What did you do to your boat today

rasbury

They look good to me!

Ian

Put on my new switch covers today.

From this:



To this:

Grahamu

Great upgrade, where did you get them?

Ian

Newwire Marine. They are the Contrua XIV type not shown on website. Etched wasn’t going to work for me so called to ask about options and they offered these. Only Swim Platform was a special and they fit in Spreader as a full word, not Spreadr (or similar truncated).

Grahamu

Thanks @Ian I have sent them an email.

boatman37

Brought it home from storage Thursday but haven't even pulled the cover yet. Been raining non-stop. But can't find a cone-clutch so will likely put the OD back on and limp it through this season. Also want to pull my newly installed windlass and re-seal it cause I know I didn't do a good job when I put it together. Other than that need to clean, buff and wax and thats it. But having had hernia surgery 6 weeks ago I get sore quick still so will take my time

rasbury

I guess one plus of Northern boating would be tge darned this is covered up 6 months are better...won't need as much buffing as mine does this season..never ending.

Pat310

Faded damaged boot stripe is gone

LaRea

@Pat310 how much work was that, and how did you do it?  Mine is looking rough.  

LaRea

Also, how the heck does the yard park boats that close together?  Must be a forklift rather than a travel-lift.

boatman37

boatman37 said:

Brought it home from storage Thursday but haven't even pulled the cover yet. Been raining non-stop. But can't find a cone-clutch so will likely put the OD back on and limp it through this season. Also want to pull my newly installed windlass and re-seal it cause I know I didn't do a good job when I put it together. Other than that need to clean, buff and wax and thats it. But having had hernia surgery 6 weeks ago I get sore quick still so will take my time

oops. forgot i have to re-install my seawater pump too. rebuilt it with a new housing and new impeller over winter. and install batteries. might have to get one of the kids to climb in there are i had hernia surgery 6 weeks ago. feel good and no restrictions but that house battery is heavy

aero3113

@LaRea
I used a decal eraser when I removed mine, simple and quick! I needed 2 erasers to remove all of my stripes on my 330.

raybo3

@LaRea boats being that close for winter storage is common. At my yard they use a big hydraulic trailer. 

Pat310

For the boot stripe I used heat gun plastic razor and acetone because of the close proximity to other boats. For top stripe I am using whizzy wheel under the cover like @aero3113 Definitely easier then heat gun. Took about 2 hrs each side for boot stripe

Pat310

@LaRea Boats are stacked using a mobile crane

aero3113

@Pat310
That picture looks very familiar!! 😂 Cramped with the shrink wrap on but doable!

Ian

Where I store they get them a little closer, there’s very little between the rub rails. Getting to the stern is a near crawl on the floor. The yard manager has pushing in skills on the trailer rarely seen. Sadly he is the one injured in the explosion and fire in January. 

Ian

Pat310 said:

For the boot stripe I used heat gun plastic razor and acetone because of the close proximity to other boats. For top stripe I am using whizzy wheel under the cover like @aero3113 Definitely easier then heat gun. Took about 2 hrs each side for boot stripe

As we have the same age and vessel I am keen to see if you have a shadow afterwards. Are you leaving off? I’d like to see end result photos to decide (or convince the admiral) to remove ours and not put back.

aero3113

@Ian I’ve had it off for a season now, a slight shadow but barely noticeable now. I love the look without the stripes.

aero3113

@Ian for some reason my pics aren’t loading. If you scroll up you’ll see a pic of my boat with no stripes.

Pat310

@ian my photo wont load either.  I began buffing lower boot stripe area yesterday and was happy with the results. 3M heavy cut followed by 3M fine. Will post photo when I can

Pat310

Not a great pic. Buffed up to about 4” before the through hull. Looking down at it from the dock it wont be noticeable I’ll post again when I get to the top stripe 

Ian

Thanks @Pat310 good to know. @aero3113 I had seen yours also before but you’re around 5-6 years newer and wondered if the extra time would leave more of a shadow or non-faded line.

Ian

Came out of storage! Sanded the bottom ready to paint and taped ready to extend up at stern where she actually sits.

tricountytrail

Pat310 said:

For the boot stripe I used heat gun plastic razor and acetone because of the close proximity to other boats. For top stripe I am using whizzy wheel under the cover like @aero3113 Definitely easier then heat gun. Took about 2 hrs each side for boot stripe

Anyone have a source for this Boot Stripe???
Boat Stripe Actual 1/4" navy blue 1/4" metallic gold 1 1/4" navy blue Total 1 3/4" 

aero3113

I did a quick look on eBay and found this. Not exactly what you’re looking for but I would call Great Lakes skipper (this seller) they have large stock of decals.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/144484926868?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=PPsq0eSBQmO&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=jb9VSTJCQVS&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

YYZRC

I have a roll of the original blue/silver that I bought from Rinker just before they closed up. 

Pat310

What I was going to do if I wanted to replace was 2” black and add 1/4” gold over top. I believe that’s how the original was made.  Seemed thicker when removing where the gold stripe was. 

SimcoeRinker400

My boat someone removed the upper deck line and which I find makes the boat look newer.

Ian

Friday 1st coat, 2nd yesterday, drives and tape removal today.