1981 Aquasport 170 rebuild in Sweden

[flatbackpaul]

Jeff is a solid guy and knows more about the product than anyone.

[larsli68]

Jeff is a solid guy and knows more about the product than anyone.

Yes, he is. I'm glad Rick suggested me to call him. He really knows what he is talking about. Great guy to talk to too.

I got some great news yesterday! I get to bring my boat to the fiber glass company for 1.5 weeks during Christmas. They are interested to
check out Seacast, and I get some professional help with my deck!

I have to admit it felt like early Christmas for me yesterday!

//Lars

[RickK]

That's cool - so the boat will be indoors where it is warm? Are they going to watch you do the pour?

[larsli68]

That's cool - so the boat will be indoors where it is warm? Are they going to watch you do the pour?

Yes, there is a retired guy that works there part time that has been working on boats for over 40 years. He is interested in the Seacast and will help me even!
I'm working on the boat right now. Prying off the dry rotted and partially wet plywood from my hatch covers.
It is pretty warm here for the season. 42 degrees here today!

[RickK]

If you were using epoxy you could mix a batch and it might kick off next spring  
That's quite a deal to get some free help and a place to do it.  You should have bought a lottery ticket yesterday  

[larsli68]

I know, I should have. It was the best Christmas present I could have gotten.
I'm done using the grinder and flap disc and my orbital sander to clean the bottom side of the covers.
It feels unbelievable good to get the boat in a nice warm shop, even if it's only for 1.5 or two weeks.
I will do my best during that time. My family needs some of my time too... ;)

[larsli68]

Preparations to take the boat to a warm shop tomorrow!
Feels great! Transom is temporarily patched to prevent the seacast from leaking.

[dburr]

That stern Lars looks like it got in front of an irate farmer with a shotgun full of 00 buckshot!    

Good deal on the shop, nothing like working warm this time of year!  

[larsli68]

It sure does Dave.
The holes are just patched to prevent the seacast from leaking. I spent a fun day today in a nice and warm shop. Air tools and vacuum cleaners makes a world of difference.
I'm very grateful to be able to spend a couple of weeks inside with my project.
Posting a couple of pictures from this afternoon.

[flatbackpaul]

if the guy who is interested in learning what happens when SeaCast is not installed properly, please ask him to contact me.  It's important to know what can happen if someone shortcuts the process.

[RickK]

Looks nice and toasty Lars

[larsli68]

It's awesome. I'm looking forward to at least two weeks in the nice and warm shop. I did my first fiberglass work today on the transom. I was so excited I forgot to take pictures.
Now two days off for Christmas, and going back to the shop on Friday morning.
Friday I will apply gelcoat to the table and then start work laying up the floor. I hope to be able to go in Saturday too and continue.
I have today sanded the top 4 inches of the transom. from the inside I have sanded and made the tip of the transom thin as a paper. On the outside I have fitted pieces of polycarbonate to have something to glass against. I'm sticking with stock look on transom. Maybe raising the edges with half an inch, but the look will be stock.
It feels great to sand and remove all the remains of the wood. The top four inches of the transom are as clean as fiberglass can get.
Merry Christmas everyone!

[RickK]

Try to remember to take pix Lars  
Merry Christmas to you too.

[larsli68]

Will take pictures on Friday. I have to admit it's itching to continue on the boat, but I better stay home for Christmas. ;)
It felt great to lay the first glass yesterday. A lot of preparations before you actually lay the fiberglass.
I'm now hopeful to launch in May or June.

[RickK]

Will take pictures on Friday. I have to admit it's itching to continue on the boat, but I better stay home for Christmas. ;)
It felt great to lay the first glass yesterday. A lot of preparations before you actually lay the fiberglass.

Sure is.

I'm now hopeful to launch in May or June.

I've said that once (or twice)