And so it begins..."The Ultimate" project

**Scott Pearson** · 08-10-2011, 04:24 PM

Ok...The hull restoration is about to start

. Swapped trailers today so the boat is supported right. Dave Hartman (Hornet Marine) was kind enough to let me barrow his St. Tropez trailer...Thanks Dave!
Next in line....All new stringers, Bulk heading, Transom and Coring...(Hulls sides and hull bottom are all cored (Turbo Boat)

. This will be a 2-3 year restoration...If I live that long...

**realbold** · 08-10-2011, 04:47 PM

Good luck and try not to get too depressed if it takes longer. Most projects do.

**mdonzi** · 08-10-2011, 04:57 PM

looks good keep on it and post lots pic wish i could get in gear to do mine what is the hull and sides cored with

mrfixxall · 08-10-2011, 05:24 PM

Congrats for a project long over due,,good luck with the process scott..

**DonziChris** · 08-10-2011, 06:27 PM

Good luck Scott, Can't wait to see the finished product.

One very cool boat.

Chris

**BUIZILLA** · 08-10-2011, 06:30 PM

I never knew the whole transom was yellow?

**mattyboy** · 08-10-2011, 06:39 PM

nice, I got 50 bucks says I'll finish my hornet first. nice trailer looking for just about the same for mine.

gonna be something special when she's done still going lime green hornet???

**Scott Pearson** · 08-11-2011, 06:34 AM

Thanks guys...Hull and sides are cored with 1/2 inch balsa. Thats what it will be replaced with also. All balsa and wood will be removed and replaced...its just so far gone that nothing can be saved. Still might add one large bulk head between dash and bow from stringers to deck for added support. Not sure yet.

Still torn between Lime Green or Yellow as color. It will have a black deck and boot stripe. Black interior and steering wheel. I really like the lime green... it will make it look like a 60's muscle car.

Entire transom will be painted black again with "The Ultimate" in gold leaf.

**Scott Pearson** · 08-11-2011, 06:40 AM

Some rusty mess pictures...planned on removing prop shaft yesterday morning before trailer swap...ended up cutting it off! Just would not budge.

I took these pictures of the rusty mess!

**mattyboy** · 08-11-2011, 06:46 AM

I have some supplies and tools you might need left over from my hornet project

You're more than welcome to have

the motor stand, some assorted parts and pieces, the toilet, and the mini fridge

pretty much everything you need for the project someplace to rest your beer, keep your beer cold, and get rid of the beer once you're done with it.

**gcarter** · 08-11-2011, 06:47 AM

Will the stringers be attached to the hull and and core around them?

Worthy project!
I wish you well.

**Greg Guimond** · 08-11-2011, 06:57 AM

One vote for Lime Green Scott!

**Scott Pearson** · 08-11-2011, 07:08 AM

Originally Posted by gcarter

Will the stringers be attached to the hull and and core around them?

Worthy project!
I wish you well.

Yes...thats how Its planned. Thank you!

**Sweet Cheekz** · 08-11-2011, 08:17 AM

Matty
Don't you have some spare wire you pulled out of your boat too?

Scott
Looks like a fun project to me. One vote for a forward bulkhead
Also Wendy and I are going with a lime green trim over purple on our Magnum. Totally agree on the 60's muscle car color.
Good luck and keep the pics coming
Parnell

**f_inscreenname** · 08-11-2011, 09:33 AM

WOW! What a great project.
You may want to check out this web site. http://www.uscomposites.com/foam.html

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