RickK's 170 rebuild

[dburr]

Rick with the way plate tectonics and coriolis effect work those measurements are gonna move.... Why not set the leaning post in place then drill SHALLOW pilot holes that will show up in a big way when you paint the deck? Just a though, after losing too many bench marks to the aforementioned effects in addition to barley and malt...

[RickK]

Thanks Dave, I'll haul it back out and mark with a drill tip - good idea.

The wind is still blowing -  10-25 today 
I decided, since I can't spray, to test mount the cushions and the hardware for the seat today.  The seat cushions have 1/4-20 inserts (T-nuts) in the bases and they came with templates to drill holes in the seat. This way I can remove and put in the garage when not using, so they don't mildew - highly recommend this approach.  Their other option was to "screw into the back". Ok, if you don't want to remove often.


I will add a rubber washer on the inside and the outside (will also hold them in place) when I mount to use


The cushions and hardware look pretty decent.  My oldest daughter stopped by just when I was doing this, so she helped - what a joy.




The console before


Man this wind has to give me a break one of these days

[CLM65]

Nice Rick.  Where did you get the cushions?  And maybe it is time to resurrect your paint booth!

[RickK]

The guy that Randy uses made them.

[RickK]

Wind, wind, go away - got her all masked off with plastic and I'm ready - the wind is supposed to be lighter this weekend (today at least)


Brought the seat back out to drill pilot holes so I don't lose the spots (as was recommended by Dave (DBurr))


Wind is gusting up to 15 right now - maybe, maybe, maybe

[RickK]

In between gusts I was able to get some gelcoat on her 













I found a couple spots that I missed and I will need to spray tomorrow. 

[CLM65]

Good job!  It blew pretty good today up here...didn't think you would be able to get her done.  How many coats did you spray?  I hope to be getting to my interior hull sides soon, so I need to learn more about your process.

[larsli68]

Great work Rick! I'm glad the wind died down enough for you to spray the gel coat.

 

//Lars

[RickK]

Thanks Lars.  Craig, it was pretty breezy here too but in between gusts I was able to get her done.  Remember this is the 2nd time I have sprayed her so I had some gelcoat, maybe 20 mils on her, but I got a lot of pin holes.  So I sprayed the same amount again today - 2 qts of gel/duratec.
Plus, no love bugs

[RickK]

I went out this morning and de-masked it on the inside.  I then looked around and found a bunch of pinholes on the cap
So I lightly sanded the entire cap, filled the pinholes and then sanded it again.  I also sanded the hatch receiver sides and filled the pinholes in them.
Then I blew off and wiped the cap down and masked the inside of the boat and sprayed another 24oz of gel/duratec on the cap all the way around.


Came out very nice and no pinholes 






Grabbed a cold bottle of water and walked down the street to my buddy's house for 30 or so minutes while the gelcoat kicked and then came back and de-masked the inside.  Nice and shiny now and no love bugs stuck in it, even though I saw a couple this morning.




Next weekend it's sand, re-fill and spray the receivers and then I think I might pull the cables through the rigging tubes.

[Damage7]

Looking good! 👍

What are you using for a spray rig?

[Turbotrix]

Nice work rickk is that original console? I'm also from Florida I'm looking for Bow Railing if you know anyone

[RickK]

Looking good! 👍

What are you using for a spray rig?

Thanks.  I am using a HVLP with 2.0 tip.

[RickK]

Nice work rickk is that original console? I'm also from Florida I'm looking for Bow Railing if you know anyone

Thanks.  There is a before and after of the console a page or two back.  I added/built in the seat in front. 
You might want to check Marine Surplus in Bradenton for railing - they have some, not sure if it'll work on a 170 but worth checking.  They have a web site.

[CLM65]

Looks great Rick!  A little disturbing that you are getting so many pinholes.  Are you using an in-line moisture separator?  And if so, where in the line is it located (closer to the compressor or the gun)?