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I agree with DAFF, there are many inexpensive ways to get a modern look on a old boat but there's nothing like the rainbow stripe and wave to clearly set yourself apart on the water. In the end it's your decision which all of us can't wait to see because what you have done so far is amazing.
You ready for the lake yet?? 80's in the forecast here in the tropics of Ontario.
Anybody know where to get the rainbow strip tape? I found a role from a X supra dealer that he had setting on the shelve sense the late 80’s . The wave & lettering are easy but finding the tape is another task.
Thanks for all the encouragement... decals are on the back burner for the moment as I try to make progress?! right side of the top just needs 3M and Buff Magic and polish. The back and left side needs 600, 800, 1500.... Took the windshield off back cleats and gas vent to do a proper job. Suppose to rain but hope to have things buffed and starting to go back together by Saturday.... if the weather holds out that is.
Here's a few snaps from today.
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Decided to tint the side windows... should I do the fronts too? Suppose to be mirror finish 20% tint.
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I got looking how much I have taken apart.... almost into stringer rebuild territory! :)
The boat looks naked.
Often thought of tinting the windows too, don't worry about tinting the fronts(just do it) . You will find you rarely sit while driving. I would stand with one hand on the RHS window frame and a knee on the centre portion of the walk through while the other hand on the wheel. I liked the extra vision while driving plus the wind in my hair. You might find it different on an inland lake, but I doubt it.
You better call in the hazmat crew to clean up all the Sunsopt blood from the drive.
So this afternoon has been the first time in almost 10 days that I've been able to work on the boat.... grrrr. Anyways got the top finished, rub rail back on and rear lifting hook/ tow hook in, and rear vents... Lot of time on my feet but finally I'm done with all the sanding... just have to clean and put her back together. My tower came in, I have to got and pick it up, so lots of work next weekend. Thinking It should be on the trailer and in the water by the beginning of June....I hope.
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Sorry for the water spots. :oops:
Looks great!
Looking awesome. You've got that shining great.
She sure cleans up nice!