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F-26 Mods...sure it will create get Trojan owners attention!
Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2009 10:06 am
by Paul - SW Ontario
Look at the Photobucket post I just put on for the pics...of some modifications I have done to my Express.
Please don't judge them negatively, as I have put alot of thought and workmanship into them.
Just posting them for those who might have entertained the ideas before, but have chose not to.
Note: the pics of the swim platform do not have all the supports put in place at this point...
By the way...that railing is off an '86 25.5 Thundercraft...and I shortened all the uprights...gives the boat a more sleek longer look...(I think)
Fun in the sun!!!
No photos as they are not public
Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2009 11:39 am
by ready123
Can't see them... can you put photos on a public site so we can see them.
Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2009 1:29 pm
by kevin babineau
everytime i click on ur link it crashes my computer
Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2009 7:11 pm
by Stripermann2
Hope you don't mind...are these the pics?
http://s658.photobucket.com/albums/uu301/F26_Express/
If so, sharp looking- nice! Nice transom door too!!!
Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2009 7:18 pm
by Paul - SW Ontario
Yes, those are the pics...and thank you for the compliment.
Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2009 7:37 pm
by chucka
Sweet job! I'm inspired.
Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2009 8:04 pm
by foofer b
Man, am I jealous. That is some kinda sweet. You musta been bustin your hump for some time now. The cabin is gorgeous. Did you redo the wood on the head walls? Did you redo the bowrail and put on the anchor pulpit? I love the door in the transom, I'd kill for one when we go diving. Not sure about the swim platform, looks like alot of torque will be put on the supports. Will there be longer supports underneath? Are the decks new? Can you come for a long visit to my house!!
Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2009 8:28 pm
by Paul - SW Ontario
Yes...did the bow anchor platform, the transom walk thru and the swim platform myself...the transom walk thru has a door as well now (removable)
The Swim platform supports that you see in the pics are not complete...there are now 5 additional 1" stainless supports to the aft edges from the lowest parts of the transom....and the transom is re-enforced on the inside with 1/2" steel plating from stringer to stringer.
She's pretty solid!
A work in progress...
Thanks for the compliments.
Paul
Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2009 8:31 pm
by foofer b
That should firm up the s/p. Again would ya like to vacation in Florida???!!
Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2009 8:53 pm
by MattSC
Paul, my hats off to you!! You did an outstanding job and should be very proud, I really like how all your woodwork came out. Did you use starboard or something similar for the pulpit and transom door? Wish I had one of those doors as well. Hope you have a great season,
Matt
Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2009 10:08 pm
by thecode9000
Looks real good, I am currently doing something similar to my cabin (replacing the wood by the side windows) .
What did you use for the black kitchen counter and fridge face?
Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2009 8:16 am
by Paul - SW Ontario
Yes, I used Starboard (Marineboard / Densitec) for the anchor platform (1"), transom door (1/2") and swim platform (1")...
The countertops and fridge face were coated with a roller using black melamine paint.
Cheers...
P.S. about the Florida vacation...I would have to be a millionaire to pull the Express all the way to Florida...lol...
bought out last Sailboat (26' MacGregor) a while ago in Punta Gorda!!!
Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2009 9:40 pm
by foofer b
The invite stands, my Chevy 2500 hd 4x4 gets 8 mpg pulling the boat. Plan to vacation in Key Largo this fall, from north Fl. Well kept secret- Pennekamp only charges $26 a night including w+e for transient dockage!!
Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2009 11:51 pm
by Aviso Grille
Most Excellent, I love how the Bow P came out and the inside.
Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2009 11:57 pm
by prowlersfish
Fine Job ! looks great ! let me know when your ready to start on mine .LOL