RickK's 170 rebuild

[Callyb]

Rick, she's looking real good! My hats off to you!

How thick are you putting the gel on? I wonder if it isn't getting to off-gas properly?

Anyway, looking sweet. 

[RickK]

Thanks guys.
There were definitely pin holes that I couldn't see - have to have the light angle just right.  I think the pinholes were there originally and when I sanded everything down it exposed them.  I hope I have them all now.
I'm putting probably 10 mils down - I haven't stuck the gauge in it yet.
This weekend, if the wind lays down, it's time to spray.

[larsli68]

Rick, fingers are crossed in Sweden for good weather this weekend. I'm driving up north tomorrow for work. I hope to take some pictures.

//Lars

[jxaguila]

   RickK:
  You have gone a long way on the proyect since the last time I checked.

   By the way, She is coming up great.

   Awsome job

[RickK]

Thanks JX. I have some vacation time coming up and hope to get it done in that timeframe.  It's amazing what a 8-12 hr day will allow you to get done and times that by 21 days 

[RickK]

Ok, so I'm bored waiting for the wind to lay down so I can spray.  I went up with a buddy to pick up his trailer that was being repaired 1.5 hours north.  Got back around noon and started this futzing around.

I started pre-drilling some stuff on the console - Started with the vents


Lines up nicely (the holes above the vent are for mounting the windshield)


Drilled some holes to help vent the console




In Florida we have a wasp problem so I cut some screen to fit behind the plate


Here is the part Number if anyone needs one - I will mount one on each side of the console


I also pre-drilled and loosely mounted the fire extinguisher in the front cabinet of the console


The holes you see in the back of the cabinet are for the Stereo amp, which will be mounted inside the console on the back of the cabinet wall


Located where the PowerPole pump will go and predilled - I rebuilt the pump and the pole yesterday.


I also started pre-drilling all the latches for the seat


Here are the front latches and I also pre-drilled the speaker screws


The last thing I did was pre-drill the pole holders that will mount on both sides of the console (hard to see the 4 screw holes)


You might ask why I just don't mount them - I need to spray the console, the rod inserts and the hull cap and liner sides one last time before I can do this.  I'm bored. 

Oh, I forget to mention that I have everything sanded down now (have to lightly scruff what I did on the console to remove the pencil) and ready for spraying gelcoat and also cut the speaker holes in the aft part of the liner on both sides for the rear speakers.
Happy Thanksgiving!!

[CLM65]

Looking good, Rick.  Just out of curiosity, why did you drill the array of holes for the vent instead of one larger hole?

[Capt. Bob]

Just out of curiosity, why did you drill the array of holes for the vent instead of one larger hole?

Ditto

[dirtwheelsfl]

Don't forget to countersink!!

[RickK]

Looking good, Rick.  Just out of curiosity, why did you drill the array of holes for the vent instead of one larger hole?

Thanks Craig, When I looked at the vent plate and saw all the flat metal between the vent slots I figured that the only places that would allow air through is the slots themselves.  Are you thinking that a bigger hole might help circulation? It's still not too late to cut a big hole.

[RickK]

Don't forget to countersink!!

Hi Chris, everything I am mounting is surface mount and either already has a countersunk hole or I'm using pan head screws, like on the vent and speakers.
Thanks for the reminder though, keeps me on my toes.

[Aswaff400]

Don't forget to countersink!!

Hi Chris, everything I am mounting is surface mount and either already has a countersunk hole or I'm using pan head screws, like on the vent and speakers.
Thanks for the reminder though, keeps me on my toes.

i think what chris means is countersink the holes you drilled to keep gelcoat from chipping/cracking when screwing in hardware

[CLM65]

I do believe that a bigger hole will improve ventilation/circulation  I would at least connect the holes on each row to match each slot.

And I believe Chris was referring to countersinking the holes to prevent chipping/cracking the gelcoat when you put the screws in, not necessarily countersinking the screws themselves.

Keep up the good work!  I'm on vacation this week, but I'm having a little trouble getting motivated...glad to see you getting something done  .

Edit:  sorry, Aaron beat me to it.  Scary that our words are so similar!

[dirtwheelsfl]

Yup exactly^

You don't want threads going thru the gelcoat, just the glass...

[RickK]

Chris, Aaron and Craig - I hadn't thought about chipping as the screws went in - thanks for the advice.  I have a countersink bit ready for the task and assume I only have to hit it a little
Craig - I guess the smart thing would be to just cut out the entire square - since I have the screen behind the plate it doesn't matter.  Not that the console will be air tight but the only circulation will mostly be across the console at the top - a bigger hole should certainly help.
I took this week off too - have to make the best of it.  It's been 3 years for me this month.
Happy Thanksgiving!!