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Re:Is this a "Winner"? 12 years 6 days ago #57919

Sebastian, real nice job! :)

I too am going to do my next boat using the roll and tip method. My last boat (G3) was sprayed, and I spent WAY TOO MUCH money on the paint job (US$ 2300). I also ended up having to go back and wet sand it anyway... it wasnt smooth enough for my taste. I am now starting the restoration of a 1964 Crestliner Explorer which should be ready for paint sometime this summer.

what type/brand of paint did you use? And would you offer any tips after your experience?

Thanks, Dean

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Re:Is this a "Winner"? 12 years 6 days ago #57931

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Hi Dean,

I used a paint called Hempel "Poly Best". I'm not sure if it's available on the US marked, but I will give you the homepage: www.hempel.us
On the US homepage of Hempel I can't find the yachting / boating products, there are only the "industry" products. Maybe you call them and ask for Poly Best.
It is really a great paint. But as always, it is not the cheapest you can get... ;)

To apply the paint I used high-quality mohair rollers. Please do not used the cheap foam rollers, they are not resistant for this kind of paint.
For the tipping I used a brush with soft "China bristles". And it's always a good idea to have a needle within reach, if your brush is loosing hair :ohmy:

Last point: cleaning roller and brush...
Do not try to clean them! Throw them away and take new ones for the next layer of paint.
If you try to clean them, you will always have thinner remaining in the roller or brush, that will thin you paint, or (worst case) will not match with the two components of the paint and makes the paint inoperative.


Hope, I could help a little bit! Have a nice day!

Sebastian

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Re:Is this a "Winner"? 12 years 6 days ago #57942

This can't be your first restoration?
Excellent work, especially that transom looks really good.
I can't wait to see on the water pics!

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jim18611865 wrote:

This can't be your first restoration?
Excellent work, especially that transom looks really good.
I can't wait to see on the water pics!


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This is not my restoration, you're right!
But it is the first restoration of a boat!
I restored old drum-sets, an old house and lots of other old things, other people would throw away... :laugh:

I'm really happy, to get such nice replies here B)
Water-pics will come soon, I will be "watering" the Winner in April. So there is enough work to do!
Today I flipped the boat back on the trailer, so tomorrow I will start painting the rest of the boat.

Stay tuned...


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Re:Is this a "Winner"? 12 years 5 days ago #58021

Thats some fantastic work!! Congrats!

For those of us who are from a car resto back ground, can you explain what "Roll and Tip" is? Or did I miss it in this thread?

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Ok, I'll try to explain it...
Be patient with me and my english ;)

When you apply 2-component-Polyurethan paint with a roller, it will not "flow" to a perfect shining layer by itself. After rolling there are remaining bubbles which have to be "eliminated", otherwise the surface will look like the skin of an orange.
So you take a soft brush and just gently tip or wipe over the rolled paint.
Because of the fast reaction of the paint-components you have to do this either in sections or with a second person tipping right after your rolling. If you are too slow, the brush will stick to the paint.

Now I will leave my sofa and go over to my garage and practice my "roll and tip" skills :laugh:


Sebastian

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Re:Is this a "Winner"? 12 years 4 days ago #58065

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Lady in red... :laugh:

Last night was a successful night! Here are the pictures, I will go to bed now, I'm tired and happy!

Have a nice day! Sebastian
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Looks great Sebastian, very nice work. ;)

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Re:Is this a "Winner"? 11 years 11 months ago #58632

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The end is near ;)

Next weekend I will be on the water with my boat. That's the plan...
To be honest, I'm not sure, if I will manage it to finish all the little things that are left and have to be done. Wish me luck!!!

The Mercury is back on the boat (and running!), the Teleflex and the shifting-box as well.
I still have to finish the electrical instalation (light / fishfinder / GPS / bilge-pump) and finally rhe seats.

Maybe I can show you some "water pictures" next weekend. I'm a little nervous... ;)

Have a nice day!

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Re:Is this a "Winner"? 11 years 11 months ago #58670

look good! cant wait see when all put it together and put in the water. :)

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Re:Is this a "Winner"? 11 years 11 months ago #58672

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Looking great Sebastian.
I hope your helper catches the biggest fish!
Neil

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Neil wrote:

Looking great Sebastian.
I hope your helper catches the biggest fish!
Neil


Hi Neil,

sure he will :laugh:
He is a great fisherman! Last year he caught a real good trout!
By the way, your little "helper" looks really cute! How old is she?
My son is 4,5 years old. A really good age to start boating and fishing!

Have a nice day!

Sebastian

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Re:Is this a "Winner"? 11 years 11 months ago #58676

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That is our granddaughter. She is a bit over 2.
Hugging a 135 horse Mercury.
They both go like crazy.
But only one is potty trained!!!!!!!!!! ;)
Neil

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Neil wrote:

Hugging a 135 horse Mercury.


Good girl :lol:

Sebastian

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Re:Is this a "Winner"? 11 years 11 months ago #58949

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Guys, I have to be honest. I was lazy... :(























I was lazy, keeping you informed about the latest news. But have a look :P
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Ok, you want some more? No problem!







You want more?

Something like this
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YES! The Winner Piranha 2 is back in the water and it runs perfectly. I love this boat!
With the 25 hp Mercury it runs over 40 kilometers per hour (so nearly 25 mph).
And it runs perfectly soft through rough water.

Have a nice day and happy Easter!

Sebastian





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Re:Is this a "Winner"? 11 years 11 months ago #58962

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She turned out really nice Sebastian, congrats on the maiden voyage! Happy Easter to you and the family as well. :)

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Re:Is this a "Winner"? 11 years 11 months ago #58963

This is when you know all your hard work pays off!
Priceless!!! B)

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Re:Is this a "Winner"? 11 years 11 months ago #58968

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Looks GREAT!

Launch day always makes all that hard work and money worth it :)

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Thank you guys B)

Next week I'll do my first fishing tour with the boat!
I'm already nervous :laugh:
Of course I will show you new pictures then!

By the way, I forgot one picture last time. That's not me driving the boat, it's my buddy Tim.
Look in his face and you can see how much fun we had, even it was freezing cold...

Have a nice day!

Sebastian
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Re:Is this a "Winner"? 11 years 11 months ago #59101

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Is Tim going to get himself a boat and start sanding! ;)
I know of a good teacher that does top notch work.
I enjoyed your journey here with your "new" boat. I hope you can enjoy it for years and years. Well done.
Neil

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Neil wrote:

Is Tim going to get himself a boat and start sanding! ;)


Neil, you won't believe it... :ohmy:
Tim is infected! He is now "into" boating as well :lol:

I'm wondering, if his wife still likes me... ;) :P

Sebastian

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Re:Is this a "Winner"? 11 years 6 months ago #69381

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Half a year later...

Guy I really can tell you, that the Winner is a great boat! We had lots of fun this summer!
Take a look at the pictures.

Have a nice day!

Sebastian

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Re:Is this a "Winner"? 11 years 6 months ago #69382

Anybody would be proud to own that boat. I bet the youngsters enjoy driving. Good job. :kiss:

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robert-lorigan wrote:
I bet the youngsters enjoy driving.


They really love it!
To be honest, to them driving is more important than fishing, which makes fishing a little difficult for me :silly:
So we have the aggrement: half a day "driving", half a day "fishing". That works out fine.

Have a nice day!

Sebastian

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One last picture for this year :(
The boating-season is over, it's getting cold and dark outside again. I'm thinking about modifying some features of the boat, let's see, what the winter brings ;)

So you see me now "waving goodbye".

Have a nice time!

Sebastian
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Re:Is this a "Winner"? 11 years 6 months ago #69416

Excellent!

Andreas

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Re:Is this a "Winner"? 11 years 6 months ago #69419

Sebastian we enjoy talking to you more often than that. Many of us are here everyday. In the boating world we are all brothers and you have lots of friends here. Lets keep our projects active in the forum. We are interested. You've done a wonderful job on that boat.

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Very well said Robert, hope you stay in touch Sebastian. You should be very proud of your efforts, and I know the boys will remember these times fishing and boating forever.

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Re:Is this a "Winner"? 11 years 6 months ago #69429

ton_son,

NICE JOB!
(you must have BRD's most understanding wife, to get to tie up the garage for so long! = CHUCKLE.)

fwiw, i spent 3 years in your country, with the US Army & hunted all over the place.= ENJOYED my time in Germany.

yours, satx

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Hi guys,

I'm still alive, we are still boating (especially my son!) and I'm still rebuilding "old stuff".

The last project was a Saab 900II Convertible, that was in perfect technical condition but over all poorly cared. It took a little while, to bring the original beauty of this car back!
Now it is looking pretty well again!

Best regards from Germany, Sebastian
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Is this a "Winner"? 4 years 9 months ago #139765

Hi Sebastian. Are you still using your Winner?

I have just bought one myself, a Google search led me to this site and your boat!
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