More like a Briar Patch

Everything seems to take a priority over this boat but it does move forward from time to time. I thought I would revive the post for the amusement factor. Paint pictures to follow.

Howdy BJ. Are you using the thumbnail code? The image code is the one you want. I'm looking forward to the pics.

The gelcoat looks amazing!

I'm looking forward to hearing about the mods. Looks great sir!

BJ, your work looks really clean, as always! I do miss the feet though.

I didnt realize you were switching colors- the red looks great. I have to ask- what did you do with your old (blue) interior? From what I remember, it looked to be in great shape.

Tim, My wife liked the big feet too. I NEVER have. I debated spelling it all out like the 90's. But I prefer the 80,s version better. I am sure you also picked up on the 80;81 Ski Nautique reverse graphics. I have never seen a BFN done so until C.C. went to the tri-colors I hope I do not offend the purist's. I am selfish and want what I want.
The Blue interior is now in my 2001.

BJ,

My refurbished Boat Trailer has some round After Market Fenders that I do not like. However, they work, but I am having trouble putting wood and carpet on the back side due to a stange curve on the inside of the finder. I am toying with the idea of having some proper square top CC Finders made for my trailer. Just like you have made for your trailer. There is a old post where Tim made some for his Ski Tique. I have that post and measurements and have considered having some made locally. there also seems to be several sizes out there so I would need to double check before fabrication. I do not need them Galvanized and I would prefer paint for my application.

How hard would it be to have you or your guy make me a set for my CC Trailer? would you be intrested? I travel Florida via car about every other month so I could pick them up and they would not have to be shipped.

I do not want you to go to any trouble and I can have it done locally, but you may have a set ungalvanized or be able to make it happen better than me. I have pretty much told myself that I am crazy to even change them out. It is not a must do deal, but I would prefer the square top.

What are your thoughts about make me some reproduction fenders? tilley166 at bellsouth.net.

Thanks,

Donald   

great work BJ, That is going to look incredible next to the Ski Antique.

have been thinking about this boat and what was goin on with it. Looks just awesome. as always. graphics look great. gonna be a winner!

john

Still haven't seen the briar patch...    

hasbeenskier wrote: The foam simply gives the stringer shape The wrapping of the stringer in glass provides the strength.

Then why must we restring our boats with wood when the original wood becomes soft if all the strength comes from the glass?

Noel, I have seen new materials come out since I started this project. I will have to look up the name of it. I am referring to the materials used for the stringers. The glass was layers of 1.5 ounce mat and a glass known by its number 1808. It is a biaxle.