" DE project build
Here's a DE boat I saw up at PR this season that I liked

 

[BarkleySounder]

Have you considered raising the hardtop? Most people find the stock height a head banger. It would be a fair bit of work,but might be worth it if you plan on keeping it for a long time.I would assume you are after all this work.Looking good.

I don't plan to raise the top. I like the stock look of it, and feel the top is a decent height as I'm keeping the step down which I can stand under.

I have seen pilot houses made which looks good, but a little pricey. For now I'm keeping it stock height.

 

[BarkleySounder]

The floors have been gel coated with a non-skid and the DPI marine hatches are now installed.

Also completed is the stern gunnel cubbies, and the aluminum battery tray is attached to the transom through the pod bolts.

The seat bases are now in and were designed to mount shockwave S5 seat bases which will be added closer to completion.

Next up is some paint!

 

[tyee604]

The floors have been gel coated with a non-skid and the DPI marine hatches are now installed.

Also completed is the stern gunnel cubbies, and the aluminum battery tray is attached to the transom through the pod bolts.

The seat bases are now in and were designed to mount shockwave S5 seat bases which will be added closer to completion.

Next up is some paint!

Nice looking good

 

[BarkleySounder]

Boats just finished getting a facelift! The white really modernized the look.

Its almost time to get to the fun stuff!

 

[tyee604]

Boats just finished getting a facelift! The white really modernized the look.

Its almost time to get to the fun stuff!

Looks great
Is it paint or gelcoat
If paint what kind ?

 

[BarkleySounder]

Looks great
Is it paint or gelcoat
If paint what

The paint used is interlux brightside polyurethane Marine Paint. It works quite well and finished as if it was sprayed on!

 

[BarkleySounder]

Test for of the interior! Everything looks and fits perfectly.

 

[TheBigGuy]

Would it be prying to ask where picked up your seats and the cost of each pair?

Looks fantastic so far, nice job!!!

 

[Rayvon]

I've never seen the side panels in a DE scalloped out like that before,hell of a good idea for more elbow room.​

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[tyee604]

Would it be prying to ask where picked up your seats and the cost of each pair?

Looks fantastic so far, nice job!!!

Also interested and following

 

[BarkleySounder]

Would it be prying to ask where picked up your seats and the cost of each pair?

Looks fantastic so far, nice job!!!

The two front seats are Tempress probax captain chairs and I believe I paid $399 a seat (I bought them awhile ago). The two rear seats are also Tempress probax and I want to say I paid $199 or so. I got everything in Port Alberni and industrial Marine. They have always matched or done better then the competitor. That's where I do all my shopping!

 

[BarkleySounder]

I've never seen the side panels in a DE scalloped out like that before,hell of a good idea for more elbow room.​

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The starboard side came like that from factory and I found another for the port side to match it up! Happy with the overall look and function as it keeps it looking like it came out from the factory.

 

[BarkleySounder]

Went with a less common placement for my drain plug (thru hull) near the transom. Went this route to make it much easier to take on and off with the pod. The hull was nearly an inch thick In this area!

 

[Bill 310]

I just found your build thread .

You are doing a beautiful and very thoughtful job on your boat.

 

[tyee604]

Went with a less common placement for my drain plug (thru hull) near the transom. Went this route to make it much easier to take on and off with the pod. The hull was nearly an inch thick In this area!

Where did you get that fitting from ?
Also is that through the bottom of the hull ?
Thanks

 

[BarkleySounder]

Where did you get that fitting from ?
Also is that through the bottom of the hull ?
Thanks

Any Marine store should be able to order one in! Its a perko garboard drain plug.

And yes, I went with the drain through the hull vs the transom for convenience and because of the pod. I found on the last pod I had, it was rather difficult to access the drain plug with the cutout they use around it. Now I can easily remove it from inside the boat rather then crawling underneath!

 

[tyee604]

Any Marine store should be able to order one in! Its a perko garboard drain plug.

And yes, I went with the drain through the hull vs the transom for convenience and because of the pod. I found on the last pod I had, it was rather difficult to access the drain plug with the cutout they use around it. Now I can easily remove it from inside the boat rather then crawling underneath!

Thanks, That sounds like a great idea
I might have to borrow your idea for my project boat once the pod on