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Tech Talk => Projects => Topic started by: Nordie on May 16, 2011, 04:38:21 PM

Title: Nordie's New Project
Post by: Nordie on May 16, 2011, 04:38:21 PM
Don't expect this one to take off very soon, but as some of you know this was Pat's boat "thanks Pat" this will be a slow work of progress, but it was time for me to step-up as my tahiti was not liking the new motor/pump combo at all the Tahiti rand 74 mph which is respectable...

So here it is
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The boat is going to need a little bit of fiberglass work, im going to close the access hole on top of the pod, and redo the dash from some gauge holes being filled, im not sure if i am going to add any gauges or mount them on a cool guy plate...this boat will be rigged to run strong, and i plan on still using it as a lake boat, so it will be getting a splash gaurd!

Today i stuck the new donor pump into the boat, to free up some space...that will be rebuilt using my new impeller from my berkeley rebuild, the berkeley will get an a impeller put back into it for the new owners power "whoever that may be"

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and this part is going to be addressed, pat explained this to me yesterday on the phone!
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looks like a color sand and buff...

Also looks like a got a long ways to go, but first my finances need to get in order
Wish me luck


Title: Re: Nordie's New Project
Post by: 76NORDIC on May 16, 2011, 04:46:23 PM
Nice Nordie :thumbup: :thumbup:  get er done!!! and show us your slow progress pics :beer:
Title: Re: Nordie's New Project
Post by: Howard19 on May 16, 2011, 04:47:33 PM
Good luck Nordie not to bad  :thumbup:
Title: Re: Nordie's New Project
Post by: Dirty Air on May 16, 2011, 04:49:40 PM
I guess the "cat " is out of the bag now!   Damn that sure is a nice looking pump ya got there! ;) ;)
Title: Re: Nordie's New Project
Post by: Nordie on May 16, 2011, 05:00:00 PM
Yeah should be fun!!!! It's like starting completely over kinda scary, once i get rolling i will do an online checklist, but as far as im concerned its time to go fast!
Title: Re: Nordie's New Project
Post by: Dirty Air on May 16, 2011, 05:07:00 PM
Yeah should be fun!!!! It's like starting completely over kinda scary, once i get rolling i will do an online checklist, but as far as im concerned its time to go fast!
Josh I guess I need to start a project thread on my turd and we can "dual it out" and see who gets done first! ;D
Title: Re: Nordie's New Project
Post by: Nordie on May 16, 2011, 05:08:14 PM
your alot closer then me, but ur project will definately get peoples attention!
Title: Re: Nordie's New Project
Post by: lbhsbz on May 16, 2011, 05:10:42 PM
Cool, it made it there in one piece.

Sorry about the deck Josh...I didn't think it was that bad until I hosed it off Sunday morning.  Lemme know what the color sand/buff will cost and I'll handle it (within reason).....

I found you a steering wheel last night...still looking for the adapter....I know there's more, I've got a box going for ya.
Title: Re: Nordie's New Project
Post by: Dirty Air on May 16, 2011, 05:15:50 PM
your alot closer then me, but ur project will definately get peoples attention!
Yea, but I'm handicapped.....(MONEY!) you've got a job!  LOL  I'm betting on you :)
Title: Re: Nordie's New Project
Post by: SuperJet on May 16, 2011, 05:22:13 PM
Saw this over on RD's last night and was wondering how long it was going to take for it to pop up over here. Bummer that Pat had to get rid of it, but it's cool that it was able ro go to another SCJB member. Good luck Nordie, and keep us posted.


Title: Re: Nordie's New Project
Post by: Nordie on May 16, 2011, 05:33:24 PM
Cool, it made it there in one piece.

Sorry about the deck Josh...I didn't think it was that bad until I hosed it off Sunday morning.  Lemme know what the color sand/buff will cost and I'll handle it (within reason).....

I found you a steering wheel last night...still looking for the adapter....I know there's more, I've got a box going for ya.

pat it aint no big deal, got me a good sanding guy that works for a reasonable price, cause knowing me a will fugg it up, dont worry about a cost to you, the boat is in my hands now...so long as you find the cav plates lol! I have almost been considering a wrap as well, something that would have about a million crazy colors!
Title: Re: Nordie's New Project
Post by: crewchief22 on May 16, 2011, 07:52:06 PM
Very cool Josh  :thumbup:

If you get serious about a wrap let me know.  I have a friend that does some incredible work.  He has done some wake barges but wants to do some classic jet type boats.
Title: Re: Nordie's New Project
Post by: german1 on May 16, 2011, 08:31:47 PM
good stuff man, i like  the colors.
Title: Re: Nordie's New Project
Post by: IRRebel on May 16, 2011, 08:49:36 PM
Got sumpin for it too Nordie!  ;)

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Ray
Title: Nordie's New Project
Post by: lbhsbz on May 16, 2011, 08:55:30 PM
Got sumpin for it too Nordie!  ;)

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Ray
he'll kill himself
Title: Re: Nordie's New Project
Post by: 82daytona on May 17, 2011, 07:14:49 AM
good start Joshy  :thumbup:
Title: Re: Nordie's New Project
Post by: Beaveretriever on May 17, 2011, 06:49:46 PM
Got sumpin for it too Nordie!  ;)

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Ray

that would look real nice on the daycruiser, just sayin  ;D

The Beav
Title: Re: Nordie's New Project
Post by: Nordie on May 19, 2011, 03:23:41 PM
alright so with all my time off, and no money i decided i could get started on this project! STRIP IT! and cleaned up the inside of the hull to see what i am working with

Dash is stripped! We'll get to the extensive work i am going to have to do in this area shortly
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THERE CAN ONLY BE ONE CRAZY 8's See you later 8 Ball!!!
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Ok Back to the dash, obviously there has been some "engineering" done here so here it goes

first pic is another stripped pic
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second when you remove the helm should there really be a 5/8 piece of plywood coming off with it? I was shocked too!
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Next is my box of parts so i have all the good stuff all in a box, the wiring harness is new and clean! it will be reused...just nordiefied! hey i like that!
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Back to the dash, notice something missing? Yeah me too!
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The lack of wood! This lies my first quesion, what the hell am i going to do here? Im thinking im gonna make some really nice 1/4 or 3/8's play and put it back under there! It's crazy how much this dash flexes, guess im just used to a solid heavy ass boat...Also i am wondering what i should do with the old existing gauge holes? looks like they are about to fall out!!!!! i would like to relay up the dash and seal them off, and put all my gauges to the right with angled bezels!

And here is the boat mostly stripped, only things left are the tanks, and the pump held in by one bolt, i did this cause i dont want to get a huge pile of parts going, and keep it neater then when i redid the tahiti
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Here is a couple shots of the bottom! Looks good to me :thumbup:
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Here lays yet another question? Pat did a good job relaying up the pod after he shortened it, but the paint is already starting to look different then the rest of the boat, i am thinking of having it resprayed...is it easy to match black, or should i make a design and utilize red orange and  yellow, as you all know i am anal on appearance!
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And this is the inside of the boat completely stripped and cleaned, man she looks good...all in all im excited about my new project
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Title: Re: Nordie's New Project
Post by: Nordie on May 19, 2011, 03:29:57 PM
Tack is now in it's grave!
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Title: Re: Nordie's New Project
Post by: ka0tyk on May 19, 2011, 04:16:48 PM
cleanin up nice!  i wish i spent more time on my hull when it was all stripped down.  now everythings back in it and its such a pain. 
Title: Re: Nordie's New Project
Post by: FORKEDUP on May 19, 2011, 08:27:39 PM
looks good noride, congrats on a bitchen project
Title: Re: Nordie's New Project
Post by: Brendella Pickle on June 16, 2011, 10:24:13 AM
Any new progress?
Title: Re: Nordie's New Project
Post by: Beaveretriever on June 16, 2011, 10:55:17 AM
hey josh sweet project. i noticed that the diverter handle looked like it was mounted directly to the floor, and bolted down. Say it isnt so that someone bolted down the diverter handle through those beautiful bolsa floors :screwy:


The Beav
Title: Re: Nordie's New Project
Post by: 88CARRERA on June 16, 2011, 11:43:11 AM
awesome rig nordie! looks like a fun project
Title: Re: Re: Nordie's New Project
Post by: Nordie on June 16, 2011, 02:51:40 PM
hey josh sweet project. i noticed that the diverter handle looked like it was mounted directly to the floor, and bolted down. Say it isnt so that someone bolted down the diverter handle through those beautiful bolsa floors :screwy:


The Beav

In that boat you dont have a choice...same as the sanger hydro I had...you gotta go through the hull...fact of the matter is, is I like the place handle
Title: Re: Re: Nordie's New Project
Post by: ka0tyk on June 16, 2011, 02:53:11 PM
In that boat you dont have a choice...same as the sanger hydro I had...you gotta go through the hull...fact of the matter is, is I like the place handle

i think its nice there.  out of the way.  its not like you mess with it every 5 seconds.  and its not on the stringer where u can bang your leg/foot/ankle on it. 
Title: Re: Nordie's New Project
Post by: Dirty Air on June 16, 2011, 03:20:01 PM
hey josh sweet project. i noticed that the diverter handle looked like it was mounted directly to the floor, and bolted down. Say it isnt so that someone bolted down the diverter handle through those beautiful bolsa floors :screwy:


The Beav
I've seen it, it is in a cool location. the only thing I would do different if I was starting fresh  (and the holes weren't already there) I would make an angle bracket bolt it threw the side of the tunnel as apposed to threw the bottom. That way if it was not perfectly sealed, it wont get water between the glass and the balsa.
Title: Re: Nordie's New Project
Post by: Nordie on June 16, 2011, 04:22:29 PM
every nut and bolt will be removed, and sealed with 5200!
Title: Re: Nordie's New Project
Post by: ka0tyk on June 16, 2011, 04:30:39 PM
every nut and bolt will be removed, and sealed with 5200!

5200 is the money.  some dripped onto the floor when i sealed my pump with it and i couldnt get it off.  if my pump ever has to come out im gonna cut it out and install a dominator. 

did you figure out how you're gonna fix all those holes in the dash? 
Title: Re: Nordie's New Project
Post by: n8dawg on July 03, 2011, 03:50:12 PM
 :thumbup: Thats gonna be a nice little runner!
Can't wait to see it on the water (lined up with me at some point...lol)!!!
Good luck bro. :)
Title: Re: Nordie's New Project
Post by: Nordie on July 03, 2011, 04:20:04 PM
5200 is the money.  some dripped onto the floor when i sealed my pump with it and i couldnt get it off.  if my pump ever has to come out im gonna cut it out and install a dominator. 

did you figure out how you're gonna fix all those holes in the dash? 

yeah, first of all behind the dash needs new wood...because simply there is no wood behind there left...so the 2 holes that were originally filled will have to be drilled out, then the new wood behind the dash and then all hole's but the helm will be filled so i can start with a clean slate...
Title: Re: Nordie's New Project
Post by: NORDIC454 on July 05, 2011, 05:06:32 PM
Here ya go Joshie, new seats that match


http://www.performanceboats.com/parts-sale/88638-brand-new-seats-nice-big-scoop-russlell-ss-tanks.html (http://www.performanceboats.com/parts-sale/88638-brand-new-seats-nice-big-scoop-russlell-ss-tanks.html)
Title: Re: Nordie's New Project
Post by: HDriderTH on July 05, 2011, 05:36:46 PM
Hey and they're half price! I got almost twice that into the POS seats I got and they aint even covered yet!
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