If you have a picture or two of it flying it would be a shame not to post it.
I'm happy to hear you are getting use out of it. We'll be running "group testing" out here on fathers day weekend and mid August next year if either of those work on your calendar.
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Hey Albert. Hope all is well. Yessir, Ive had the old Beezer out quite a few times over the last 2 summers. What a blast!. I have driven many boats in my day, including some pretty sketchy rides, but this is a whole new ball o wax! With some consultation from Rick Fralick and others, I was able to get it handling well and managed about 62mph on gps. It flies straight and stable! The motor is soft on one cylinder and will not take all the throttle, so I know there is more there.
I'm rebuilding a second powerhead to use so I don't grenade the original. Overall, I am blown away with how beautiful this boat is. Not so much tooting my own horn as I am complimenting Shannon Bowman and Co. for the craftsmanship and design.
The winter project plan is..... New powerhead. Get a Tachometer. Speedometer. DO some yoga so I don't get so **** sore after driving this thing!
Plan trip to Nova Scotia to do some Rippin with you guys!
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Tom,
Did this thing see the water yet?
Your invite from my earlier post still applies to come out east.Leave a comment:
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You should come visit NB this summer . Have two restored bezoats do some laps.Leave a comment:
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Thanks for the props!
The final varnish was applied with a poly bristle brush of all things. As I was building up a few coats, I found the fine synthetic bristles worked just fine.
If I wanted a museum quality finish, then a clear auto lacquer would be sprayed on. Won't be going that route though. I will however, cut and buff the yellow to bring out the color.
I have the boat stored iin the shed to make room for snowmobiles, but man, do I miss looking at it. Kudos to Shannon for building such a beautiful boat.
I think I'll bring it back in tomorrow. The sleds can live outside!
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Excellent result, good choice on the color design. What was the final process you used on the clear finish, brush roll and tip or spray. Did you use varnish or auto clear? Waiting to see run video.Leave a comment:
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20201111_170637.jpg 20201111_170511.jpg 20201101_111541.jpg 20201101_111509.jpg Finally sorted out my uploading issues, whatever they were. Anyhow, I'm rather pleased with the results. The paint went on nicely. No sags or runs. Used sherwin William's automotive paint. The local supplier gave me job shop pricing which was amazing. Had a heck of a time with the varnish. It would brush on nicely, but it was almost like someone used a salt shaker on it. After several coats, I came to the conclusion tha varnish had crystallized. Bought a can of Helmsman, which solved the issue. The deck repair somewhat dictated the design. Must have taped off a half dozen patterns before settling. I will be sourcing some Bezoat decals from Mr Schubert. May also do a little pinstriping to enhance the design.
After a few months break, I am currently fabricating the gas tank and will paint the engine cowl which has a couple cracks and scratches. Found some decals on Ebay. Looking forward to getting this thing in the water.
Stay safe
cheers
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I finally managed to get some photos loaded. Now that winter is winding dow it is time to get back to my project. I am pleased with the results and am excited to get back on it. Currently fabricating the fuel tank, and prepping the engine cowl for paint and new decals. I will contact John Schubert for new boat decals as well.Leave a comment:
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Pics would be nice. Varnish with a brush can be challenging. Did I send you details how I get good results with roll and tip for the varnish and very ultra fine sanding products and buffing to remove dust bunnies? The right varnish for buffing is needed. Details available.
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Greetings from the great white north! It has been quite some time since my last post. Many other obligations of course.
I've been plugging away on my Bezoat over the last while. Was hoping to get it in the water this year, but that didn't happen. I would have had to sacrifice other obligations, and that wouldn't have gone over well All that needs to be done is a last coat of varnish, which will be sprayed on. Can't seem to get good enough results with the brush. The yellow and white, however look great! Not sure if I truly like the design of the yellow, but overall, I am pleased. There was very little leeway with the damage to the deck, and I wanted as much natural finish as possible. The cowl turned out really well. It was one of the most challenging projects I've encountered. It is removable which is pretty cool.
my boat project t for the winter is a custom fuel tank and clean the motor up. I will be looking to source some decals to liven up the aesthetic and give it a more vintage feel, hopefully honoring the Hutchins history.
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Hi All. It has been a long while since I've updated on my hydro project. As usual, the biggest hurdle is time, or lack of that is. I have still managed to plug away on the old Bezoat, and can say I'm "almost done". Unfortunately I won't get it in the water this year, but that will just add to the excitement when spring comes around.
As you can see in the photos, I have the boat painted and varnished, and am pleased with the results this far. I will apply another coat of varnish to the deck though. I missed two spots last application. I need better lighting! For paint, I sprayed using Sherwin Williams Automotive products. Good coverage, and easy to apply. The setup, is a pain though. My garage looked like a set from the Dexter" series.
Overall, I am pleased with the results. Every time I walk into the garage, it amazes me how beautiful the design of that boat is. Hats off to Shannon Bowman!!
Again, I appreciate all the advice from fellow members. It is a pleasure being a part of this community.
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Cheers
Tom
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