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Scheduled for a new endura paint job, recolour bottom, new deck fittings, headliner, windows and frames See Sid's Boat change weekly as we restored it in 2004. Don't start a project without consulting us first!
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| wetsand blasted bottom - ready to go into the shop | |||
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| roof being lifted and windows and frame being taken out | |||
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| windows and frame removed and starting to strip deck fittings | |||
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| deck fitting removed and ready to start prep for paint | |||
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| All the hardware taken off the stern including rub guard rails | |||
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| Taking rub rail off Bow | |||
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| Taking off lose gelcoat from dash | |||
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| Hammering out bumper rail guard rivets | |||
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| Sanding off bottom paint - this is going to be sealed with epoxy and sprayed with Interlux bottom paint | |||
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Bottom ready for a little
more sanding and fill
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Water was found trapped underneath
the vinyl on the roof that requires fixing
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A 1" chisel was used to
remove white gelcoat, the blue area represents how much had to be removed
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You can se the dash was the
same as the top, moisture got underneath
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The edges of the white and blue
will need to be feathered
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The wiring that comes from the
lower helm to the command bridge
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The lid will be sanded and preped
on saw horses now that its off the top
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The dash will get a face lift
with all the gauges and steering wheel out
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This is what she looks like
now without a command bridge
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Taking out the side pannels
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New blue tint portholes are on order
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View with side pannel off
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Moisture was along the side where the seal had gone
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Taking off the headliner
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Look Sid no moisture under here
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Preping bridge for painting
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Sealing off upper deck with poly
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Filling of old holes in transom
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Primer sealer painted on hull
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Primer sealer on transom
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Primer sealer on bridge
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Al sanded off high spots visible in sealer coat
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Getting reading to spray on primer
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Spraying on grey epoxy primer
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Spraying hull with epoxy primer
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Hull epoxy primer completed ready for boot line stripes
to be painted
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Sterm painted and stripes go right over leg
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Dash on bridge painted flat blue and white painted
with grey strip, still need to paint lower blue stripe
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Hull painted oyster whtie with grey and blue water
line stripes
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First coast of gelcoat on roof, needs two more coats
as well as sanding to get smooth finish
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Eyebrow was fiberglassed where it became delaminated
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Sid its time to remove the back bulk head while were
here becasue of water damage
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We saved your window and you should like your new
sliding door we plan to install
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Not much privacy right now!
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This is the last time you will see the old 1974 dash
pannel
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The wiring diagram - we were able to take most of
the gauges out in one piece
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Sid drew black circles around some of the old gauges
he plans to relocate
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Al's filled in some of the old gauges to clean up
the dash that will be painted this week
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The new fiberglass rear bulkheads were laid up this
week and are ready for installation
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The new blue tinted portholes will be inset and have
a new euro look to them
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Sid's new window frames with blue tinted glass will
be installed this week!
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Final prep work on the dash
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Back capinet sanded and ready for sealer coat and
endura paint
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Removed toilet for painting the bulkhead and fiberglass
side
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filling and preping the back sides - view of starboard
side stern
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no more old rod holder holes - view of port stern
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prep work on the side pannels that go behind side
windows
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blue tint portholes with the Euro look finish
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It's time to get some paint on the interior of Sid's
boat
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the uper eyebrow of the front window painted blue
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The new blue dash to help cut down the glare
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The blue eyebrow and dash will compliment the new
oyster white deck with the gray window frames
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The new white paint on the dash and foward bulkhead
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The new white paint will add a lot of brightness to
the interior of the boat
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All the paint inside completed and ready for windows
and back bulkhead installation this week!
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The bow getting preppred
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The new foscsle hatch cut in
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The new hatch and all the old gelcoat removed
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The new blue dash
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The boat is ready for the window frames
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The interior all painted
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The head is goint to be nice a bright with the new
white paint
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The back decks all filled and being prepped
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A view of the stern prep work
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The new job is to install the window frames
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The new grey skid pattern on the comand bridge roof
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The new windows and frames assembled and ready for
installation
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The window had to be dry fitted and holes drilled
and stainless steel bolts to anchor it down
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The window was seals with mastic
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Lining up the holes
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Applying an even force downwards to seal the window
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The masking tape was removed so it didn't ruin the
seal
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The grey frames are going to contract well with the
blue and white dash
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The frames completed installed and now ready for the
lid
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Cabin put back on
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New back bulkhead installed
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Sides filled and ready for primer
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Front deck finished with cabin sealed down
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Back deck taped and ready for primer
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sides ready for primer
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Sides filled and ready for primer
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Back bulkhead ready for primer
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Filled the old vents that Sid plans on replacing
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back decks ready for primer
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Putting poly around to protect the hull paint
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Starting look like a boat again
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Front deck finished and ready for primer
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She's ready for primer and paint
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Primed and ready for endura oyster white paint and
blue decks
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Unveiling the new paint job
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The back bulkhead looks like it cam out of a mould
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Euro look side winds, new window frames and blue tint
glass
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New look blue and grey striping and matching window
frame
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New blue trim dash to cut down glare and black detailed
pin striping
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BLue carpet on dodger
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New grey skid patterned roof off dodger and design
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Installing the new grey smoked viser on command bridge
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Install deck fitting on transom and new blue bottom
paint
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New aluminum swim grid
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Installing new freshly painted swim grid
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Installing the rocket laucher for carrying 8 fishing
rods
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Installing the electric down riggers and tie up and
bumper cletes
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Installing the new rub rail gaurds
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New blue skid pattern fron deck
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The Sunshine Lady looking pretty with her new paint
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Getting the new anchor pulpit ready for the windlass
winch
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Getting the new sliding door ready
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The new greyish blue headliner
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Teak trim on headliner
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The Sunshine Lady is ready to leave the shop
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Ralph and Al posing with the completley restored 1974
Hourston
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We hope you have enjoyed the project from start to
finish and it's time for Sid to enjoy his boat again!
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Boat Repairs Include: -Heated shop facilities to house
40' boat Ralph Phillips Dryland Marine 6716 Norwest Bay Road Email: Dryland Marine |
Water Access Construction Include: -Wharfs
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