1962 Sea King Restoration

[coolness]

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I accomplished a couple items today. I cut the inner and outer transom boards to shape. I clamped the inner board onto the transom and put the cap on the top. It was way too tight so tomorrow I have to plane off 1/16" off the board. The inside width of the cap is 1 1/2" and the board is close to that. The inner board is 2 pieces of plywood glued together; it worked great.

I also had to cut off 1/2" from the length of the inner board so the stern caps will clear and fit.

This is my first boat project so live and learn. It's coming along pretty well; not much time in the evenings and it's hot. Going to be cooler this Labor Day weekend!! Here are some pics. A couple of my professional riveting.....

 

[Woodonglass]

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Coolness, that is coolness!!!! It is looking good. Take your time with the gluvit on those rivets so your sanding will be minimal and the painting will be a breeze.

I'm just sayin...

 

[coolness]

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I received the Gluvit yesterday. Today I used a block of wood and a rubber mallet to pound out the 48 years worth of creases and dents. It worked well and I was careful near riveted areas. There was a fair sized crease on one side.

I scrubbed the boat inside and out with a scrub brush and solution of Dawn and water in preparation of the Gluvit application. It's gonna be HOT tomorrow so it should be dry.

I gave both transom boards a good coat of fiberglass resin. I've decided to go natural on the boat seats and transom boards... Gonna buy some Spar tomorrow and start on the seat boards. The plywood has such a nice grain I've decided not to paint the wood. Should look great.

I'm going to buy stainless steel screws, Nylock nuts and Neoprene backed washers for the boat seats and transom if I can find them. I saw the washers on a boat website; should be a great way to help keep water out. I found this sign in the trash today. It was supposed to say "wire and nip roll"... It's aluminum - I'm going to cut it in half and use it for mounting plates on the transom boards. It's painted on the back side.

I hope to get a lot of work done this weekend. It won't be long.....

 

[Woodonglass]

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Hey coolness,

Wipe her down with some White Vinegar before the Gluvit. Put a fan in it and let it dry for an hour or so. The acid in the vinegar will REALLY insure a GREAT Bond!!!

I'm just sayin...

 

[coolness]

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Thanks Wood!! I'll do that. It's good to see some progress!!

 

[coolness]

Re: 1962 Sea King Restoration

Work is progressing on The Sea King. I applied the Gluvit to all of the interior rivets and seams. When I checked it this morning the Gluvit was cured. Looks like it sealed everything. Awesome stuff.

This morning I clamped the inner and outer transom boards and transom cap on the stern. I drilled new holes where they were needed. Yesterday I picked up new Stainless Steel bolts, Nylock Nuts and neoprene backed washers for the transom boards and seats. I still need to purchase 4 more longer bolts that will go through both boards. Also need to buy some SS screws to attach the transom cap and "sacrificial" aluminum plates on both boards.

Tomorrow I'll put the first coat of Helmsman varnish on the boards and prime the boat with self-etching primer. Hope to get a first coat of paint on the interior on Monday.

Hey Wood - I prepped the interior with white vinegar before the Gluvit. I know it worked because the vinegar found my cuts.... I'm going to prep the outside with vinegar before I prime it.

 

[Woodonglass]

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Great on the vinegar! Don't forget to use 3M 4200 to coat all the screws and bolts that go into the transom. Don't want any water intrusion into that NEW wood.

Need some pics!!!!!

I'm just sayin...

 

[coolness]

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What a nice afternoon to work on the boat, at least for a couple hours. I applied the first coat of Helmsman urethane on one side of the seat and transom boards. Around 7:00 p.m. or so I can lightly sand them and apply a second coat. They look pretty good after one coat.

I washed the stern of the Sea King with vinegar and applied two coats of self-etching primer. I'll have to wet sand the boat with 400 before painting. It looks good with the primer. I also primed the seat brackets, stern corner pieces, and bow piece.

I'm going to remove the rivets that I put into the holes that previously had bolts and nuts. They were too long and even with "trimming" they didn't look good. There is a fastener supply store here that carries everything I need, including shorter rivets. They sell them by the pound.

I hope to start painting later this week.

 

[Woodonglass]

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coolness U R killing me I gotta see some pics!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Purdy Please!!!!!!!!


I'm just sayin...

 

[coolness]

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I'll post some pics tomorrow.... Promise ya Wood!! The pieces that I primed look great. Pretty excited about seeing paint on the Sea King. Right now only the stern of the hull has primer.

 

[54fleetwin]

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My seaking also seeps water. All the rivots are tight. The water seeps in from the seems slowly.
My inside transom board, goes all the way to the sides with no gap.
I used the old board for a template.

 

[coolness]

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I finished applying the second coat of Helmsman Urethane on one side of the seat and transom boards. I applied the first coat on the other side. I primed the transom cap.

I made a 1/2 batch of Gluvit (made too much the first time) and gave all the interior seams and rivets another coat. I have to pick up some more hardware tomorrow; rivets, SS bolts, screws.... I like the Self-etching primer. Looks great on the stern and other parts.

I hope to get the Sea King primed this week. Here are some pics. I've applied the urethane on a paddle that I found at my Dad's. I bought it probably 25 years ago....

 

[Woodonglass]

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Now THAT's what I'm talkin about!!!!! Lookin GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD Coolness. Keep it goin!!!!!!



I'm just sayin...

 

[JAFO1]

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Looks good! Keep us updated.

 

[coolness]

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Haven't done a lot for a couple days.... I did sand the bottom of the Sea King last night - feathered the edges of the paint that is remaining (not very much paint remaining) with 220 and gave it an over all sanding. I hope to prime it tonight!! After a nice wipedown of vinegar!! The seat and transom boards have been in the house "curing".

Possibility of showers this weekend so I might have to hold off on the painting!!

 

[coolness]

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I have primed the Sea King and sanded lightly with 400. Question - Invariably a few high spots, notably rivets, have sanded to bare metal. I didn't sand the rivets but a few were "touched" by the sandpaper. The majority of the boat looks and feels great after sanding. Do I need to touch-up the bare areas or not?

I had to cut off a 1/4" from the center seat board so it would fit.... I recoated the end with 4 coats of urethane. I can't wait to start painting and see the result.

 

[Woodonglass]

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What did you use for primer?? If is not to much of a hassle I would try and hit those bare spots with a bit of primer if possible. You only get ONE chance to do it Right!!!

I'm just sayin...

 

[i386]

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Looking good! Keep at it!

 

[coolness]

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Thanks Wood!! I used Rustoleum Self-Etching Primer - spray cans... If I prime the spots can I sand lightly after the first coat of paint? I've painted a LOT over the years but want to make sure I get it right with the boat!!

Should I lightly scuff the first coat of paint?

 

[v8mgbal]

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Boat is looking good Cool and your getting it done real fast. I think it will be splash time soon.