posted June 06, 2004 03:08 PM            

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Hello All
These are my new improvements to my boat
It cost me around $20.00
BEFORE:

AFTER:

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posted June 06, 2004 03:13 PM              

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Get out!..Those instruments and paneling alone must be worth $ 100.00. Around here, the material for your shelves (cedar or mahogney??) would cost $ 20.00.

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posted June 06, 2004 04:51 PM               

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Jean, that looks fantastic!!!!!!!
How've you been doing? Nice to see you back!

How did you fasten the pannels, epoxy?

You can't just pop in, post a couple of pictures, which make us DROOL, and not give any hints as to how you did that !

Cheers, Eric

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posted June 06, 2004 06:49 PM               

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Fantastic job,
But would be a real feat to do it here for that price, I am also interested in the method used to fasten your panels.
Bob

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posted June 06, 2004 08:01 PM               

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That looks great. Now you have got the gears turning. I got more to do

Sid

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posted June 06, 2004 11:25 PM               

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Did you create a template in the form of the panels or what did you do to get the shape correct and the fit tight.?
Also, it looks like you covered the area around the keel trunk; I noticed a bottle of water sitting on some surface adjacent to the keel trunk. Did you cover that area?
Art

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posted June 07, 2004 05:33 AM            

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Jean:

Looks fantastic! What a great way to utilize that wasted space.

Yes, we need the details. Did you need to move the storage shelves to line up with the new paneled bulkhead? What were some of the challenges? Any advice?

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posted June 07, 2004 08:43 AM            

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Well folks,I think I create a commotion here ;-)
First the price
I use recycled wood from old furnitures,find in garbage.
Shelves are made of red cedar,panels in ordinary plywood covered with good quality imitation of wood (DC-Fix)$14.00
Barometer and hygrometer were found in a flea market for $5.00
Clock is a cheap one purchase in a Dollorama for $1.
I use template made of cardboard and the "Cut&Try method.
The panels are held in place with screws hidden under battens near the door,and I replace outside screws that hold glass holder,by wood screws long enough to hold the pannels.But another way to do that is to use glue (Goop work fine)to hold pieces of wood directly on fiberglass.Screw the pannels,directly on these pieces of wood.You can also use metal corners.
Elmet3:the bottle is not a water bottle,but an empty bottle of wine.I made a holder,so no bottle on the floor ,and no mess...I'm looking for a solution for the glasses now
Here a picture

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posted June 08, 2004 08:52 AM               

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Beautiful work Jean.

You've given a fiberglas boat the charm & coziness of a wooden boat.

D'Arcy

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posted June 08, 2004 12:10 PM              

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Looking at the new interior reminds me of the Mirage 33 I crewed on and was just sold by it's owner. All that wood on a 'Piper at one tenth of the value of the Mirage

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posted June 26, 2004 03:46 PM            

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Another new improvement to my Piper
Easy access to the lazarette,and easy move when changing wind side

Good winds
Jean

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posted June 26, 2004 04:36 PM              

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That looks neat. Does it feel sturdy when in normal horizontal position? (not loosy goosey)

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