97 Roundnose "Resto Mod"

[Mike W]

I'm not really doing a build thread but I just wanted to post the progress on my current build. I picked up this hull a couple months ago and intended to just install footholds and go but the graphics were not in very good shape and the hull had a couple issues that needed to be fixed. So I bit the bullet and started a full on resto mod restoration on it. My plan is complete paint top and bottom, stock reproduction 97 graphics and footholds. I will be replacing all the purple trim with black trim. It's pretty much going to look like a new ski. Anyway, below are pics of the progress.

This is what it looked like when I bought it:

 

[Mike W]

All graphics removed. This broke my heart but had to be done. The graphics look ok but we're not in very good shape.

 

[Mike W]

The bottom gel coat was in very rough shape so all of it was stripped.

 

[Mike W]

After hours of prep I used Awl Grip to prime the bottom deck.

 

[Mike W]

I used a single stage urethane and it came out very nice. Very close to the look of gel coat which is what I was trying for.

 

[Wizards Powersports]

Nice work Mike, coming along nicely!

 

[Mike W]

The top deck had a couple spots that were caved in so I wanted to fix those areas. I cut the holes for the footholds and defoamed the problem areas. After a little heat was applied I used a jack and blocks of wood to push out the hull. Worked like a charm.

 

[Mike W]

Top deck prep done and in primer. So many hours of sanding to get it right. Glad to finally get it to this point.

 

[Mike W]

I sprayed the top deck yesterday. Now it's time to get it back together and get the turf and graphics done.

 

[Mike W]

I will be transferring everything I can over from my SN in the next couple weeks. More to follow.

 

[user_error]

I love this build already, keep it up!

 

[VXSXH20]

excellent work mike! love the look of fresh white hulls. job well done sir!

 

[Mcarp6]

Nice progress


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[Mike W]

Got the pole, bracket, spring and steering cable in. Working on steering, throttle cable and s/s switch today. Monday I will be starting on fixing the warped tray.

 

[NooberJet]

Build is coming along really nice Mike. Great work!

 

[Mike W]

Thanks fellas, I know my wife is ready to get done with this project.

Cut the tray yesterday and the foam was dry as a bone. I hope to get refoamed and glassed up today.

 

[Mike W]

Tray foamed and glassed in today. Making some good time on this build so this project may be done by Daytona.