Classic Speed Boat Restoration

[SpottyDog5]

As been said before, the best post for ages, please keep us posted.... Thank-you.

 

[ChrisChase]

As been said before, the best post for ages, please keep us posted.... Thank-you.

Thanks SPOTTYDOG!! I will do!! Ive got a few university exams over the next few weeks but will try to keep the boat work flow going and this updated for everyone!

 

[Tillernut]

Fantastic. Well done.

 

[ChrisChase]

The wood panelling for the interior and dash board is now complete, it just needs foam padded and vinyl to finish it off.
Ive matched the vinyl with the original vinyl on the seats, which is Nautalix Lollipop red and purchased it and the foam from Hawke House in Gosport.

http://www.hawkehouse.co.uk/

 

[ari]

Just caught up with this post, it's brilliant!! What a great boat.

 

[ChrisChase]

Just caught up with this post, it's brilliant!! What a great boat.

Thanks Ari!!

 

[longjohnsilver]

Just caught up with this post, it's brilliant!! What a great boat.

Same here. Chris is to be congratulated on his superb work. The makings of a future career perhaps?

 

[ChrisChase]

Same here. Chris is to be congratulated on his superb work. The makings of a future career perhaps?

Thanks longjohnsilver!

To be honest, i finish university in May, so am looking for a job/career at the moment, and this may be a good idea!

 

[STEVEDUNSTABLE]

it could be said that the job so far is great, very clever, tastefull, nice, pretty, good on the eye, etc etc................well i say "BOL*X..........ITS JUST .....STUNNING" !!!!!!.........MORE POWER TO YOUR ELBOW...................ps. MORE PICS PLEASE & BE QUICK ABOUT IT!!!............WELL DONE.......i know i could,nt do it !!

 

[ChrisChase]

it could be said that the job so far is great, very clever, tastefull, nice, pretty, good on the eye, etc etc................well i say "BOL*X..........ITS JUST .....STUNNING" !!!!!!.........MORE POWER TO YOUR ELBOW...................ps. MORE PICS PLEASE & BE QUICK ABOUT IT!!!............WELL DONE.......i know i could,nt do it !!

Thanks Steve!
If you want more photos theres 154 on my facebook!, Follow this link;

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150169878240405.412925.632615404&type=3&l=00180159ac

Thanks again!

 

[FlyingDutchman]

Hi Chris,

Fantastic job!
Would it be an idea to replace the windscreen with an upright one like you have done in the modelling and maybe put the steering wheel in a more vertical position? I think it would give the boat a very classic look combined with the teak deck!

 

[ChrisChase]

Side panels and dashboard foamed and covered in red vinyl! The seats have ben re-covered with the original vinyl. The dashboard had 8mm of foam and the side panels has 4mm.

 

[Kipper]

Those like fantastic are you sure youve not done this before!

 

[Tremlett 15]

great job.....

keep the photos coming,

 

[vas]

Those like fantastic are you sure youve not done this before!

+1
a great job opportunity nonetheless

excellent work!

V.

 

[Warpa]

If the seats and panels came out like that, cant wait when the boat is done, will be a dream boat!

Keep up the good work

 

[ChrisChase]

Thanks Guys

Those like fantastic are you sure youve not done this before!

I personally haven't! My dads been in the marine industry all his working life, and actually replaced the windows on the rear of HMS Victory when he was an aprentice in Portsmouth Dockyard in the 70's, so im basically his apprentice for the time being, learning as i go!

And yes, hes done a fair abit of upholstery in his time to! Im still learning..... ha

 

[SpottyDog5]

This is great a post, notice you are in Portchester, that is where my business is, if you need any assistance with anything welding related, please let me know.

 

[ari]

I'm so impressed with this project, it's brilliant!

Keep the pictures coming.

 

[ChrisChase]

This is great a post, notice you are in Portchester, that is where my business is, if you need any assistance with anything welding related, please let me know.

Thanks!
Whats your business called? Ill bear you in mind if i ever need any welding done!