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17'Project
JPB	#1  Posted on 03/07/09 - 4:07 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 103 Comments: 0 Joined: 02/26/09	Finally got started...I first thought I would just restore the gel coat but after closer inspection I have decided to re-gel or paint. Way too many minor fixes and holes to fill. The areas in the pictures are typical of what the rest of the repairs will require. I will begin drilling and filling holes with marine tex? I will then be using an orbital sander and 100 grit to prep for paint? I was unsure about the green on top of the transom but after doing some research it appears to be factory? Does this need special attention? [IMG]http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss18/JPB55/day1/END.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss18/JPB55/day1/HOLE.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss18/JPB55/day1/TRAN.jpg[/IMG]
DaveL	#2  Posted on 03/07/09 - 8:21 AM
Member Posts: 47 Comments: 0 Joined: 08/26/07	Yes the green area visible at the top of the transom is factory and is not a defect.
DesertSport	#3  Posted on 03/07/09 - 10:17 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 52 Comments: 0 Joined: 03/01/09	The green is the mold joint where the two halves come together.
JPB	#4  Posted on 03/07/09 - 6:57 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 103 Comments: 0 Joined: 02/26/09	Thanks, one less thing to fix.. Today I continued removing hardware and cleaning. There are way more holes than I care to fill but.....There is going to be even more when I drill out all the rivets that were put in the rub rail? Man That thing was not going anywhere... I have no idea what i doing but next im going to start on the console, this should give me all the practice I will need to complete the project....I know im a little early for this but Im going to spray with Interlux perfection. After removing everything, I really liked the wide open deck of this 17' model. It crossed my mind to leave the seat and console out, put a 100HP tiller with a bench seat across the back and a BIG bait well right in the center! EDiT: The forum section is not designed for too many photos. I have moved these to your personal page where they belong. Thank You Edited by JPB on 03/08/09 - 5:37 AM
MW	#5  Posted on 03/08/09 - 1:19 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 1827 Comments: 10 Joined: 01/08/06	It's never too early, just "Keep Going", don't get wrapped up in too much right away (easy to do), get her ready for the water this summer. Matt
RLwhaler	#6  Posted on 03/08/09 - 10:36 AM
Member Posts: 53 Comments: 4 Joined: 09/21/05	JPB,By looking at your photo's..your boat doesn't look that bad to re-gel coat the WHOLE boat.As for "the green line" I too have a pet peave with that.It a factory issues. IMHO try buffing,remove all hard ware,3M heavy duty compound use a heavy duty buffer(De Walt 449)you'll be surprise with the result.As for the little drill,deep scratches,find your local marine guy to color match gel-coat to patch.Don't forget to wax that baby(last chores to do)Hope that helps!need anything just shoot me an email. Good Luck, Richard
JPB	#7  Posted on 03/08/09 - 4:01 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 103 Comments: 0 Joined: 02/26/09	Thanks, I will now post picture updates on my personal page...I would like to keep this thread going to continue to ask questions and get advise from you folks.... Edited by JPB on 03/09/09 - 1:56 PM
Joe Kriz	#8  Posted on 03/08/09 - 4:12 PM
Site Owner Personal Page Personal Album Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 11434 Comments: 452 Joined: 03/18/05	Definitely... I see your personal page now is listed under your name on the left and under your profile. Looks good. What are you turning this model Montauk into?
JPB	#9  Posted on 03/09/09 - 1:59 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 103 Comments: 0 Joined: 02/26/09	I have a lot of different ideas but more than likely I will keep it original except for a leaning post and bait well.....
Joe Kriz	#10  Posted on 03/09/09 - 2:02 PM
Site Owner Personal Page Personal Album Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 11434 Comments: 452 Joined: 03/18/05	Just a suggestion. A Montauk is usually worth more at resale time. I would try and find an original RPS and keep your boat a Montauk. Here is a photo of a refinished RPS that was original to the Montauks. http://www.whalercentral.com/photogal...lbum_id=13 Edited by Joe Kriz on 03/09/09 - 2:06 PM
JPB	#11  Posted on 03/10/09 - 5:28 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 103 Comments: 0 Joined: 02/26/09	Im using marine tex to fill holes in my console, How large of a hole can I fill before needing some sort of backing? I have some holes as big as a dime? Thanks
JPB	#12  Posted on 03/12/09 - 6:03 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 103 Comments: 0 Joined: 02/26/09	I know there are lots of info on filling holes, I found this one very helpful..... http://continuouswave.com/ubb/Forum3/HTML/000863.html I got the rivets drilled out today and the rub rail is off, more pictures to come...
CES	#13  Posted on 03/12/09 - 6:54 PM
Member Personal Page Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 2681 Comments: 7 Joined: 04/27/07	http://continuouswave.com/ubb/Forum3/...00863.html Cliff 1966 13' Sport with a 1993 40hp Yamaha 2 Smoker
JPB	#14  Posted on 03/28/09 - 12:50 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 103 Comments: 0 Joined: 02/26/09	FYI: Georgia The Boaters World in gwinnett co. is going out of business. I got interlux perfection, interlux primer, and other items today for 25% off. They will be increasing the mark downs until everything is gone......