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DHMcFadin
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Drilling and taping is the only thing that makes me hesitant because these are torsion axels, not leave spring axels. I don’t know where the rubber core ends within the axel and don’t want put a screw into it.
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rosconole
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Dude dont sweat the big zip ties just because the trailer isn't black you don't need to get carried away with Adel clamps or drilling into the trailer. Just get a small brush with matching paint. I wouldn't use anything metal on metal because it will ruin that nice paint....they do make all different color zip ties as well.. trying to plasti dip some clamps will just fade pretty bad over time.
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DHMcFadin
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Not worried about it! Honestly, I’m fine with the zip ties. Every boat trailer I see uses the same thing.
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rosconole
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Same thing I used on my barefoot when I did stainless Kodiak brakes 2 years ago. they came with the hose kit . Best brakes I have ever had on any trailer. They make them outside Ft Worth
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C_Heath
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in general, if I wanted a new trailer like this, not longhorn style but just a plain black trailer like this one. What would it cost on average?
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DHMcFadin
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Tandem axel with hydraulic drum/disc? I imagine you’d be around 4-5k? I don’t know though because I went with stronger axels, frame, etc. I never saw what a standard 3500 lb trailer costs. You can give them a call, they are happy to quote over the phone. 512-258-4101 Ask for Mike. |
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63 Skier
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I think a new Ramlin is $4,500-ish. And if I was buying new I'd go with single axle and IMO nothing loads easier and shallower than a Ramlin for these boats.
Having said that, incredible looking trailer! Leave the zip ties, they look fine to me. |
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NCH20SKIER
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An old phone guy would have had waxed string and sewn them on |
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Gary S
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Good one Greg- everyone knows a phone man that old has a boat with a sail
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Faceplant
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Zip ties look fine to me also.
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Feels like I am hanging 10 but in reality - probably hanging 6.
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DHMcFadin
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Small update, Boat has been completely sanded down inside and out. Hull stiffeners have been glassed into place. All screw holes around the perimeter of the deck and hull have been filled and sanded. A layer of glass was laid down around the interior top edge of the deck and hull. A little more blocking/sanding followed by floor panel making, we will be ready to spray gelcoat. The top and the underside will be fully sprayed natural white. Then hull will be re-sprayed inside and out including the engine/bilge/ski locker compartments. Big progress coming soon! John's attention to detail is just incredible.
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63 Skier
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I'm surprised that adding the stiffeners doesn't make it difficult to marry the deck to the hull again.
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DHMcFadin
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The deck was reinstalled and screwed in a few places before the stiffeners were glassed in (the gunnel stiffeners). Bow stiffeners are just replacements to what was already there. |
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td_in_nc
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This is an amazing project - really appreciate you sharing the progress.
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DHMcFadin
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With all the chaos going on in the world, I feel torn about posting updates but here it goes. I saw the boat this afternoon and John has made some incredible progress. The deck top, bottom, inside, and out have been sprayed with new gelcoat. The interior of the hull has also been sprayed. You will notice that the floors are slightly discolored. John has sprayed a thin layer of gelcoat and is going back to block sand once more to ensure the floors are perfectly flat. My favorite part is the squared of ski locker. I'll be using part of that space for batteries. Next week he will start spraying color and then onto the bottom of the hull. He is doing some incredible work. The boat should ready for stage 1 of reassembly in the next few weeks!
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I vote to keep the posts coming. We all need something to look at and read about to move us forward. Great project here and you have done as well keeping us updated.
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#metoo
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wayoutthere
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Very nice build, build/thread, amazing to see what a pro can do.
How are you posting pictures i cant get mine posted Thanks |
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stepper459
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Definitely keep the posts coming. I got word that a little fiberglass repair got done on my boat that I've been trying to get done for more than a year.. .I was so happy for some good news!
I wish I could go out and spend an hour every night working on my boat, it would really help my sanity. So keep it coming. Also, great work! |
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DHMcFadin
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I utilize imgur to store my photos (Private mode). On each photo, there is a link button. When that menu opens, there are different links for different types of websites. There’s one specifically forums. I just copy that style ink into CCF reply and it posts. Keeps all my photos in one place too. |
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DHMcFadin
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I am looking forward to summer so I can do this. I really want to be in the water by May but the upholstery is still not started. I am starting to think that it might be ok to slow down a little bit anyways. The detailed work is coming next and since I’m doing all of the reassembly myself, it’s gotta be perfect! |
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Timr71
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Keep posting the updates. Everyone needs something to take their mind off of what's going on. I want to mess with my boat and I want to be on the lake too. Thanks for providing us an escape. You're going to love this boat.
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63 Skier
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I agree with all, really enjoy the updates!
Dominic, somehow I don't think anyone will be allowed to eat jelly doughnuts in this boat when it's all done! |
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DHMcFadin
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You are making cringe just thinking about that lol. |
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SNobsessed
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or Cheetos . . .
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zwoobah
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Definitely no cheetos!
A good friend redid the upholstery on his Fountain 48 Express last year. It's gorgeous. No one is allowed on the boat without their own sippy cup. |
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DHMcFadin
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Have a few more pictures to share. The areas where the tower mounts, were ground down top and bottom and then new glass was laid for extra strength. When this boat was built, Nautique had only been building towers for 1 year. This upgrade was something at the top of my list. In general, I made a point to strengthen the deck as a whole. Another thing is the gas fill neck. When the boat was built, the fill neck was rotated so the word "gas" was sideways. Drove me crazy. Decided to straighten it out. Another item was flush mount lifting rings. And finally, filling in the stern light receptacle and the lock mechanism for the rear locker.
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63 Skier
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I hadn't seen flush mount lift rings before. Those might save a few broken toes!
Stern light receptacle - do you have a different plan for a stern light? |
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ultrarunner
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YES, I love flush mounted hardware. Are you going to do the same for the tie down cleats? This allows adding a couple of them aft, and you don't have to sweat the rope issue. I was just going to ask where the Nav light is going? Just has to meet USCG vis requirements, which is essentially the pole height and the OEM location. So anywhere back there should be fine. MS |
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