Thomas 19' 1992

[tcason]

wow that is a great looking hull and paint job.

keep up the great work.

[Yhandy]

Thanks
I have started shining up the ol Evinrude while paint dries on the boat

http://gallery.bateau2.com/displayimage.php?pid=54638

http://gallery.bateau2.com/displayimage.php?pid=54639

http://gallery.bateau2.com/displayimage.php?pid=54640

http://gallery.bateau2.com/displayimage.php?pid=54641

[Yhandy]

This paint is not bad. It dries a little fast so the overlaps didn't pull together that well and can definitely see the tipping strokes.
Looking at some of the work done on this site makes it hard to let any imperfections go unaddressed.
Shines tutorial on 2 part poly paint boosted my expectations. Boy, that looked sharp, but my budget was blown way before now.
This paint was free and I just keep telling myself that this is a fishing rig, not a trailer queen.

http://gallery.bateau2.com/displayimage.php?pid=54657

[Noles309]

She's looking good, nice work!

[Yhandy]

Thank you, but it's the photography. Inside of 5' my lack of expertise is apparent.
I am learning a lot and the projects on the site are inspiring me to invest some extra time and effort.
Any credit belongs to the folks on here that have helped me out, along with the reasonable cost of supplies

[tech_support]

Very nice hull shape

[Yhandy]

I widened the gunwales from 2/12" to about 8", wider at the front but I did not follow the sole footprint because I felt that I needed the seat at the bow.
3rd coat of primer done and will sand and start painting as soon as I can

The Plan is to have a Striper on board before November but the boys are catching a few now so I may rush the job

http://gallery.bateau2.com/displayimage.php?pid=54740

[Yhandy]

Painted, Kiwi Grip on new gunwales/sole and a little rigging
http://gallery.bateau2.com/displayimage.php?pid=54782
The trash in the new bilge area takes away from the pic but I was out of gas and it was not in the way
http://gallery.bateau2.com/displayimage.php?pid=54784
I still need to touch up some of the white topside paint but it's shaping up
http://gallery.bateau2.com/displayimage.php?pid=54785
My wife has agreed to get me a custom stainless bow rail for Christmas so I can have something to lean on while casting from here

[tech_support]

looks great, you work fast.

[Yhandy]

Thanks. . . . Not really, I just don't sleep much

http://gallery.bateau2.com/displayimage.php?pid=54827

It floats. Tried fishin but in the 80s here and a not a great tide for what I had time to try.

She's back in the shop. Gonna attempt a rub rail install tonight