1981 Double Eagle gets a second chance

[DanJ]

Putting some trim pieces on the roof to cover the seams in the carpet headliner. Also enlarged the hole at the base of the window in order to run the wires for lights and wiper motors. I remember when dismantling everything I was surprised that all the wiring went straight through holes drilled in the fiberglass without any grommets or loom. I am putting rubber grommets anywhere a wire runs through or will put loom around it. Overall I am happy with today’s progress

 

[salmonkiller01]

Going to be one great boat when done. Attention to detail! Great job Dan!

 

[DanJ]

Top is now bolted to the hull and it is solid as a rock. Question I have is, when I paint the top should I remove my fasteners or paint over them. I think I like the look of having the stainless steel showing but what are your thoughts.

 

[Rayvon]

I'd leave the stainless showing,paint will sooner or later fall off.

 

[Gong Show]

Stainless is jewellery, let it show!

 

[Salmonslayer1992]

Stainless is jewellery, let it show!

Unless you’re in Surrey, or Surrey by the sea. In that case, Tuck your chain!

 

[DanJ]

Installed the wiper motors today. Still have to attach the wires and at a couple grommets where the wires exit.

 

[Aquaholic]

Existing holes?

 

[DanJ]

Existing holes?

All new. The original as shown in the picture had small mounting blocks. I ditched those for longer ones to fill in the space.

 

[DanJ]

Now things are starting to get real. Spent about 5 hrs yesterday sanding the topside and the hull getting her ready for primer. Unfortunately that will have to wait until spring. Or I might rent a couple good heaters if I get impatient. Using the laser level to get everything exactly right.

 

[baddogg]

I love my 115 Merc. 2 are twice as good. Nice

 

[DanJ]

They are mounted. That is a huge milestone that makes me very happy. My dad gave me a hand and it took about 4 1/2 hrs. Second one was about 1/3 the time of the first ad we figured it out.

 

[Reel Gone]

Doing a great job Dan, pod/ motors look awesome. Are you going to spray the upper structure or run it the way it is?

 

[DanJ]

It will get a full spray job once the weather permits. Also waiting to spray it before windows go in.

 

[Salmonslayer1992]

Cant wait until it’s all done, stoked for the maiden voyage, we’re gonna slay em!
. I’m exhausted from watching all the work you’ve done. Way better deal for me, with a friend like too take me out in our new pimped out double eagle!

 

[Oscar162]

It will get a full spray job once the weather permits. Also waiting to spray it before windows go in.

Consider Alexseal 501 w/ roll additive. Not very often I go on about a product…. But this stuff is magic. Very near spray quality from a roller without all the hassle. Not cheap.. but truly amazing stuff. And I don’t know what I’m doing

 

[DanJ]

Consider Alexseal 501 w/ roll additive. Not very often I go on about a product…. But this stuff is magic. Very near spray quality from a roller without all the hassle. Not cheap.. but truly amazing stuff. And I don’t know what I’m doing

Is that a two part paint? I will look it up.

 

[Oscar162]

Is that a two part paint? I will look it up.

Andy “ Boatworks Today” is a great resource and is sponsored by Alexseal. Check out vid attached. I found it locally through Canadian Marine Parts.
Yes it’s a very user friendly 2 part w/ UV inhibitors, you can buff it, repairable… truly amazing stuff… rockstar results.

 

[DanJ]

Aah yes I follow his channel. I will rewatch this episode

 

[DanJ]

Today was I was busy all day but felt like I barely got anything done. Aligning the outboards and torqued them To 55 ft/lbs as per manufacturer recommendations. Then I lifted the boat and removed the trailer so I can start cleaning up the bottom. I also started the install of the Seastar steering system.