#2 trailer work

That stuff seems like a great deal for my application. I didn't see any weather conditions for application? We are getting down into the low 30's with high's in the 50's. I am going to get that trailer at the end of the week so I can get the Chris Craft up to Wisconsin.

What did you use for their preparation products?

I'm going to have to order some this week. High for the week is 50, so I may have to take it to the warehouse to paint! Here is the newest addition to our stable... it's going to become a bar this winter!

MartyMabe wrote: you can drive the boat on that trailer with 10' swells and it stays put. Never had to tie it down on the trailer neither.

All possible with a #2!

I never tie mine down and never have problems loading. I think the higher springs actually help center the boat on the trailer because the bunks sit at a less severe angle when you back it into the water. More of the bunk contacts the hull thus helping center the trailer.

Looking Good Marty!

Marty, they stop before. take a look at this pic of tim's #2 for reference

Keeg, Go outside and measure the length for me, then take one of your rear guide poles off so I can bend mine. Let me know when I can swing by and get it. We might have to go look at that Barracuda again so I can get pics of that low bow stop and measurements.

Got 1 coat on the #2 today. Man, that stuff is wicked! It is thin, drips of the brush, but acts like it expands when it's drying. Got a few runs from not going back over and smoothing them out. I had a shop heater blowing on it and me until the Kerosene ran out.Went back over a few places and that 2nd coat really smooths things out.
I would say that this Quart is gonna be close. I might need another at a later date!

My suggestion on this method---Make sure you have an enclosed place to work on it, with a constant 60'F. In other words, don't try in the middle of winter.
Do in a shop, treat as any other paint job, but this is way more forgiving. I'd almost say, to thin it some- which you can- and shoot it- if you have the means. This would make for a Baby's Butt Slick Paint job. Hard as a rock too.

Hoping I can finish it tomorrow, and it won't look too bad. Either way, it's got a durable finish on it now-- all for less than $50 so far in 1 pint of semi-gloss black POR-15, 1 can of POR-15 Etching Primer-spray- 1 sheet of 360 sandpaper, 1 quart of Flex-Cote White-- 4 -36 grit sanding discs.

Well guys, I'm guess I'm done. Ran out of paint. Didn't do the underside of the fenders. Didn't do the jack. Still give me your thoughts on the springs, etc.
Second guessing myself on doing this now, but if you truely know me, I have to do these projects when I think about them ASAP.
At least it has some coating on it, other then that Bayou Rust--No offense BoatDr. As you knew it needed a little TLC. At least it'll look like the Skylark now- old and rugged and a little crappy

Marty,
The Skylack will be proud sitting on a original!! Looks great!

Fenders came with the trailer. Frame, axle,jack,fenders,tires and wheels, all came with the trailer. No bunks, no guide poles, no bow bump board.
So as it sits now, is the way it came from the BoatDr and Nurse- cause it was really hers--it just has the Louisana Rust off it and the fresh coats of POR-15 Products.
In the process of bending the guide poles--courtesy of the Keegan, and figuring out my bow stop. Might do mine differently. Probably build 2 triangles out of 1" angle iron, drill holes in the channel and bolt it on then hang the spare tire carriers I'm building to go on both sides.
That way when the Chrome Correct Craft Decals I got made up go on, there's no u-bolt clamps covering them up
Who's got the angle on the bow stop, that I need ? Or it'll probably have to wait for the boat to be on there huh?

I would love one!!!   That looks great.

It's a Metal plate that you would Pop-rivet on, and also stamp your vin # on.

Marty, I would love one of those. Let me know how much!

Marty,

$20.00 is fine. Your new style is fine. Does that include installation? LOL !!!!!!

Just let me know when you have one.

Thanks,

Donald

Marty,
You couldn't find a more appropriate set of trailer lights? You've been sticking to the original restoration but now?????

They are made!