1966 22-2 Diver Rebuild

[Callyb]

My plan is to do 4 layers of 1708  and then I'll lay the stiffener form in and put 2-3 layers of 1708 over it and run it down about 6 inches on each side. I hope that makes sense. As an alternative to the stiffener, I may just fill the stringers with a higher density foam, not 100% decided on that yet. Also, as a side note, I'm going to build the stringers with poly. I'm not a big fan of it, but that is a lot of epoxy! :eye:

I'll do my best to get some close-ups of the stringers when I get home from work today. Between my leg and the fact that it is only supposed to go to 18 today, I'm not going to make any promises.

How about you? After all, you are the inspiration for me deciding to go this route... :P

Stay warm!

[CLM65]

I may have missed it, but why aren't you reusing the old stringers?  They appear to be in pretty good shape.

[RickK]

You're colder there than we are here - been in the 20s since I got here on the 10th - seems I'm getting used to it now since I'm out in it a lot.  Even walking around with my coat open   - time to head home

You're right - it's a lot of poly to make the stringers - but at 85 a 5gal vs 250 a 5 of epoxy.....  
I will take the advice given by our Master Bldrs and Joel to secure them down with expoxy.  I am also going to take the plunge and epoxy a new layer of 1708 inside the hull from sheer line to sheer line.  I also want to fill in the deep prow as Eugene did on the FB - I have that cut out already and ready to put in.  Everything above the floor will be poly.

Can you get pics of the stiffener you're talking about?

Take care of your leg man.

[Callyb]

Geez! It's been a while.

Well, I need to post some pics of my lack of progress, but that isn't why I'm on here today....

The C&S ad showed up today from ebay!  

I have to haul a$$ to town for a CPL class, but I will get it scanned and upload some pics as soon as I get the chance. :bounce:

Maple syrup is in full swing too, so the busy winter is continuing into spring!

Talk to you guys later.

[OldSkool67]

looking forward to some progress pics man!

[Callyb]

Finally did something boat related! At this rate I'll be done by 2018...

So I picked up a later model Merc cowling for a good price, so I figured I would church up the old Black Max. I still haven't received the new mount grommet grommets and tell-tale fittings, so I haven't mounted it yet. But I started some repainting of the motor parts. Once I get the parts to mount it I will do another thread in the engine section because the forward mound requires some holes drilled in the pan to accept it.

So, here is the only before pic I have of the top cowl. It was pretty scratched up and I couldn't save the paint.


After prime...




Three coats of black, three coats of clear. Wet sanded with 1000 and 1500, then cut and polished.









I also put some paint on the lower unit. I didn't take nearly as much time with it...





Well, I finally had some porn to add to the forum....

Everyone have a good weekend!    

[CLM65]

Sweet paint job, Carl!  Now your goal is to get that much reflection in your boat hull!

[Callyb]

Thanks Craig!

I can only hope to get that kind of finish on the hull, I think that may be a tall order though...

[wingtime]

Sweet!  Gotta love those black Merc Cowls.

[gran398]

Good lookin'!!

Did you use the same procedure on the LU'S?

[Callyb]

No, on the lower unit I just did a light sand and shot some (cheap) acrylic enamel on it, mixed with hardener for a little more durability and gloss. The upper and lower cowls got the good stuff, some two stage urethane.

I was originally going to buy the Phantom Black Merc paint, but then I found out it is just a single stage enamel.

[Callyb]

I am tempted to buy the current style decals instead of the style (1999-2004) decals that actual go with it. I would like some opinions, if you guys wouldn't mind. I guess I don't know if it would be cheesy or not to put the 2013 stickers on it?

1999-2004 decals:



2013 decals:



Thanks in advance!

[Capt. Bob]

Personally, I like the look of the "older" style blue on black but I'm not a Merc owner.

Both will look good on the fresh cowling

Good luck.

[fitz73222]

Several years ago, Mercury was offering retro decal sets for V6's that  wer used on inline 6's in the late 60's to early 70's colors and font that were smokin hot. I'll see if they are still offered. It would be a very nice combination for the older hull with a newer engine. I would avoid the cookie cutter look of the last 10+ years and do something unique to complement your restoration.

[gran398]

Several years ago, Mercury was offering retro decal sets for V6's that  wer used on inline 6's in the late 60's to early 70's colors and font that were smokin hot. I'll see if they are still offered. It would be a very nice combination for the older hull with a newer engine. I would avoid the cookie cutter look of the last 10+ years and do something unique to complement your restoration.

That is a good idea

It may be these folks have such a product:

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