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enkeivette
05-30-2010, 12:21 AM
Disclaimer: When you try this at home and kill yourself, I will not be held liable. I do not recommend doing this, ever.

First, and most important, forget everything you know about safety and physics. Because you will need to hang the boat from the ceiling to make this work. Also, your back will be on the ground and against the wall, so forget about proper shooting techniques.

Then sand as much of the boat as you can get to with it on the trailer, to minimize time being under the boat while it's hanging.

Then suspend. Bolt an engine host (not a cherry picker, which is something G&E uses to service transformers on telephone polls, not lift motors) to the motor, one in front, one in back on the opposite side.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs595.snc3/31386_615075940920_19912599_35143941_7733210_n.jpg

Jack up the front of the trailer. Then drill and screw in some hooks from the ceiling, and on the wood of the boat, as far forward in the boat as possible. Tie the hooks together using tow rope. Slowly lower the jack, you will probably need to make adjustments to the rope length to keep it level. Now the front is lifted.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs535.ash1/31386_615075935930_19912599_35143940_8028642_n.jpg

Now, jack up the engine with the hoist. Careful. The boat should be suspended. Use your bad lower back to slide the trailer out from under it.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs595.snc3/31386_615075920960_19912599_35143938_3983970_n.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs535.ash1/31386_615075925950_19912599_35143939_3788745_n.jpg

Place jacks and jack stands underneath intelligent spots in case the boat were to fall. Get under there and finish sanding. (This is the part you shouldn't do, becuase you may die.)

Fiberglass repairs, filler, and sand. I got rid of some ugly useless rivets.

Use epoxy prime and topcoat within 24 hours to avoid having to sand the primer. I finished with 80 on a DA, that's it. If you need to do some spots by hand, finish with at least 320.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs575.snc3/31386_615075950900_19912599_35143943_7095824_n.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs595.snc3/31386_615075945910_19912599_35143942_911281_n.jpg

Now, go outside and calm down your landlord who is yelling at you. Talking about air quality laws and not being able to spray there legally. Calm him down and assure him that you're only spraying primer. Get into a conversation with him and figure out when he'll be back the next day, so you can finish when he's not around.

Hose down the walls and the floor to lock down the dust. Then spray the top with your color of choice after your landlord leaves. No need to mask anything extra.

http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs575.snc3/31386_615075786230_19912599_35143921_3258005_n.jpg
http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs575.snc3/31386_615075965870_19912599_35143946_5937834_n.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs535.ash1/31386_615075771260_19912599_35143920_8061791_n.jpg

Let the top dry, but make sure to shoot the bottom within 24 hours of shooting epoxy. Mask, razor blade on the tape for round edges of the design. Shoot your second color.

http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs595.snc3/31386_615075791220_19912599_35143922_655739_n.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs575.snc3/31386_615075811180_19912599_35143925_1359645_n.jpg

Wait about 4 hours, peel the tape back at an extreme angle to prevent pulling up good paint.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs575.snc3/31386_614905552380_19912599_35136838_3025442_n.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs595.snc3/31386_615075816170_19912599_35143926_7167386_n.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs535.ash1/31386_615075831140_19912599_35143927_4936963_n.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs575.snc3/31386_615075836130_19912599_35143928_7187803_n.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs575.snc3/31386_615075841120_19912599_35143929_895651_n.jpg

Big thanks to KameleonGT for hooking it up with the paint at a sweet price!
Vettezuki
05-30-2010, 12:46 AM
Awesome! :hail:
enkeivette
05-30-2010, 02:56 AM
Thanks. I'm still sad about the peel, but for a boat that I intend to put to use it's not bad.
enkeivette
05-30-2010, 07:50 PM
I'm adding an anonymous poll to see what you guys really think, because I expected more responses.
enkeivette
05-30-2010, 10:18 PM
Paint was Northstar brand single stage. If you have the cash, use House of Kolors with slow reducer. Comes out sniiice.
Chuck
05-30-2010, 11:51 PM
Looking good nice job!!!
Leedom
05-31-2010, 02:36 AM
What about...

Option 1 - The "Fangs" just are a little longer and the between is black
http://motorgen.com/pic/data/639/Boat-01.jpg

or

Option 2 - Think Batman at hooters.
http://motorgen.com/pic/data/639/Boat-02.jpg
94cobra69ss396
05-31-2010, 10:51 AM
I like it Adam! You did a great job again.
enkeivette
05-31-2010, 09:59 PM
Thanks guys! It's so funny that you posted that Adam, because I was just returning to ask if you guys thought I should add a center spear. And maybe bring the dash line out a bit like in your rendering.

It's hard to tell, but the spears roll into a line separating the yellow from the dash/ guage area that is all charcoal.

If I do a center spear, it won't roll into the others, it will come out from a straight line. But I just might make the side spears a bit thicker. I think I'll wait a few weeks for it to dry, colorsand it, and spray the center spear before I buff out the sanding scratches.
Vettezuki
05-31-2010, 10:44 PM
I like it as it is too. I will say that I also like the "Batman" as well, especially if it was a little more sharp for lack of a better word; less chunky.
Chuck
05-31-2010, 11:24 PM
Yeah you could call it the Aqua Bat. ;)
Leedom
06-01-2010, 12:07 AM
Thanks guys! It's so funny that you posted that Adam, because I was just returning to ask if you guys thought I should add a center spear. And maybe bring the dash line out a bit like in your rendering.

It's hard to tell, but the spears roll into a line separating the yellow from the dash/ guage area that is all charcoal.

If I do a center spear, it won't roll into the others, it will come out from a straight line. But I just might make the side spears a bit thicker. I think I'll wait a few weeks for it to dry, colorsand it, and spray the center spear before I buff out the sanding scratches.

I can see what you are talking about. I think at the very least you should make the side spears a little bolder and give them more curvature to follow the boat likes.
enkeivette
06-02-2010, 10:58 PM
I think instead of having the side spears curve in, I'll just bring them straight back on the inside. And I'll make the center spear straight edged too, with a more agressive transition at the base.
enkeivette
06-02-2010, 11:05 PM
Here we go, guess I'm not so original. http://media.m-penny.com/files/instance-05/main_photo/2010/03/04/39/07/ec18f0813629a48afd00e86fde6d537a
enkeivette
06-02-2010, 11:11 PM
FTW

http://media.snowmobilefanatics.com/gallery/gallerycontentresized/Member%20Images/Miscellaneous/resized_20095318416468_1554.jpg

I sort of like that yellow stripe along the side... hmmm. And I do have a bunch of yellow left.
enkeivette
06-02-2010, 11:30 PM
Curved spear on the pass side, straight on the drivers. I made them both straight but then changed my mind and brough the pass one back in. I think they're too long to be straight like the yellow and white boat. Need to leave them curved.

http://i46.tinypic.com/211kwad.jpg
Leedom
06-02-2010, 11:36 PM
Curved spear on the pass side, straight on the drivers. I made them both straight but then changed my mind and brough the pass one back in. I think they're too long to be straight like the yellow and white boat. Need to leave them curved.

http://i46.tinypic.com/211kwad.jpg

I can see it. Like it with the curved sides.
Chuck
06-03-2010, 04:41 PM
file:///C:/Users/Chuck/Desktop/Boat-01.jpg
Vettezuki
06-03-2010, 04:56 PM
file:///C:/Users/Chuck/Desktop/Boat-01.jpg

Jesus Christ Chuck, a little early in the day to start drinking isn't it? You just tried to link a file on your desktop . . .:smack:
Chuck
06-03-2010, 08:19 PM
Ooops... I present you afro smiley

http://www.motorgen.com/pic/data/500/Boat-011.jpg
Chuck
06-03-2010, 08:25 PM
I don't have all that fancy book learning like Adam with his photo shop. I busted out this masterpiece in paint.
Leedom
06-03-2010, 09:35 PM
Ooops... I present you afro smiley

http://www.motorgen.com/pic/data/500/Boat-011.jpg

This is my vote. Paint (it is a joke and our sales people think they are badass cuz they can use it too) or not, well done chuck.
94cobra69ss396
06-04-2010, 12:33 AM
How about something more like this?

http://www.motorgen.com/pic/data/500/Happy_Face_Boat.jpg
Chuck
06-04-2010, 03:59 AM
I don't know I kinda like my Berny Mac look.
enkeivette
06-04-2010, 10:51 PM
I'm surprised Ben hasn't posted up a nude gay photoshop airbrush of me on the top yet.
Vettezuki
06-04-2010, 11:39 PM
I'm surprised Ben hasn't posted up a nude gay photoshop airbrush of me on the top yet.

Not sure what you and your friend are doing, but that facial expression has definitely got some potential. . .

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg298/Vettezuki/AdamandFriend.jpg
enkeivette
06-05-2010, 03:23 AM
If you stare at my face it sort of trips you out, more than usual.
Chuck
06-05-2010, 03:27 AM
Yes...Yes it Does!
Vettezuki
06-05-2010, 03:32 AM
If you stare at my face it sort of trips you out, more than usual.

Sort of a cross between psychotic and mentally challenged. Impressive.