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1975 Vmate restoration

Dad out early today grinding on the boat while I was cutting some fiberglass strips . Now all the holes are filled . Just needs a quick sand ...

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All these holes were just crazy
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Been out all morning and glassed in the stringer and coated the bottom of the floor with resin to protect it from moisture . Going back out here in a few and going to try and get the seat boxes all glassed in place today since its so nice out !!!

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I did manage to get the driver's seat box glued down with PL Premium along with the battery box . Im going to try and glass both of them in tomorrow before I head to work . As you can see still using my multi-purpose John Deere 40 lbs counter weights lol .....

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stapletm said:
I see you cut most of the front lip of the battery box, nice. You won't regret that!
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It was already cut before you had posted that the first time lol . I had cut it out on my trimate when I first got it . It has chase lounge seat and the battery is still a p.i.t.a to get out even with it cut . But this one shld be ok .....
 
Will30 ...wondered what type of wood you used for the stringers?
also wondering what kind of know how you and your dad has on fiberglass work or just learning as you go?
 
vincmm said:
Will30 ...wondered what type of wood you used for the stringers?
also wondering what kind of know how you and your dad has on fiberglass work or just learning as you go?
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Used a 2x4 for a stringer . All that was there before was 3/4 piece of plywood .

My dad has done body work on cars for years . Ive learned from him over the years . This is the 3rd boat ive done glass work too
 
Will30 said:
Used a 2x4 for a stringer . All that was there before was 3/4 piece of plywood .

My dad has done body work on cars for years . Ive learned from him over the years . This is the 3rd boat ive done glass work too
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thats awesome...i want to learn learn learn... but just cant find the "right" project to try myself....

i'm enjoying the build so keep up posting the pics.
 
vincmm said:
thats awesome...i want to learn learn learn... but just cant find the "right" project to try myself....

i'm enjoying the build so keep up posting the pics.
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You know me bro~

Youll have to get dirty to learn the most. Find a boat bud, all these guys here and on the other sites~Will help you out.
 
vincmm said:
thats awesome...i want to learn learn learn... but just cant find the "right" project to try myself....

i'm enjoying the build so keep up posting the pics.
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This is the first boat ive seperated the the top from the bottom . but its not all that bad and has been a fun expirence . And its something I dont mind spending money on . I still have another Checkmate I have to do something with when this one is finished
 
Will30 said:
This is the first boat ive seperated the the top from the bottom . but its not all that bad and has been a fun expirence . And its something I dont mind spending money on . I still have another Checkmate I have to do something with when this one is finished
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just wait until you put it back together! its amazing how much stuff shifts.... i would have left some holes to line the deck and hull up....

out deck seemed too wide when we put it back together, it was NOT fun getting it all to fit again.
 
Tx91z28 said:
just wait until you put it back together! its amazing how much stuff shifts.... i would have left some holes to line the deck and hull up....

out deck seemed too wide when we put it back together, it was NOT fun getting it all to fit again.
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Ive had the top on and off a few different times and it still fits real snug . But I havent had mine off the trailer yet either .... That wont be still spring
 
If I ever do another one, it will be a gut, flip and paint bottom to seam, then flip it back upright. From there, separate and do the floor and any wood resto, paint the top, join the two halfs, install the interior and re-rig. Doing it this way makes the flip easier than with all that rotten wood/wet foam or heavy new wood guts! JMO ;) Then again, a couple extra feet of boat makes a huge difference on weight for the flip.
 
yellowfiero88 said:
If I ever do another one, it will be a gut, flip and paint bottom to seam, then flip it back upright. From there, separate and do the floor and any wood resto, paint the top, join the two halfs, install the interior and re-rig. Doing it this way makes the flip easier than with all that rotten wood/wet foam or heavy new wood guts! JMO ;) Then again, a couple extra feet of boat makes a huge difference on weight for the flip.
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This boat Brian really isnt all that heavy . Its alot lighter now than it was when I brought it home . Me and my dad have picked it up off the trailer to reposition it and it wasnt that bad at all .....
 
How long is the Vmate? It took 4 people and leverage from a tree and truck to flip the enchanter, 6 to flip back upright. It was rough on the back to say the least!!
 
12:30 am home from work early again .... Not tired mise well go and mess with the boat for a few hours :D
 
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