1977 24-7 pantera restoration
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Got a coat of catalized enamel in the bilge. It's as hard as a rock! Started to sand it back for the final finish coat.
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Block sanded the bottom all week long after work. It had several ripples and a slight hook on one side near the transom. Filled all the gouges and shot the waxe gel on the starboard side this morning.
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I'll finish sand the waxed gel this week and shoot it with a finish coat of gel/durtec.
Then, back on the trailer for final blocking and PAINT.
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Block sanded the bottom all week long after work. It had several ripples and a slight hook on one side near the transom. Filled all the gouges and shot the waxe gel on the starboard side this morning.
![](http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb293/vintagechromoly/58D3DEB6-8225-4D71-91A2-D28D64E931F2-2478-000005A1D912C89F_zps09b47566.jpg)
I'll finish sand the waxed gel this week and shoot it with a finish coat of gel/durtec.
Then, back on the trailer for final blocking and PAINT.
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Me too skippy. That picture is the inspiration for my color choice. I wrestled wih changing it because I was unsure if changing up the color was not keeping with the history of the hull. After much thought, I decided to paint it like the #1 hull.
The bottom will be gelcoat but I have used concept on the bottom of a trailered boat. I painted my little searay in 2003 with concept (including the running surface below the hard chines) and it had held up great.
I'll be done with the rotisserie in a couple weeks if you are still interested in driving to come get it. FYI, I drove from Long Island to my place in 8 hours.
The bottom will be gelcoat but I have used concept on the bottom of a trailered boat. I painted my little searay in 2003 with concept (including the running surface below the hard chines) and it had held up great.
I'll be done with the rotisserie in a couple weeks if you are still interested in driving to come get it. FYI, I drove from Long Island to my place in 8 hours.
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[ The bottom will be gelcoat but I have used concept on the bottom of a trailered boat. I painted my little searay in 2003 with concept (including the running surface below the hard chines) and it had held up great.
I'll be done with the rotisserie in a couple weeks if you are still interested in driving to come get it. FYI, I drove from Long Island to my place in 8 hours.[/QUOTE]
I agree, gelcoat for the bottom and leave the ppg concept for above the waterline..........your moving at a good rate of speed thanks to rotisserie ingenity!
When you think your close , I'll give you a call to discuss pickup................I'm probabely close to 7 hours away!
I'll be done with the rotisserie in a couple weeks if you are still interested in driving to come get it. FYI, I drove from Long Island to my place in 8 hours.[/QUOTE]
I agree, gelcoat for the bottom and leave the ppg concept for above the waterline..........your moving at a good rate of speed thanks to rotisserie ingenity!
When you think your close , I'll give you a call to discuss pickup................I'm probabely close to 7 hours away!
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Picking up the interior from Dave at xt-innovations tomorrow.
Sneak peak:
Front buckets
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Embroidery on the back of the front buckets
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I'll post a bunch tomorrow when I get the interior home.
Sneak peak:
Front buckets
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Embroidery on the back of the front buckets
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I'll post a bunch tomorrow when I get the interior home.