First Boat - Updated Pictures

[jr88fan]

With some help from this forum I purchased my first boat a few weeks ago, actually July 21st. I have had the boat on the lake 4 times and mechanically all seems okay. Motor and outdrive seem pretty strong although I have to admit I am still a little confused by the trim and how I am supposed to work that but I guess that comes with experience.

I have done some minor work on the exterior of the boat and I wanted to share some pics. I am pretty excited about having a boat so I guess I just wanted to share what I have done so far and get some feedback. I know there is still a lot of work to do but it all has to start somewhere!

 

[Capt Sully]

Re: First Boat - Updated Pictures

Looks like new, enjoy your new boat. On the trim, what I do is go WOT then move trim till the boat planes out nice and smooth, you will hear the motor smooth out also. the trim will be different at all speeds.

 

[Bob_VT]

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Nice boat........ do not be afraid to back away with the camera, so you can get the whole boat in a single picture!

What did you use on the teak?

 

[jr88fan]

Re: First Boat - Updated Pictures

I might have used the wrong thing on the teak! I used Minwax stain (3 coats) and Helsman satin urethane varnish (4 coats with a 220 light sand between coats 1 and 2).

 

[Levinz11]

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I might have used the wrong thing on the teak! I used Minwax stain (3 coats) and Helsman satin urethane varnish (4 coats with a 220 light sand between coats 1 and 2).

It doesn't look BAD. But if it starts to crack and peel, sand the varnish off and use TEAK OIL.

 

[mippel]

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Looking good, for the next picture, add boat to water.

 

[BTMCB]

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Good looking boat. Congrats and enjoy.

 

[jr88fan]

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Heading to the lake shortly. I will get some pictures on the water!

 

[m casey stock]

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Nice looking ride! Chaparral boats are great!