81 Glastron SX-190 Transom and Engine- PICS Galore Update 11-8

[BobsGlasstream]

Re: 81 Glastron SX-190 Transom and Engine- PICS Galore Update 11-8

Hey Frisco,
Looks good.
Once again you did an excellent job on the video too.
Look extremely nice.
Bob

 

[archbuilder]

Re: 81 Glastron SX-190 Transom and Engine- PICS Galore Update 11-8

Great video, looks like it came out great! I may have to get a video camera....wish I had made one of the seacast.

 

[Friscoboater]

Re: 81 Glastron SX-190 Transom and Engine- PICS Galore Update 11-8

Frisco - I wish you only the best! I loved Durabak when it went down too, I thought, this is awesome stuff! Until 2 mos. later when I dropped something and it cut...again, mine was white smooth, so I seriously want to know how your rough holds up.

I want it to work so I can do it again on my new project boat, so keep us posted on its durability.

My concerns with it were never adhesion, just durability.

I am not sure there is going to be a perfect product that will never chip, unless you put down a two part epoxy. the stuff that dried on my mixer will not chip off.

 

[dorelse]

Re: 81 Glastron SX-190 Transom and Engine- PICS Galore Update 11-8

I am not sure there is going to be a perfect product that will never chip, unless you put down a two part epoxy. the stuff that dried on my mixer will not chip off.

Well, I definitely agree with you there. Again, if I had the boat still I'd check, but the other possibility for me is that it was too thick, which would be my bad. 2 coats of white didn't quite give me an even color, so I know I did 3 coats...again, if it pooled or anything, it would definitely be thicker than intended.

I definitely feel it could be my fault too, which is why I'll want to see your opinion as I would give it another shot for sure. This time I'd probably use textured and not white...so it would cover better I think.

You're doing great!

Looking at Bear_69cuda's Durabak installation of it on the floor with carpet accents on top, I'm thinking that's the way to go now. I'm glad other's have used it!

 

[199q]

Re: 81 Glastron SX-190 Transom and Engine- PICS Galore Update 11-8

Lookin good!!! as Always!

very nice! I will be going the carpet route, but I really like what you have done, it looks great!

 

[vegasphotoman]

Re: 81 Glastron SX-190 Transom and Engine- PICS Galore Update 11-8

cool videos! that durabak stuff looks like it should last a lieftime.

is the surface slippery at all? wet bare feet or with shoes and wet deck...have you checked it out? I know you used the gritty version....just wondering if it was still a bit slippery.....

now I know why you took so much time making sure the deck was all smooth!

 

[Friscoboater]

Re: 81 Glastron SX-190 Transom and Engine- PICS Galore Update 11-8

The surface grabs like glue so far. I am not sure about the wet feet thing, but it will sure get a workout this summer.

That brings up a good point. I HATE WINTER!!!!!!!!!!!!! My joints hurt, people get short tempered here, and there is not enough sun. BAAAAHUMBUG!

 

[BobsGlasstream]

Re: 81 Glastron SX-190 Transom and Engine- PICS Galore Update 11-8

friscoboater,

That brings up a good point. I HATE WINTER!!!!!!!!!!!!! My joints hurt, people get short tempered here, and there is not enough sun. BAAAAHUMBUG!

Ditto on that . the high here today was 35, I know that it is colder in some places but that's one of the reasons I moved. I guess I'll just have to keep moving.
Once again great job.
Bob

 

[SKIBUM1M]

Re: 81 Glastron SX-190 Transom and Engine- PICS Galore Update 11-8

But if we didnt have winter we would be out on the water and our boats would never get rebuilt. There are some good things aboiut winter I realized after living in Tennessee. There is nothing like coming in from a day of working out in the cold and coming in to get in a warm bed with the wife. And putting your cold feet on her. Also I think people need the cycle of being a bit down in the winter and up in the summer. Kind of makes you appreciate both a little more. Also when its cold you can always add more cloathes, when hot you can only take so much off before the Coast Guard comes up and starts bitching.

 

[bear_69cuda]

Re: 81 Glastron SX-190 Transom and Engine- PICS Galore Update 11-8

I found the Durabak had plenty of grip wet with bare feet. I missed out on the 1978 Cobalt, and am looking for a winter boat project big time... Oh yeah... I forgot about my house project list Not as fun!

 

[SKIBUM1M]

Re: 81 Glastron SX-190 Transom and Engine- PICS Galore Update 11-8

Bear talk to 83vert. He got a new boat and is looking to get rid of his uncompleted project.

 

[system-f]

Re: 81 Glastron SX-190 Transom and Engine- PICS Galore Update 11-8

Awesome Job, Jay. I may still go with this but it is like thrillhouse said " a bit pricey"


Are you going to have a ton of downtime until you get the motor?

 

[Friscoboater]

Re: 81 Glastron SX-190 Transom and Engine- PICS Galore Update 11-8

It is a little pricey but there is not really anything out there that does the same thing any cheaper. I looked at West marine and they have some non skid paint for 94.00 a gallon. so for a little more I got this. I thought about doing rustoleum but after seeing how shiny my bilge came out I am glad I didn't.

By the way I walked on it today and it is very smooth on bare feet.

 

[Mountain_Man]

Re: 81 Glastron SX-190 Transom and Engine- PICS Galore Update 11-8

I just want to say "What a bunch of guys!"

I hope all of you are enjoying Christmas Eve and have a better Christmas Morn. It's Family time!

 

[BobsGlasstream]

Re: 81 Glastron SX-190 Transom and Engine- PICS Galore Update 11-8

friscoboater
I hope you have a safe and Merry Christmas.
Bob

 

[Friscoboater]

Re: 81 Glastron SX-190 Transom and Engine- PICS Galore Update 11-8

Thanks alot Bob. We had a wonderful Christmas, and just rolled back in the door. I hope you had a nice one too. Heck, I hope all you guys have a Merry Merry.

I will be starting the electrical tomorrow... so stay tuned for some new videos.

 

[system-f]

Re: 81 Glastron SX-190 Transom and Engine- PICS Galore Update 11-8

Pics Pics Pics

 

[BobsGlasstream]

Re: 81 Glastron SX-190 Transom and Engine- PICS Galore Update 11-8

friscoboater
Can't wait to see them.
Bob

 

[Friscoboater]

Re: 81 Glastron SX-190 Transom and Engine- PICS Galore Update 11-8

Nothing has been done since last weekend, and this morning I got slapped with a huge Honey do list.

 

[archbuilder]

Re: 81 Glastron SX-190 Transom and Engine- PICS Galore Update 11-8

Hurry up and get the list done.....we need our boat fix! lol! Hope you guys missed out on all the white stuff we have up here!