Before & After (almost)

[Finallybuyingaboat]

Still a lot of things to do, but I wanted to post a picture now that I finally got my project in the water. Keep in mind, this was my first attempt at redoing a boat, and it is far from perfect. I still have a lot of work to do, but I am pretty happy with it so far. Thanks to everyone on this forum, as I learned a ton of new skills, avoided many mistakes, and you all made my project much less frustrating. My before is my current Avatar, the after is attached. Okay, now I just have to repaint the hull, put Kiwi Grip on the non skid, oh yeah, and learn how to sail! Thanks everyone, it has been a great experience. I fear though that I may be looking for another wrecked boat in the near future to go through this all over again!

[Freesail99]

Looks good, how did you like using the Kiwi grip ?

[knothead]

Originally Posted by Finallybuyingaboat

I fear though that I may be looking for another wrecked boat in the near future to go through this all over again!

What??????

I think there is a name for people like that. Masochist


Looks good.

[Finallybuyingaboat]

I figured I could do the next one a lot faster. I must have sanded the silly deck 15 times, 5 times for each attempt at a paint job! I should be able to save 30 hours there alone!
Why would I do it again? To be honest, it is a fun hobby, and since I have a ton of left over materials, this go round would be far less expensive. I actually have a line on an 18 foot Edels, I can get it for free, and only needs the entire inside ripped out, redo the deck, some minor sail work,.....
NOT FOR AT LEAST 4 MONTHS! I want the skin to grow back on my fingers where I have sanded it all away!

[sailingdog]

Umm... You're missing the big stick the big flapping white things go on... aren't you????

Originally Posted by Finallybuyingaboat

Still a lot of things to do, but I wanted to post a picture now that I finally got my project in the water. Keep in mind, this was my first attempt at redoing a boat, and it is far from perfect. I still have a lot of work to do, but I am pretty happy with it so far. Thanks to everyone on this forum, as I learned a ton of new skills, avoided many mistakes, and you all made my project much less frustrating. My before is my current Avatar, the after is attached. Okay, now I just have to repaint the hull, put Kiwi Grip on the non skid, oh yeah, and learn how to sail! Thanks everyone, it has been a great experience. I fear though that I may be looking for another wrecked boat in the near future to go through this all over again!

[TrueBlue]

Your moniker of Finallybuyingaboat is anti-climatic unless you get to sail her for awhile . . . you think?

You've done a great job and put a lot of sweat equity into that little beauty. Now, get out there and enjoy the summer by sailing her - Damn-it.

[kwaltersmi]

Nice work...but I think you forgot the mast! Or was this a "sailboat to powerboat conversion" project?

Let's see some more before and after (especially after!) pictures.

By the way, I feel your pain and passion:

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[Finallybuyingaboat]

Originally Posted by sailingdog

Umm... You're missing the big stick the big flapping white things go on... aren't you????

Yeah, I figured I would wait until I reattached the chain plates before I put up the mast though! Less likely for the mast to come crashing down that way!

I ripped out the rotten bulkheads and replaced them, but simply ran out of time to re-attach the chainplates before my turn to use the crane came up! I figure I'll get the chainplates in tomorrow, mast up on Thursday. Hoping to get out on the water Thursday night.

[sailingdog]

Good point... wanted to have chainplates before putting up the big stick...

[bubb2]

[quote=Finallybuyingaboat;320943]Yeah, I figured I would wait until I reattached the chain plates before I put up the mast though! Less likely for the mast to come crashing down that way!




Some people are just overly cautious!