P-14 1958 CLASSIC GLASS RENOVATION

Questions about boat repairs with our resins and fiberglass: hull patches, transoms and stringers, foam, rot etc.
User avatar
Cracker Larry
* Bateau Builder - Expert *
* Bateau Builder - Expert *
Posts: 22491
Joined: Fri Mar 11, 2005 3:39 pm
Location: Savannah, GA

Re: P-14 1958 CLASSIC GLASS RENOVATION

Post by Cracker Larry »

You really have a lot of talent with boats and engines. That is very cool 8)
Completed GF12 X 2, GF16, OD18, FS18, GF5, GF18, CL6
"Ships are the nearest things to dreams that hands have ever made." -Robert N. Rose

TomW
Very Active Poster
Very Active Poster
Posts: 10123
Joined: Fri Feb 23, 2007 10:41 am
Location: Smoky Mts of NC

Re: P-14 1958 CLASSIC GLASS RENOVATION

Post by TomW »

That is an outstanding restoration. One to be very proud of! :D Wish I had your talent especially with the motors.

Tom
Good fishing and red skys at night sailors delight
C17ccx, Mirror Dinghy

User avatar
wegcagle
* Bateau Builder *
* Bateau Builder *
Posts: 2536
Joined: Wed Jun 18, 2008 7:08 am
Location: Augusta, GA

Re: P-14 1958 CLASSIC GLASS RENOVATION

Post by wegcagle »

Amazing restoration. Congrats, you've got to be proud.

Will
Image

GV15, D4 done! Dreaming about the next one

MTECHMARINE
Frequent Poster
Frequent Poster
Posts: 58
Joined: Thu Jul 03, 2008 12:52 pm

Re: P-14 1958 CLASSIC GLASS RENOVATION

Post by MTECHMARINE »

Thanks all for the kind words.

I cut down the 13 pitch prop blade area and slightly reduced the diameter. Also have the Michigan prop from my KF-9 restoration which is a 3 blade 10 pitch, should be good. Not the speediest of props, looks like an old OMC Big Twin with 3 "mickey mouse ear" blades.

So Sunday we are going to the river here and test these 2. I have some video from the Lake Shipp meet but it's pretty grainy - should be able to get some better shots this weekend and I'll get some up on Utube.

User avatar
cape man
* Bateau Builder - Expert *
* Bateau Builder - Expert *
Posts: 8269
Joined: Sun Jan 20, 2008 12:02 pm
Location: Lithia, Florida

Re: P-14 1958 CLASSIC GLASS RENOVATION

Post by cape man »

Absolutely, and I mean absolutely, gorgeous!!! WOW! Too freakin' cool.
The world always seems brighter when you've just made something that wasn't there before - Neil Gaiman

MTECHMARINE
Frequent Poster
Frequent Poster
Posts: 58
Joined: Thu Jul 03, 2008 12:52 pm

Re: P-14 1958 RIVER RUN

Post by MTECHMARINE »

River test of the 2 props revealed the cut down one worked better, the 3 blade surprised me with about equal performance. Forgot the camera, sorry. Found a couple more props lying around, we'll retest after I get the speedometer and tach in. :idea:

Think maybe we need a BIGGER motor, working on a 1957 Mark 75 inline 6, 60HP. should be ready to run around Christmas!

Happy thanksgiving, enjoy the Christmas holidays.

MTECHMARINE
Frequent Poster
Frequent Poster
Posts: 58
Joined: Thu Jul 03, 2008 12:52 pm

Re: P-14 1958 CLASSIC GLASS UNDERWAY

Post by MTECHMARINE »

Well turns out I LOST my camera someplace on the lake Shipp trip. :oops:

Bit I found this pic of Haven and I underway on the Quincy Looper site, thought I"d share it with you.

Image

Hope you enjoy it, this is the end result of time spent in restoration. When you are questioning your sanity in proceeding. Worth way more than anything you can buy!! BTW, working on a '57 Mark 75 to repower. 8) The MODMark50 needs to be on a lighter boat.

More pictures from the meet.

http://s793.photobucket.com/albums/yy21 ... CI%202009/

User avatar
gk108
* Bateau Builder - Expert *
* Bateau Builder - Expert *
Posts: 3356
Joined: Thu Jul 28, 2005 6:53 pm
Location: The Peach State

Re: P-14 1958 CLASSIC GLASS RENOVATION

Post by gk108 »

That's a great looking job.
The MODMark50 needs to be on a lighter boat.
Hey, man, no need to justify it to us. If you feel like you need to restore another old vintage boat, we'll understand. :lol: :lol:
CC, D15, V10

MTECHMARINE
Frequent Poster
Frequent Poster
Posts: 58
Joined: Thu Jul 03, 2008 12:52 pm

Re: Mark 75 and MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Post by MTECHMARINE »

It was in the 60's and sunny on the 22nd, so we were able to do a rollout.

Here's my christmas present to myself! This motor was new in 1957 so it will be the perfect accompanyment to the P-14. :D


Image

I was blessed with a decent engine to start with. This motor done in memoriam of my friend Gary Kempton who passed away unexpectedly last June.

Image

Wishing all here at BBC and forum readers the merriest of christmases! BILL

TomW
Very Active Poster
Very Active Poster
Posts: 10123
Joined: Fri Feb 23, 2007 10:41 am
Location: Smoky Mts of NC

Re: P-14 1958 CLASSIC GLASS RENOVATION

Post by TomW »

Same to you Bill.

Tom
Good fishing and red skys at night sailors delight
C17ccx, Mirror Dinghy

Post Reply

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: Bing [Bot] and 10 guests