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My latest project

Postby Don » Tue Dec 22, 2009 5:23 pm

Picked this up a couple weeks ago. Needs some time put into it before summer. The hull needs sanded and buffed, and all the interior vinyl needs to be replaced.

The specs: 1990 20' VIP 20th Aniv. Ed., 302 HO, Cobra outdrive. Should top out at about 65, comfortable cruise about 40. I can't wait to get it on the water!!

Just stowed it, first day home ...
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Spent some time wet sanding the hull today ...
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Sanding is going to get treated like autobody, started with 400 grit, going to work up to 2000, then buff with heavy cut compound and top with a filler wax. It's going to look smokin' when it's done!!
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Postby Grumpy » Tue Dec 22, 2009 5:35 pm

Damn, that's red! I like...
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-I love driving a piece of history that was nearly lost.
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Postby Lurch » Tue Dec 22, 2009 5:49 pm

Nice 8)
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Postby TJDave » Tue Dec 22, 2009 6:49 pm

Hmmm. Nice. Might have to have a meeting/BBQ on an island this summer. :idea:

Who wants to hop in my 1973 model? :oops:


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Postby iaccocca » Tue Dec 22, 2009 6:53 pm

Hmm, Dave is calling a boat run. That would qualify as a no locker run.
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Postby TJDave » Tue Dec 22, 2009 8:45 pm

iaccocca wrote:Hmm, Dave is calling a boat run. That would qualify as a no locker run.


No tire run? :idea:
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Postby Jafo » Tue Dec 22, 2009 10:36 pm

Maybe we'll be IN this summer....
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Postby White trash » Tue Dec 22, 2009 10:39 pm

Should be fun, you kids have fun. I have a hole in the garage where I throw my money already. The hell if I need one in the water too. :lol:
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Postby Don » Wed Dec 23, 2009 12:42 am

I'm down for a no tires run. Even a camping trip to Charbonneau or something!

I'm still under the delusion that this isn't going to end up a whole in the water, lol. I'm started with a smokin' deal on it, so at least I'm ahead at this point.
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Postby TJDave » Wed Dec 23, 2009 8:45 am

Campsites at Charboneau fill up fast after the first of the year. :( If we want to plan a "no tires run/meeting" there, we better discuss it at the next meeting.

Here's my 1973 hole in the water.....not really, bought it for $800, 8 yrs ago. It was sitting in a field in BC for 3 yrs before I bought it.
A lot of rubbing, new cheapo seats & marine carpet, all new hoses, impeller, and a carb kit is basically all I have done to it. The inline 6 just keeps on going....just not very fast. :oops: (40 tops), but it pulls a tube fine, and the fish can't see it. :D

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Postby Don » Thu Dec 24, 2009 9:18 pm

Looks good Dave! That thing is really clean. Those old chevy six's never die. My dad's fishing boat has twins.
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Postby Don » Mon Feb 15, 2010 9:38 pm

Had a little fun this weekend :) And did a LOT of sanding and buffing. I think it's paying off ;)

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Postby Jafo » Mon Feb 15, 2010 10:08 pm

Looks good don, looks like the perfect water too.
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Postby Jafo » Mon Feb 15, 2010 10:21 pm

Cant wait to hear this Rumble Again.....
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Postby TJDave » Tue Feb 16, 2010 11:25 am

Seen the red VIP go by my house a couple times on its trailer yesterday.
Was not sure if it was on its way to the boat launch, or to Tim's house for diagnostics. :D

Looks like it is working quite well. 8)

I would like to get the windshield tinted this year. Jafo, where did you have yours done? :shock: Oh, nevermind. :D
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Postby Don » Tue Feb 16, 2010 12:45 pm

Where do you live, Dave?? I've been running it down to the ramp to test and tune. I don't like running it on the muffs in the driveway. My windshield came from the factory tinted 8)

Jafo, that thing looks awesome! Get it on the water!
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Postby TJDave » Tue Feb 16, 2010 12:57 pm

Don wrote:Where do you live, Dave?? I've been running it down to the ramp to test and tune. I don't like running it on the muffs in the driveway. My windshield came from the factory tinted 8)

Jafo, that thing looks awesome! Get it on the water!


We live close enough to the water that I can see it out my window, but far enough away that I don't have to be a millionaire to live here. :D
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Postby Lud » Wed Feb 17, 2010 11:24 am

These posts really make me wish I had a boat..
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Postby WAYCRAZY » Mon Feb 22, 2010 3:55 pm

Trashy you can ride with me . We can wear speedos and make all the girls drool.... After they throw up. :shock:
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Postby Don » Tue Mar 09, 2010 8:31 pm

All shiny :shock: Turned out pretty good for a crusty old boat.

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Now it's on to interior and stereo!

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Oh ya, got the new prop on too!!! Figured out she starts to chine walk at about 60ish mph :twisted: [/img]
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Postby FRANKENYOTA91 » Tue Mar 09, 2010 9:42 pm

That thing is sweet!! cant wait to cruise the lake in my grandpas bayliner this summer. would much rather have one like jafo's boat.
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Postby Don » Mon Apr 12, 2010 7:44 pm

I'm shopping Upholstery installers right now. Anyone have any suggestions for someone who does good work at a decent price??

This is the scheme I'm going to go with I think:

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If I can get a good upholstery guy I'd let them have some creative freedom with the design.
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Postby White trash » Mon Apr 12, 2010 7:53 pm

Might give heards upholstery in Prosser a jingle.. Old school shop that did some really good work back in the day, haven't seen anything lately now that I don't live there.
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Postby Grumpy » Mon Apr 12, 2010 7:56 pm

You might try Kenny Turner at Final Touch behind the mall. Nice kid, and he's a gear head...
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Originally Posted by Oregon80

-By driving a Scout, you my friend have recycled, which is more than those pansy Prius owners can say.

-I love driving a piece of history that was nearly lost.
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Postby Don » Mon Apr 12, 2010 8:02 pm

Talked to Kenny, super nice guy and I've heard he does nice work ... prices are waaay out of the ballpark.
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