Deck: The hull was prepped and sprayed with two rounds of Sherwin-Williams SpectraSeal 2K-uretha
We'll let the primer cure for a day before reassembly. Another week should do the trick ...
1. The hull was prepped and sprayed with two rounds of Sherwin-Williams SpectraSeal 2K-urethane black primer-sealer. The semi-gloss sealer confirms hull fairness prior to paint and provides UV protection. Here's a link to the Product Data Sheet: SpectraSeal P27B 2.1 VOC Color Primer Sealer We'll be finishing up the sheer trim and cockpit coamings over the Winter.
The boat has been reassembled and is back on the water !
The boat has been reassembled and is back on the water !. The deck and hull have been sealed with two rounds of black primer-sealer. The shortened propeller shaft and new smaller diameter propeller have been installed. The front seats and cockpit have been reassembled.
1–2, 5–6. At the Glen-L Boatbuilder Gathering, Lake Nickajack, Tennessee. Photo courtesy of Gayle Brantuk, Glen-L Marine Designs
3. Fits like a glove !
4. The port deck was buttoned down. We're ready for some fairing along the sheer and fiberglass.
7. Clearcoating the dash.
8. Fresh coat of black urethane primer sealer.
9. Upgraded rubber exhaust hoses to custom aluminum "S" pipes.
Exhaust: The spacer blocks added 3" to the overall width of the exhaust system, so while we were at
The spacer blocks added 3" to the overall width of the exhaust system, so while we were at it, we replaced the 36" long runs of 3-1/2" wet exhaust hose with aluminum pipe. We cut the Glenwood 3-1/2" exhaust elbow flange and welded on 4" aluminum pipe stubs. The aluminum 4" OD vertical-drop 'S' pipes were cut, rotated, fitted and rewelded. The pipes were detailed and sprayed with DuPont etching primer and topcoated with Imron silver metallic paint.
We didn't have space for mufflers, so we installed Gibson Transom Mount Power Tip mufflers. The silencers reduce decibel ranges and surpass the 88db limits required by the California SAE J2005 Motorboat Sound Law without compromising power. Click the photo for a higher resolution image. Click here for silencer specifications.
Cavitation plates: Time to get the transom ready for final paint
1. Time to get the transom ready for final paint. Sanding with an inline air file with 180 grit sandpaper was followed up with block sanding using a long, hard rubber sanding block.
2. Paint prep included a wipedown with Final Wash wax, grease and silicone remover followed up with DuPont Plas-Stick 2319S Plastic Surface Cleaner. The substrate was tacked with a 2K tack cloth before applying three medium coats of DuPont 4004S Ultra Productive 2K Urethane Primer-Filler. The panel was block sanded with 400 dry and 600 wet sandpaper, prepped as mentionned previously and base coated with Limco Urethane white.
Cavitation plates: An hour later, we topcoated the white base coat with single stage Sherwin Williams Genesis
1. An hour later, we topcoated the white base coat with single stage Sherwin Williams Genesis GC 3.5 VOC Acrylic Polyurethane. The color was custom mixed Corvette Yellow.
2. Masking tape was removed four hours later.
3. Unfortunately the topsides won't be painted this year. It's time to get the boat back in the water and see how the cavitation plates will affect the handling.
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