Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos

Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Progress on my Project

Posted by HappyIdiot on 08/01/14 - 8:29 AM

Check out my personal page. Its starting to look like a BW

Posted by HappyIdiot on 08/13/14 - 6:39 PM

Just added some more photos. Progress on the interior.

Posted by dougt on 08/13/14 - 7:06 PM

Hull turned out very nice.
Interior is going to be sharp too.
Can't wait to see the interior stained and sealed.

Doug

Posted by HappyIdiot on 08/31/14 - 1:11 PM

I added a few more pictures. The Motor is in the shop The 40 HP Merc has 1 cylinder @125psi and 1 @ 100 which is a little low but will work fine. They found a bit of water in the oil tank but went through everything and replaced all the hoses and water pump impeller. So it wont be long. Will 3M work for a sealant when I remount the motor?

Posted by ritzyrags on 08/31/14 - 1:51 PM

Nice progress on this project.
And that is the darn Cutest little helper that you could have.
Keep up the good work and keep us posted.:)

Posted by wlagarde on 08/31/14 - 2:20 PM

HappyIdiot - The boat is starting to look good. I used 3M 4200 as a sealant when I raised my engine. I have not had problems (have removed the engine several times since); however, others have (gel coat pulled of when engine removed) and so they advocate a polysulfide sealant rather than an adhesive sealant like 3M 4200.

Posted by dougt on 08/31/14 - 2:51 PM

Just moved my engine up.
The Marine Sealants recommended here were:

Names of marine sealants include:

Boat Life Life Caulk
3M 101 Sealant
West Marine Marine Sealant

Doug

Posted by wlagarde on 08/31/14 - 3:05 PM

dougt wrote:
Just moved my engine up.
The Marine Sealants recommended here were:

Names of marine sealants include:

Boat Life Life Caulk
3M 101 Sealant
West Marine Marine Sealant

Doug

I would also add that if I remount the engine in the future I will not use 3M 4200.

Posted by HappyIdiot on 09/13/14 - 11:21 AM

I added a couple more pics check them out. I should be in the water within 2 weeks!!

Posted by wlagarde on 09/13/14 - 11:47 AM

#10

Its looking very good so far. Nice carpentry work.

Posted by HappyIdiot on 09/21/14 - 10:43 AM

#11

Finally ready for the water!!! check out the completed pics on my personal page.

Posted by Buoy on 11/06/14 - 7:01 PM

#12

Really stunning, nice job man. Enjoy it!