Neeley's Barrelback - Sacramento

[Jimbob]

Here's the weekend progress. I stained the decks and coverboards. Weather permitting, I will spray sealer tomorrow. Then I want to get coats of varnish on the decks so that I can do the white caulk.
Jim

[Rich Coey]

Jim,
Looking good.
From here forward and the mechanicals was the funnest part for me. The changes come fast.
Where are you planning your first launch?

Rich

[falconer100]

That looks fantastic. What stain have you used?

[alycat]

That looks great!!! What was your cover board stain formula? Awesome job!!!!!

[steveh41]

Ditto! Really great looking stain... terrific job Jim!

Steve

[Jimbob]

Thanks everybody!

Rich - not really planing the first launch. My guess maybe a year. I still have to install my engine and get a trailer.

Re: Stain used
Interlux Chris Craft Mahogany # 573 (decks and hull)
Sandusky Chris Craft Dark Walnut Filler Stain #9803 (coverboards and king planks)
I took the stain straight from the can. I didn't want to mix colors in case I had to repair anything later. I already had to re-stain the portion of my
planking that was repaired from when my plainer gouged it.
Jim

[Jimbob]

Got my sealer and 1st coat of varnish sprayed on. White caulk has been ordered. Will be caulkin' soon.
Also made my patterns for the cutwater and transom bands.
Jim

[steveh41]

Two thumbs up Jim!

Steve

[BayouBengal]

Beautiful work!!!

[Jimbob]

Thanks guys!
Means a lot coming from my "pier group" .
Jim

[Hercdrvr]

Pretty sweet looking there
Matt B

[JimmY]

Wow, it is really coming to life. Can't wait for the caulk lines.

[alycat]

Wow, That is looking really good. What are you using for the caulk lines SikaFlex? or Epoxy?

[Jimbob]

Thanks everybody!
Will, in answer to your question. "What are you using for the caulk lines SikaFlex? or Epoxy?"

I did a lot of research on this one. I didn't like the 3m 4200 that I used on my strut etc. because it was messy and didn't allow me much working time.
In my research, I found that many people that restore classic boats use Boatlife Life Caulk (polysulfide sealant). It's supposed to be easy to use, easy cleanup, slow cure, sand-able, and is paint-able (important to me as I will varnish over it.). They all say stay away from anything that has silicone in it.
I ordered mine at go2 marine for $18.67 for a 10.2 cartridge.

After I apply the caulk I will apply varnish, and then restripe with white bootstripe paint over the varnish with a striping machine.

I made some practice deck pieces from left over deck planking scraps glued to scrap plywood. Going to play around with them before I attempt the real decks.

Jim

[Jimbob]

The weekend report:
The weather was 70 degrees with no wind, perfect for spraying my 2nd coat of varnish. Managed to get my decals on, and a coat of varnish over them. I also rubbed out the varnish on my ceiling boards going from 320 grit all the way up to 2000 grit, and then hit with polishing compounds with a buffer. (good practice for the rest of the boat). I was thinking about the glen l site where it says "you can build a boat" I am thinking that they could add "if you know how to sand, then you can build a boat"
I'm really looking forward to caulking the seams next week end.
Jim