Rehab SportCraft 222 1983 deep V hull cuddy walkaround

[sphelps]

Trimming out nicely Kc ! Gunna be a comfy cabin for sure ..

 

[buxmj]

Nice work KC! Now please slow down so I don't feel guilty for my lack of progress!

 

[kcassells]

Thanks guys! Feeling good. Got the ok to go back to work monday!! Trying to catch up on lost time.

 

[mickyryan]

starting to look "factory" with them window rubbers!

 

[kcassells]

Good day plus weather. No rain, everyday they say rain and luckily it passes.
Got another coat on the ruff after sanding and acetone. Next went to the last 2 windows and installed gaskets.
The rubber definitely gives the finger tips a work out when you have to spread it on the flat runs and more difficult on the radius.

 

[Woodonglass]

Really looking good Kev!!! I'm hoping you're feeling better and back to work. Blessings to you and yours!!!

 

[sphelps]

Looks like you need some help finishing up that Bud ! Dang too far away for me !

 

[chevymaher]

Now that is starting to come together.

 

[kcassells]

Well got some Epines varnish in today and put on 1st application. Looks like the Blue Bird Of Happiness flew by.
Not sure if I like this stain. Im going to play around a little bit.

 

[kcassells]

Not the bird stain. Looking for something fuller and more natural. I did do a test so we'll se tom.
looks like Sam has become my eternal angel poster. sphelps
Too funny....the moderators do like to have fun don't they though. What a joke.Time to clean house Says I!
Cheers!

 

[mickyryan]

i like the color of that stain , looks rich!

 

[kcassells]

i like the color of that stain , looks rich!

Well for the record I'll finish the Epiphane to see how it looks. Up late this morning you and sam. LOL!

 

[kcassells]

Put down the 2nd coat of varnish. Boy it sure does go down nice. sphelps How many coats did you end up doing? Thanks.

Their are some bubbles. But realized I'll be putting accessories over those areas.

The next pic has a sample pc. of straight natural varnish and don't see much of a change in colors. I'll stick with the original plan.

Couple more coats and good to go.

 

[sphelps]

I put 7 coats on IIRC on the WM .. Sanding between each coat .. Probably could have used another 3 but just got tired of sanding .. Did you thin the first coat 50/50 ? I have decided the varnishing is not at all easy to keep stuff out ..
Are you rolling it ? I would roll it then tip it down flat with a good brush ... That helps remove the bubbles from the rolling ..

 

[sphelps]

...the moderators do like to have fun don't they though.

Well they used to I think ... I remember back in the day one of em had a family of pet raccoons that would wreak havoc on the forum ... I miss that raccoon ...:cold: Hoping for a cameo appearance one of these days ! For old times sake !

 

[kcassells]

I put 7 coats on IIRC on the WM .. Sanding between each coat .. Probably could have used another 3 but just got tired of sanding .. Did you thin the first coat 50/50 ? I have decided the varnishing is not at all easy to keep stuff out ..
Are you rolling it ? I would roll it then tip it down flat with a good brush ... That helps remove the bubbles from the rolling ..

1st coat went down 50/50, 220 sanding
2nd coat went down 50/25 drying
3rd calls for 15%
Rolls on like a charm. No bubbles yet. Expect that though with thicker viscosity.

Thanks Sam. It does seem like with 2 coats will need more than 3, prob. 7. Luckily this is a small flat pc.

 

[kcassells]

3rd coat went down this a.m. Then to keep moving along I pulled the front deck cabin hatch. Another pia. Crap repair, stupid gaskets and silicum all over the place.

 

[kcassells]

Back at work today so schedule is getting reworked. 1st shift and no 3000 people in the facility, only trades, subs and security. Ghost town but glad for that.
Did prep on stuff from yesterday and 4th coat straight varnish no thinner. The build up is looking very nice.
I need to order some paints and utter stuff to keep moving forward.

 

[oldrem]

Been off the site for a bit and just catching up. WOW you've been kicking some butt in spite of everything else you had going.

 

[kcassells]

Been off the site for a bit and just catching up. WOW you've been kicking some butt in spite of everything else you had going.

Heyyyyyyy welcome back Eric. I hope all is well with you and all.
Like I tell my wife.."Someone will really enjoy this boat."