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Old 07-03-2012, 07:34 PM   #1
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The console looks great... nice build quality. You are in the home stretch now.

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Old 07-08-2012, 04:04 PM   #2
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Thanks.
I'm trying to decide on instument gauges and layout.
Theres alot of sanding and fairing to do before priming.

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Old 07-15-2012, 06:54 PM   #3
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great project, been lurking until now. definitely some real craftsmanship.
one thing to think about is your guages. I saw your guage layout and if you are going with Yamaha digital guages then you only need the tach and speedo. they include the trim and fuel, I forget which does what but with both it covers everything. makes for a super clean install.
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Old 07-15-2012, 08:08 PM   #4
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Great looking Boat. Congrats to you and your son.
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Old 07-15-2012, 08:37 PM   #5
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wow!!

Very nice build. quality work. can't wait to see the finish project.
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Old 07-16-2012, 06:11 AM   #6
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great project, been lurking until now. definitely some real craftsmanship.
one thing to think about is your guages. I saw your guage layout and if you are going with Yamaha digital guages then you only need the tach and speedo. they include the trim and fuel, I forget which does what but with both it covers everything. makes for a super clean install.
Thanks freebie: When I put up that picture I was hoping someone would notice that and comment. You are correct about the Yamaha multifunction gauges. I was a little taken aback by the price (about $350) but I now agree it would be best for a cleaner look, less holes, less wires, and more space for other things.

Spent the weekend fairing and sanding the interior of the boat. Not much fun, but closer to being ready for primer.

I appreciate the compliments on the craftsman ship, I can tell you that it didn't come naturally. When I first started working as a carpenter helper (1973) I was awful. My first boss, a master carpenter, constantly busted my balls about being a slambanger (hacker), but I stayed with it and learned.

Now almost 40 years later i'm doing work I never dreamed I could do.
The accumulation of knowledge and skill was a slow process, but allows me to take on projects that might intimadate some.

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Old 09-05-2012, 05:58 AM   #7
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done with primer

After weeks and weeks of fairing and sanding it's primed and ready for first coat of finish. All the mechanical stuff (rigging) is here and waiting.
Home stretch now.

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Old 09-11-2012, 10:53 AM   #8
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Fantastic!

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