April 12th, 2012 - Dash, Stern, Radio and Switches

Moving right along, I build up a couple of bulkheads at the stern to hide the trim pump and battery, as well as allowing me a place to mount the speakers that are coming. I also mounted the radio cover and the radio, a JVC Bluetooth and Ipod ready unit(no CD), added a first, trial, round of the woodgrain dash (made from contact paper from Wal-Mart), test fit the gauges and installed the switches for the lights, bilge pump and radio.

 The Battery Tray and Starboard Bulkhead

 Port Bulkhead

 Radio and Cover

 Dash

 Gauges and Radio

Note the Lighted Switches

April 11th, 2012 - Bow Light, Trim Pieces and Power Trim

Today I installed the new bow light. I had to make a new gasket out of a foam gasket from a square home electrical power box. I also cleaned all of the aluminum trim pieces that were left to install. They shined up very nice. The horn was next. This is a Glastron horn, though not standard on the GT-150. I need a horn and it looks cool. I cleaned it and took it apart to be painted. I still need to find the right place to mount it. Finally, I mounted the trim hydraulic pump to a back wall and made sure it all worked.

 Bow Light and Front Cap

 Cleaned Trim Parts

 Inside Bottom of Horn

 Top of Horn

Trim Pump

 A Tilted Motor

April 9th, 2012 - Misc., Lights and Power Trim

It was a day of doing some of the small stuff. I attached the rear rope cleats and installed the front and read nav lights. I also put the new GT sticker on the GT Badge up front. Finally, I installed the hydraulic hoses for the power trim and tilt to the pump. I tried to attach the pump to the floor but I found out that there wasn't enough space for that. I guess I will have to look for another solution. Finally, I added some wire loom to the hoses in the splash well to make them look better.

 Rear Rope Cleat

Stern Light

 Bow Light

 GT Badge Before

 GT Badge After

 Pump on the Floor

 
 Before Wire Looms

 After Wire Looms

April 6th, 2012 - Paint, Windshield, Steering and Motor

Man, did I get a lot done today! I painted the blue last night and unveiled the new paint job today. It looks AWESOME! Next, I got brought out the wind screen, cleaned it up, put down the foam padding and tightened it down. Then it was time to attack the steering. I installed the bracket to the dash and added the wheel. I routed the cable out back in preparation for the motor. I siliconed the drain plug and screwed that in place. Then came the motor. I lifted it on the transom and cranked it down. Wow, does it look great on there. After getting the steering attached to the motor, I had to drill a hole in the splash well for the hydraulic lift hoses. I then applied silicone and tightened the box down. Phew!!!

 The New Paint Job

 From the Front

 Side Stripes

 And Now, With the Windshield

 From the Side

 Steering Bracket

 Wheel Attached

 Brass Drain Plug

 The Splash Well Hole and the Hydraulic Hoses

 All Bolted Down

 Nice Mercury 90HP

 Good Look!

 Profile Picture

From the Rear

April 4th, 2012 - Red Stripes and Transom Plate

I painted two coats of Rust-O-Leum red to the boat after taping. I used a good quality bristle brush and they turned out nice. I also primed and installed the aluminum transom plate. I added a paintable silicone caulk to make it water tight and applied three coats of the white top side paint to match the rest of the hull.

 Green and Red

 Top Stripes

 Over the Top Stripes

 Well Stripes

 Looking Good

 Green Tape in Place for the Blue Stripes

 Side View

 Well View

 Transom Bolted in Place

Transom Painted

April 3rd, 2012 - Motor Paint and Taping

It was time to get to the Mercury 90. I taped it all off and painted it with three coats of gloss black spray paint. I think it turned out real nice. I still have to order the new decals, but now I can mount it on the boat when ready and I don't have to worry about the paint. I also taped off the boat to lay down the red stripes. After they dry, I will tape and paint the blue.

 Full Motor

 Power Head

 Trim and Tilt Pass Through Box

 Cowl

 Face Plate

 Data Plate

 Top Stripes Done in Frog Tape

 Side Stripes

 Over the Side Stripes

Well Stripes