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  1. zool

    1996 Century Boats 1800 Center Console Refit and Modernization

    Thanks Kev, I'm pushing to wrap this one up.
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    MFG rebuild getting started pics

    Sorry for your loss Sam, expected or not, its always tough, especially this time of year.
  3. zool

    1996 Century Boats 1800 Center Console Refit and Modernization

    Update: Installed most of the inspection plates and cleaned up some of the hull interior For the deck im probably gonna pull the boat out and pressure wash it. I installed the fish finder. Next im gonna tint and thicken some gel and fill in the console holes and stress cracks, then...
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    1996 Century Boats 1800 Center Console Refit and Modernization

    Today I pulled the speedo tube thru the deck and mounted the leg, hooked that all up. Also mounted both transducer brackets. I pulled the tackle locker to be cleaned up. I also mounted and wired the courtesy lights, mounted the windshield. I filled in the extra holes in the console...
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    1987 Power Play XLT-185 - floors, stringers, and upholstery

    Yup, wax-on, wax-off...... :] I use cleaner and compound with an orbital. You can machine the wax, But I think it wastes too much.
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    1987 Power Play XLT-185 - floors, stringers, and upholstery

    I havnt found a better wax than Collinite, but most will do the job adequately. https://www.amazon.com/Collinite-845-Insulator-Wax-Fluid_Ounces/dp/B000JK2D06?th=1 The reason I hand wet sand is I can control the scratch depth by hand pressure, without the weight of the machine. I use extra dawn...
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    1987 Power Play XLT-185 - floors, stringers, and upholstery

    I do all my wet sanding by hand, with 3m paper over a scotch brite. I use a machine for compound and polish.
  8. zool

    1996 Century Boats 1800 Center Console Refit and Modernization

    Got the inspection plates and hatches all painted and ready to go back on. I also got the replacement courtesy leds for down by the deck on the console, and a new 12v receptacle. Gonna clean up the inner hull sides and deck this week, wire it all up, install the windshield and sonar bracket.
  9. zool

    79 Crestliner Norseman 22 Cuddy in need of repower

    Welcome to Iboat's Capt'n You will need a new transom core, once that is complete, you will cutout the new template for the drive you choose. In the 90's they standardized the keyhole, before then, templates were specific. An AQ series VP will be larger than a Merc. Figure out your proposed...
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    1987 Power Play XLT-185 - floors, stringers, and upholstery

    Removing ghosting is tricky, its a balance of taking off enough to level the gel, while leaving enough to remove the scratches/swirls, then leaving a decent base at the end. I try to start with the highest grit possible 500 grit is great if it gets it done.
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    The Tin Mule Resto

    I think i like the top, right one, or the bottle of booze :]
  12. zool

    1996 Century Boats 1800 Center Console Refit and Modernization

    Got both rear speakers in and connected. Also ran both transducer wires from the transom to under the console. Have to attach the brackets temporarily then remove, reinstall and seal with 5200 after bottom paint. I just have to run the new vacuum tube for the speedometer and leave a string in...
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    Rehab SportCraft 222 1983 deep V hull cuddy walkaround

    Even with a title, without a motor i would walk away. They changed the homemade trailer and boat rules here in NJ it seems like, now its like a 6 point process involving all the parts list, receipts, title search, and a few other things. I used to walk in and check off homemade trailer and that...
  14. zool

    1950's Wagemaker Wolverine wooden boat restoration ...

    That Merc will look sweet on the WM, I love the old white ones.
  15. zool

    Rehab SportCraft 222 1983 deep V hull cuddy walkaround

    does it have a motor? 120 Mercruiser?
  16. zool

    1987 Power Play XLT-185 - floors, stringers, and upholstery

    Looks really good Tod, congrats!
  17. zool

    2021 Splash of the Year Nominations

    Sure, if he wants in....
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    2021 Splash of the Year Nominations

    gazza2007au splashed https://forums.iboats.com/threads/free-boat-this-thing-is-a-badboy.705392/
  19. zool

    1996 Century Boats 1800 Center Console Refit and Modernization

    I tucked the wires where the rear speaker holes will be cut, and installed the rod racks. I'll seal them when im sure I dont need that access anymore. As usual, I found a few other things I need to address, I forgot the speedometer pickup and line, which was junk when i removed it. Also, I need...
  20. zool

    1996 Century Boats 1800 Center Console Refit and Modernization

    I cleaned up the rod storage units with wet 400 grit, and pealed off as much of the old caulking mess I could. Removed the plastic ring bezels and painted them with Krylon. Also did a test paint on one of the inspection hatches. Once the rear speakers come in tomorrow, I need to put them in...
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