cardboard boat gauge panel

dsiekman

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Re: cardboard boat gauge panel

The swim platform looks nice, too. Your work? What kind of wood is that? Looks like cedar.
 

ingalp01

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Re: cardboard boat gauge panel

Guage panel looks great, and dsiekman, Yes he built the swim platform as well... There's a thread about that on here somewhere...

Good Job all around Produceguy! I think it looks great...
 

zopperman

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Re: cardboard boat gauge panel

Is that just paint over bondo mat?!

I'm redoing mine out of 1/2" ply.. It's a little simpler and I only have a fuel and voltage gauge and some switches. I was going to gelcoat it with my leftover gel from the deck, but if that's how well paint works, I won't bother!

I love the cupholder and the wood. It looks great. I hope mine comes out looking half that nice.

BTW -- how many layers of bondo did you use? You've inspired me to try the cupholder... any tips?
 

produceguy

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Re: cardboard boat gauge panel

Thanks guys,
dsiekman, it's redwood.
I wanted something that will last for a while, teak or mohaganie is way to much $ and really heavy wood and the redwood will last if sealed and it's light weight and nice on the wallet.
 

Woodonglass

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Re: cardboard boat gauge panel

I'd use Rustoleum Oil Based Enamel with Valspar Acrylic Enamel Hardener from Tractor Supply. Page #10 in my resto thread has all the info on how to mix it and apply it.
 
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