Recent content by dblbarrel

I think both of you make a good point. The paint was adhering very well. I was thinking of using it as a primer when I started this post. I would not have spent $500-$700 to have it sandblasted. I would have rather put that $ somewhere else in this build. I got lucky when an inlaw had use of an...

Well guys, I just finished sand blasting all the paint off. If I could figure out how to post pics directly from my iPhone, I would show you what IMOHO has got to be the easiest way to remove paint, both coats , decals, penstriping, everything. It's all bare metal and ready to soak up some Steel...

I am going to look at a 1984 Suzuki DT85. The owner has it mounted on a boat and submerged in a large watering trough type tank. He will do a compression test and he has the title in hand. It has TNT and controls. What should I be looking for and what's it worth? Also what is involved with...

Found a 84 model Suzuki DT85 with TNT and controls. Going to look at it tomorrow. It's mounted on a boat and can be run in a big tank. What should I be looking for? Also can you extend the controls? What's it worth?

I'm paying the same. Shipping was running $18 to Ft. Worth!

BTW, I talked to a guy named Jerry who seemed to be extremely knowledgable about the product. He was very accommodating and told me to call him if I had any questions or issues.

I have not started that project yet! I live in Ft. Worth and the boat is currently in Oklahoma. I'm going to order a gallon of the 9X 2000 Super Slick on Monday. Should be applying during Spring Break.

Should be starting the bucking process 2 weeks. I will be replacing what needs replaced with those threaded gasketed rivets. I have also decided to apply steel flex to the bottom. Not for sealing purposes but for performance reasons. I picked up a gas tank yesterday and 14 sheets of 1/8" thick...

The hull is definately getting painted first.

Well, here we go!!!! I have been lurking around this forum getting ideas and building up my confidence to start a boat modification project. I have asked a few questions on this site and received good direction. So, last week I purchased a 1980 17' Monark bass boat w/ trailer...no motor. The...

Well, I took the plunge. I finally found the boat I was looking for and brought it home. It's an old Monark 1772 gutted and ready for work. I will be doing a leak test and bucking any rivets that need it. Then I will start working on the paint. Now iit obviously has at least 2 coats of paint on...

I appreciate your guidance. I was thinking of offering $600 and with a ceiling of $800. He is asking $1200, which IMO is over priced.

First of all, let me say this is an awesome forum....there is a lot of talent out there. Today is my first day to post and I will start off with a question. Obviously this will be my first boat mod. I am planning on a semi V, CC, Duck/white bass chasing rig. I have found a 80' model 17'...