Ken B 3,164 #1 Posted June 11, 2014 I recently picked this boat up from Stevebo... In the back of my mind I had a feeling it would one day be mine. I'm almost done polishing it, I just need to do a little more on the very bottom where the trailer bunks are in the way. I think maybe next week while on vacation I'll get to that. When I get back from the show I'm going to have seat cushions made for it. Over the past few days I have been putting together a motor for it, a 1953 Evinrude 25 hp. Its now all together and purrs like a kitten, now I just need to repaint it and add decals... 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,295 #2 Posted June 11, 2014 Love that finish Ken! How many hours go into just shining it up? Mike........... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,010 #3 Posted June 11, 2014 You're going to blind everyone on the lake with that boat! I'm buying stock in Rayban! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,125 #4 Posted June 12, 2014 Yep, some neat ol' boats you turn out there Ken. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #5 Posted June 12, 2014 I never have an issue selling/trading with Ken. I actually like it because I know that he will take it to the next level. I never expect it to be his forever but.... he always makes it better. Looks great Ken!! Maybe we can get out on the lake this weekend... the weather is suppose to be good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 1,021 #6 Posted June 12, 2014 Ken you never cease to amaze me with the level of workmanship you put into these boats. That polish job is unbelievable! Can't wait to see that one up close. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,164 #7 Posted June 12, 2014 Love that finish Ken! How many hours go into just shining it up? Mike........... Thanks for the good words guys.. I'm not too sure Mike, probably 15 hrs. so far plus at least another 2 hrs. to finish up the very bottom... Its dirty nasty tiring work. My 20 yr old son Jesse gave me a hand for 5 hrs. or so and let me tell you that really helps! My 12 yr old son Cole kept the cold drinks coming and that really helps to! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,010 #8 Posted June 12, 2014 Just curious, what did you use to shine it up ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,125 #9 Posted June 12, 2014 (edited) I'm thinking, something like Mothers... mag and aluminum polish. Great stuff. Edited June 12, 2014 by AMC RULES Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,164 #10 Posted June 12, 2014 I first wet sanded the boat with scotch-brite pads to remove oxidation etc. I then went over the boat many times with my Dewalt buffer using 3M rubbing compound and wiping the residue with lots of microfiber towels. I then went over it a few times with Mothers mag and aluminum polish... When I say its a dirty job I ain't even kiddin... I wear my most worn out jeans and shirts and toss them in the garbage when done for the day. I had a friend that wanted to do the same to his boat. Well, after a half hr. or so he said the heck with this! Determination is key. To think that I polished two boats last yr! Hopefully this was the last one I ever do.... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,164 #11 Posted June 14, 2014 I've been working on painting the motor the past few days. I painted everything except the hood, I touched up the hood for now. The decals will take a few weeks to get so I'm gonna hold off on painting the hood.. I'll probably take it out on Monday as I have the week off... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin 2,131 #12 Posted June 14, 2014 Nice!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,010 #13 Posted June 14, 2014 My eyes hurt! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #14 Posted June 15, 2014 No more progress pictures ???? That motor looks "right" on there !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,125 #15 Posted June 15, 2014 (edited) You should paint the trailer fenders to match your motor color. Edited June 15, 2014 by AMC RULES Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,164 #16 Posted June 15, 2014 Blue fenders are in the plans for this week... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,164 #17 Posted June 17, 2014 I had a sucessful day on the water today. The Evinrude 25 ran pretty good but not as speedy as I need it to be. I need to find something a little speedier... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 1,021 #18 Posted June 17, 2014 Man that thing looks SOOOOOO sweet!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,295 #19 Posted June 17, 2014 How big a motor is it rated for? Could you swap the prop to get the performance you want? Mike............ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #20 Posted June 17, 2014 Mike- That is a 25hp and I spoke with Ken today. He tried a few different props and pretty much same results. I ran a 40hp on the boat and that is the ticket for it. I think he will have that motor on it until he finds one that he would rather run like a mid 30hp mercury. Ken likes the OMC but is a Merc guy at heart. lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimmyZ 176 #21 Posted June 17, 2014 Hey Mr. Horsepower, Great job on the boat! Stick with OMC. The Evinrude or Johnson will have more grunt to push that Duratech. The Mercs are a dog out of the hole on that combo you got there. Maybe go with a 1959 Goodyear Sea Bee 25 with a 1958 OMC 35hp Powerhead as a real sleeper. It's nice to catch people off guard. I think I surprised you at least once with that combination. Stroker Ace PS I Still got it in me. See you on the water WFO. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,164 #22 Posted June 17, 2014 You were close this day, but no cigar.... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,125 #23 Posted June 17, 2014 Looks like you got him on the holeshot Ken. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,164 #24 Posted July 12, 2014 Today Stevebo and myself played hooky on Candlewood lake and what a fine day it was! I got my boat back from the upholstery shop yesterday and I was really itchin to take it out. It was a pretty long day, I was on the water by 11 and I didn't get back to the ramp till almost 7 pm. Great day! I got a little wet taking this shot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimmyZ 176 #25 Posted July 12, 2014 Boat looks great. Sorry I missed you guys out on the water today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
