1976 tri-hull project

[Meadfisher]

Re: 1976 tri-hull project

went down to the shop to have a look at the progress, and I was totally amazed at how much had been done in such a short time frame, as-well this guy is very detail oriented and is extremely thorough, so needless to say I was stoaked and very excited to see the finish product. I will post up-dated pictures of the hull on Monday.

 

[ezmobee]

Re: 1976 tri-hull project

Meadfisher, if you wouldn't mind....please let us know exactly what work you're having professionally done and take some pictures of the result. It would also be nice if we knew how much it's ends up costing you. Not that we're nosey but I think a lot of us on the forum would find this information valuable when deciding whether to take on a project or to get a real market value of our restoration efforts. Looking forward to seeing the progress.

 

[Meadfisher]

Re: 1976 tri-hull project

Not a problem and thanks for asking.

I am having a complete hull restoration , which includes as follows removal of all rotted plywood and rotten stringers ( quite messy and a big task by itself), after the removal of all the rotten stuff, he reinforced the transom w/ new wood layered w/ fiberglass, construction for new floor,then laid new glass on the floor the textured mat kind. He constructed new bilge area and wrapped new glass around new stringers and laying entire new floor.

I have the before pictures, however he stated he is going to provide me with a disk that will show the process in stages, today is Wed, so by the end of the week Ill have new pictures to show once it is complete.

He is also doing some minor patch work on the cap (top of the boat) and on the nose near the open bow.

A real important note to make in considering this charge is I also requested my outdrive (Volvo pentad 280) be sealed and the impeller replaced for this season, the final bill for everything mentioned above is $2,500.00

In the big picture very reasonable as to get that outdrive sealed anywhere in Las Vegas is $400.00 - $500.00


(>> New Pictures Coming Soon<<)

 

[bear_69cuda]

Re: 1976 tri-hull project

Dude,

I can't wait to see the pics!

You must be fired up!

 

[Meadfisher]

Re: 1976 tri-hull project

Here are some new pics of the process. About 1/2 way done.

Reinforced transom new glass on the floor, constructed new stringers with solid wood drenched with resin rebuilt new bilge erea.

It is really starting too look nice, but more than that she will be solid again.

 

[Meadfisher]

Re: 1976 tri-hull project

Here are a few more pictures shoiwng the work thus far.

 

[Meadfisher]

Re: 1976 tri-hull project

The last of the pictures, at this point in the process.

I will make sure to keep them coming!


Let me know what you guys think so far?

 

[Meadfisher]

Re: 1976 tri-hull project

Meadfisher, if you wouldn't mind....please let us know exactly what work you're having professionally done and take some pictures of the result. It would also be nice if we knew how much it's ends up costing you. Not that we're nosey but I think a lot of us on the forum would find this information valuable when deciding whether to take on a project or to get a real market value of our restoration efforts. Looking forward to seeing the progress.

Did you see the pictures and pricing? Should be out sometime next week.

I have new controls and sportsman white guages added to the list too.

teleflex control for i/o with tilt and trim swith on lever, and push button nueral starting black/black. -$145.00, plus shipping $12.00

sportman series sterndrive guages white in color, tach, speed,oil,water,temp,titl/trim- $138.00 plus shipping $17.00

Guages have not arrived yet, but the controls have.

 

[ezmobee]

Re: 1976 tri-hull project

Yes I saw the pics. Looking good. I like the modern controls too. Looking forward to seeing how you put the dash together with all the new gauges.

 

[Meadfisher]

Re: 1976 tri-hull project

Well that one is going to be tricky, as I cannot use the old dash panel for template becuase I have seven new guages and the old one only held four or five. Probably Ill just get some thin plywwod, cut my holes according to the guage size it will need, then to keep it looking clean either cover the plywood in gelcoat or fiberglass, just so it matches and works. I am open to any ideas though, please throw me a bone lol.

 

[jcsercsa]

Re: 1976 tri-hull project

Well that one is going to be tricky, as I cannot use the old dash panel for template becuase I have seven new guages and the old one only held four or five. Probably Ill just get some thin plywwod, cut my holes according to the guage size it will need, then to keep it looking clean either cover the plywood in gelcoat or fiberglass, just so it matches and works. I am open to any ideas though, please throw me a bone lol.

Hi there Meadfisher, Did you see what I did on my dash , they wernt really gauges holes more like switch hole , but if you had a jig saw you could cut out any size hole and plug it with wood then just marine tex over it and grind smooth !! I really like the way mine it turning out petty nice , Ok just a thought !!! John

 

[Meadfisher]

Re: 1976 tri-hull project

The only problem is my dash already has a huge rectangle cut out of it, and the current guages rest in this piece of wood that screws down in that hole.

Here is a pic of what it looks like now.

 

[fishrdan]

Re: 1976 tri-hull project

You can make the gauge panel out of a 1/8" piece of aluminum and then paint to your liking once you have everything fitted. Either that or lay up a 1/4" piece of fiberglass, cut it down to size, fit the gauges and paint.

I had a 73 SeaSwirl with a messed up dash panel like yours and I was going to,,, lay 1/4" of fiberglass on the bottom side of brushed aluminum laminate and then weight it down with a battery so the panel was perfectly flat. But, I got rid of the boat.

 

[jcsercsa]

Re: 1976 tri-hull project

You can make the gauge panel out of a 1/8" piece of aluminum and then paint to your liking once you have everything fitted. Either that or lay up a 1/4" piece of fiberglass, cut it down to size, fit the gauges and paint.

I had a 73 SeaSwirl with a messed up dash panel like yours and I was going to,,, lay 1/4" of fiberglass on the bottom side of brushed aluminum laminate and then weight it down with a battery so the panel was perfectly flat. But, I got rid of the boat.

yep thats a big hole , i would go this route !! either one will work, the aluminum would be less of a mess !! John

 

[Meadfisher]

Re: 1976 tri-hull project

aluminum, I didnt think of that one, that wold probably come out nice and last a long time as-well.

Either one fo those ideas will work, have to see what is laying around as far as material, but even if I had to buy all the material new, it wouldnt be that expensive.

Really I just want it to work well, and if it looks nice that is a plus, at this point anything will be an improvement he~he

Thanks again guys for all the help, I really love this site*

Ya' cant beat it.

 

[Meadfisher]

Re: 1976 tri-hull project

Well folks, it has been quite a few weeks for any new updates, so I figured it was time.

In these few weeks we have accomplished quite a bit.

Too many pictures for this site, so I set up photobucket where you can sea plenty!


http://s616.photobucket.com/albums/tt250/Meadfisher/


I hope you all enjoy.

Ps let me know what think so far~

 

[Meadfisher]

Re: 1976 tri-hull project--THE SAGA CONTINUES--

Re: 1976 tri-hull project--THE SAGA CONTINUES--

Today was Awesome, we knocked out the upholstery and filled the pinholes on the bottom, prepping for new gelcoat!

It is going to be very windy the next few days, until Sunday.

So I will focus on my school work, until then. My new gas tank should be out by Friday, keep ya; posted as the progress contines.

Also I added a bunch of new pictures to photobucket, that include the new upholstery, as-well as older pictures of the engine rebuild process.

Thanks for sticking around and viewing, while I bring this classic back to life.

One time, while asking for quote on some work, a gentlemen asked me, he said as follows, " Is it some sort of family erlume?", whithout batting an' eye I looked that idiot straight in the face and stated "Not yet!"~~~~LOL


Hope you enjoy all the new pictures???


http://s616.photobucket.com/albums/tt250/Meadfisher/

 

[jcsercsa]

Re: 1976 tri-hull project

Your getting there !!! make sure that you get that keel really well !!! it sure didnt look to good did it !!! Ok keep at her !! John

 

[redone4x4]

Re: 1976 tri-hull project

its comin along man! U gotta feel alot better knowin that its gonna be damn near perfect now lol.

 

[Meadfisher]

Re: 1976 tri-hull project

Your getting there !!! make sure that you get that keel really well !!! it sure didnt look to good did it !!! Ok keep at her !! John

Oh I will , you better belive it.