Graham Nash Posted January 22, 2012 Report Posted January 22, 2012 Over the past 5 years I have bought 3 boats as "projects" and each time I have realised that boat building is not the same as aerial rigging and I have said NEVER AGAIN. Anyway, some of you will be aware that I recently did it again! If any of you EVER see me say that I am going to do it again I ask you to please give me a kick perefrably around the head area and get me to just throw the money straight down the drain to save me the trouble! Thanks Quote
Stuie Posted January 22, 2012 Report Posted January 22, 2012 Graham, your honesty is a credit to you. Good luck. Quote
Maverick Martin Posted January 22, 2012 Report Posted January 22, 2012 Oh Dear not going well then Graham If there's anything you need help with just ask someone else and not me Only joking if you do need help with anything just ask Martin Quote
mw Posted January 22, 2012 Report Posted January 22, 2012 Have you been having fun then/ you did take on a big job I had a few problems doing my deck and engine hatch still not happy with engine cover i may get one made for me and then sell it. keep going it will be good when you finish mark w Quote
Graham Nash Posted January 22, 2012 Author Report Posted January 22, 2012 Thanks for the vote of confidence Mark ... you have more faith in me that I do Anyway, its going ok, I have completely cleaned the hull and cut out the old floor and rotten braces. I replaced and strengthened the braces and have fitted 2 electric bilge pumps; one high volume one with an auto switch towards the front and a second one at the transom that will be switched manually. I intend fitting a manual pump too but haven't done that yet. I have laid a new floor of 18mm marine ply. My job this weekend was to fibreglass the floor and it just reminded me that fibreglassing is a trade of it's own and i know why! I have put 3 layers down and although it may not be that pretty, I hope it is functional . During the next week I will be painting it then cutting inspection/access hatches into the new floor. Then I will work out what is next. Quote
Matt Posted January 23, 2012 Report Posted January 23, 2012 Well i know who to call if i hava a dilapidated boat to sell! Quote
great white Posted January 23, 2012 Report Posted January 23, 2012 Keep going mate, it will be worth it in the end. Any advice I can help you with just ask Charlie Quote
pirky Posted January 24, 2012 Report Posted January 24, 2012 Keep at it Graham .... You will be all the more proud of your achievement and end result because of the PAIN. Looking forward to seeing your smile when she is as you want her and back in the water. Dave Quote
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