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Tech Talk => Projects => Topic started by: ElsinoreCoveKid on August 24, 2015, 01:35:37 PM
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Hi, I am new to the forum and jet boats in general. I am a partner at a SXS Accessory Shop called IMG Motorsports out of Elsinore. I also live on Elsinore and love boating in general, even better when I am hauling ass though haha...
So I sold my 89 Sleek Craft Cruiser and wound up getting back into it with a '78 Hallett, 21' long. I and not going really crazy but I just got the engine in a couple weeks ago and now I started the interior and making a new engine cover and doing away with the ugly, cheesy styled old one.
I have a couple questions if anyone can help--
1. Any tips on the hatch or even the way it needs to be designed to be strong?
2. Anyone know where and what the best hinges are? I am not looking to spend over say $100 for 2 hinges, hopefully less haha....
I will post some pics of the progress as I go.... any help or tips or pointers is much appreciated, it is my first boat project.
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Welcome and I can't wait to see how yours comes together.
Here is my solution to the unsightly engine cover. You might not find the cubic dollars required for the rest of the install justifiable to saving the $100 in hinges, but the rewards are worth it.
I don’t have any pictures of Hallett Dave’s Rootbeer Float totally assembled, but I really like what he has done with his engine cover. Hopefully someone will post up pics, it is really worth a look.
Cheers,
Joe
P.S. How about some "before" pictures?
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Welcome and I can't wait to see how yours comes together.
Here is my solution to the unsightly engine cover. You might not find the cubic dollars required for the rest of the install justifiable to saving the $100 in hinges, but the rewards are worth it.
I don’t have any pictures of Hallett Dave’s Rootbeer Float totally assembled, but I really like what he has done with his engine cover. Hopefully someone will post up pics, it is really worth a look.
Cheers,
Joe
P.S. How about some "before" pictures?
Not to get off topic but BEAUTIFUL boat joe!! Loving the hat!!
"RTCP"
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Thank you Dennis. The Gord Trip has renewed my drive to get motivated on it.
I’m dying to see which hull the OP has. I know they can handle big power.
Cheers,
Joe
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Thank you Dennis. The Gord Trip has renewed my drive to get motivated on it.
I’m dying to see which hull the OP has. I know they can handle big power.
Cheers,
Joe
Good to hear joe! Come on OP show us the boat!
"RTCP"
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This is his boat
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More pics
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Here's some updates of the new engine cover... Layin' some resin and glass tonight to strengthen and seal it up. Bench seats are also being redone and new upholstery done before Labor Day weekend. See ya all in Elsinore!
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Update pics
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Nice hallett
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Nice!
Looking forward to seeing it out there.
Joe
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more pics since I couldn't get them to load from my phone last night lol
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more progress work pics
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...and here is a little warm up pass I made before I started the restoration on interior... I can't wait to see what she will actually do now that I tuned the carb correctly and she runs hard!!! >:D
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Nice work on the engine cover. I was able to fit a cover with a small scoop over my motor. You can see the hinge they used on mine, nothing special. I only have 2 hinges with bolt/nut.
Like this: http://www.marinepartdepot.com/hedudehiwire.html (http://www.marinepartdepot.com/hedudehiwire.html)
I went with the saddle seats on each side of my motor so I have less materials than your cover.
Nice float.
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This is the complete assembly on the hinge that is similar to mine: http://www.marinepartdepot.com/new316ststhe.html (http://www.marinepartdepot.com/new316ststhe.html)
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I went with the saddle seats on each side of my motor so I have less materials than your cover.
That looks great!
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Thanks Guys! Can't wait to get her wet ;) >:D
I got some resin and a layer of glass laid last night but my kid had a temp so I was limited with time... back at it tonight and gonna have to finish haha