My ReFit has begun.....First run results posted

[maxi]

hey terry, what tool did you use to sand the edges mate.. ??

im guessing a 4 in disc .... ply is the go for that ... its so forgivable to finish off...

did you put some ally angle up the inside of the box ?? be easy to glue some in eh !! nice work mate... very nice...

excuse my ignorance , but what does the logo stand for ??

Maxi

[Shrimpo]

Its his business maxi, MBC - Mobile Boat Canopies
/>http://www.boatcanopies.com.au/

[maxi]

ok.. thanks mate ..

Maxi

[bigtez]

Maxi: 4in angle grinder then a belt sander. I have put fibreglass in the back of the console to stop the joins moving. Before it gets covered the cracks will be filled with bog and sanded again.

[bigtez]

Went back to the shed after dinner and got a little more done. Its so slow when you can only work on it for an hour at a time.

As I sadi earlier I have layed some fibre glass behind the unsupported joins in the console to stop them moving. I will then have to bog the cracks in the front and smooth of all the bumps so they don't show when I cover it. [img size=500]http://www.australianfishing.com.au/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/IMG_5361.jpg

[bigtez]

Then I cut some chopstrand mat the size of the front deck panels. [img size=500]http://www.australianfishing.com.au/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/IMG_5354.jpg

[bigtez]

Placed them on saw horses. [img size=500]http://www.australianfishing.com.au/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/IMG_5357.jpg

[bigtez]

Then using my special roller, [img size=500]http://www.australianfishing.com.au/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/IMG_5355.jpg

[bigtez]

rolled in some resin until they looked like this. [img size=500]http://www.australianfishing.com.au/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/IMG_5359.jpg

[bigtez]

I will have to trim them up tomorrow night and start on the back deck panels as well as coating the outside of the console.

[maxi]

what are you going to do with the outside of the console terry, finish wise ???

maxi

[STU]

By the sounds he is upholstering it in some sought of trim

[bigtez]

Got it in one STU.

[bigtez]

Finished off the console tonight. This is the front of it with the Mobile Boat Canopies logo. [img size=500]http://www.australianfishing.com.au/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/IMG_5371.jpg

[bigtez]

I have been busy carpeting the boards for the casting platforms this afternoon. If any one wants to see how I do it then I have a heap of photos to do a step by step tutorial. Its fairly simple to figure out so I don't know if its worth the time to post it.

I will be trial fitting the floors, console and possibly wiring it all up tonight so should have some more progress pics later tonight.

[kriso]

great stuff mate startin to look the goods

[bigtez]

Hit a bit of a snag when I went to fit the drivers seat, there is some floor bracing where tht pedestal goes. Will address it tomorrow. I managed to get the steering cable and helm/wheel bolted to the console and found I need to make some room for the cable. There is always something to slow down the progress when you are on a roll.

Terry

[bigtez]

Couple of updated pics. I have got the console in and the engine controls on. Hopefully I will heve it together enough to go for a test run this arvo or in the morning. [img size=500]http://www.australianfishing.com.au/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/IMG_5397.jpg

[bigtez]

The other side of the console. [img size=500]http://www.australianfishing.com.au/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/IMG_5399.jpg

[bigtez]

Relocated kill switch. [img size=500]http://www.australianfishing.com.au/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/IMG_5400.jpg

[bigtez]

Had to make a bracket up to fit the gear shift cables. [img size=500]http://www.australianfishing.com.au/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/IMG_5396.jpg

[kriso]

man the console and seat looks nice!

[chubbstar]

One of, if not the best, fit out thread I've read on here. You are a talented man Terry, I wish I could have been there to learn more;) Need an aprentice? .

It's looking really good, I'm looking forward for some more posts.

Jayson

[bigtez]

Thanks.

I have just finished getting the floor secured and am ready to take it for a test run. Hopefully I will get to do that after lunch. Will let you know how she goes.

Terry

[kriso]

good luck mate cant wait to see some pics of her on the water all finished!

[bigtez]

Just got back from the test run which was a bit of a failure. I didn't have the throttle adjusted properly and couldn't get full throttle in gear. Have it sorted now so I should be right for another test run on monday after I get back from the Borumba comp.

Terry

[kriso]

least it was only a minor adjustment and nothin serious, make sure you get some pics of her in the water mate.

[bigtez]

Here is the latest pic of her. Stripped out and ready for a coat of paint. Weather permitting she will be a different colour tomorrow. [img size=500]http://www.australianfishing.com.au/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/IMG_5455.jpg

[Shrimpo]

Spraying it?

[bigtez]

Yeah. With this stuff.... [img size=500]http://www.australianfishing.com.au/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/IMG_5458.jpg

[bigtez]

Sanded and masked ready to paint [img size=500]http://www.australianfishing.com.au/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/IMG_5461.jpg

[bigtez]

Primed. [img size=500]http://www.australianfishing.com.au/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/IMG_5463.jpg

[bigtez]

Then there was black. [img size=500]http://www.australianfishing.com.au/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/IMG_5467.jpg

[bigtez]

Same again [img size=500]http://www.australianfishing.com.au/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/IMG_5469.jpg

[Leighton]

looking sharp, have you named the boat, graphics?

[dunney]

hey mate im about to sprey mine now i just have about 1/2 day of welding to go..who did your spraying for you?

my boat looks exactly the same mate..right down to the bow mount plate we welded in yesterday

[maxi]

looking good tez, real good..

Maxi

[bigtez]

saltshaker wrote:

hey mate im about to sprey mine now i just have about 1/2 day of welding to go..who did your spraying for you?

my boat looks exactly the same mate..right down to the bow mount plate we welded in yesterday

I sprayed it my self.

Thanks all.

[bigtez]

Leighton: It will have the company logo covering a fair portion of the sides. As far as the name goes I was thinking 'The Shadow' given the boat was originally an Ally Craft Shadow Mirage/Vision/Oasis.

Maxi: Thanks mate.

[bigtez]

The Plan.....

After looking at SeaBreeze I have decided to pull my finger out and try and get her back on the water for this Sunday. That means lining the hull and side decks on wednesday night glassing up the rear well on thursday night and fitting everything back in on friday night and saturday. I will try and remember to take pictures as I go.

Terry