SeaArk Rescue

[Tin Ark]

Day 17 update coming in the morning... we are off to Ocala for media blasting and primer on Monday.. LOT of updates tomorrow..

 

[Kismet]

It's going to be SOOOO pretty.


More pix, please.

 

[nccatfisher]

Coming along.

A fellow brought one to me in excellent shape today just like it to do some welding on. He is refurbing it. I welded 191 holes in it from 1/8 -3/4” in the ribs, gunnel, seats and front deck. I have no clue what the previous owner had rigged in the boat but they had holes everywhere. This guy is painting it and he wanted it as new. No holes whatsoever, he even had me weld a couple dings in the rail and grind and polish them out so when painted you couldn’t tell they were there.

He went to Missouri to get it. I tried to buy it but he wasn’t hearing that.

 

[Tin Ark]

I can relate to the 191 holes LOL, I have already put down close to 200 if not more SS screws working on the floor and every single screw by hand. Drill a pilot hole and well you know the rest, too easy have issues with putting them in with a driver and issues I don't need to deal with out on the water. I am glad that's over with, NO JOY putting that in I can assure you. It is next to impossible to find a used 1872, trust me I know it took me over a year to find this one and it was not 10 miles away. The one I built under my old profile (Badbagger), there is a link to that build in this thread was in TN when I found it and I would have absolutely driven from FL to TN or close to buy this one.

 

[Tin Ark]

Day 17... she's headed for the media blaster..........

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3a5nzt_kR30

 

[Tin Ark]

Day 18 update.. long day yesterday and I'm a thinking it was day 17 :mrgreen:

The struggle is REAL LOL.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4w2fJ4BGOs&t=2s

 

[Tin Ark]

Just a quick update. The beast is at the media blaster in Ocala. Dropped it off Thursday morning, got the call yesterday afternoon that she's done. I'm out of town but will be headed to Ocala to pick her up on Wednesday. The plan is coming together :mrgreen:

 

[Tin Ark]

Picked her up yesterday and what a big difference! I'll post a new video on Saturday. Gator Glide is going on the bottom Sunday :mrgreen:

 

[Tin Ark]

And the big reveal.. Day 19. Gator Glide and media blasting.. no joy LOL


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNPVs4g3xzE&t=7s

 

[Tin Ark]

And a few pics.

 

[Tin Ark]

Day 20, shake rattle and roll.... and a big shout out to @Jim for a great site..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_Z_8F-M-xk

 

[Jim]

You rock! Love the videos!

The site is because of you all! Truly appreciated!

 

[Tin Ark]

You rock! Love the videos!

The site is because of you all! Truly appreciated!

Thanks Jim... little by little. Focusing on getting the inside wrapped up with paint, the outside will be easy. Then it's refit time with the new hardware, grab bar and electric etc. I can actually see the end, not a million miles away anymore LOL.

 

[Tin Ark]

Day 21, hours ? Not a clue LOL :lol:

http://youtu.be/UOV3yVjwz54

 

[Tin Ark]

Quick update, the interior of the hull is almost done being painted. One more coat on the floor in the morning and in good shape and then I can mount the side panels over the ribs. Grab bar painted and ready to go. I'll do another video update here in a few days. Peace out

 

[Tin Ark]

Day 22 update and Happy Father's Day.. it's been a good minute but a lot of changes and least I forget progress.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkhqM59AmkY

 

[Tin Ark]

Day 23 update and progress !

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k46KAqG2k34

 

[Tin Ark]

Day 24 update and watching paint dry....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PC_smgAVhvg

 

[Tin Ark]

So YES it has been a LONG LONG time BUT... fear NOT still work in progress with a new update today folks !

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Azt213Idu10

 

[Jim]

Thanks for posting!