I went by the shop on friday to check progress. The inside of the bottom was completely ground one to remove a bunch a delamination. It is now one very sturdy bottom. They put down a few layers of mat and finished it off with a couple of layers of woven cloth layed in at 45* angle. The top layer is really nice.  One solid piece from the tip of the bow all the way back to the transom.  Really nice craftsmanship!!!  I was definately impressed.  The new stringers and new floor is in too.  Beautiful clear kiln dried Doug Fir stringers  that are laminated nice and strong to what is basically a new bottom, and 3/4 marine grade ply that has been coated with resin and cloth on all sides to make up the new floor.  I've thought about flowcoating the floor to show off all the pretty work, but I'm gonna stick to the origional plan and shoot it with gel. 

I am still a little pissed that the intake has not been removed and reset yet.  I had to get on that ass a little to let them know that I'm ready to have the hull back so I can start the re-rig!  Summer is here and I need the squirt gun to join in the water fight.

I'll post some pics tonight as I left my camera at home.

Okie, you still need OT's?

$50 PER CHAMBER! lol jk! I will know by Sunday-ish if they will be going to you but it's looking good.

boats comin along brian. lookin good. i hope to have all my kinks ironed out to go may 2nd

I'm thinking that little Schiada would look completely fawkin' sexy all dressed up and sporting a nice big block!

I got some news yesterday that could put a few kinks into my project. I have taken a job up in the Bay Area.  I have to be there by the 11th of May.  So... with the hull still sitting at OC Boat Repair, the engine and all the other parts sitting at my friends place in Gardena, and my ass located way up in the bay it is gonna be a freaking nightmare getting this thing re-rigged and water tested before the freaking summer is completely shot.  Oh well... just another bridge to cross in the adventure of reworking a 35+ year old boat.

I appreciate the offer.  I think I have everything lined up and a plan is being formulated.  As soon as I get the hull out of the OC shop I can get it back up to Gardena and start the re-rig. It's gonna take some planning on my part to get back down this way for a long weekend to get the 'ol girl rigged and ready. I think I have all the parts that I'll need, with the exception of those headers of yours the you WILL be selling me for the SCJB standard offer price  , sitting in my friends garage in Gardena. If I do think of something that I need assistance on I'll be sure to take you up on your generous offer.

Here is a little teaser that I got from the guys at the shop today.

She's not an ugly brown turd anymore!!!

I got this one from the shop today....... I about got a freakin' woody when I seen this pic. I think it's gonna look absolutely beautiful when it has the clear on it and it's all polished and shining like a gem!

Sal and the boys do nice work. Always takes longer than scheduled but in the long run it doesn't matter. Its done right and you'll enjot it for years.

We are hopeing to have it ready for at least the July 4th weekend.  We have plans to be at Rio Del Sol then so hopefully we will see you guys there.

Looks good.  Quality work

We were able to get a little bit of work done.  I still have a long way to go.  Here is a little teaser.