Hello viewer,
Welcome! I build custom.... stuff.. Historically, my skill set has centered around boat building and components of boats. I like challenging myself and often drift outside the marine industry. There really is no telling what may end up on this channel.
There may be some personal content thrown in. In the last 5 years, I took up Bowhunting. Honestly, if I knew how challenging it was, I would probably not started. Bowhunting on Public Land in South Florida is one of the most challenging endeavors I have come to know. I did not have the benefit of starting at the age of 12. I had to learn fast. I may share some of my experiences.
I also seem to encounter Alligators almost daily. This is peculiar because I was born in Eastern Kansas yet my Baby Book suggests my favorite toy was a stuffed alligator. I respect these creatures and enjoy capturing their activities. I don't know for certain, but I suspect these videos will get the most views.
I hope you enjoy the Journey!
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An inmense amount of talent here . I am engineer and pretty handy and dont consider myself able to do this by any means without help. You are the goat man !
Thank you, Sir, for the kind words!
So clean! Looks awesome!
Dang homie! Shes clean
Yes Sir! Still pushing!!
Looking good!
Rolled or sprayed?
Sprayed. I have seen some good rolled paint jobs. There is really no comparison. Each coat we apply melts into the last and draws the clear to the surface. This will get blocked out and the final will be done in AwlGrip HDT
@@vernesecustoms Nice! Thanks again for your videos
Someone spent some time with a sanding block. Its all in the prep work. Man what a boat!
Thanks, Man! It certainly shows!
Awesome work bro
Thanks, Man!! Pretty excited to top coat this with AwlGrip HDT
Art!!!
Remake these videos without music bro
I tried to remove the music with YT's AI.. no luck. I will release more "How To" content after the Bertram 31 project is complete. For now, turn the volume down and "CC" on. That works for me! 👍
That laid out nice. This thing is gonna be nuts.
Thanks!! Been a journey!! 👍
Straight outa the gun? Sheesh I wish gel coat would lay out like that. Did that with a standard compressor or turbine sprayer?
Yes, that is straight out of the gun! I believe we did 3 coats. Chaging our process a bit. This will get 320 grit and 3 more medium coats for the final finish.
Oh.. and standard air compressor.. nothing fancy.
@@vernesecustoms super nice
Beginners 🍀 luck. 🤙
Even a blind squirrel finds a nut every once and a while!! 🦫
Looking great!
Prep work is no fun but man does it pay off. Lookin good!
It certainly is NOT fun. Rewarding nonetheless!! Thanks for watching, Man!!
Killin it! You like shooting 2 part finish over gel coat. 2 part sure lays nice straight outa the gun but I always wondered about the longevity and ability to repair
This stuff is amazing!! It builds, flows, adhears and 100% waterproof. Can be used below the waterline! 👍 Sands nice, unless you wait a few days!!
That’s a sexy engine room
I like that! 🤣
Wow that washer trick is so sick, I’ve watched tons of hatch videos and wish I’d seen that sooner 😂 thank you!! Excellent tutorial and explanation
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!! I hope to make more videos when my schedule allows! 👍
Always a challenge before the compound goes off…. My least favorite part of the process
I actually find it therapeutic! 😅 I am using AlexSeal fairing compound with Fast Hardener. I get about 30 minutes to work it. Can come back and pull more over it if needed in about 1 hour. I see a lot of "professionals" slap it on and sand it off. Not my thing. Tight wipes, block it out next day.
**Fairing COMPOUND! 😂 (I hate misspelled words)
Do you sale these lights? I’m looking for some powerful bow lights.
I do sell these. They are the best quality Navigation Light I know of. I will try to post a link below
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Sweet. May your compressor stand strong and the flies walking in the last coat be minimal.
Thanks Man!! Still pushin!! ➡️
Can’t wait for the walk through video when this is all done… Very Impressive Work.
I don't get jealous very often. Really nice.
It is a challenge to keep a classic boat looking classic! 👍
I used to try on purpose to spray in the rain. Keeps the dust down. Didnt seem to effect Imron or Awlgrip. Good luck bud!
Looks sick bro!! When we getting a full video?
Thanks Tim! I am working on EP 12. I am so far behind, I can't decide if I should keep it short or continue with the granual details like I have in the past.. 🤔
Looking fantastic!
Making progress!! 👍
Looks great for a commercial fishing boat
I should just go ahead a web it??
If im mot mistaken, the cup measures oz volume, and the scale measures oz weight, two different measurements
You are correct! All resins and gelcoats have different weights. We are taught to "catalyze by weight" not by volume.
Thank you for your tips, the roller was a game changer on my last layups, especially for sopping up excess resin. I'm also working on setting up the acetone buckets. Keep sharing tips for us noobs!
Awesome!! Glad I could help!! More content later in the year after the Bertram 31 project wraps up!! 👍
Duratec recommend fast acrylic thinner , any thoughts ? I don't have access to duratec products , i m facing problem with praying gelcoat even from a 3 mm nozzle with gel coat gun .
In mold or post finish application? I have never tried fast acrylic thinner in gelcoat. My understanding is that Duratec is not a gelcoat. It is an addittive. Some type of acrylic enamel blend that is activated with MEKP. I would start with styrene, upto 4-5% and increase the size of the nozzle orifice for in mold application. Use a dump gun or something similar like a spray bed liner gun.
That is gonna be a nice flybridge.
I must admit, we scrapped a few ideas and features as it began to take shape!
Nice!
I'm sorry. I really wanted to learn something......unfortunately, the screaming music kept me from watching the entire video
Thanks Sid! I genuinely appreciate the feedback!! I think my newest videos are more refined! 🤣 You can turn the Volume down and CC on, just a suggestion!
What kind of resin are you using im finishing outer layer of my boat transom
I work with Vinylester and on rare occasions epoxy. I recommend you work with what you have available and fits your budget.
Ok sir tnx
beautiful rebuild of a great classic. The level of quality, detail & design work is incredible.
Thank you Jim!! This has been quite a journey! We're are redesigning the Bridge now. More videos when time allows!!! 👍
Now that’s some beef!
Sweet!
Makes sure water doesn’t back up into the engine through the exhaust?
Yes, these Riseers make certain! Water will not back up into the engines. Along with Surge Tubes, baffled Mufflers and Exhaust Flaps. 👍
Great work I would watch as many detail videos that you make
Thank you Drew!! I plan to make more when the Bertram Project wraps up!! Keep checking in!!
Looks siiiiiiick bro!!! A jewel of a helm chair.
Definitely a piece of art! And comfortable!
Nice! What idd you use for bilge paint?
Sherwin Williams TileClad
I like to cut about half the bristle length of brushes for tamping resins into corners.
Sometimes, I use the same technique. I have developed better techniques that don't require "stabbing the fiberglass". I will explain where that comes from and show more techniques when I have time. Watch the Bertram build on my channel. When I finish the Bertram, I plan to crank out a bunch of videos!!
Love your work, but music is a bit annoying while your talking.
Thank you @berntout3697 ! This was one of my first videos.. didn't think anyone would watch them.. HOWEVER, plan to remake them with greater detail and less noise! Thanks for the FEEDBACK!
Yea baby!! Looking good!!
Lookin good when are we getting another full length video
I need to crank one out for y'all!! Haven't seen my desk in about a month!! 😂
Gonna be sick when all painted out
Yes Sir!! Bright White! 👍
Why did you add more styrene to gelcote?
The Styrene evaporates as the material ages even if the pail is still sealed. It permeates the plastic bucket. The splash of styrene thins the gelcoat a fair amount and sprays much better. Thanks for asking!!
@@vernesecustoms Thank you so much for your quick response. Is it necessary to add styrene for casting f.g molds or just for boats finishing?
@alialhirsh7551 not necessary.
Why did you fair the bolts, now you need to break it to unscrew if needed, and i dont think it makes that big of a difference?
We expect very high propeller efficiency. The Strut base is 1/2" Stainless Steel plate in a 5/8" deep recess. We gave ourselves an 1/8" should we need to float the strut for alignment. We did not have to. We planned on fairing the Struts in ahead of time because we are running about 5% tip clearance on the props and hope to minimize any disturbance ahead of propellers. We don't plan to remove the strut bolts anytime soon. Should we have to, it would not be too much trouble. Thanks for watching! Check out some of the older videos for more details!
@@vernesecustoms Okay, good luck with your work :D
I love it!! ❤
Like 40 layers deep. Sheesh it’s pretty much 50cal resistant
Pretty close to 18 layers of 1808!! Certainly has some bullet-proof properties. Not sure about caliber and range. Untested.
What kind of risen to use with chop
We use "powder bound" Chopped Strand Mat, so any resin will work. The selection of resin is more dependent on what you are doing with it. What do you plan to do?
@@vernesecustoms Thanks