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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
Here we go, boat #2
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<blockquote data-quote="DaleH" data-source="post: 420903" data-attributes="member: 15636"><p>Looking good!</p><p></p><p><strong>OB Painting</strong> - I just use suitable rattle can color paint, making sure to sand and prime as needed. There are a TON of nooks and crannies when painting a motor, so focus on them first. Many thin coats rule! Once all thoe are suitable covered, then go for the big pieces. </p><p></p><p>I had a cowling that was all roughed up and filled the dents with Bondo, sanded smooth, repainted with color and it looks almost new! Or at least newer. Have since learned on my latest motor (learned the trick here ...) to top-coat the color paint with many THIN coats of clear gloss. Where my skiff is left out on a mooring, in the full sun 24/7 at least when there is sun, I invested in a $20 canvas motor cover and man the OB still looks great! Prevents sun/UV damage/fading to the paint, at least on the cowling.</p><p></p><p><strong>Deck/Floor Stability</strong> - Your deck seems more stable as it was supported by the superstructure you put in place. I like the idea of a big area LOW floor, but can see why you'd want to extend that front deck. On your existing floor, you're stepping on the skin and ribs that were <em>designed to flex</em> ... that's what you're feeling. If too rigid, the rivets or welds will break, rather than 'move'.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DaleH, post: 420903, member: 15636"] Looking good! [b]OB Painting[/b] - I just use suitable rattle can color paint, making sure to sand and prime as needed. There are a TON of nooks and crannies when painting a motor, so focus on them first. Many thin coats rule! Once all thoe are suitable covered, then go for the big pieces. I had a cowling that was all roughed up and filled the dents with Bondo, sanded smooth, repainted with color and it looks almost new! Or at least newer. Have since learned on my latest motor (learned the trick here ...) to top-coat the color paint with many THIN coats of clear gloss. Where my skiff is left out on a mooring, in the full sun 24/7 at least when there is sun, I invested in a $20 canvas motor cover and man the OB still looks great! Prevents sun/UV damage/fading to the paint, at least on the cowling. [b]Deck/Floor Stability[/b] - Your deck seems more stable as it was supported by the superstructure you put in place. I like the idea of a big area LOW floor, but can see why you'd want to extend that front deck. On your existing floor, you're stepping on the skin and ribs that were [i]designed to flex[/i] ... that's what you're feeling. If too rigid, the rivets or welds will break, rather than 'move'. [/QUOTE]
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