March 15th, 2012 - The Second Coat of Paint

After some minor spot sanding, I added a second coat over the first.

 Looking Good

 Shiny

 Dash Area

Transom

 

From the Back

March 14th, 2012 - The First Coat of Paint

I taped the rub rail and other not paintable items off and then put the first coat of paint on the top of the hull tonight.

 Before Paint

 Before Paint

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 Taped of GT-150 Emblem

 After 1st Coat

Transom

March 13th, 2012 - Final Paint Prep

I finished the sanding on the top and interior of the hull today. I put the steering in place for a test fit and I also cut a hole for the radio. Next step....Paint!

 The Dash

 The Splash Well and Steering

 The Fixing a Gash I Missed

The Transom

The Radio Will be in the Middle of the Dash

March 12th, 2012 - Starting the Mercury 90

No pictures today but I had real progress on the motor. I was able to get it started and running for the first time since I've owned it. I didn't run it long as the water pump needs replacing. At least I have the parts.

March 8th, 2012 - Body Filler

I added body filler to the cracks and gouges in the hull. The top of the boat took a beating over over the years but it is coming back in to shape. My pictures just show that back of the hull but there are many area that I added body filler, mostly just small cracks and nicks, but there were quite a few.

 The Well Area and Back

 Different View

March 8th, 2012 - Sanding the Top and Cabin

Today I worked on the top of the hull, getting it ready for paint. There were numerous places with chips and cracks. I tried to sand off as much of the old faded top coat and level out the scratches After that, I added body filler to the cracks and gouges. I will sand that off when it dries.

 Sanding Is DUSTY!!

 

Getting it Smooth

The Dash Looks Very Different

 The Boat Looks Very Different

 Looking Good

I think This is Going to Turn Out Nice