It's on like Donkey Kong 94 Sweetwater Rebuild
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Re: It's on like Donkey Kong 94 Sylvan Sweetwater Rebuild
was just getting ready to update. Well this is about as good as I can do. Not top quality but it's been a lot of trial and error. 1 front corner done so not a 1/4 the way yet.
Having trouble getting metal to seat in top slot. Don't know why but in the corner it doesn't want to sit all the way down. Was going to just use the gray vinyl edging on sides and bottom, but it did not look good. It was wavy and difficult to get to seat on metal before or after attaching metal. Just a hot mess.
So went to big box home store and found 1" aluminum angle. cutting it with jig saw putting on sides and underneath (between rail botls). With bottom trim under the bottom aluminum angle. I'd probably skip the bottom vinyl trim but my wife fears someone will cut their toe.
My metal is pretty banged up and not as flat as I would have liked but looks better than the old stuff.
If I Had it to do over again I'd probably not had replaced metal panel and either painted original or lived with. If my metal had slid in like others I've seen If it would have been great.
Having trouble getting metal to seat in top slot. Don't know why but in the corner it doesn't want to sit all the way down. Was going to just use the gray vinyl edging on sides and bottom, but it did not look good. It was wavy and difficult to get to seat on metal before or after attaching metal. Just a hot mess.
So went to big box home store and found 1" aluminum angle. cutting it with jig saw putting on sides and underneath (between rail botls). With bottom trim under the bottom aluminum angle. I'd probably skip the bottom vinyl trim but my wife fears someone will cut their toe.
My metal is pretty banged up and not as flat as I would have liked but looks better than the old stuff.
If I Had it to do over again I'd probably not had replaced metal panel and either painted original or lived with. If my metal had slid in like others I've seen If it would have been great.
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1994 Godfrey Sweetwater 20' Fishin Cruise.
Deckmate Furniture (Burgandy/Ivory), 20 oz textured carpet, CCA Treated Plywood,
Toon for comfort & relaxing, Jetski's for speed= day of fun on lakes of KY.
Deckmate Furniture (Burgandy/Ivory), 20 oz textured carpet, CCA Treated Plywood,
Toon for comfort & relaxing, Jetski's for speed= day of fun on lakes of KY.
Re: It's on like Donkey Kong 94 Sylvan Sweetwater Rebuild
I think it looks good
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Re: It's on like Donkey Kong 94 Sylvan Sweetwater Rebuild
x2! I had damaged panels and just left em....
Craig and Paula
"THE FLOATER" rebuild Spring 2013
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94 Party Barge 24' 115 merc
Turning Point hustler 14 x 13 prop
22mph gps 3 people
12 F150
Overland Park Ks
Hillsdale Lake, KS
"THE FLOATER" rebuild Spring 2013
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94 Party Barge 24' 115 merc
Turning Point hustler 14 x 13 prop
22mph gps 3 people
12 F150
Overland Park Ks
Hillsdale Lake, KS
Re: It's on like Donkey Kong 94 Sylvan Sweetwater Rebuild
Just remember, the little imperfections or different techniques you thought about later are things only you know about it. And that's what drives all of us crazy when we do a project. But nobody else knows the history and they'll just be amazed by how good your boat looks.
Steve
"Serendipity" - 2017 Sweetwater 2286 WB Tritoon w/ 150HP Yamaha
Slipped at Lake Anna, Virginia
Primary Residence: Richmond, Virgina
Lake House: Lake Anna, Virginia
"Serendipity" - 2017 Sweetwater 2286 WB Tritoon w/ 150HP Yamaha
Slipped at Lake Anna, Virginia
Primary Residence: Richmond, Virgina
Lake House: Lake Anna, Virginia
Re: It's on like Donkey Kong 94 Sylvan Sweetwater Rebuild
Yes aha moments like I had this morning: Why am I using angle when I could use a straight 1" aluminum bar. Found that 1/16 has enough flex that I can make the bend. Have to go to metal super store to get it.
1994 Godfrey Sweetwater 20' Fishin Cruise.
Deckmate Furniture (Burgandy/Ivory), 20 oz textured carpet, CCA Treated Plywood,
Toon for comfort & relaxing, Jetski's for speed= day of fun on lakes of KY.
Deckmate Furniture (Burgandy/Ivory), 20 oz textured carpet, CCA Treated Plywood,
Toon for comfort & relaxing, Jetski's for speed= day of fun on lakes of KY.
Re: It's on like Donkey Kong 94 Sylvan Sweetwater Rebuild
Gotta agree with the others -- only you know where any imperfections are. From the pics, it looks great. I hear you, though. We had a bugger of a time doing ours. What I thought would take a couple of days ended up taking 4 or 5.
Paul & Michele
2003 Landau DX 24' Cruise "Loretta Jane"
2003 Mercury 75hp
My Rebuild: http://pontoonforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=26135
"Don't waste brain cells over something you can do nothing about." --My Wife
2003 Landau DX 24' Cruise "Loretta Jane"
2003 Mercury 75hp
My Rebuild: http://pontoonforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=26135
"Don't waste brain cells over something you can do nothing about." --My Wife
Re: It's on like Donkey Kong 94 Sylvan Sweetwater Rebuild
well I took a break and went to the lake.
Thanks for kuddos & encouragement.
Thanks for kuddos & encouragement.
1994 Godfrey Sweetwater 20' Fishin Cruise.
Deckmate Furniture (Burgandy/Ivory), 20 oz textured carpet, CCA Treated Plywood,
Toon for comfort & relaxing, Jetski's for speed= day of fun on lakes of KY.
Deckmate Furniture (Burgandy/Ivory), 20 oz textured carpet, CCA Treated Plywood,
Toon for comfort & relaxing, Jetski's for speed= day of fun on lakes of KY.
Re: It's on like Donkey Kong 94 Sylvan Sweetwater Rebuild
The paying work got busy and low and behold another boating season is on. So I'm pushing hard.
Railings are done and in place. More seats on order as there was a change in floor plan like 3 days ago. Everyone wanted more couch.
The 1" aluminum looks way better I'll get a photo next time down.
So new couch and new console on order. Expected on water July 1 wish me luck.
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Railings are done and in place. More seats on order as there was a change in floor plan like 3 days ago. Everyone wanted more couch.
The 1" aluminum looks way better I'll get a photo next time down.
So new couch and new console on order. Expected on water July 1 wish me luck.
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1994 Godfrey Sweetwater 20' Fishin Cruise.
Deckmate Furniture (Burgandy/Ivory), 20 oz textured carpet, CCA Treated Plywood,
Toon for comfort & relaxing, Jetski's for speed= day of fun on lakes of KY.
Deckmate Furniture (Burgandy/Ivory), 20 oz textured carpet, CCA Treated Plywood,
Toon for comfort & relaxing, Jetski's for speed= day of fun on lakes of KY.
Re: It's on like Donkey Kong 94 Sylvan Sweetwater Rebuild
Get er done!
1987 28' Sun Tracker Party Hut pontoon
Re: It's on like Donkey Kong 94 Sylvan Sweetwater Rebuild
Here is how it looks now. Waiting on console.
1994 Godfrey Sweetwater 20' Fishin Cruise.
Deckmate Furniture (Burgandy/Ivory), 20 oz textured carpet, CCA Treated Plywood,
Toon for comfort & relaxing, Jetski's for speed= day of fun on lakes of KY.
Deckmate Furniture (Burgandy/Ivory), 20 oz textured carpet, CCA Treated Plywood,
Toon for comfort & relaxing, Jetski's for speed= day of fun on lakes of KY.
Re: It's on like Donkey Kong 94 Sylvan Sweetwater Rebuild
Whatcha mounting the seats on? Pedestals or ya going for the lowrider gangsta lean
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Re: It's on like Donkey Kong 94 Sylvan Sweetwater Rebuild
ok all seats that I have are mounted. Wiring is strapped down. Console is refinished and bolted down. tried to order new one but apparently they are all out of stock along with my last couch seat base. Steering, shifting installed and working. Found out today the bimini top needs to be replaced, that's on order too. Started engine needs new water pump. But the engine ran good.
Target date of water after the 4th weekend. with or without the missing pieces.
Target date of water after the 4th weekend. with or without the missing pieces.
1994 Godfrey Sweetwater 20' Fishin Cruise.
Deckmate Furniture (Burgandy/Ivory), 20 oz textured carpet, CCA Treated Plywood,
Toon for comfort & relaxing, Jetski's for speed= day of fun on lakes of KY.
Deckmate Furniture (Burgandy/Ivory), 20 oz textured carpet, CCA Treated Plywood,
Toon for comfort & relaxing, Jetski's for speed= day of fun on lakes of KY.
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Re: It's on like Donkey Kong 94 Sylvan Sweetwater Rebuild
Looks great!!!!!!!!!! We went missing pieces too our first time out!
Craig and Paula
"THE FLOATER" rebuild Spring 2013
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15328
94 Party Barge 24' 115 merc
Turning Point hustler 14 x 13 prop
22mph gps 3 people
12 F150
Overland Park Ks
Hillsdale Lake, KS
"THE FLOATER" rebuild Spring 2013
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15328
94 Party Barge 24' 115 merc
Turning Point hustler 14 x 13 prop
22mph gps 3 people
12 F150
Overland Park Ks
Hillsdale Lake, KS
Re: It's on like Donkey Kong 94 Sylvan Sweetwater Rebuild
You are on the home stretch! Get 'er wet!
Big and ugly but we love our 1999/2000 Crest II DL with a Yamaha F115
Re: It's on like Donkey Kong 94 Sylvan Sweetwater Rebuild
Splash her unfinished, sounds like all you needs is impeller
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