64 Edinboro custom learn somthing new every day

[sphelps]

Re: 64 Edinboro custom learn somthing new every day

You mean like this Ed?
http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=287734&page=3&p=2042777&viewfull=1#post2042777

 

[sphelps]

Re: 64 Edinboro custom learn somthing new every day

I'm not big on the stripes. Sorry !

If this were mine and I was using the dark teal color on the foredeck and sidedecks, I would paint the raised area on the bow a light cream color. Then I would paint the floor the same color.

Cream and green are "classic boat" colors ... but then I'm kinda a traditionalist at heart. That's why I like "old" stuff!

If you like, the raised lines could also be teal or some other complimentary contrasting color.

Whatever you choose I'm sure you will make it look great!

Yep a cream color would look great with the teal/green .I was thinking about doing the stripes that color but with the bright white hull I don't know how it would look. The white vinyl for the seats is a kinda antique white. And the hardtop is the same as the hull.The raised part on the bow wraps around and down the gunwhale caps so I'm not sure how I could transition to a different color. Paint schemes have been going thru my mind for day's. My head hurts!
I'll do something even if it's wrong.. LOL!

 

[SteveMFG_Oxford]

Re: 64 Edinboro custom learn somthing new every day

Don't forget that darker colors tend to absorb the summer heat.

Think about painting the top cream as well if you decide to use the scheme I suggested. That teal is a great color but with the top the same it could become "too much". And hot too ..

I like to work with the natural curves and elevations of the fiberglass. A bit of creative masking can make or break the job. The fact that you have so many great possibilities makes it all the harder!

I spent HOURS thinking about my paint. To the point of craziness! My family couldn't understand why I agonized over it. Obviously, they aren't "boat people"!

 

[sphelps]

Re: 64 Edinboro custom learn somthing new every day

We have some color !

First coat . hope to shoot 2 more tomorrow..

 

[SteveMFG_Oxford]

Re: 64 Edinboro custom learn somthing new every day

Lookin good! Once the paint is on the motivation factor goes way up!

Your prep work looks like it really paid off! Nice job!

 

[yanks21]

Re: 64 Edinboro custom learn somthing new every day

Nice. Can't wait to see how those seats line up!

 

[*EdC*]

Re: 64 Edinboro custom learn somthing new every day

Nice.... I do like the stripes that way!

 

[Jon Sob]

Re: 64 Edinboro custom learn somthing new every day

Great job sp ...... you'll be in the water before you know it.

 

[sphelps]

Re: 64 Edinboro custom learn somthing new every day

Thanks Steve , Yanks, Ed, and Jon . It's starting to take a little shape !
BTW Jon, when is the Carefree gitting wet ? Still working the kinks out of the o/b?

 

[Jon Sob]

Re: 64 Edinboro custom learn somthing new every day

BTW Jon, when is the Carefree gitting wet ? Still working the kinks out of the o/b?

Today .....

 

[sphelps]

Re: 64 Edinboro custom learn somthing new every day

WOO HOO !!!!
She is sure sittin pretty Jon !

 

[jbcurt00]

Re: 64 Edinboro custom learn somthing new every day

 

[SteveMFG_Oxford]

Re: 64 Edinboro custom learn somthing new every day

Be Careful! Don't scratch it on the first day!

Hope you have a great "shakedown" cruise!

 

[Jon Sob]

Re: 64 Edinboro custom learn somthing new every day

Be Careful! Don't scratch it on the first day!

That's funny that you say that because I was just looking at all the little touch-ups I have already ... lol.

 

[sphelps]

Re: 64 Edinboro custom learn somthing new every day

Stripes are on ...

and the transom..

 

[kfa4303]

Re: 64 Edinboro custom learn somthing new every day

Looks great!!!! The stripes alone are worth and extra 5-10 mph on the top end. It's a fact....probably Keep on vroom-vrooming!

 

[yanks21]

Re: 64 Edinboro custom learn somthing new every day

Man, new paint get's me to thinkin...naw, I'll just sit here till that feeling goes away...

 

[SteveMFG_Oxford]

Re: 64 Edinboro custom learn somthing new every day

That paint looks great!

Start putting on parts and git er launched! Times a wastin' and its almost July already!

I like the cockpit chair. It reminds of a wooden boat builders once saying that every shop needed a "moaning chair". That's where you go when you realize you drilled in the wrong spot, broke an irreplaceable part, discovered that the $50 worth of paint you bought is no good, your engine is long and your transom short and ... well ... you get the idea!

Keep on keepin on. You'll get there!

 

[sphelps]

Re: 64 Edinboro custom learn somthing new every day

kfa ,
Thats why I added the stripes so it would a least look like it's going faster !

Yanks ,
A couple days of sanding and that will take the feeling away quick!

Steve,
That's my head scratchin chair. Spent many a hours scratchin till the hair starts disappearing. Or the frosty beverage is gone.

 

[sphelps]

Re: 64 Edinboro custom learn somthing new every day

I couldn't resist placing the H/T on for a look see !