23' & 26' Hourston Project Commenced...

[EZZ70]

I would give it a 7/10 spray job, thought it would have turned out better but considering the 4 layers of old paint, bugs and the damages @ stern gunwales, its 100% better.

 

[Ringo]

Looks super clean to me.

 

[EZZ70]

Also got the topside on the boat and boat on the trailer, i'm pooped!

 

[Eden Island]

Also got the topside on the boat and boat on the trailer, i'm pooped!


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What a long way from where you started!

 

[EZZ70]

What a long way from where you started!

O boy, has it ever... still a ways to go but seeing the light Thanks bud!

 

[EZZ70]

I can say one thing this topside don't fit worth a hoot! O well, no more mickey mouse pop-rivets to contend with, topside fastened with ss #10 32-1 3/4" and ss washers/nylon lock nuts every 8" spacing w/neoprene gasket between topside and hull as well as Sikaflex 219 to seal bottom edge before the rub-rail...

 

[Stizzla]

I can say one thing this topside don't fit worth a hoot! O well, no more mickey mouse pop-rivets to contend with, topside fastened with ss #10 32-1 3/4" with washers/nylon lock nuts every 8" spacing w/neoprene gasket between topside and hull as well as Sikaflex 219 to seal bottom edge before the rub-rail...

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This boat is 2 Legit 2 Quit.
I’m in awe of its beauty!!

 

[EZZ70]

This boat is 2 Legit 2 Quit.
I’m in awe of its beauty!!

LovIt :<)

 

[EZZ70]

Got'er all buttoned up , getting ready to install the windshield...

 

[ab1752]

Also got the topside on the boat and boat on the trailer, i'm pooped!


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Looks done to me, bam!

 

[Wild Bill]

Wow! Sometimes it takes getting past another crappy job to get excited again. Looks Awesome! Picked up my truck and Trailer moose lake ab. sold trailer. Hauled back 22.5 ffht today, some trailer work, move axle back wire brakes in and load up with posessions for Campbell River. Busy week too! First time back to ab since covid

 

[EZZ70]

Wow! Sometimes it takes getting past another crappy job to get excited again. Looks Awesome! Picked up my truck and Trailer moose lake ab. sold trailer. Hauled back 22.5 ffht today, some trailer work, move axle back wire brakes in and load up with posessions for Campbell River.

geeze, ya putting on the miles, hope your travels go well, be safe!

If we were just talking about one poopy job, that could be managed but poopy job after poopy job wears on ya! Haha

whatever happens I would like to see this put back together.

 

[EZZ70]

Hey can anyone shed some info as to what this filler piece is commonly made from and how thick might it be...?

 

[scott craven]

Do you need it ?
just asking...

 

[EZZ70]

Do you need it ?
just asking...

Yeppers for sure as I will be putting in an Alaskan bulkhead, I think these inserts/fillers actually pickup some the the roof weight as well and create an outside wall for the pooper if I put one in

 

[casper5280]

They are made from Marine Plywood looks like 3/4" with Arborite cover on outside and metal edge band.

 

[ChilliSpoons]

I just love following this build. The detail of this thread reminds me of a thread I read years ago on iBoats. That guy took a boat and added about 4’ to the middle to lengthen the boat. Tons of craftsmanship achieving exactly what he wanted. And taking the time to detail and document the process. Very cool. And kudos for Robert as well allowing us to come along for the ride in his journey.

 

[casper5280]

Pm sent

 

[MadJigga]

Hey can anyone shed some info as to what this filler piece is commonly made from and how thick might it be...?

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Maybe use 3/4 starboard? I’m thinking why bother with marine plywood unless you fully encase in glass and then you just have another poopy job....

 

[EZZ70]

Pm sent

thx mr got it thank you to everyone helping, following and taking the time to pass on info, without you guys I would be kinda building this blind, kinda sorta