Neeley's Barrelback - Sacramento
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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
Jim
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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
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
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That looks fantastic. What stain have you used?
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That looks great!!! What was your cover board stain formula? Awesome job!!!!!
Will Manwaring
Shreveport, LA
Barrelback 19' stretched to 20'
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Shreveport, LA
Barrelback 19' stretched to 20'
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Ditto! Really great looking stain... terrific job Jim!
Steve
Steve
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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
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
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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
Also made my patterns for the cutwater and transom bands.
Jim
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Two thumbs up Jim!
Steve
Steve
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Beautiful work!!! 

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Thanks guys!
Means a lot coming from my "pier group" .
Jim
Means a lot coming from my "pier group" .
Jim
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Pretty sweet looking there
Matt B
Matt B
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Wow, it is really coming to life. Can't wait for the caulk lines.
-Jim
Nothing says poor craftsmanship like wrinkles in your duct tape!
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Wow, That is looking really good. What are you using for the caulk lines SikaFlex? or Epoxy?
Will Manwaring
Shreveport, LA
Barrelback 19' stretched to 20'
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set ... 3171d9bb06
Shreveport, LA
Barrelback 19' stretched to 20'
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set ... 3171d9bb06
Re: Neeley's Barrelback - Sacramento
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
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
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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
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
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