Gel Coat Prep

LOL, my reference was not in reference to your reference.

In the 60's I've heard them referred to as pastel colors. Their orange was the only bright color I've seen. I've got a friend that has a Wildcat in that color. He bought it new, but it's been painted a few times over the years.

Fern green and Inca Gold remind me of early 70's appliances. But, I've seen Tim's boat and it is beautiful.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Much to my surprise, I've had a few people ask me if I was going to paint the Mustang, I think because of the color, seafoam green. I really like that color.

This site does something to your mind. Some of these colors I used to hate. Couldn't figure out why anyone would do that to a boat. Now I like them all.

h20loo wrote: Just for "yucks"- did you see Todds boat in the Parts for sale section?

For the record, I dont think Todd's boat is the Yucatan Yellow. I believe its the Inca Gold, like my Skier.

Just for "yucks"- did you see Todds boat in the Parts for sale section?

Thanks, guys.

Moj' it is all yuckytan! I am hand delivering the dog box to the "magic paint matcher" on Saturday morning. he is giving me the color codes and a sample paint will be made. Then from there, the matched paint gets sent for gel.

h20, no, the gel that's left on the hull will remain. From what everyone told me, as long as the prep is done correctly, gelling over existing will not be a problem. If there are existing cracks, blisters....everything needs to be repaired first.
Cracking or craising can happen if the gel is put too thick. It's a learning experience and believe me...I will follow all instructions so there's little chance of that happening. If it does...it is repairable too.
My eye protection did go on in the dusties. Highly recommend eye protection.

Riley....I hope so!

Michele- will you take the gell right down to the fibreglass? Do any of your advisers express concern about the new gell being too thick in some spots and prone to cracking or craising?
Glad to see your helper has gloves, mask and eye protection!!!

We are doing the same thing on the wood boat right now. It does make a mess in a hurry, Id rather do about anything than sand at this point...Keep up the good work!

Sanity,
WoW! Just read the entire thread! Sure beats studying for class! Your work is definitely inspiring as I will be going through the same process with a 70 skier here in the near future! I'm learning lots just by reading! Being at school limits my shop time. As for now I will have to follow your thread and wish I was home with the boat!

Looks great! Lets see some more pics!

skinaut wrote: The yuk yel is going to look great. I am glad you stuck with it. At this rate you will be done in time for the regatta!

Wouldn't that be great? One more circle to run in. That's a wonderful idea with the period suits and all. I don't know if everyone would appreciate that or not? I know the antique boat "people" would. First regatta meeting is Thursday. Here we go.

Chelle'

WoW, Been gone traveling for the holidays and now trying to get caught up at home and finally took a look to see how you are doing. Holy cow you have made a lot of progress. The small army of guys came in handy too. I think that's called the reserves.I should ask Blinky, he would know.
The yuk yel is going to look great. I am glad you stuck with it. At this rate you will be done in time for the regatta!
I just got a cool idea, for the antique boat parade the kids can ski by the crowd in period correct swim wear and skis. The pilot in a white skippers cap. maybe blinky with a pipe in his mouth....HA!

Do you have the deck sanded AND polished already?

You definitely had the option of just flipping it in the snowbank!!!LOL

Where's the food??

Bwahahahaha,

my observation, your more boss than employee, probably didnt want to break a nail lol, my lmao for the day