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dhb
#1 Posted : Tuesday, March 30, 2010 9:15:40 AM(UTC)
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Here are some pictures of my new restoration project. Any advice on where to start?

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#2 Posted : Tuesday, March 30, 2010 9:20:48 AM(UTC)
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Man, that is cool!
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#3 Posted : Tuesday, March 30, 2010 9:21:01 AM(UTC)
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Mine's a '63. Yours gives me a look at what kind of trailer to put it on....now - if I could just get it paid for!
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#5 Posted : Tuesday, March 30, 2010 9:30:38 AM(UTC)
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Nice looking & interesting project. I would guess that you plan to sand blast & paint, that might be the place to start. Any inside photos? What are plans, needs for power etc? What are dimensions?

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#6 Posted : Tuesday, March 30, 2010 11:01:48 AM(UTC)
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#7 Posted : Tuesday, March 30, 2010 1:00:20 PM(UTC)
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That is my dream boat!!!! I wish I could find one just like it,I have a 26' express but would give anything to have a cat.If you know of, or run across another please let me know about it!!

Would you be interested in selling this one???


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#8 Posted : Tuesday, March 30, 2010 1:19:50 PM(UTC)
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My buddy has a 38 Cat hull here in Jacksonville, Fl-Stripped, primed ready for the rebuild, engs have been pulled, still has the struts and rudders. I Have a 70ft Cat and have been collecting Cat pics and info for years. Just downloaded these. I also have the original Brochures. See the 38 Cat on my website at---sorrydog.com--click listings then scroll down to Houseboats, ( had to put it there, I don't have a Cat, section,) to see my 70ft Cat check out Motoryachts-click on the Motor Vessel SORRYDOG--$10,000 will buy the 38 Cat hull ,bottom line price, owner is about to order Alum and start on the rebuild. They built 3 models of these Cats, the one here is the Tri-Cabin Model ,just like the one on the trailer. Trontecks has the full bridge forward. Thanks Sorrydog--E-Mail me off site if you like--psorrydog@aol.com
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#9 Posted : Wednesday, March 31, 2010 2:44:16 AM(UTC)
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Marinette paint is really stuck to the metal, and there may be no reason to take it off. If you can sand with 36 grit to get a good tooth, then prime with an epoxy hi-build sandable primer, then sand with 100 followed by 220, you will have a surface that will take any good topside enamel. I like Petit Easypoxy but have had good luck with Interlux's easy-to-use stuff. I use a roller. Get the engines running and go boating, the aluminum doesn't really need any paint...



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#10 Posted : Wednesday, March 31, 2010 6:16:42 AM(UTC)
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Dave - are the shafts/props/rudders still mounted and, if so, how are they handled on what looks to be a flat bed?

OK, I looked at pic #3 again.... Carl, can these boats be supported from the center like a pontoon boat?

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#11 Posted : Wednesday, March 31, 2010 7:40:46 AM(UTC)
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Okay, I'm jealous. I'd take either one!

Personally, I'd start a full restoration job by stripping out the interior. That will give you a good look at the inside of the hull and you'll want to clean out the black tar anyway--at least the stuff below the water line. The other thing it will do is provide access to all the hardware you have to take off (cleats, grab rails etc.) to paint the topsides. I'd then prep and paint the hull and topsides--oops, didn't mention the engines so it depends what you plan to do there. If they're in good shape, run them the way the are. If not, you have another project. No matter where you start, you'll be making progress and you'll be at it for a while. I spent much of last summer re-doing the inside of my 28' express. The good thing about doing the interior restoration in the water is you don't have to climb up and down a ladder carrying panels and furniture. Of course I got lots of puzzled looks as I was taking parts out of the boat and walking down the dock. And I was the puzzled one when putting them back--okay that's not true. I was smart enough to label everything, but should have taken step by step pictures too.

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#12 Posted : Wednesday, March 31, 2010 8:37:37 AM(UTC)
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No evidence of tar ever being inside my cat - but th' Fisherman is a mess....
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#13 Posted : Wednesday, March 31, 2010 9:19:10 AM(UTC)
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Tronteck on the trailer would do it just like the one shown to support from the bottom, these Cat Hulls are a lot heavier than the pontoon boats we see and give the whole boat its structual integrity. Picked up my 70ft with just 2 straps because of it. I used to be a pipewelder and fabricator. Kinda neat looking down inside the hulls,seeing all the fitting and gussets they welded in! Off site please send me the 2 pics you posted on this forum,couldn't down load them as I did the trailer Cat. I also agree with Doug, if that paints on there and adheared to the metal, SAND IT, I also LOVE THAT EASYPOXY!! Roll, it,Spray it, Brush it!! Trick is to buyt the flow control. If you roll it take a sponge brush to smooth out the bubbles--looks like you sprayed it. Thanks Sorrydog
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#14 Posted : Wednesday, March 31, 2010 11:17:23 AM(UTC)
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Tried to send them, Carl but they won't go. They are 640x480(?). Maybe Jeff or someone can send them to you....
Jim

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#15 Posted : Wednesday, March 31, 2010 1:29:09 PM(UTC)
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Send them to me, I'll shrink 'em down and post 'em.

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