Posted by MG56 on 08/09/14 - 6:11 PM
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gchuba wrote:
MG56, is your issue with the restoration that the boat is now "thicker" than the original. I reviewed the slide show and I do not see where the original lines were compromised or changed. Are you happening to look at this as a "good paint job"? Part of me understands the lack of true restoration. The other part of me is enthralled with the craftsmanship to present an old hull to "from the factory condition" with materials as close to possible to factory original.
Garris
My one single issue is the hull they started with was the most perfect blue hull I have seen in a very long time, and it should not have been ground down.
Pictures make everything look rosy and I may be wrong but that hull looked to be in near mint original condition. As it was taken off the mold with the non skid and green line intact. I'm sure after over 40 years it had issues but that hull deserved to be restored, not re-fabricated.
You have to understand, there were only so many blue 16 footers made, and there are VERY few remaining that can be restored with a mold correct hull. How many do you think are left in equal condition to that hull, 50?
I don't want to confuse the point I am trying to make with whether Metan did a good job. Their work is outstanding, and second to none.
I also think it is unfair to continue this disagreement you all seem to have with me on a venders thread, even though they are no longer a sponsor.
We should move the argument over to the boat forum if you all want to keep beating up on me. I would actually like that because I am surprised I am the only that places the proper value on a genuine hull.