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Chris Havener

Cam
Looks really nice.
What paint did you go with.
What are you going to use for the non skid.
Chris

Chris Havener

CamB25 wrote:Great job, Chris! I can't wait for the day I can post the numbers!

Cam

Cam
Thanks, lot of work but worth it, this is the best riding rough water boat I have had.
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Chris Havener

Hi Chris, Boat looks gorgeous! I am using a Raymarine autopilot EV200 with P70R control unit on my B25 with 2x 5.7 inboards. Works a charm and integrates beautifully with rest of my Raymarine electronics. It manages to hold a straight course on one engine (as long as the side wind/sea isn't too str...

Chris Havener

Hi
I was thinking about adding an auto pilot to my 26. Does anybody have a reccomendation on what would be a good one for this size and type of boat.
Thanks
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Chris Havener

So I have finished the break in routine on my new 5.7's and am finally running the boat normally. Some numbers from GPS. 2000 rpm 12 mph 3000 rpm 19 mph 3400 rpm which seems like a nice cruise 24 mph 4000 rpm 28 mph WOT is 5200 rpm and 36 mph. I have 16" X 17" 3 blade props. Seems with a WOT of 5200...

Chris Havener

Here is a progress update on my 26 convertible project. New enclosure installed, Strataglass with White Stamoid. Ready for a sea trial and engine break in procedure now. I spent most of this summer rewiring. Chris https://www.dropbox.com/s/10h84hgv2hevkur/IMG_0725.JPG?dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/s/...

Chris Havener

I now have my hardtop frame back, I had it sandblasted and powder coated. https://www.dropbox.com/s/tqlecl7uironomb/IMG_0602.JPG?dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/s/fpwnwszsk7kvbsg/IMG_0600.JPG?dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/s/v67akwczs33li59/IMG_0599.JPG?dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/s/kjv2d0flg7ihzyq/IMG_...

Chris Havener

I don't think it's possible to go any slower

Chris Havener

Got the hull painted. https://www.dropbox.com/s/fkvz8kp90nylgau/IMG_0524.JPG?dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/s/7sfkv4bm6g5xc6y/IMG_0521.JPG?dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/s/sbgra63jg31t3eq/IMG_0520.JPG?dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/s/xw8wb3opck6r43p/IMG_0518.JPG?dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/s/u41c596fslal...

Chris Havener

I have the nonskid and white painting on the topside finished now, started putting hardware and gauges back together. Next step is to paint the hull. https://www.dropbox.com/s/8tm413hd23urn8r/IMG_0487.JPG?dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/s/obpf5iz4mb0fh61/IMG_0485.JPG?dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/s/37jb...

Chris Havener

It's finally warming up here in IL enough to start spraying some paint. I am using paint from Lucid technologies call Northstar 928, It is an Imron copy but easier for me to get locally from my local PPG. Sprays and looks like Imron to me. Comes in FLY color too for the hull. I even used the Northst...

Chris Havener

Hmm, wonder what's wrong with me, I like that wood bench seat.
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Chris Havener

I am re powering my 26 convertable, it had Velvet drive transmissions one ran in reverse and I switched to Hurth 63 A 1.52 to 1 and have one running in reverse just like the Velvet drive set up. I found the 63A's were a lot cheaper than the Velvet drive 5000's and sound like they have a good reputat...

Chris Havener

DanielM wrote:Looks nice. You’re really making progress.

Thanks, I was hoping to be farther along at this point but time is fast, too many projects plus still have to work everyday.
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Chris Havener

Yes, changing color, White bottom, Fighting Lady Yellow hull, White on the top side, FLY under hardtop and white on top.
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Chris Havener

I have the bottom faired and 6 coats of white epoxy barrier coat on it. Next is prepping the topside for paint, I will paint the white first then the non skid. What I find amazing on this 35 year boat with original gelcoat finish is there is not even one stress or spider crack in the gelcoat any whe...

Chris Havener

Both engines are in now, lined up bolted down. I am waiting for exhaust elbows from Centek, then will button the engines up. Next will be paint.

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Started to get things lined up for the port side engine now. Had to take a little break. Found my new strut is a little different for lining up to the trans from a lateral standpoint. So I need to remove the strut backing plate, fill and re drill the mounting holes. https://www.dropbox.com/s/rluzjhk...

Chris Havener

So the only thing I ran into with the new engines so far is the remote mount oil filter sticks out to far to close the engine box. But not a big deal, I will mount it down in the middle of the bilge where the sea strainer is, and i will also mount it right side up for less mess when removing. As for...

Chris Havener

Maybe I can get light speed from it when finished.
I got the dollies at a yard auction. They are Yard Arm brand. I got 5 of them and they are rated at 5000# each, they are handy.

Chris Havener

Set in the stb engine, everything fits pretty good so far.

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Chris Havener

Raybo Marine I am going to paint my 26 Bert, I have sprayed Imron as far back 35 years ago. So going by memory it just seems like it's less shinny more orange peel now than before. I use Imron now mostly for touch up on my 48 Hatteras. I repainted they bridge of it 2 years ago and had more orange pe...

Chris Havener

Got a couple coats of paint in the bilges today

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Chris Havener

When I blasted my hull I only went deep enough to get to the barrier coat, but since then I decided to remove the barrier coat by sanding with 80 grit, I didn't like the roughness of the barrier coat after blasting, I used walnut shells. I started to sand it with 80 and found it took not much effort...

Chris Havener

Decided to replace the brass shaft logs, I didn't like the tight clearance of the 1 1/4" shaft going through the original log that was for a 1" shaft. Buck Algonquin makes the same log only with a 1 3/4" ID for a 1 1/4" shaft, the only difference is the flange is 1/4" bigger around but I have room f...

Chris Havener

If I ever do another one I would like to find an original O/B to restore

Chris Havener

Todd I am restoring a 26 convertable, new engines, trans, shafts, stuts props and paint. I was going to go Fighting Lady yellow hull, white top side, FLY on underside of hardtop and white on top. I stripped my bottom down to change color to white bottom paint. I am familiar with and have sprayed Imr...

Chris Havener

Danny
One thing I notice on the steel caster wheels on these dollies is that they have a crown to them, they are not flat, so I think that helps them roll easier, so if you make something look for crowned profile wheels I think
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Chris Havener

Danny
I bought the dollies at an auction from a yard that went bankrupt. They are rated a 5000 pounds each, I got 5 of them and a set of yard arms at the sale, really lucky.
I can move the boat on concrete easily with 2 of them.
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Chris Havener

Right now my gears are mounted where they need to be, my hold up is I have to decide if I am going to change out my shaft logs due to pretty tight clearance, about 1/8" when the shaft is centered in the log. The boat originally has 1" shafts and I changed to 1 1/4" , new shafts and struts. Any advic...

Chris Havener

Transmissions mounted

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Chris Havener

Finally got my engines,5.7's Mercs from Michigan Motorz.

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Chris Havener

I found a way to save 1" in length on my repower, my velvet drives have drive savers on them, I won't reuse them, they are the orange colored ones made by Globe, $300.00 for the pair if someone wants them.
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Chris Havener

I am roughing in the new gears. Everything needs to be moved aft 6 inches due to the extra length of the 5.7's and the ZF's are a little longer than the Borg Warners as well. I and thinking about making new mounts from aluminum angle an through bolting them in the stringers and then bolting the gear...

Chris Havener

During blasting I opened up a few weak spots in the hollow strakes. Captpatrick's thread on how to repair these strakes I found very enlightening.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/5lkohgpjspy95 ... 2.JPG?dl=0
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Chris Havener

Yannis I need to strip and paint the window frame because it was brush painted by the P.O. I am a spray guy. One difference between the 25 and 26 is the fore deck shape, the 25 seems to be flatter. I have seen quite a few photo's of 25's with out bow rails and they look nice, but I have not seen a 2...

Chris Havener

I did the blasting myself.
Using walnut shell media is very slow compared to say slag, but it doesn't cut into the barrier coat
I will add a few more coats of barrier coat before bottom paint though
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Chris Havener

Nice weather outside today so I sandblasted my bottom. It took about 4 hours. I have it down to the barrier coat now. Opened up some blisters but not to bad for a 35 year old boat. https://www.dropbox.com/s/mqyg05gfsxpxo1x/20171219_113657_Burst011.jpg?dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/s/gc3ytomfqfgut5x/2...

Chris Havener

I put it up on my flatbed and have it ready to blast the bottom. I am using walnut shell media here to, I just want to remove the bottom paint and not too much of the barrier coat. I am doing this because I will change the bottom color to white. https://www.dropbox.com/s/tyctdkwoyn1opn4/IMG_0166.JPG...

Chris Havener

Removed Hardtop and windshield. I am going to blast the windshield frame using walnut shells for media. I plan to paint the hull FLY, the topside White, top of hardtop white, underside of hardtop FLY. I am contemplating painting the hardtop frame white also, but not sure yet. Also am not sure if I a...

Chris Havener

4.3's coming out. Replacing with 5.7's and ZF 63 A's
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Chris Havener

Finally had some time to figure out posting photos to drop box. I want to show pictures of my repower and paint on my 26 Convertable I am doing this winter. I will start with before https://www.dropbox.com/s/oywhns8n64z5egl/bert1.jpg?dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/s/izfzrc57b0xugmh/bert2.jpg?dl=0 http...

Chris Havener

What blasting media are you using, I am going to blast mine this winter and planned on using 12-20 grit walnut shells
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Chris Havener

Tony
Maybe new frames, but if these come off ok I will save them, they are in pretty good condition but somebody brush painted them before and I want to strip and spray them.
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Chris Havener

Hi I am in process of stripping my 26 Convertable down for paint. I was going to remove the window frame to sand blast it, I was going to use walnut shell media. I planned to do the job without removing the glass, leave the side windows in and cover them and front windows in their frame and cover th...

Chris Havener

Michael
I think the 5.7's would be an easier fit up.
Both my motors are standard LH rotation.
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Chris Havener

Scott
Good idea !
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Chris Havener

Michael I am getting them from Michigan motors, its the 5.7 complete engine package carburated . They are $8150.00 each, they offer a little discount for buying 2 engines. I am not getting the closed cooling upgrade, Im in fresh water. Then I found new ZF 63A gears for $2500.00 each from Federal Mar...

Chris Havener

Hello I have been looking into rebuilding my 5000 series Velvet drives while I have them out for repower. The cost just for clutches, gaskets, bearings is going to be close to 3K. I can buy a new set of ZF transmissions for about $3500.00. Seems like I would be better off with the new ones, anybody ...

Chris Havener

Hello So now I have my 26 out of the water for the winter and am starting the repower for 4.3 Vortec's to 5.7. The 4.3"s are good running take outs if anyone is interested in them I am asking $650.00 each, both standard rotation. Also thinking about rebuilding the velvet drives, any suggestions on a...

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