Fletch's Hydra Sport 2100 CC

[Fletch170]

[ceejkay]

man i want your center console! its looking good. you keeping with the color combo you got going on? personally i like it.

[Fletch170]

Ok,

SO I finally took some time to learn how to upload pictures.

Bob, all controls and hoses come out of the port side of the motor.

I'll start with that info Scotty, thank you.

Any insight into adding a raw water washdown into the mix? As easy as adding a "T" joint somewhere?

Also, wanted to follow up on a previous post where i noted this motor didnt not have a trim switch on the motor. After closer inspection, i found that the switch must have been stolen or damaged. So the obvious fix was to caulk in a plano tackle tray divider (little piece of plastic). Darrrrrrrrrrrrrr

next up, I'm building a motor stand so I can work on the merc in my garage while it's still cold. Also, the console is being removed and brought indoors as well. I plan on glassing in 2 of the existing door cut-outs.I hope to prime and paint that first, so I can wire everything in the warmth of my garage. After the motor is yanked, shes off to glass blast!

I'm going to look for some pictures I didnt put on the blog.

[Fletch170]

This should be printed, and taped to your project.

Here is the idea, please discregard the leaning post/ tackle station. That went to a Juno 30. Also, the console will be off white matching the liner.




On another side note....the cowl is from a 250.....are they bigger than the 225? I dont think they are????

[Fletch170]

and..........Here is why I havent been working on the boat. I've been changing diapers.

[Fletch170]

Sorry man, going with flag blue hull sides.

[gran398]

and..........Here is why I havent been working on the boat. I've been changing diapers.

       

[dburr]

Christian that little dude will keep you running! Most excellent,,

[Fletch170]

Looks like I got everything sorted....no I just have to start the actual work! As soon as the snow has melted (Got about 2 feet at the moment) I'm pulling the console into my garage, along with the Merc, where I can start getting them ready. I plan to also pull as much off the boat as possible to get it ready for sanding (Hardware, pie plants, bowrail, rubrail, etc. Looks like I have a nice barn where I can do al the sanding. On the way there, I plan to take the boat to a self service car was and completely scrub her down. That way, when back inside a barn, I can start sanding and body work (when it warms up a little.

Meanwhile back at the house, I should have the console ready ina  few weeks and I can start rigging the electronics and house systems.

[Fletch170]

HOLY S*IT, FLETCH ISN"T DEAD!!!!!!

Just been swamped with work, and havent had a chance to jump on here and give you guys a progress report.

Got the boat out of storage and to a yard right by my house for easy access, I actually drag her a mile down the road to my house to work on her.....pretty awesome.

Anyhow, as you can see by the pictures, I pulled everything off that could be, so sanding and painting will be much easier. The motor comes off tomorrow, and will be placed in my garage, where I can completely repaint and sort out the half-A$$ wiring (will follow up with seperate post with that birds-nest of lazy from the PO.

So, motor comes off, and the hull goes out for sand blasting, in the meantime, I'm filling the large hole in the console where it used to have barn doors. I plan to in the next week fair, prime and paint the console. Hoping to stick with the Henry Ford approach and rig the console with all electronics/ house systems so when it goes back on, it's just plug and play.
When the boat is back, the hull sides are getting Awlcraft 2000 Flag blue, and the liner will have a traditional off white.

After that, comes the rigging.

In the time I havent been actively working on the boat, I have been painstakingly sourcing parts. Namely, replacing every teak part with off white starboard. Doors, rod holder trim, in console tackle storage, gunwhale inserts, livewell hatches, access plates.

I have spent more money on starboard than the damn boat is worth:)

The only thing left up in the air is what type of rub rail......I'd like an off white with a stainless insert, but I can't seem to find it. It's that or just a plain black one. Suggestions?

Also, pound for pound, this thing might be one of the best riding 21's out there. Should I bother with a set of lencos? (Sorry guys, I hate bennett)

Here she is:

[Capt. Bob]

I was wondering if the rumors of your death were greatly exaggerated.

Welcome back.

[redemn93]

was wondering where this project went.  i like this boat.  looking forward to the final results.

[Fletch170]

Between my day job, and getting this company off the ground, I'm a busy guy.

Anyone want to buy one!!!???????? Spread the word!!!!!

http://www.juno31.com/

[redemn93]

built in Juno Beach?  thats right in my neck of the woods.  this is your company?

[gran398]

Welcome back Fletch. Best riding 21 ever made! Wish I still had mine.

Rubrail:

viewtopic.php?f=12&t=9355

Tabs:

Completely unnecessary, save the money

On the sand-blast, double-check they are using soda.

Keep us posted, tx!