40 year old 25 gets a face lift

fishsail · Post by **fishsail** » Mar 1st, '16, 14:45

It's been a few years in the making however I am almost finished, just a couple touch ups then the rigging. Here a few pics of how she looks now.

Bob Lascelles · Post by **Bob Lascelles** » Mar 1st, '16, 19:22

What a great job, she's a real beauty! The new non skid & upholstery are outstanding.
Congratulations on a job well done

All the best
Bob

Dan McNece · Post by **Dan McNece** » Mar 2nd, '16, 08:29

Beautiful!

Job well done!

fishsail · Post by **fishsail** » Mar 2nd, '16, 10:30

Thank you, the coaming boards are all on now. Really getting excited to splash her. I have a Memorial day completion date.
Keeping my fingers crossed.LOL

fishsail · Post by **fishsail** » Mar 2nd, '16, 11:04

The original winches were nasty chrome that I had stripped and found solid bronze. With a little elbow grease they cleaned up nice. I like the polished bronze look better, just more upkeep.

Steve Bryant · Post by **Steve Bryant** » Mar 2nd, '16, 11:27

She looks great fishsail. Love the teak seahood. Can you share what product you used for the non-skid?

Dan McNece · Post by **Dan McNece** » Mar 2nd, '16, 11:31

Nice winches!

They do look better without the chrome.

fishsail · Post by **fishsail** » Mar 2nd, '16, 13:55

I like the wood and bronze look. The non-skid is GRIPTEX from Awlgrip, non skid particles you mix in with the paint. I was pleased how it turned out. All the exterior wood is solid mahogany. I have about 12 coats of sprayed on Awlbright wood finish from Awlgrip, really turned out nice.

seasailor55 · Post by **seasailor55** » Mar 16th, '16, 10:59

Gorgeous! Love the polished winches and mahogany!

pete faga · Post by **pete faga** » Mar 17th, '16, 12:49

Fishtail
Great job
Love the fabric on the cushions!
What color is the seats ? Looks like Bristol beige that I choose
Looking forward to launch pictures
Pete

fishsail · Post by **fishsail** » Mar 21st, '16, 19:24

The non skid is more tan than they look in the pics. I believe it is Bristol beige.

fishsail · Post by **fishsail** » May 19th, '16, 15:31

getting ready to splash, stripes are on companion way all re-painted, rigging is new.

fishsail · Post by **fishsail** » May 24th, '16, 12:09

I had a productive weekend, we got the mast up. Everything fit well. Boat is going in the water this Friday.

ariasis · Post by **ariasis** » May 25th, '16, 05:55

Amazing! Your work had paid off. What a great boat. If you perma lac those winches you shouldn't have to touch them for several years my bronze is going on three years now.