P-14 1958 CLASSIC GLASS RENOVATION

[MTECHMARINE]

PAINTED DECK LAST WEEKEND!



Tough to capture the glossy finish! Could be better, the clear didn't quite lay out perfect in the 90+ degree heat. But I'm satisfied.




Here's the Mark 50 MOD motor, it's ready to go.



Now I have to finish the interior.
build the seats.
hydraulic steering.
lights.
gunwale trim.
hardware.

I'm a lucky guy. Put down deposit on new 18X28 storage/shop Saturday!!
hardware

[Mad Dog]

Sweet finish. So much better than mine ended up. Hydraulic steering? I thought you might go back with the old pulley and cable set up for the "authentic" restoration. One day I'll describe how one of the systems landed a 20' Garwood 40' up the bank.

Great job man.

MD

[Daddy]

Beauty!!!

[MTECHMARINE]

Thought you all might like to see the near finished boat. Just need to put a few more items on, a stern light and the black walnut trim that will go here and there. I have 2 solid cherrywood plank tops from Ethan Allen sideboards ruined in hurricane IVAN that will become the seats. I will build out a small console on the left to accept a wheel and some simple instruments.



Aft seating area, step pad inserts are black walnut.



Bow shot shows the cool old brass casting I found for the nose.



And dig this cool retro bow light! Actually saw 2 more of these at Lake Dora last spring! I've had this one for near 20 years, waiting for a boat.



Painted the inside with the S3 grey, it's a dream to work with and covers really well. I am using hydraulic steering 'cuz it's easy to run the lines and eliminates motor torque. MD is right - cable and pulley, unless simple it's pretty nasty. Great for race boats with a straight run but too old school for todays speeds and motors.

[TomW]

My lands that is pretty. She is something she is something you can be proud of!

Tom

[tobolamr]

Fantastic! That black walnut will work out nicely, too. I love the bow light!

[Daddy]

BEAUTY

[Mad Dog]

I can "feel the Luv" in this restoration. Great work.

Yeah those pulley systems have their issues. Like breaking and sending a 20' deep vee Garwood 50' up the bank.

Keep up the good work and keep the pics coming.

MD

[Cracker Larry]

I don't know which is better, your boat restorations, or your engine restorations, but I seriously admire your talents at both

[peter-curacao]

This is so cool that bow light is made for this boat it matches the the lines in the bow perfectly, again very cool job