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Wisky Badger
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Gary,
Thanks for the complement, it has been a really fun project. |
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Wisky Badger
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Today we did some engine work, installed a new cutlass bearing and reinstalled the strut. This is a picture of the alignment, I think it came out pretty good.
[ Now I have to get the new coupling on the shaft. Do you guys think a gas grill will work to bring the coupling up to temp or is an oven a better option? Also am I shooting for a temp of 400 degrees or 500 degrees? I would have went with an double taper shaft but the shaft we had was straight so I thought I should just use it. I am not looking forward to this step of the process. |
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Gary S
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I just went back to page one,what a fantastic job you have done!
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Wisky Badger
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linden92
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Subscribed! looks killer, I started my build about 2 years ago but it ended up on the back burner because I bought a tunnel hull for fishing tournaments and that got bumped ahead. Finally have all the glass and body work done on that build and excited to get back to the correct craft! If you ever found the prints you had drawn up for the stringers I would live to take a look at them. some of my measurements and pics have gotten lost over the years.
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Wisky Badger
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Thanks for the help.
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Smithfamily
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Sure is coming along nice. Enjoying the reports.
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8122pbrainard
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Jacob,
I would allow the CPES to partially cure before running the lags in but, make it all soaked into the wood and there isn't a puddle at the bottom. If there is, you'll need to redrill the pilot hole. Yes on the 4200 to completely seal the holes. Replacing the cutlass will be easier with the strut removed. |
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Wisky Badger
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I have a some questions on mounting the engine cradle.
1) Should I drill the pilot holes and apply CPES allowing it to cure before installing the lag bolts or do I apply the CPES and install lag bolts immediately? 2) Should I also apply 4200 to the lag bolts to help seal them? I also will be installing a new cutlass bearing in the strut. I plan on removing the strut so I can re bed the strut in 4200 and make sure my alignment is correct. Is there any reason why I would want to install the cutlass while the strut is still attached the the boat? |
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MechGaT
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Lookin’ good!
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'92 Sport Nautique
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Wisky Badger
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I used the rolling and tipping method.
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fanofccfan
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I had an 81 like that and bought it somewhat molested....yours looks great!
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samudj01
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Very nice looking! You spray or brush?
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78 Ski Tique, 72 Skier w/302's, 93 SN w/351 & 17 GS22 w/zr409
Previous - 99 Sport Nautique w/GT40 and 87 Martinique w/351 |
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8122pbrainard
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Look'n great.
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gt40KS
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Looks great - Good job!
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JCCI
1995 Ski Nautique GT40 |
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Wisky Badger
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8122pbrainard
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Dave,
Thanks. I'll have to get some and give it a try. Today I'll just have to do with the 3M fine line for the project. |
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samudj01
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-pulled a crisper paint line.
-turned corners much better -didn't adhere as much making removal easier (I had to tape over cured paint when doing my black outline) |
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78 Ski Tique, 72 Skier w/302's, 93 SN w/351 & 17 GS22 w/zr409
Previous - 99 Sport Nautique w/GT40 and 87 Martinique w/351 |
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8122pbrainard
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Dave, What was the difference in performance? |
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Wisky Badger
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I didn't use the graphics from the reference section but they are a great resource. I had enough ghosting from the old paint in the gel coat that I was able to use it as a guide.
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8122pbrainard
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Look'n great.
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MourningWood
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Gonna look awesome.
Did you use the graphics file in the Reference section for the "Ski Nautique"? |
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1994 Ski Nautique "Riot"
1964 Dunphy X-55 "One 'N Dun" 'I measured twice, cut three times, and it's still too short!" |
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Wisky Badger
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I am guessing correct craft didn't sand before painting because it is a huge pain in the a$$ and is very labor intensive. It wasn't fun taping everything for sanding and then re taping everything for paint. If I ever do it again I will do it the original way and see how it turns out.
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woodyelc
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FYI. We never sanded the side before we painted. And we used rustoleum paint.
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Timr71
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Wow! Looking good!
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Wisky Badger
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samudj01
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I got my best lines from some fine line tape from China. It is on amazon. I bought some more expensive tape from 3M and this outperformed it. Description below. Comes in different widths. ~1/8” did letters great. Used frisked over that. Takes a while to get here so order an extra roll!
High Temperature PVC Vinyl Fine Line Masking Tape Car Auto Paint Fineline Tape (1Roll 8mmx33m) |
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78 Ski Tique, 72 Skier w/302's, 93 SN w/351 & 17 GS22 w/zr409
Previous - 99 Sport Nautique w/GT40 and 87 Martinique w/351 |
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Wisky Badger
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Thanks for the advice on sanding. I think I will tape all the areas that need to be sanded and then re tape before I paint to make sure I get a nice clean line.
There are not any additional GPS antenna with the Faria GPS system, everything is self contained in the Speedo. I dont think the will compensate for river current like a paddle wheel will. They probably are not as high quality as the Nauti logic kits but they are a lot cheaper. I think I picked them up on sale from Cabelas for about $70.00 each vs. $375.00 from Nauti logic. This will probably be a case of you get what you pay for but I wanted to put the cost savings toward a new prop. Tim, is the acme 540 the correct prop to run with this boat? |
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Riley
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Have their prices come down? Their kit for 2 speedos is $375 which seems very reasonable. No need for #2 to be a dummy at that price.
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TRBenj
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For anyone reading this that is also considering a gps speedometer conversion, be aware that Nauticlogic makes a retrofit kit that converts the original Airguides and maintains the original look 100%. A number of us have been running them for years- they are excellent.
http://www.nauticlaugic.com/airglide.html |
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