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Re: It's on like Donkey Kong 94 Sylvan Sweetwater Rebuild

#46 Post by Kytoon » Tue Jun 16, 2020 5:54 pm

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.
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Re: It's on like Donkey Kong 94 Sylvan Sweetwater Rebuild

#47 Post by bansil » Wed Jun 17, 2020 4:01 pm

I think it looks good
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Re: It's on like Donkey Kong 94 Sylvan Sweetwater Rebuild

#48 Post by curtiscapk » Thu Jun 18, 2020 5:57 am

x2! :nana :nana :nana I had damaged panels and just left em....
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Re: It's on like Donkey Kong 94 Sylvan Sweetwater Rebuild

#49 Post by steve1313 » Thu Jun 18, 2020 6:17 am

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.
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Re: It's on like Donkey Kong 94 Sylvan Sweetwater Rebuild

#50 Post by Kytoon » Fri Jun 19, 2020 7:52 pm

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.
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Re: It's on like Donkey Kong 94 Sylvan Sweetwater Rebuild

#51 Post by TWB » Wed Jun 24, 2020 6:00 am

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.
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Re: It's on like Donkey Kong 94 Sylvan Sweetwater Rebuild

#52 Post by Kytoon » Wed Jun 24, 2020 7:56 pm

well I took a break and went to the lake.

Thanks for kuddos & encouragement.
1994 Godfrey Sweetwater 20' Fishin Cruise.
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Re: It's on like Donkey Kong 94 Sylvan Sweetwater Rebuild

#53 Post by Kytoon » Tue Jun 01, 2021 9:40 am

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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Re: It's on like Donkey Kong 94 Sylvan Sweetwater Rebuild

#54 Post by Motor7 » Tue Jun 01, 2021 6:29 pm

Get er done!
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Re: It's on like Donkey Kong 94 Sylvan Sweetwater Rebuild

#55 Post by Kytoon » Thu Jun 03, 2021 2:48 pm

Here is how it looks now. Waiting on console.
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Re: It's on like Donkey Kong 94 Sylvan Sweetwater Rebuild

#56 Post by bansil » Fri Jun 04, 2021 11:22 am

Whatcha mounting the seats on? Pedestals or ya going for the lowrider gangsta lean :smoke
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Re: It's on like Donkey Kong 94 Sylvan Sweetwater Rebuild

#57 Post by Kytoon » Sun Jun 27, 2021 6:33 pm

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.

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Re: It's on like Donkey Kong 94 Sylvan Sweetwater Rebuild

#58 Post by curtiscapk » Mon Jun 28, 2021 6:34 am

Looks great!!!!!!!!!! We went missing pieces too our first time out!
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
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Re: It's on like Donkey Kong 94 Sylvan Sweetwater Rebuild

#59 Post by Marc K » Mon Jun 28, 2021 9:09 am

You are on the home stretch! Get 'er wet!
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Re: It's on like Donkey Kong 94 Sylvan Sweetwater Rebuild

#60 Post by bansil » Mon Jun 28, 2021 3:45 pm

Splash her unfinished, sounds like all you needs is impeller :thumbsup
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