ridesolo said:
Great write-up and excellent work so far. How's it coming?
Happy new year everyone! I apologies for my absence from the boards for a while and the lack of updates on the project, the truth is not much has been completed on the boat since my last update. I started my senior year of college and have had very little time, along with a good number of other setbacks. But as far as setbacks go I am leaving them all in 2015. I did manage to find myself a few other little projects along the way, including a cool little 1949 Scott Atwater 7.5HP motor that I picked up at an estate auction, that I am currently restoring as a kicker for this boat! On the outside she is crusty, but mechanically it is in great condition! In the spirit of the new year,I am going to make it my year goal to finish the Lone*Star by the end of summer!
A short list of the big things I need to still accomplish are:
- Order up a replacement windshield from UPD with my tax refund
- Once the weather starts to warm up get the outside of the boat painted
- Install floor and carpet
- Make side panels (and flotation foam)
- Get seats upholstered
- Install interior
- Install electrical
- Install motor
- Enjoy!
That was just a short list of things I need to accomplish and by no means a complete list.
The next big step is going to be painting the boat, I want to keep the original paint scheme best as possible, I am most likely going to try and do a roll and tip method, but I am open to other suggestions, I have no clue on what paints to use, besides I want to stick with Sherwin Williams products (I can get a very good deal on them) So in the next few months I am going to be asking a lot of paint questions! I Don't want to skimp on paint quality, my most important considerations are the final finish and ease of application.
2015 was a very slow year on the project but 2016 will be the year of the Lone*Star for me!
And a quick before picture of the Scott Atwater...