Mr. E Boat

It may look like avocado dip right now but when it smoothed out  Mr. E will be one slick ship. Lots of work left to be done. 

  Beth says "Why's my boat green?".  Answer: TotalFair from James Town Distributors.  This is a 2 part epoxy fairing compound used by boat builders to achieve a slick surface. Eventually the whole boat will be covered in this stuff and sanded smooth before any priming and painting can be done. There is a LlllloOOoonNNnnGGGGgggG way to go yet.  Dalton still has to wrapped the other side of the boat in biaxial cloth and epoxy but it has been too hot. This green area was being done due to the weather.

  We were thinking the sides of the boat would be okay as they were.  Dalton suggested complete exterior glassing would be best.  This will take much more time and materials but the finished product will be better for it. 

  Just getting things ready to hook up. New 9 foot switch and throttle cables fitted.  New harness and everything is being routed to the engine.   Fridge is installed. Next to it will be the hot water heater. Behind the hot water heater will be a 10 gallon fresh water tank with 12 volt water pump that will supply a faucet. The butane stove will be stored under the counter top in the area above the fridge when not in use.

Motor is cosmetically all done. New key switch, wire harnesses, prop, & drag plate. Now it finally looks as good as it runs. It is a 1985 Johnson 185 hp prop rated engine all fresh water use that has been mechanically redone before it was purchased.   

  Dalton has been busy. Glassing over everything up top.  Window frames are being reinforced with bi-axial mat and resin.  Pretty soon the entire outside will be done this way.  Will be stronger than any other boat on the water. lol. 

Dalton has been very busy. The refrigerator has been mounted. The bed area has been shored up. The rear bench seat is now in place and secured. Things are really starting to take shape now. Soon there will be a sink to go with the refrigerator and microwave with be mounted and a small portable stove will be used for cooking.