FormulaMatt Posted March 28, 2010 Report Share Posted March 28, 2010 I finally got some time (and cooperative weather) to work on the Formula. I am getting the bilge ready for paint. Today I got it all washed down and did a general assessment of how its going to go. Basically, it's going to be a bitch to do. But, it needs it so I will suck it up. First to be worked on was the hatch. I got the hatch off and separated it from the sun pad. I got it all stripped of the hardware and sanded it down just enough to rough it up some. The product I am using is call Bilgekote by Interlux. This stuff is pretty easy to work with. I picked it because it is known for being VERY easy to work with, extremely durable, and can be applied virtually by any means you can think of. I rolled it on. I had read it lays down extremely well and boy did it. It looks like it was sprayed on. It covered great. I will probably go back and do one more coat, but I could easily get by with just one. After that I started working on the bilge itself and did not get too far before dark came. More to come on this later. Here are some pics. I know, not very exciting. But hey, it's progress. The hatch on the boat. Obviously an old picture as that engine is long gone. http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w211/Matt86K5/Formula%20Boat/DSCN1570.jpg http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w211/Matt86K5/Formula%20Boat/Bilge%20Work/P3270043.jpg http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w211/Matt86K5/Formula%20Boat/Bilge%20Work/P3270047.jpg http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w211/Matt86K5/Formula%20Boat/Bilge%20Work/P3270048.jpg http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w211/Matt86K5/Formula%20Boat/Bilge%20Work/P3270049.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FormulaMatt Posted March 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2010 On a side note, does anyone know where I can get some replacement mirrored Plexiglass local? Think Home Depot or Lowes might have some? I am putting it back on and the one I have could work, but I would like it to be fresh and new looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neonkiller Posted March 28, 2010 Report Share Posted March 28, 2010 Ever thought about doing side exit exhausts?.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FormulaMatt Posted March 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2010 Ever thought about doing side exit exhausts?.. That would look good, but damn - that's alot of work to change to. I do like them though on some of the other boats out there. I do still have thru-hull's though. (Please excuse the ugly trailer) http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w211/Matt86K5/Formula%20Boat/DSCN1525.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrousbird Posted March 28, 2010 Report Share Posted March 28, 2010 IMO side exhausts just don't sound as good. Sound from each cylinder bank is too seperated. I mean, they still sound good, just not as good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FormulaMatt Posted April 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 I got some more work done on my bilge. I got half painted with the first coat. It got too dark before I could snap some pics. I will get them posted tomorrow. It is a bitch to be this big and have to work in that little ass area. I can't wait to get out there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FormulaMatt Posted April 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2010 Ok, here are some pics. This is a pic from before the last engine went in. Before the boat was ever repainted. I didn't get a pic of it before I started. So this one is just for reference. http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w211/Matt86K5/Formula%20Boat/Bilge%20Work/100_0305.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FormulaMatt Posted April 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2010 I am pulling everything off of the walls instead of trying to trim and cut in around this stuff. I love this paint. It lays down perfectly flat and looks like it was sprayed on. It looks like it will be extremely durable and super easy to clean up. I have one side done. I just need to remount everything and start on the other side. Its all a huge mess. I am cleaning up the wiring while I am in there and putting it all in wire loom. http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w211/Matt86K5/Formula%20Boat/Bilge%20Work/P4050001.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted April 7, 2010 Report Share Posted April 7, 2010 what were you doing all winter u slacker? glad its coming along Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FormulaMatt Posted April 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2010 Here is the next side. You can see how much work this really is. http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w211/Matt86K5/Formula%20Boat/Bilge%20Work/P4050004.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FormulaMatt Posted April 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2010 I am still trying to decide what to do with the actual bilge where the engine goes. It is kinda black now, but I'm not sure if I want to keep it black or make it gray too. http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w211/Matt86K5/Formula%20Boat/Bilge%20Work/P4050006.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FormulaMatt Posted April 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2010 what were you doing all winter u slacker? glad its coming along LOL - just that...slacking. haha It was too cold to try and paint this stuff. At the rate I am going though, I should have the bilge done before the engine is completed. Tick tock tick tock..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted April 7, 2010 Report Share Posted April 7, 2010 LOL - just that...slacking. haha It was too cold to try and paint this stuff. At the rate I am going though, I should have the bilge done before the engine is completed. Tick tock tick tock..... Tick tock? Is that the sound of ur stroker motor going kaaaboooooooom? I hope not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FormulaMatt Posted April 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2010 Don't jinx me like that!!! No, tick tock is the sound of boat time coming along before I am ready. I need to get going! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FormulaMatt Posted April 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 Some more work done. Don't mind the wiring mess. All of it is being cleaned up/replaced as I go. I am also putting it all in new wire loom. http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w211/Matt86K5/Formula%20Boat/Bilge%20Work/P4100010.jpg http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w211/Matt86K5/Formula%20Boat/Bilge%20Work/P4100011.jpg http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w211/Matt86K5/Formula%20Boat/Bilge%20Work/P4100012.jpg http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w211/Matt86K5/Formula%20Boat/Bilge%20Work/P4100014.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FormulaMatt Posted April 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 Here is a close up of some of the routing. It still is a little congested on this side, but it is way better than it was and at least looks more organized I think. http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w211/Matt86K5/Formula%20Boat/Bilge%20Work/P4100015.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FormulaMatt Posted April 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 Last one for today. I needed to get out of the bilge for a while, so I wired up the rest of my lights. Yes, I am obsessed with LED lighting on trailers and yes, my blackberry's camera sucks. http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w211/Matt86K5/Formula%20Boat/Bilge%20Work/P4110020.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bahnstoermer1647545488 Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 Looking much cleaner! Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifford Automotive Posted April 15, 2010 Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 Im a lighting freak myself! Love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Total Sign Posted April 16, 2010 Report Share Posted April 16, 2010 I'll get some pics sunday of the trim bracket we made and have used quite a few of, mounts on the transom, cleans up the floor a ton. I spaced mine out and have it back lit with red LED's. Also mount the shifter on the transom, As you have found the motor will come out more often than planned, anything that gives you less work is a plus in my book. I have just finished a bracket that hides mine beneath the lip under the hatch, you can only see the cable that goes down to the drive. Get the plexi idea out of your head, EVERY boat I have seen with it has cracks across it. Best case idea is aluminum and have me chrome vinyl it. Nice to see you finally got rid of the Y pipe, get rid of the blower too, its not legally required and there is no hose that looks nice, they all look like ass. Shanton, a boat with a motor I did is the fastest side exhaust boat on alum as far as I know. Side exhaust sucks. It sounds bad, its sneezes water all over you when tying up, louder than hell in the boat, best bet is S pipes with under water exhaust, its not too bad when running, quiet in marinas, and 100% legal with the sound law. And a trailer can't be lit up enough!!! Mine would light up the dark side of the moon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FormulaMatt Posted April 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2010 I'll get some pics sunday of the trim bracket we made and have used quite a few of, mounts on the transom, cleans up the floor a ton. I spaced mine out and have it back lit with red LED's. Also mount the shifter on the transom, As you have found the motor will come out more often than planned, anything that gives you less work is a plus in my book. I have just finished a bracket that hides mine beneath the lip under the hatch, you can only see the cable that goes down to the drive. Send me some pics...I want to do this. Unless you are going to come help me put it in. Then we can just rig it then. Also, what LED's did you go with to light up back there? I have seen alot of people just using undercar LED tubes that you can change the lighting on or make them flash with the music. Get the plexi idea out of your head, EVERY boat I have seen with it has cracks across it. Best case idea is aluminum and have me chrome vinyl it. Mine isn't cracked, It just has some scratches on it from where the hatch has been removed so many times. Can you wrap my existing plexi? Nice to see you finally got rid of the Y pipe, get rid of the blower too, its not legally required and there is no hose that looks nice, they all look like ass. Y-Pipe has been gone since the last motor went in. I thought blowers were needed (legal or not) to not blow myself up from gas fumes? Shanton, a boat with a motor I did is the fastest side exhaust boat on alum as far as I know. Side exhaust sucks. It sounds bad, its sneezes water all over you when tying up, louder than hell in the boat, best bet is S pipes with under water exhaust, its not too bad when running, quiet in marinas, and 100% legal with the sound law. Steve's boat? I still want it. I saw he is selling it. Im a lighting freak myself! Love it. And a trailer can't be lit up enough!!! Mine would light up the dark side of the moon! I was once told/read that us trailer haulers with our light fetishes are like bikers and tattoo's - you just cant have enough, even if not needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tindall2006 Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 My dad has the same light fetish on his snowmobile trailers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted May 20, 2010 Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 Sooo its been a few weeks what's the status man? Get the motor in yet? Come onn atleast get the little boat runnin so we can play Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FormulaMatt Posted May 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2010 Sooo its been a few weeks what's the status man? Get the motor in yet? Come onn atleast get the little boat runnin so we can play Not quite. I decided on a few more upgrades that will make it worth the wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 Not quite. I decided on a few more upgrades that will make it worth the wait. At ur slow poke rate that boat will be on the water in october all while everyones enjoying the sunshine an water Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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