1978 Century 4000 resto

[rngale]

Re: 1978 Century 4000 resto

THis weekend got the forward bulkheads in and galssed as well as the main set in place. Have ground out and removed the starboard side stringer. will template for the stringers in the cabin and deck this week and hopefully get them galssed in this coming weekend!

 

[rngale]

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Here are some updated pics of work so far. The bulkheads were bed in hull and deck then glassed in with two layers of csm and 18 oz woven then another layer of csm to make finishing easier. the templates for the stringers have been made and will cut them today and install in pm tomarrow!

Its not fast progress but its progress! LOL

 

[rngale]

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got the forward stringers cut and set in place today! More progress at last. Just need to cut the main stringers, upper half of main bulkhead and glass glass glass!

 

[rngale]

Re: 1978 Century 4000 resto

got the forward stringers cut and set in place today! More progress at last. Just need to cut the main stringers, upper half of main bulkhead and glass glass glass!

Got the forward stringers glassed this weekend and one of the mains too, Gettin there a little at a time.

 

[rngale]

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Its been awhile since ive had time to update what has been done. Work and all has slowed down the progress of where i had hoped to be by now.

Hopefully within the next couple weeks will have more time to get more done lol.

 

[rngale]

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Hello everyone,

Hope ypur summer is going well and your projects coming along nicely.

Been a busy summer here so not as much done on the boat as i would like but here are some updated pics of what i have done so far.

Hope to get more time to work on it soon.

 

[rngale]

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more pics

 

[rngale]

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more pics

ok just a quick update... got the stringers and bulkheads in to the engine beds and glassed. Time to start the floor flanges and remove the engine. For those who wonder why i havent removed the engine yet, its because i had torn so much of the boat apart i didnt want to trailer it to my buddy's garage where i am going to pull it till i had some support back in the hull.

The weather in maine has been hot the past couple of weeks so the only time i can glass in the green house i built is in the am and at dusk. Getting there though!

 

[HopeSheFloats]

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Lookin great RNGale, quite a project you have going on, gonna be a sweet ride I can tell!

 

[rngale]

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Lookin great RNGale, quite a project you have going on, gonna be a sweet ride I can tell!

Once i get the basics done, the interior of the cabin will be done in varnished doug fir, including the ceiling with panels. the cockpit will be done in a compination of sapeli (mahogany) and teak veneers laminated on maranti marine ply. The cockpit floor will be awlgrip with non skid when the boat is painted and the teak swim platform will be entirely remade. The real thing slowing me down is over building the damn thing. all the stringers and bulkheads are taped in with a 1.5csm and 24 oz woven then completely laminted with another 1.5 cem and 2 18 oz wovens on both sides. there are bulkheads no more than every 26 inched apart and i have added 1 layer csm and 2 18 oz woven fron the water line down. She might qualify for ice breaking this winter lol. and thanks for the encouragement!

 

[HopeSheFloats]

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I could tell by the amount and the looks of the quality that you were'nt just going thru the motions...really looking forward to watching this come full circle...would luv something like it myself someday...Keep up the great work, you'll really have a treasure there when your satisfied.

 

[rngale]

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Hello all, Its been awhile and a long winter. About to get started again on the project as sson as i aquire more resin. Have the plywood laminated for the transon just have to rough cut the whole fo rthe outdrive and laminate it in then the egine beds then remainder of stringers and floor flanges. Hope the get it painted this year and maybe even rebuild the motor and get it reinstalled!

 

[412main]

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I just finished reading your post and Im really impressed with all the work you have done. I really look forward to seeing your finished product... I will soon be the proud owner of a 1979 Century 4000 and look forward to beginning my boating experience... I found a hell of a deal on this boat and cant wait to take it out.
Will post pics soon....

T.O

 

[boatkenB]

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I just found this thread and would love to see the finished Boat and ask some questions about the Transom repair.

Is anyone still following this thread?

I have an 81 Century 4000 that is in the need of some TLC.
Thanks
Ken

 

[Century 4000]

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I started picking at my 78 century 4000 and discovered a little more rot. After a couple hours "picking" i now have a gutted interior. I too, would like to see some further progress on rngales's boat.

 

[JB]

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Please respect our rules, guys.

12. Please do not post to threads that have been inactive for more than 3 months UN-LESS you are the original poster. We have very active forums and any thread that remains inactive for that long should be considered "dead". It is especially confusing when there is an entirely new question posted to an old thread. This is considered a hijack. Please start a new thread of your own.

Thanks for your cooperation.