That looks incredible. Remember that as you move foreword with the fit and finish work you will be your own worst critic no one else will notice the small insignificant flaws that jump out at you because you know where everyone is and you will just have to forget them and enjoy the fruits of your labor. Just grab a handful of throttle bring up on plane put your grin into the wind and enjoy the great thing that you built with your own hands the sweat of your brow. Please enjoy what you have worked for you have earned it the hard way you built it yourself.

@Bigeaux20

11 ай бұрын

There are times where I let myself dream about stepping on it floating for the first time. Turning the key and cracking it up and putting it on plane for the first time. Watching the spray come off the chines, looking back and seeing the wake fade away. My cheeks start aching just imagining it. But, the process and the struggle will all fade away that day, at that moment. I just want to do what I can to be as proud as absolutely possible. But I like the way you are thinking. It’s gonna be great.

MAN .She looks Great..Yea that White Tent/ canopy is a major attractant to bugs..especially love bugs when they start

@Bigeaux20

11 ай бұрын

Yeah the bug issue is just something I can’t avoid due to conditions. It will be fine. I’m happy to have what I do. Much better than working in the sun. I get it much better organized and working better here to come. Appreciate it.

Don’t worry about that keel pad that thing is going to run like a champ

@Bigeaux20

11 ай бұрын

I’m not as much worried about it, but it was relieving figure it out what happened to cause it. to be honest, after the next coat of paint, you can’t see it at all it shines to much. But I’m leaving that so you can have something to remind me of. You know, like that spot on your boat I see every time I look at it.

That paint looks way better than my paint job and less work when rolling. I was getting bubbles with Pettit EZ Poxy paint. But they ALL popped when I came back over them with the same roller after letting the solvents flash off. I'm sure you already figured it out by now, but rolling the roller in one direction will help the blend. I wish I would have spent a bit more time wet sanding and buffing out the paint but I got used to the orange peel and enjoying taking the boat out! Wet sanding keeps the sand paper from gumming up. I ran a water hose on low while sanding between coats. Just FYI for future work.. What's crazy is I noticed the keel throughout your fairing process. It's a home made boat so it's got it's characteristics!

@Bigeaux20

11 ай бұрын

Learning along the way man. That keel pad has been baffling for me for so long. I finally remembered what I did to cause it. After the last coat of paint that went on no one has seen, you can’t see the lines at all it;s so smooth. Much less sanding in my future. The changes I made with the paint and painting while it was cooler made all the difference in the world. I doubt I will need to do a lot of wet sanding and buffing based on what I have seen with this last coat.

Looking good, it is always a great moment when you can see a glossy surface for the first time. I have only sprayed boats after the first couple had the same problems that you have encountered and also a hull your size there would only take 10 minutes to cover but I always started at the sheer and full length and went over the hull to the other sheer to avoid the wet edge problem. I am not familiar with the brand and type of paint that you used (Australia has different brands and types) but I also use a little retarder so that the overspray can blend on the final coat. Also a guide coat for cutting back top coats is only necessary for wet sanding as you are only removing the texture and not filling and can see what is happening. Great progress and looking forward to see it all glossy.

@Bigeaux20

11 ай бұрын

Yeah it’s a different process for spraying for certain, but once again, that’s just not an option for me right now. But, as I figure out the products and the process it’s gotten much much better. You will see it coming. Keep letting me know how I’m doing.

Wow!!! Looks amazing.

@Bigeaux20

11 ай бұрын

Appreciate it. But stick around because it just gets better.

Looks great, I’m learning a lot from your experience. Thanks for sharing.

@Bigeaux20

11 ай бұрын

There is plenty to learn about what not to do, but every now and then I get some things right. I appreciate it. What do you think are areas I have helped you. This will be interesting for me.

Run by bass pro or really any boat retailer. This paint job is as good as any boat you'll see on those lots. Every coat gets a little better. You're always going to have roller marks, you're always going to get orange peel. By the time you have 3 coats, you have enough paint thickness to smooth it down to a perfect finish. Apply 75 mil of paint, sand 15 mil off to get it smooth and you'll be there.

@Bigeaux20

11 ай бұрын

Well I appreciate it, but the only comparison that will really matter to me is if it's as good as I am capable of doing. It's been a heck of a path to get here, so I'm enjoying the slow consistent progression and I am hopeful I have learned some valuable lessons that I can utilize as I move forward. That's the real name of the game.

@ElleDelSol

7 ай бұрын

@@Bigeaux20 Any progress? Cool days are the best days to be out fairing, sanding and painting!

@Bigeaux20

7 ай бұрын

@@ElleDelSol not much work being done as I’ve been distracted. But it’s coming…

Looking good enjoying the content!

@Bigeaux20

11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoy it! Appreciate it.

If I was doing this painting the last top coat I’d roll on then tip off with a quality fine brush then sand wet with 1200 grit then mop with different grades of cutting polish Till every scratch and orange peel is removed Your doing a pro job

@Bigeaux20

11 ай бұрын

Patience ole grasshopper. This paint doesn’t need tipping with he rolling additive. I made a lot of mistakes the first round, but good things to come as we apply those lessons learned. Glass I tell you. Glass.

@cockneypatriot9042

11 ай бұрын

@@Bigeaux20 glad too hear it Can’t wait till the end result.

@Bigeaux20

11 ай бұрын

All I have left to do is finish.

looks great

@Bigeaux20

11 ай бұрын

Appreciate it, but I hope the best is yet to come.

hey Oscar, that hull is refined enough to make a plug 🙂

@Bigeaux20

11 ай бұрын

Appreciate that but I think I have my hands full just trying to finish this one boat.

@midlanticfishing5405

11 ай бұрын

@@Bigeaux20 I’ll keep planting that seed 🤣🤣🤣. We’re all living vicariously through you sir

@Bigeaux20

11 ай бұрын

Maybe I can head you off, but if I was to think about molding it, and I'm not really, I would start over and make it perfect in every way using what I know now. And I'd only worry about building out the hull and not all the internals that took a fair amount of time as well. That would be a different step. And don't live through me. Get out there and make me jealous of you.

Great step to get that first cost on paint laid down. My only question is: do you think it looks pretty nice😂

@Bigeaux20

11 ай бұрын

It looked pretty good after the first coat. I’m not sure I have the vocabulary for how it looks after the second. Just wait. Just wait….

She looks the dogs nuts bro. My boats coming out the marina next week and getting engine rebuild probably will film the process then anti fail the hull and get her ready for next years season. Can’t wait too see you turn the boat and finish off the top curious about what gonna be shunting her along. Also navigation and fish finders your fitting.

@Bigeaux20

11 ай бұрын

There you go using dog anatomy I don’t understand. I’m not sure what brand of power, but I’m leaning towards a Yamaha SHO 115 for shunting, and Simrad Go9 MFD. Get to work on your boat and get it done.

@cockneypatriot9042

11 ай бұрын

@@Bigeaux20 Sorry bro. I’m a Londoner. Even other English people have trouble understanding a true cockney Slang terms.

@cockneypatriot9042

11 ай бұрын

@@Bigeaux20 I just got my drive resurfaced so boat coming out next week then it’s rebuild time. Don’t worry she ready for next spring. If you ever in Uk I take you up the Thames on her sightseeing.

@Bigeaux20

11 ай бұрын

I get it. You obviously have never head a true coonass from down the bayou. It takes a real ear. Especially if trying to listen to one who is cassayed (sp?).

@Bigeaux20

11 ай бұрын

If I ever cross the pond, you are on. But if I hear banjos, this redneck is going to fight mode.

Looks great. You did the right thing by sanding in between. I’ll be curious how to avoid those stripes. I have them too. Can you still see them after sanding?

@Bigeaux20

11 ай бұрын

Can’t see them after sanding, and really can’t see them after the next coat. The next coat is unreal. Cooler temps, and a little more reducer to let the paint thin down a bit seemed to be magical.

@davidreed9987

11 ай бұрын

@@Bigeaux20 awesome. I am ready to add another coat tomorrow morning and then done with it.

@Bigeaux20

11 ай бұрын

You have to do you, but I would consider a good sanding to get back to the smoothest base you can. Whatever issues you see now, I don’t think they will go away. Send me some pictures anyway so I can see what you have going on. Message me from the group.

@davidreed9987

11 ай бұрын

@@Bigeaux20 that is exactly what I did. I sanded really well and it looks much better now. One more careful coat (thinned more like you said) and it should be a lot better.

@Bigeaux20

11 ай бұрын

I think you will very surprised. I hope so anyway. I was floored, and that wasn’t even in the sun.

I do the same Stuff then I scratch the hell out of it on rocks poling around.

@Bigeaux20

24 күн бұрын

Isn't that how it happens in the end? I had to see if I could make it the best finish possible, just to know. It was good experience for the rest that is to come. Where are you poling around?

@mattg6o

15 күн бұрын

@@Bigeaux20 chazzahowitzka, ozello area florida. Chasin tails