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

[Friscoboater]

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

Look what I found. Check out the thread on the link. Still trying to work a deal.


http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=449344

 

[Friscoboater]

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

I ordered some samples of carpet the other day, so look for some updates soon, and some decision making.

Here is another thought. Maybe I go with Hydroturf. You can buy the stuff in large sheet (expensive) and then cut it into mats and glue those in. Sort of like snap in carpet.

 

[archbuilder]

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

Hey Jay, glad to hear you are back at it! I haven't heard of hydroturff, what is it exactly? I ended up buying my direct from a mill in Georgia, got a pretty good price on it.

 

[clockwatcher]

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

Hey Frisco,

How's the City Motor holding up? It looked stout in your video. Good price too.

Have you thought of installing high quality snap in carpet? You already have the painted floor. Pull it out, clean and dry it. Clean out the boat floor. Best of both worlds. This place will make custom to fit from your template.

http://www.snapincarpet.com/products.cfm

I've had glue in carpet in my boat for the past 10 years. Every 2 years I have to pull it out and replace it because it get filthy and stinks. I plan to go the snap in method or maybe something like sseadek. The girls love soft, clean, nice smelling carpet for their feet. That's enough for me to keep it that way.

 

[Friscoboater]

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

Arch,

The Hydro turf is really made for the Jet Ski market, but they sell it by the sheet. It is like neoprene rubber and is about 1/2" thick. It has grooves in it to give traction, but does not absorb water. I would glue it in like snap in carpet leaving channels to drain to the back. Still not 100% sure.

Clock Watcher,

The engine is still running super strong, and I could not be happier. She is fogged and sleeping now. I cannot wait for next summer.

 

[archbuilder]

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

Jay I was wondering if that was one of the "rubber" type products. I need something like that for my anchor locker....I'm amazed at what that stuff cost!

 

[Friscoboater]

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

Yes it is very expensive. I think I have decided on glue in carpet. To be honest, I think it would outlast our ownership. It also looks really nice. yes it will be more upkeep, but that is what I am good at.

Oh, I noticed one of the trim cylinders was leaking today. One more thing to look at.

 

[Friscoboater]

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

I think I am going to go get her out of storage soon and clean her up. I cannot wait to hear the V8 roar again.

 

[archbuilder]

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

well get some video for the rest of us....I'm spending my weekend at the lake working on the new ac again....not very exciting, but important! lol! Nice work on the new boat, by the way, hope to see one of them this summer!

 

[clockwatcher]

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

Put it in the water and rip it up. Practice your launching skills. Take the wife and kids to Pete's for dinner and do a sunset/night time cruise. The ray will be there tomorrow. Of course, take the video camera. Show the folks here the party cove on Lake Lewisville. Lots of Texas eye candy there.

 

[Friscoboater]

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

well get some video for the rest of us....I'm spending my weekend at the lake working on the new ac again....not very exciting, but important! lol! Nice work on the new boat, by the way, hope to see one of them this summer!

I hope to make it up there too Arch.

Put it in the water and rip it up. Practice your launching skills. Take the wife and kids to Pete's for dinner and do a sunset/night time cruise. The ray will be there tomorrow. Of course, take the video camera. Show the folks here the party cove on Lake Lewisville. Lots of Texas eye candy there.

I think we might just have to take her out one of these next weekends. Although the wife is really pushing me to get the ray done. She wants to roll up to party cove in it soon.

Yes party cove is an experience. No kids for sure.

 

[clockwatcher]

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

No doubt you'll have it done in record time. Some friends were kind enough to take my son and me out last Saturday. It was the one day the wind wasn't 30+mph. The water was low 70s and normal level. It was a strong motivator to get our rig finished. I hope to splash it next month.

Have you dealt with any of the boat upholstery shops in the area? Any of which you would recommend?

 

[Friscoboater]

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

No doubt you'll have it done in record time. Some friends were kind enough to take my son and me out last Saturday. It was the one day the wind wasn't 30+mph. The water was low 70s and normal level. It was a strong motivator to get our rig finished. I hope to splash it next month.

Have you dealt with any of the boat upholstery shops in the area? Any of which you would recommend?

I have not, but I think I will have to find one soon. There is a couple of stitches on the Sea Ray popped on the sun pad.

 

[archbuilder]

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

who knows I may come down there one weekend!

 

[Friscoboater]

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

Well everyone the Glastron has a new home. He is a fellow iboater, and I am sure he will surface with some new pictures.

 

[segiroux]

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

Just wanted to drop a line letting you know that I love the work and the thread. Very infomative. I am currently replacing part of the floor in my boat and am getting to the point where I need to glass the patches to the floor. I hear of everyone laying glass with resin but I am curious if there is any hardner added to it or is it just straight resin? I would love to not have to mix that much resin with hardner. Thanks for the input.

 

[ezmobee]

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

I hear of everyone laying glass with resin but I am curious if there is any hardener added to it or is it just straight resin? I would love to not have to mix that much resin with hardener. Thanks for the input.

It's a two-part material. It will never harden at all without the catalyst added.

 

[Woodonglass]

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

Just wanted to drop a line letting you know that I love the work and the thread. Very infomative. I am currently replacing part of the floor in my boat and am getting to the point where I need to glass the patches to the floor. I hear of everyone laying glass with resin but I am curious if there is any hardner added to it or is it just straight resin? I would love to not have to mix that much resin with hardner. Thanks for the input.

If you are going to start a project you really should start a New thread This one is pretty much OBSOLETE!!

 

[26aftcab454]

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

click on photos to see larger--boat has been AWSOME!! it runs outstanding. I am proud to own it!

 

[archbuilder]

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

Glad to see it being put to good use! You should get years of fun out of it!