Re: 1977 Silverton Flybridge Restoration- PICS & VIDEOS
Got the boat loaded up this weekend with the hydraulic trailer and parked her at the marina. It rode VERY smoothly and I was very happy with the performance!
Re: 1977 Silverton Flybridge Restoration- PICS & VIDEOS
I keep looking at these pics of the SeaBlaze 3 blue underwater lights and cant wait to try em out!!! :)
Re: 1977 Silverton Flybridge Restoration- PICS & VIDEOS
Puttin in a couple Perko scupper valves to replace the old cracked ones. Using 3M 5200 FAST CURE. This stuff is the best adhesive I've ever used....and I've used a LOT of different adhesives!!!
Re: 1977 Silverton Flybridge Restoration- PICS & VIDEOS
Got some new carpet today!!!! It was in desperate need of replacement. Heres a couple before pics, the old carpet ripped out and being used as a template, and the final product. I glued all the edges down and then hammer-stapled the edges...
Re: 1977 Silverton Flybridge Restoration- PICS & VIDEOS
Goth the new BLUE bootstripes on Saturday. Glad I did it, because it looks much better than the red bootstripes! And, for those that are interested, I installed two SeaBlaze 3 underwater blue LED lights on the transom too :joyous:
Re: 1977 Silverton Flybridge Restoration- PICS & VIDEOS
Bought an Astro pinstripe removal tool this past week to remove the bootstripe and the old name on the back of the boat. VERY impressed with how quick it came off! Basically, the round disc is a giant eraser pad and the airtool is gear...
Re: 1977 Silverton Flybridge Restoration- PICS & VIDEOS
After a couple coats of bottom paint, it was off with the tape. VERY happy with the result! Now....for that bootstripe thats lookin rough.....
Re: 1977 Silverton Flybridge Restoration- PICS & VIDEOS
After a couple coats of the Petit epoxy primer, I waited about 5 hours and began to apply the bottom paint. Had one of my buds help paint too.
Re: 1977 Silverton Flybridge Restoration- PICS & VIDEOS
Since the busy season has started, I've put my project to the side for a couple weeks while helping to get customers boats repowered at our shop first. I set aside this saturday to prime and paint the bottom of the Silverton. Removing...
Re: 1977 Silverton Flybridge Restoration- PICS & VIDEOS
Got the exhaust manifolds on Saturday. Gettin close now! If it would only stay above freezing I would hurry it up and get the plug wires, mufflers, etc on and start em up!!!
Re: 1977 Silverton Flybridge Restoration- PICS & VIDEOS
Had a terrible case of boating fever today. It actually made it up to 55 outside and pure sun and no wind which made it feel like 70 out. I couldnt resist pulling the shrinkwrap off. I really wanted to start working on the flybridge. Got...
