My Project

« **on:** October 30, 2015, 03:15:54 PM »

Well I started my project. Its a 1981 Eliminator bubbledeck powered by a Ford 460BBF. I decided it was time for a change so the boats now in the hands of Sal over at Orange County Boat Repair. Sal and his crew are capping the hull, filling in the transom holes, adding a thicker transom plate, filling in gauge holes and making the gunnel brand new. They are also renewing the inside by filling all stringer holes, sanding floor and adding gunnel plates so I can bolt in the new tanks. I also asked for some advice the other from you guys with what you think I should do with the motor. Keep the ford or build a Chevy. I weighed out my options and decided to build a Chevy BB instead. Gave the first installment to the engine builder to get the ball rolling. Boat should be done by December as well as the motor. Hopefully the boat will be getting rigged in January and I can get it back in the water by summer. Here are some pics of what I got so far.

« **Reply #1 on:** October 30, 2015, 03:49:40 PM »

Nice

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« **Reply #2 on:** October 30, 2015, 06:07:19 PM »

Thanks, I can't wait to see the final product. I know the boats gonna look totally different. My biggest investment is the motor. Starting from the ground up. Never owned a Chevy before always fords.

« **Reply #3 on:** October 30, 2015, 06:57:37 PM »

Sal is a great guy. They have regelled two boats for me.
Tell them Ron says Hi

« **Reply #4 on:** October 31, 2015, 05:29:54 PM »

How much to regell a boat? 73 miller

« **Reply #5 on:** October 31, 2015, 06:05:12 PM »

All white and one color I was quoted about $6000.00. That was brand new insid and out. I am keeping my original gelcoat because it is in great shape.

« **Reply #6 on:** October 31, 2015, 06:17:33 PM »

Martinez marine in corona is around 3000 for 7 colors.

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« **Reply #7 on:** November 01, 2015, 12:16:13 AM »

!!!

Dang gina....

« **Reply #8 on:** November 02, 2015, 05:55:08 PM »

Super excited!!! Engine builder ordered a lot of parts. Looks like I'm building a 572BBC.

« **Reply #9 on:** November 02, 2015, 06:51:57 PM »

A Chevy 😳haha just messin awesome man. Hope to see you on the river with my bubble deck when it's done

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« **Reply #10 on:** November 02, 2015, 07:28:05 PM »

Super sexy sound'n bro😨.

« **Reply #11 on:** November 02, 2015, 07:58:30 PM »

Quote from: jimpen on October 31, 2015, 06:17:33 PM

Martinez marine in corona is around 3000 for 7 colors.

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Actually I called them after I talked to you in Elsinore, they quoted me a lot higher price. Said the last 7 color they gelled top and bottom was closer to 7k unfortunately. I woulda dropped 3 on my tx in a heartbeat but now looking for plan B

Unless you have the hookup over there and would like to share 😁👍 lol. Maybe I got the wrong guy or something or their prices changed I dunno.

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« **Reply #12 on:** November 02, 2015, 08:00:33 PM »

Wow that was the price I was told a year and a half ago.

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« **Reply #13 on:** November 02, 2015, 08:01:09 PM »

Quote from: JacksEliminator on October 30, 2015, 03:15:54 PM

Well I started my project. Its a 1981 Eliminator bubbledeck powered by a Ford 460BBF. I decided it was time for a change so the boats now in the hands of Sal over at Orange County Boat Repair. Sal and his crew are capping the hull, filling in the transom holes, adding a thicker transom plate, filling in gauge holes and making the gunnel brand new. They are also renewing the inside by filling all stringer holes, sanding floor and adding gunnel plates so I can bolt in the new tanks. I also asked for some advice the other from you guys with what you think I should do with the motor. Keep the ford or build a Chevy. I weighed out my options and decided to build a Chevy BB instead. Gave the first installment to the engine builder to get the ball rolling. Boat should be done by December as well as the motor. Hopefully the boat will be getting rigged in January and I can get it back in the water by summer. Here are some pics of what I got so far.

Sounds like an awesome project man!

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« **Reply #14 on:** November 02, 2015, 08:02:36 PM »

Quote from: jimpen on November 02, 2015, 08:00:33 PM

Wow that was the price I was told a year and a half ago.

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I think he said single color top only was like 4000. But I plan on at least two colors and definitely need to do the bottom. Wish I had needed this done a year and a half ago!

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« **Reply #15 on:** November 02, 2015, 08:03:40 PM »

Quote from: BCouey on November 02, 2015, 08:02:36 PM

I think he said single color top only was like 4000. But I plan on at least two colors and definitely need to do the bottom. Wish I had needed this done a year and a half ago! Paint the thing.

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« **Reply #16 on:** November 02, 2015, 08:05:14 PM »

Quote from: jimpen on November 02, 2015, 08:03:40 PM

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That's probably what's gonna happen now. Do you know what kind of clear got used on yours? I hear good clear is the key to making paint as durable as possible. I used house of kolor show clear on my Tahiti

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« **Reply #17 on:** November 02, 2015, 08:07:46 PM »

It was house of kolors clear as well. It seems pretty tough.

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« **Reply #18 on:** November 02, 2015, 08:10:28 PM »

Gotcha, that's good to know. I liked it pretty well so maybe I'll use the same thing this time.

Sorry jackselininator! Didn't mean to thread jack you

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« **Reply #19 on:** November 13, 2015, 04:06:17 PM »

Got a few update photos of the cap job in progress.

« **Reply #20 on:** November 13, 2015, 04:53:37 PM »

Did they fiberglass that in first? Looks great but all I can see is the filler

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« **Reply #21 on:** November 13, 2015, 04:58:24 PM »

Yeah. I went over there and watched the process. They fill the seam with fiberglass the lay mat over the top of that to seal the top and bottom. The filler is to define it. The other side has way less filler. Picture was taken before sanding was complete. This boat was done the same way and is awesome

« **Reply #22 on:** November 13, 2015, 07:12:11 PM »

Gotcha! That orange boat looks great! What colors are you doing on this one?

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« **Reply #23 on:** November 13, 2015, 07:30:59 PM »

I'm keeping it the exact colors it is now. The gelcoat was in great shape.

« **Reply #24 on:** December 01, 2015, 07:32:06 PM »

Got word that the boat should be coming out of the shop this weekend. Can't wait to pick it up, then it's off to get rigged. Stopped by the engine shop today and took alook at all my parts coming in. Good news is I will have it in a couple of weeks.

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