Starting the upholstery work

JEMCO said:
Looks nice Heather - have the windows arrived yet?
That is what I want to see.....
Otherwise you are doing a great job - as always - the videos are always helpful.
Jim
PS
Have a great Xmas and don't work too much...
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Yea, I have them I just need some good weather. All the Rain we have had,, I forget what the sun looks like and Now this mess is causing snowing on everyone up north......
 
I'm impressed, and please excuse me but the more I see the more questions I have!

Straying slightly off topic, the SeaCamper looks like it was WAY under water, did you guys wait till the lake was drawn down and then pump out the rest of the way? You are obviously not afraid to tackle anything.

Back to topic. When you applied the insulation and fleece, what type of respirator/ventilation did you have to use? I assume more than just a "dust mask"?

The SS strip over the seam, is that not into the deck? I was under the impression that the deck was just a single layer of glass there? But that may be different on a 270?

Thanks again for sharing all your efforts with us.

This may actually help us winterized boaters survive through the winter!
 
LOL, It's helping me survive it too.
What happened on the Sea Camper, It was about 4 feet under water. We stuffed 2 of the big inflatable swimming pools inside it and ran a compressor off the boat. Once we got it to brake loose off the bottom we gingerly tugged it to the shore and winched it off a tree as far up the shore as we could. Then we waited for the annual lake draw down. As soon as the water got to the rub we moved in and pumped it and floated it.

OK on topic. I used a surplus Israeli gas mask. I use them for fiberglass work in the cabins also. That is where they work best. The mask will last a pretty good while if you keep the lenses clean but with that glue, the fliter cartrage only last about 40 min. But, They are cheep. And on the 270, the roof is cored with a ply core.
If it were not for this baots 10' beam I would do all this in the shop and get out of the weather.
 
Heather,

She's looking good! Are you doing anything special to the "wood" inside the cabin? if so, what?
 
Hi, I was going to make small update post but I see I have a question. As for the wood. Not at this time. As a mater of fact only the trim is real wood. the large ply panels are a formica laminate. I may take all the trim wood out later, sand and re stain it.

As for my update. I finished the rear berth today. So cozy. This thing is about 90% done on the inside. If the weather is good this week end we will put in the windows.

Then it's on to the mundane engine work, things like seal and gasket replacements and some wiring.
 

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Thank you for your reply. I am aware that those panels are not real wood. I have the same non-wood panels in the cockpit that lead to the cuddy cabin. I am in the process of cleaning them up (they look a little tired after 26 years), and was wondering if you had any tricks/tips for these.

Do you know if the realwood trim on the panels are actually teak?
 
Well I did clean mine up some by using acetone when they were out by wiping them down. As for the trim, Yea best I can tell it is. If your panels are in to bad a shape, make some new ones. I though about this on mine but decided they were still Ok. You can get some nice grained real wood ply's out there and stain or oil to preference.
 
They were absolutely filthy. the pieces I could remove were brought home and cleaned with TSP. They aren't really that bad. I will finish with sikkens and put back together. I had thought about covering with teak veneer, but am not sure i want that headache. I was just wondering if there was trick up your sleeve.
 
No, sorry. I guess it's all personal preference. If the wood is good, use it...:huh:

I like all the wood in my boat, I just think it's to dark. Not sure why. It's more than just smoke and grease. I think some one may have tried to stain it at one time not knowing it was not real wood.

Nothing I have used on the Formica will lighten it back up to what it was originally.:smt017 If I go any more aggressive, I fear I may ruin it so I have just left it alone.
 
Heather,

Those panels are plywood with a painted to look like wood surface. One of the "panels" I cleaned a bit too aggressively, and you can see the plywood. Mine is dark as well. Cherry or teak veneer would look better. Just not sure how much $$ to throw at a 26 y.o. boat? My thought is to make it look as original as possible.

Thank you for your input.
 
Those panels are plywood covered with a material Sea Ray called "decraguard". Whatever you do DON"T SAND it the grain will go away in about half a second, don't ask me how I know that.
 
Yes I know, I did a small dime size spot on a revers side and saw that.
 
Ok,

Not to steal this thread, just an update. On the panel where the "finish" was coming off, I mixed some stain to match as close as possible. Applied several applications and allowed to dry in between. All pieces, including the teak trim have now been finished with Sikkens Cetol. what a difference. I know it's not new, but I am pleased. Have been putting the puzzle back together. Sorry - no pics. I'm horrible with that.
 
Yea,,, Sexy Horse loves to be in the videos. :)
 
we have a '78 220 overnighter with the same "crappie" looking panels - on the v-berth bifold doors, on the sides of the helm, and a few other places. This stuff really looks dull, plain, blah and un-attractive. I am toying with the idea of painting these panels with a melamine paint (white) and leaving all of the teak trim around the white panels. Your thoughts or suggestions? Love your posts, love your approach, love your work so far and really love these classic Sea Rays
 
Thanks bwthomas...The paint looks to have stuck well and all the trim cleans up easy. And I too love these old classics.
 
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