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Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Nov 30th, '20, 18:27
by micky
No pics today but was able to sand the awlfair on the flybridge and put the first coat of awlfair on both sides of the door. Next week will try to put the 2nd and 3rd coat to finish it. Still need to re-core both hatches on the back deck and re-prime everything.
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Dec 6th, '20, 18:51
by micky
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Dec 7th, '20, 15:48
by micky
Today finished sanding the door and fabricating its aluminum frame, then put 1 layer of 1708 on the hatches foam core.
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Dec 13th, '20, 18:32
by micky
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Dec 14th, '20, 18:43
by micky
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Dec 15th, '20, 15:09
by Amberjack
Congratulations Micky, that project is looking like a BOAT! Now, have you checked lately to see if you still have a wife/girlfriend?
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Dec 16th, '20, 03:05
by Yannis
Haha, thats funny!
Micky, what happened to the old wooden door? I thought you would somehow render it narrower by trimming its borders or something. Thanx.
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Dec 16th, '20, 06:58
by micky
Amberjack, no wife/girlfriend at the moment because of 2 things, need/want to finish the boat as its taking a lot of money and the ladies would absorb that and the same with time, my days off are spent sanding
When the boat is finished I'll get a girlfriend again.
About the doors, when I thought about it, the sliding door is maintenance free as its pvc with fiberglass, also the wood doors have some rot where the rollers go.
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Dec 20th, '20, 15:50
by micky
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Dec 21st, '20, 14:13
by micky
FINALLY finished all the sanding, awlfair and fiberglass work. From now on, the painter will do it, I already have 1 quote ($12k for labor), I'm still waiting on 2 more quotes.
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Dec 21st, '20, 21:28
by Tony Meola
Micky
I have to say, you moved right along, but then outside of rain, you have 365 days of warm weather to work on her. Congratulations. Paint, you are getting there.
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Dec 27th, '20, 15:22
by micky
Finally got someone to paint the boat. Already bought all the paint. Plan is to start on February.
Today painted the interior fiberglass trim and primed the back wall on the inside. Also found 21 more small cracks on the front deck. I think that whats happening is that the balsa core is drying because the boat is in the sun and those gases are coming out.
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Dec 29th, '20, 18:06
by micky
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Dec 30th, '20, 17:51
by micky
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Dec 31st, '20, 12:28
by micky
Second station has been awlfaired.
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Jan 2nd, '21, 16:00
by micky
Console is ready to be primed. Was going to prime today but found another old crappy repair so out came the grinder once again, put a layer of 1708 on it and already put the first hand of awlfair. Will sand tomorrow and if it doesn't need more awlfair will prime everything, if not primer will go on monday when everything is done.
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Jan 3rd, '21, 12:37
by micky
Applied the second coat of awlfair on the new fiberglass repair. Will sand tomorrow and will prime after that.
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Jan 4th, '21, 09:25
by ktm_2000
Before you get too much further with the 2nd steering station, why leave the gap between it and the side of the boat?
knowing my luck, stuff would fall down that gap and be a total pain in the a$$ to get out never mind trying to finish the area in between.
this is my opinion, place the console up against the upper side of the boat, and fill the gap down low under the gunnels with some scrap foam and glass it in so the whole unit looks seamless.
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Jan 4th, '21, 16:15
by micky
Too late for that, already is fixed in place and primed.
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Jan 5th, '21, 21:29
by micky
Bought the propellers today. 20 x 20 Veems.
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Jan 6th, '21, 07:06
by Carl
That's some Serious wheels...
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Jan 6th, '21, 14:12
by micky
Believe it or not, they were cheaper than the Michigan DQX. The have the same blade style as the DQX.
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Jan 6th, '21, 17:43
by Carl
Really, wow, it's been awhile since I've priced machined wheels, I would have expected Veem and Acme to be a bit higher.
Did you have them run your numbers for diameter, pitch and cup or...
Wondering as your changing alot of the variables...especially the power and weight going from DD to Yanmars. I don't know your gear ratio but I assume it has to be light if your only going to be pushing 20 inch pitch wheel.
I've been too chicken to shoot for buying a pair without dialing in first. Maybe its more I'm too cheap then chicken.
You do move fast, think you'll be splashing this season??
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Jan 6th, '21, 19:14
by micky
I ran prop calculators with 4-5 prop shops and I ran the advanced calculator on Boatdiesel and all came back with 19 x 21 x 4, Veems start at 20" diameter so we went with 20 x 20 x 4. I bought them at General Propeller in FL. I know I'll have to adjust them at least once as soon as I splash and run the boat a few times but I think its a good start. I'm running the ZF 63A with 2.037:1 ratio. Weight of the boat should be between 18k-19k with all the weight that has been removed.
My plan is to splash this summer but it depends how long the painter will take, they are supposed to start on February. After painting I need to start assembling the cleats, hawse pipes, gauges, steering, bridge wiring, bilge pumps, etc and then paint the bottom.
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Jan 7th, '21, 08:25
by Carl
Wow...19" diameter was recommended...interesting. What was the original wheel and gear setup?
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Jan 7th, '21, 11:39
by micky
170hp, 1.5:1, 20 x 20 3 blades
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Jan 8th, '21, 18:24
by micky
They are here!!!
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Jan 9th, '21, 15:56
by micky
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Jan 10th, '21, 09:14
by Carl
So now you can Go, Stop and See...your moving right on ahead at some pace. Looking forward to seeing paint on her soon!
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Jan 11th, '21, 10:40
by Rawleigh
Wow, that wheel is too pretty to put under a boat! Nice progress.
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Jan 11th, '21, 17:22
by micky
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Jan 11th, '21, 20:01
by Carl
A real cool aspect about what your doing Micky.
When people get boats, new or used there is a learning curve figuring out how thing work. Your so far ahead offering that curve it's not funny.
Keep it going, your approaching the finish line...or starting line depending on how you look at it.
Wash, wax, a little glass work and done, and using in no time if I recall.
Lol
you put a lousy year to your benefit...good for you.
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Jan 16th, '21, 17:48
by micky
So, everything has been done. The canvas / cushion guy should start on monday doing the interior ceiling on the v-berth, galley and salon, also he will do the v-berth mattress, flybridge cushions as well as a cushion that will go in the area the pvc pipe is (picture), all of that will e covered with a 1" thick cushion. Still looking what to do where the front windows were, I'm open to suggestions.
As soon as this guy finishes, the painter should start (first week of feb).
Today installed the pvc pipe, all the wiring from the bridge will be covered by it, the plan is to have it wrapped in white.
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Jan 23rd, '21, 19:29
by micky
Not much to report, installed the door lock today, it looks great as its SS. I'm trying to do all the necessary holes before paint.
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Jan 24th, '21, 15:19
by micky
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Jan 30th, '21, 14:44
by micky
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Jan 31st, '21, 17:43
by micky
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Jan 31st, '21, 22:25
by THESALTYSATO
Mickey - as my good friend from Culebra sez :
"SIEMPRE ALGO"
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Feb 6th, '21, 16:55
by micky
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Feb 6th, '21, 17:35
by Carl
Getting to the home stretch!!!
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Feb 7th, '21, 13:10
by micky
Today awlfaired the pockets where the trim tab hydraulic pistons go. Just taking care of the small details as there is nothing else to do.
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Feb 12th, '21, 13:33
by micky
Good news!!! The painter told me that he would do and install the frameless window frames for $500 so he will start working on those frames tomorrow.
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Feb 13th, '21, 20:38
by micky
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Feb 17th, '21, 11:10
by Rawleigh
Wow, that is a much more modern look! Good upgrade! I also added a garboard plug to the transom of my B31 to keep any water problems at bay while on the hard.
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Feb 19th, '21, 20:49
by micky
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Feb 21st, '21, 06:57
by micky
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Feb 21st, '21, 09:03
by Carl
Micky-
I love how you layout a plan for a project with a definite beginning, middle and end... then completely obliterate it.
Boat needed a good bottom scrape and paint, little glass repair and back in to use became a complete restoration.
Painter coming to do a little finish prep before painting has become your enabler with house modifications and custom window frames...
I'm not knocking you in any way so please don't take it that way. Quite the opposite, I'm really quite impressed with your dedication to get this boat done and your willingness to take a step backwards towards completion to enhance the outcome.
Looking forward to seeing the finished product splashing soon.
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Feb 21st, '21, 20:10
by micky
Thank you Carl.
The other side was installed today. Next week is fiberglass work and fairing on both sides. I'm thinking 2-3 more days working with fiberglass and then primer.
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Feb 27th, '21, 19:42
by micky
Window work almost complete. Yesterday both windows were fiberglasses on the outside and 1 of them awlfaired. Today that one was sanded and a second layer of awlfair was applied, on the other side we applied the first layer of awlfair. Also fiberglassed the interior of the windows. Plan for tomorrow is to finish sanding on the outside of the windows. I think that 1 more weekend of sanding and she should be ready for primer.
We have been working in between rain the last 3 weekends so its frustrating. Tomorrow is also supposed to be raining.
Re: 1968 Hatteras 34 project
Posted: Feb 28th, '21, 19:40
by micky
Today we sanded the second coat of awlgrip and applied the third coat (and hopefully the last).