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ritzyrags	#61  Posted on 06/01/14 - 11:05 PM
Member Project Albums Posts: 1003 Comments: 36 Joined: 06/18/08	Well I hope that most of you refit mongers are still with us following this detailed refit. Today was a banner day and involved fitting the Mahogany to the console top section. Tools used were table saw and belt sander to prep the surfaces. Hand sanded to shape and fit were done last. http://www.whalercentral.com/userphot...to_id=1761 One coat of epoxy was applied to seal the surface and bringing the grain nicely. http://www.whalercentral.com/userphot...to_id=1763 Next the long awaited fitting of the windscreen to the console was carefully done. Marking the dead center hole to the console were marked with my white marker. http://www.whalercentral.com/userphot...to_id=1764 Next was a second reckoning etched with my sharpest of markers http://www.whalercentral.com/userphot...to_id=1765 Careful initial drilling was done with premium quality 5/32 drill bit. And finished with the 3/8 bit size included in the windshield order. http://www.whalercentral.com/userphot...to_id=1766 Rubber inserts were installed next and were whetted first by a hand to mouth motion for the sake of expediency. http://www.whalercentral.com/userphot...to_id=1767 The finished product would make any serious Whaler Owner proud.. http://www.whalercentral.com/userphot...to_id=1768 Finally ,I did install Saint Brendan to the console faceplate and ready to take it's well deserved place on the console. I would like to think that Brendan and I have shared in the patience needed to see great things come to completion. http://www.whalercentral.com/userphot...to_id=1769 As you can all attest, a carefully crafted detail in making these hours spent into a well appreciated and fun day working for the common good in the refit of my Classic Outrage 19 1975. Dont lie Dont Cheat And dont give up..
CES	#62  Posted on 06/02/14 - 8:48 AM
Member Personal Page Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 2681 Comments: 7 Joined: 04/27/07	Nice!!! Cliff 1966 13' Sport with a 1993 40hp Yamaha 2 Smoker
sraab928	#63  Posted on 06/02/14 - 10:50 AM
Member Project Albums Posts: 1282 Comments: 13 Joined: 12/27/05	Looking good Serge. Scott 1974 21' Revenge w Mercury 200 ProXS V8
gchuba	#64  Posted on 06/02/14 - 7:27 PM
Member Posts: 1675 Comments: 0 Joined: 03/31/13	I bet you held your breadth drilling, looking good. Garris
ritzyrags	#65  Posted on 06/04/14 - 12:20 PM
Member Project Albums Posts: 1003 Comments: 36 Joined: 06/18/08	Thank You Scott And how is your Classic coming along? Garris, Prep is everything, Premium quality tools will make the job easier. CES.After having viewed your page,I would love to visit the Texas Coast areas Thanks for the on Nice word. More to come later. Edited by ritzyrags on 06/05/14 - 1:37 AM Dont lie Dont Cheat And dont give up..
ritzyrags	#66  Posted on 06/12/14 - 9:25 PM
Member Project Albums Posts: 1003 Comments: 36 Joined: 06/18/08	Today was spent in installing the windshield to the console. A noted bit of complication was the inner console wing right recess installation of the washer/nut assembly. Wet sanded the whole surfaces in prep for the next steps to come. http://www.whalercentral.com/showuser...to_id=1771 Dont lie Dont Cheat And dont give up..
CES	#67  Posted on 06/13/14 - 11:25 AM
Member Personal Page Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 2681 Comments: 7 Joined: 04/27/07	ritzyrags wrote: Thank You Scott And how is your Classic coming along? Garris, Prep is everything, Premium quality tools will make the job easier. CES.After having viewed your page,I would love to visit the Texas Coast areas Thanks for the on Nice word. More to come later. Sir, we have a lot to be thankful for in Texas! I hope to retire on the Texas coast some day. Cliff 1966 13' Sport with a 1993 40hp Yamaha 2 Smoker
ritzyrags	#68  Posted on 06/16/14 - 6:19 PM
Member Project Albums Posts: 1003 Comments: 36 Joined: 06/18/08	Roger that Cliff. Enjoyed fitting the console top today with an executive decision involving a Mahogany top with a protective starboard topping. http://www.whalercentral.com/showuser...to_id=1772 Did seal the top to console with PL Premium as a waterproofing precaution. http://www.whalercentral.com/showuser...to_id=1773 Also custom fitted the louvered door to the front console. http://www.whalercentral.com/showuser...to_id=1774 Not totally displeased with the results. Dont lie Dont Cheat And dont give up..
ritzyrags	#69  Posted on 06/25/14 - 4:15 PM
Member Project Albums Posts: 1003 Comments: 36 Joined: 06/18/08	Side door was carefully installed but not before having precisely expanded the opening on the console. http://www.whalercentral.com/showuser...to_id=1775 The finish gloss being epoxy will at times give a rustic but uneven finish. To the desired areas as in louvers; a careful sanding was done and; a couple coats of diamond Verathane was applied to seal the deal. I am not totally dissatisfied with the results as I have tried hard to keep most parts from the original decade the Classic Outrage 19 were originally sold and sailed with great pleasure.. Still having fun with the detail and hope that you are enjoying of the progresses from this refit here from the great Pacific North West. Edited by ritzyrags on 06/25/14 - 4:16 PM Dont lie Dont Cheat And dont give up..
ritzyrags	#70  Posted on 06/27/14 - 3:29 PM
Member Project Albums Posts: 1003 Comments: 36 Joined: 06/18/08	Failure to locate a replacement part to install my console railing I did enlarge the crack by cutting through fitting on the screw port section. http://www.whalercentral.com/showuser...to_id=1776 Looking to get my hands on an exact replacement or to locate a stainless set up to give it a couple of beads to repair. Dont lie Dont Cheat And dont give up..
ritzyrags	#71  Posted on 06/28/14 - 10:59 PM
Member Project Albums Posts: 1003 Comments: 36 Joined: 06/18/08	Between the Art carving shore contest today http://www.crshorelinearts.ca/ and my daily duties to the estate I did manage to have some quality time And enjoyed assembling parts to my favorite Whaler project, "My Girl's Refit" There is no doubt that I did assemble the Mahogany face plates to an initial .25" thickness and after enjoying the clunky effect decided to reduce the thickness by half. A more streamlined effect was attained and kept. http://www.whalercentral.com/showuser...to_id=1777 I did have a bit of a challenge in matching the gauges to the face plates but was actually pleased with the seating's. To give a preview of completion I did crown the console with the "Smoking Hot" windshield giving a hint of things to come. http://www.whalercentral.com/showuser...to_id=1778 To be continued." Dont lie Dont Cheat And dont give up..
ritzyrags	#72  Posted on 07/02/14 - 9:00 PM
Member Project Albums Posts: 1003 Comments: 36 Joined: 06/18/08	Upon setting the rod holder wood beds to console today It became obvious that the 15" width was a bit too large to fit properly to the front of my tapered front Classic console. After getting initially rather miffed by this setback Did take a time out distracting myself sitting within the shrubbery shade and completing crosswords to occupy the time. After having given the task to the behind the scene dept. Solution #1 -To shorten one or both ends on the 15"s did prove unworkable. Solution#2-to cut and shorten through the middle; unacceptable. I ended up getting nudged toward my left over wood remnants and visualized a shorter version of the needed beds. Reclaimed pieces were soon put to work through my efforts to make adequate d beds @ 13" per units. http://www.whalercentral.com/userphot...to_id=1779 There will never be a dull moment when updating and taking your Classic to the Beauty Parlor. Still somehow at a loss to know where those male snap parts from my back cushions went. Never a dull moment here. Edited by ritzyrags on 07/02/14 - 9:02 PM Dont lie Dont Cheat And dont give up..
ritzyrags	#73  Posted on 07/08/14 - 10:16 PM
Member Project Albums Posts: 1003 Comments: 36 Joined: 06/18/08	Last two days spent on custom fitting the rocket launcher's seats to the console. Verathane and Epoxy were used for the finish. The detail was carefully done involving allowance for the 20" Igloo cooler and cushion deck top clearance that is needed for position to deck section bow side. http://www.whalercentral.com/userphot...to_id=1782 After having positioned and mounted the holders to the wood,screw on snaps were installed to accept the full height of the Hall's back rest cushions. http://www.whalercentral.com/showuser...to_id=1781 All had to be dis assembled and given a last spit and shine before re assembling for the final show time. http://www.whalercentral.com/showuser...to_id=1780 Now you see it and now you don't. Classic Outrage 1975 Console Chest front view. http://www.whalercentral.com/showuser...to_id=1783 And showing in a teasing side view of this lady's front assets from Hall's premium cushioning tradition. http://www.whalercentral.com/showuser...to_id=1784 Not D cups but sexy or what? Edited by ritzyrags on 07/08/14 - 10:23 PM Dont lie Dont Cheat And dont give up..
ritzyrags	#74  Posted on 08/19/14 - 4:05 PM
Member Project Albums Posts: 1003 Comments: 36 Joined: 06/18/08	And to jot down a few words while being busy doing it.. I have been residing in Wet Sanding Heaven lately.. And this after God's flashlight has given me a magnified view of the small dimples left over from the previous sandings. Ha! Never a dull moment here while working on the Whaler. Beer on the house for the wet sanding addicts that need to get busy on the estate here.. That is what I get from having a side of me that is so damn well picky.. Plenty has happened since my last entry. As in The Port side of my gunwale mahogany having decided to separate itself from the Epoxy surfacing had to be removed. And redone.. Never a dull moment at Ritzyrags Edited by ritzyrags on 08/19/14 - 4:09 PM Dont lie Dont Cheat And dont give up..
ritzyrags	#75  Posted on 09/11/14 - 7:30 PM
Member Project Albums Posts: 1003 Comments: 36 Joined: 06/18/08	Hey! Ho! Small setbacks were overcome d in seeing the mahoganies loosing their seals. Things got a bit complicated upon removing the toppings to see some of the gelcoat chipping along the edges. http://www.whalercentral.com/showuser...to_id=1856 Repairs, repairs and more repairs made the total effect on this refit a welcome d view. The RPS was tentatively positioned and awaits for a precise position before being anchored. Question to the Rank and File.. What would be the measurement in inches for the distance between console/RPS positioning? More later. Edited by ritzyrags on 09/11/14 - 7:40 PM Dont lie Dont Cheat And dont give up..
ritzyrags	#76  Posted on 09/19/14 - 6:44 PM
Member Project Albums Posts: 1003 Comments: 36 Joined: 06/18/08	And for the hardened detail incentive Whaler person looking for what may come next.. Great news from Mr Chuck Bennett having helped with the precise factory OEM distance between console and RPS positioning. I will quote his response from my inquiry. http://www.whalercentral.com/userphot...to_id=1857 "Pretty much all of the boats with the standard console and reversible pilot seat would have been set up at 18 1/2" between the aft edge of the console and the forward edge of the base on the RPS." Thank You once again to Chuck for being so helpful in helping out. I will look forward to thanking you in person at the earliest opportunity. The seat was precisely positioned and pilot holes were carefully drilled. The popular 3M 5200 caulk/sealant was used to secure the intrusion of screws to the deck. http://www.whalercentral.com/userphot...to_id=1858 My fateful assistant and severe critic "Roxy Riddick" was not totally displeased with the latest updates and went on to mumble."I'll be keeping my eye on you Merc" :. http://www.whalercentral.com/userphot...to_id=1859 With critics like these is there any wonder that I can't afford to make too many mistakes ? :, Edited by ritzyrags on 09/19/14 - 9:00 PM Dont lie Dont Cheat And dont give up..
ritzyrags	#77  Posted on 10/08/14 - 6:10 PM
Member Project Albums Posts: 1003 Comments: 36 Joined: 06/18/08	And on the North Western front today In the news and updates The decking and structures were washed and refreshed. Mid section cleats were carefully installed and properly torqued with large stainless backings. http://www.whalercentral.com/showuser...to_id=1860 Only from a high vantage point and position did the obviousness of my resident Classic's effect on the resident foliage became apparent. http://www.whalercentral.com/showuser...to_id=1861 After seeing this, I have no choice but to believe that the estate has fully adopted my Classic Outrage 19 1975 as part of the wholeness that makes Ritzyrags what it is here... Dont lie Dont Cheat And dont give up..
dougt	#78  Posted on 10/08/14 - 6:46 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 179 Comments: 0 Joined: 06/29/14	Looking really good man. Nice boat 1996 Sport GLS 13' - 1996 Johnson 40hp, 2 Stroke
wlagarde	#79  Posted on 10/08/14 - 7:04 PM
Member Personal Page Project Albums Posts: 442 Comments: 2 Joined: 07/21/13	Looking really really good. Nice work! 1976 Sport 15 w/ 2005 50hp Nissan 2 stroke
ritzyrags	#80  Posted on 10/08/14 - 9:33 PM
Member Project Albums Posts: 1003 Comments: 36 Joined: 06/18/08	My thanks to you guys.. Good to see that the Classic Whalers are still a current source of interest. Always eager to hear of your latest updates and adventures. Dont lie Dont Cheat And dont give up..