77 hallett bubble deck

« **Reply #25 on:** January 07, 2023, 11:20:31 AM »

I am currently prepping the top of the boat( filling in old bolt holes and repairing chips/ scratches.)for gel coat. My seats got powder coated and are off getting upholstered right now. I should get the seats back in the next week or so. I will post pics as soon as I make more progress. I have had the bot for 10 months. My plan is to have it on the water Memorial Day 2023.

« **Reply #26 on:** January 07, 2023, 11:57:11 AM »

I have a video of my motor running on a run stand on my instagram page kpclarke86.

« **Reply #27 on:** January 08, 2023, 11:14:45 AM »

So awesome that you're doing all the work yourself! Where did you find the boat at? How long have you had it?

Great job so far, keep the updates coming!

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« **Reply #28 on:** January 08, 2023, 06:15:00 PM »

I got the boat from a guy in Perris. It didn?t have a trailer because it was stolen, so it was just a boat sitting in the dirt. I got the boat in April 2022 while my wife was on maternity leave. She was so happy for the new addition.

« **Reply #29 on:** January 09, 2023, 11:25:15 AM »

Very nice

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« **Reply #30 on:** January 10, 2023, 10:59:29 AM »

Quote from: Hallett86 on January 08, 2023, 06:15:00 PM

I got the boat from a guy in Perris. It didn?t have a trailer because it was stolen, so it was just a boat sitting in the dirt. I got the boat in April 2022 while my wife was on maternity leave. She was so happy for the new addition.

I'm almost 100% positive, I owned that boat for a few years. Had every intention to rebuild it, but turned into too much of a project for me. Boat and build looks great! Shoot me a dm and I can give you a little back story.

« **Reply #31 on:** January 10, 2023, 11:02:33 AM »

I can shoot you some before pics also.

« **Reply #32 on:** January 12, 2023, 06:40:24 PM »

So one of the old owners of my boat contacted me (sevans01) and sent me a bunch of pics of the bot before I got my hands on it.

« **Reply #33 on:** January 12, 2023, 06:49:47 PM »

More before pictures

« **Reply #34 on:** January 13, 2023, 06:36:05 AM »

Built my tail pipe. It will bolt into the top of my transom plate right above the jet. It is built out of stainless steel. Not too bad for a washed up construction worker

« **Reply #35 on:** January 14, 2023, 09:42:28 PM »

Here is the tail pipe mounted in the transom plate

« **Reply #36 on:** January 26, 2023, 06:42:44 AM »

Filled in all the old holes on the inside of the gunnel. Filled in the old fuel filler hole, steering wheel hole( it was not centered with the seats), forward/reverse lever hole. Lots of very tedious work. I am trying to blend it all so you don?t see the repair after I gel it.

« **Reply #37 on:** January 26, 2023, 06:46:11 AM »

This is the filler I have used on this boat and my last boat. I have had good luck with it so far. I can buy it at the local paint supply store( Temecula valley paint). The boat is pretty much prepped for gel. I have a little more sanding on the inside of the boat but I should be ready by the beginning of next week. I will just have to wait for some warmer weather to spray.

« **Reply #38 on:** January 26, 2023, 09:42:33 PM »

Coming along nicely dude! How?d you get b1 to do the pump work? I didn?t know he was still helping people out

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« **Reply #39 on:** January 27, 2023, 07:18:18 AM »

B1 has not worked on my pump yet. He made me a shoe and engine plates. I have been working with Chris on this boat from the beginning. He knows a lot about how to make a boat fast. I guess I am lucky. I know your boat. How long have you had it for?

« **Reply #40 on:** February 03, 2023, 11:57:00 PM »

I finally got the interior of the bubble deck done. All the fiberglass work is done and all is sealed. I am by no means a professional. There are definitely flaws but if am happy with how it came out.

« **Reply #41 on:** February 05, 2023, 03:09:45 PM »

We?ll done sir? looks great!.

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« **Reply #42 on:** March 27, 2023, 06:44:55 PM »

Well the weather has sucked the last few months. I haven?t made much progress on my boat. I finally pulled the cover back this last weekend and started on it again, but we have rain coming again Wednesday and Thursday. So I went to the Upholstry shop today to try to get the guy to get my seats done. He is almost done. He has to add some edging around the edge and make the seat cushions. But they are close.

« **Reply #43 on:** March 27, 2023, 06:49:56 PM »

I also got the motor in. I do plan on putting it on the dyno. But for now I figured I could get the boat wired and plumbed

« **Reply #44 on:** April 01, 2023, 06:06:56 PM »

Seats are back from Upholstry. I just picked them up today

« **Reply #45 on:** April 17, 2023, 09:16:38 PM »

Suction housing and bowl are double drilled and ready for powder coat.

« **Reply #46 on:** May 23, 2023, 07:09:37 AM »

Quote from: third degree on January 09, 2023, 11:25:15 AM

Very nice

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What an epic! Haven't checked in for a while, saw your post and read the entire chain. Looks great! And you chose a hull worth the investment of your time and love. My question is about your seats. I'm impressed you are using aluminum. Never considered Aluminum. I'm needing to replace all the original seats in my '76 Eliminator 18' Bubbledeck which, as you know, is similar to your Hallet. I have two buckets and a bench seat in back, all 70's tuck'n'roll. I'd like to replace the current seating configuration with a "cocktail" configuration....where two front buckets appear molded into the two benches facing each other with a short bulkhead (with cup holders!) in front of the engine. So I am interested in the pro's and cons of the seating decision you made. Do you have the form? In any case, have fun! She's gunna be a Thang 'o Beauty!

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« **Reply #47 on:** May 23, 2023, 11:27:56 AM »

Quote from: Tarkus on May 23, 2023, 07:09:37 AM

What an epic! Haven't checked in for a while, saw your post and read the entire chain. Looks great! And you chose a hull worth the investment of your time and love. My question is about your seats. I'm impressed you are using aluminum. Never considered Aluminum. I'm needing to replace all the original seats in my '76 Eliminator 18' Bubbledeck which, as you know, is similar to your Hallet. I have two buckets and a bench seat in back, all 70's tuck'n'roll. I'd like to replace the current seating configuration with a "cocktail" configuration....where two front buckets appear molded into the two benches facing each other with a short bulkhead (with cup holders!) in front of the engine. So I am interested in the pro's and cons of the seating decision you made. Do you have the form? In any case, have fun! She's gunna be a Thang 'o Beauty!

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ao I built the seat frames with a tape measure and a plasma cutter. I just sized up my boat and my butt and started building. Are you looking for someone to help you build your seats?

« **Reply #48 on:** August 08, 2023, 10:10:31 PM »

Great build thread! Keep going!

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« **Reply #49 on:** December 18, 2023, 06:20:53 AM »

This is an incredible thread, so we?ll thought out and detailed

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