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Tech Talk => Gelcoat / Paint / Fireberglass Repair => Topic started by: SQUIGGIE on April 06, 2007, 09:52:09 AM

Title: Designs for new gel coat
Post by: SQUIGGIE on April 06, 2007, 09:52:09 AM: Hey guys
looking to get a new gel coat an was wondering where you'd get ideas for a design i like the classic look
i have a carabean mini day cruzer
just looking for ideas
Title: Re: Designs for new gel coat
Post by: SQUIGGIE on April 06, 2007, 09:55:08 AM: forgot to say thanx in advance
Title: Re: Designs for new gel coat
Post by: Brad @ SCJB on April 06, 2007, 12:05:30 PM: Squiggie, Post some pictures of your boat so we have some idea of the hull design.

I personally like the old school styles....I dont like the new style flame/tribal designs that seems to be the trend on the bigger boats....

Heres a few cool gel designs I like....simple and clean.

sorry about the sideways pictures...the site i took them from apparently didnt know how to rotate pictures

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Title: Re: Designs for new gel coat
Post by: Tom949 on April 06, 2007, 12:14:14 PM: The third picture down, the one with the engine cover, anybody have opinions on covering the engine? Ventilation/air flow issues??
Title: Re: Designs for new gel coat
Post by: Brad @ SCJB on April 06, 2007, 12:17:20 PM: Quote from: Tom949 on April 06, 2007, 12:14:14 PM
The third picture down, the one with the engine cover, anybody have opinions on covering the engine? Ventilation/air flow issues??

its all about personal preference. Just make sure you vent it well.....also, you want to get a blower to vent the air. You should flip on the blower for 10-15 seconds before firing the engine so you dont ignite stray fumes and blow your cover off.
Title: Re: Designs for new gel coat
Post by: SQUIGGIE on April 06, 2007, 12:29:04 PM: right on ill post some but it will have to wait till i get home from work.
but mine is bacislly the same shape as the first picture that was posted
Title: Re: Designs for new gel coat
Post by: SQUIGGIE on April 06, 2007, 12:46:03 PM: i have a hatch on mine an i like it alot theres no ventalation problems cause i have two sets of chrome louvers one on each side works good for the kids climbing in an out my .02
Title: Re: Designs for new gel coat
Post by: AQUAHOLIC on April 12, 2007, 08:49:47 PM: i agree i like the full engine cover as well. if you want speed then it is cool to have the out of the boat pipes but for recreation there is no reason to have something that you can burn yourself on ..hahah
Title: Re: Designs for new gel coat
Post by: bad ass ford on May 02, 2007, 10:39:58 AM: id like to get the gel coat redone can you recomend anyone?
Title: Re: Designs for new gel coat
Post by: Toes on the Nose on August 17, 2007, 01:37:55 PM: USCG requires a blower for any covered engines......... just make sure that you remember to run it before you start the beast.
Title: Re: Designs for new gel coat
Post by: pw_Tony on August 21, 2007, 04:24:50 PM: Just for shits and giggles heres some cartoon paint schemes I have made up
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