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  1. Dave Aluminum

    Center console project

    Finally made templates and have now fit all interior wood panels, now to epoxy and oil based paint Getting all carpeted this weekend …….. Time and money…. Time flies
  2. Dave Aluminum

    Center console project

  3. Dave Aluminum

    Center console project

    Toilet bowl cleaner and a garden hose to rinse off
  4. Dave Aluminum

    Center console project

    Dang, well if that isn’t motivation I’m not sure what is…. Guess I’ll be drilling more holes. Cheers
  5. Dave Aluminum

    Center console project

    If I do anything towards that …I’ll weld in some plates in the area’s larger starcrafts have them riveted in , pains me to drill below the waterline…..
  6. Dave Aluminum

    Center console project

    I’ll be honest, I’m not going to tie upper part of the chine to the lower, this boat hammered Lake Erie for 40 years before it was in my possession, without issues or any signs of stress. I’d rather fix after vs put so many rivets thru close to the water line.. I’ve never seen a split hull...
  7. Dave Aluminum

    Center console project

    Finally got the console framed, needs bracing at every corner, 40” tall, 38” long, 25” wide…..can’t wait for more progress, one rivet at a time. Conduit next for running wiring ……cheers
  8. Dave Aluminum

    Aluminum, Mackenzie Cherokee 15’ playboy (yes the model name is playboy)

    Primer and 1st coat of paint on.
  9. Dave Aluminum

    Aluminum, Mackenzie Cherokee 15’ playboy (yes the model name is playboy)

    Seats and under storage mounted , ready to out the motor back on ......progress......
  10. Dave Aluminum

    Aluminum, Mackenzie Cherokee 15’ playboy (yes the model name is playboy)

    Another days progress, chilly out here (cold ass Canada)
  11. Dave Aluminum

    Aluminum, Mackenzie Cherokee 15’ playboy (yes the model name is playboy)

    No worries bud, it’s not pressure treated, it’s spruce ply with waterproof glue hence the exterior rating, yes it’s cheaper, but it’s 3/4” and with Resin, (sorry epoxy resin) it solid as a rock. and I used USComposites epoxy resin, 3 coats I don’t need a boat to outlive me And budget is...
  12. Dave Aluminum

    Aluminum, Mackenzie Cherokee 15’ playboy (yes the model name is playboy)

    100% I’m going to have to find a clear coat that likes bare aluminum, unfortunate but your right. It will oxidize eventually. Cheers
  13. Dave Aluminum

    Aluminum, Mackenzie Cherokee 15’ playboy (yes the model name is playboy)

    The floors Ready for resin, paint, and carpet. Progress.....
  14. Dave Aluminum

    Aluminum, Mackenzie Cherokee 15’ playboy (yes the model name is playboy)

  15. Dave Aluminum

    Aluminum, Mackenzie Cherokee 15’ playboy (yes the model name is playboy)

    So much rotten wood
  16. Dave Aluminum

    Aluminum, Mackenzie Cherokee 15’ playboy (yes the model name is playboy)

    Day one of doing actual work to this neglected 58 year old, all aluminum Mackenzie Cherokee? Even better the model name is “Playboy” I've never heard of the brand either , I’ve only had starcrafts before, regardless $500 later with a ‘63 Johnson 40hp, I picked it up in the city. Sitting in the...
  17. Dave Aluminum

    Center console project

    Yes I’ll run pvc to hold all my electrical, majority will be within the Center console, but yes running forward and rear will be conduit/pvc, I can still bend/sneak it in, I’ve tried already. 100% it’s needed.
  18. Dave Aluminum

    Center console project

    WEICON Flex 310 M Classic adhesive and sealant is strong, overpaintable (wet in wet), sandable, has outstanding aging stability and good resistance to UV rays. It is resistant to freshwater and salt water and is free of silicone, isocyanate, halogens or solvents. The product has an ISEGA...
  19. Dave Aluminum

    Center console project

    It’s cheaper, $13/tube (310ml) I’ll ask the Weicon Monday and cut and paste they’re answer to why use Weicon vs 5200 I’m not saying it’s better...... I’m not 100% on anything. Ha. Cheers
  20. Dave Aluminum

    Center console project

    In case anyone was curious , Weicon 310 is an adhesive and 310 ht200 is actually powder coatable it can withstand 375 degrees without effecting strength. not effected by the sun (uv) and doesn’t deteriorate with aging I sell a ton of it to a mist collector manufacturer and I have another shop...
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