Honda Throttle - Radio - Glove Box - Seat supports

It has been a busy weekend.  I have a list of more than 15 items that I would like to get done before I launch my "Zip".  I was able to complete many of the big ones.

mount extinguisher - done
make and installed seat support brackets - done  (the back of the seats were falling off the seat bottom cushions, now these brackets hold the seat backs in position).
remove trailer bunk guides - done (need to buy a different style)
install transom stainless steel trim - done
build and mount a new am/fm radio box - done ( the old location was in the way of the new throttle)
build a glove box and install - - done ( removing the radio gave me this spot to store stuff, like my phone/keys)
install trailer plate - done
install hoist cable - done
mount horn - done
secure steering wheel - done

Things to do:

Confirm my boat insurance ( I have a quote but they will not bind the insurance until they have photos,  I have sent them in 3 times but they keep saying they don't have them...the funny part is they received my application).

install interior sides (mount with Velcro)
install step pads
make final electrical connections and test electrical system

hook up water to motor and test run in driveway

pick up graphics for side of boat and then install

take boat to canvas shop on Tuesday morning to have a mooring and trailer cover made

Things to Buy:

$$  - a new set of trailer guides that are adjustable (the old set were to wide for my boat)
$$  - stern light ( the one I have is 4' tall, I need to pick up a short light)
$$  - rear view mirror
$$  - a short ratcheting strap for the transom ( I lost one when I was coming home from picking up the engine,  I have two large straps that cross each other and keep the boat centered on the trailer.  The short straps are just another safety that keep the stern pulled straight down).

PLAN :

Launch - this Wednesday (if no major issues show up and the boat is back from the canvas shop..if not then Friday after work...Dawn and Mike will also be in town for the weekend..Jimmy Buffet at Pine Knob on Thursday night)  Forecast = 100 degrees on Thursday.

Windshield Installed

On Saturday my good friend and "Squirt" boat builder Art Atkinson cam over for at least 4 hours and we mounted the windshield and brackets.  It took a long time because it was important to get the correct angle on the brackets so the glass could fit into the grooves on the aluminum casted and chromed bracket.

I am very happy how it turned out.  It really was a two man job and thankful for Art's help.

Windshield Installed

On Saturday my good friend and "Squirt" boat builder Art Atkinson cam over for at least 4 hours and we mounted the windshield and brackets.  It took a long time because it was important to get the correct angle on the brackets so the glass could fit into the grooves on the aluminum casted and chromed bracket.

I am very happy how it turned out.  It really was a two man job and thankful for Art's help.

A Squirt is Born

Art Atkinson is building a Glen-L Squirt and had asked me to come over Wednesday evening to help move his Squirt boat out the basement and into the garage.  I would not have wanted to miss this.  Taking it up the stairs and through the kitchen and dinning room and out to the garage.  Yes...Art also made the entire kitchen...it should be featured in Better Homes and Gardens magazine.  For more photos and the story, check out Art's blog:  http://artatkinson.blogspot.com/

Graphics

The look of the boat is really taking shape.  Today I was able to install the white strip above the burgundy paint line and the Michigan Registration numbers.  This thing is really starting to look like a boat.

The Cutwater

After several months, templates, telephone calls, miles of driving and a lot of hard work the Cutwater and Transom bands are done.  I think they look great. They were hand made by Jim Mathis of Algonac, Mi.  It was impossible to fit the Cutwater to the bow without Jim having the boat on site.  Jim called me on Sunday morning and asked if I could bring the boat to him and I jumped at the opportunity.  The stainless steel Cutwater was made over the winter months from my template but it just did not fit right at the top.

 

I arrived at Jim's home at 12:00 noon and we were not done until 10:30 pm. , no lunch / no dinner but the results are stunning.

 

Jim still was not satisfied and stated that it would really look good with a Fairleader on top of the Cutwater and I agree, I hope you do.

 

Jim Mathis used his skill to make it fit perfect.

Windshield Installed

On Saturday my good friend and "Squirt" boat builder Art Atkinson came over for at least 4 hours and we mounted the windshield and brackets.  It took a long time because it was important to get the correct angle on the brackets so the glass could fit into the grooves on the aluminum casting and chromed bracket.

I am very happy how it turned out.  It really was a two man job and thankful for Art's help.