Wasn’t totally happy with the nonskid. Some of the edges were a bit “how-ya-goin” in places so I got some different tape and spent the afternoon taping and painting. I came a couple of mm off the edge of the nonskid to give the paint a bit of a lip. Now I’m happy With the finish. Will do the rest tomorrow then I start masking up for the nonskid that is yet to be applied down the Portside.
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Looks very professional. When you are finished with your boat, you can hire yourself out to rebuild more boats. Suuuuuuure.
At $125 to $150 per hr.; functioning as the "director" for coordinating artisans of all types doing boat improvements... Would be a good/fun gig!
As director, over-seaing several boats' improvements/rebuilds at the same time, Matt could make a bundle of $$$$!
Soon the boats he officiates over would become those of the rich and famous. Then... his hourly rate could double or triple. Most wealthy persons don't so much care of the cost... moving things along quickly, efficiently and successfully is their prime objective.
In the long run - Matt's fantastic capabilities for solving problems and efficiently working items together in packaged bundles would save money for each of his clients.
Go Matt - GO!!!
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Better get written permission from your wife first.
At that income level... 3 to 4 day work weeks with a few well dispersed 1 to 3 week vacations... per year... seems feasible. Happy Wife = Happy Life!!
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Ah yup, a rich widow. You worked yourself to death, with your wife's permission.
BTW, OD - I don't for a minute think that Matt would exist long without some sort of an interesting, rewarding project to work with/on! He B an energy driven, creative soul!!
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BTW, OD - I don't for a minute think that Matt would exist long without some sort of an interesting, rewarding project to work with/on! He B an energy driven, creative soul!!
Ohhhhh, I am sure his "bride" can find him many things to do around the house. That maybe why he is working so hard on the boat, the "great escape route". LOL
Lol I’ve just got one boat in me Boys. Ive given flic my word that the next project is the house. Art - you are right on one thing tho, I can’t sit still. Instead of going to the boat for 3hrs a day after work, I’ll be going straight home to spend that time renovating the house. My dream job would be to work for myself renovating houses. Do one, sell it, buy another then do the same. I’ve tried having people work for me when I was on the tools and it didn’t work out. The issues were I was either not happy with the work quality and had to redo it and/or fix it myself or to get something to the standard I expected they were taking three times as long as I would to do it. I was losing money in wages so let them go and did my own thing for while.
Matt - You read me well...
The fun exciting life of "ah just go for it” will be my epitaph!
Have had and plan to continue having wild times in life!!
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Taping up this afternoon. Off tomorrow but back on Friday to finish off taping up the Portside walkway down to the stern then paint and apply aggregate to those areas then paint the final coat of 2pak on the foredeck areas then with a bit of luck all of the nonskid will be completely finished on Monday afternoon once I retape and apply the sealing coats down the Portside walkway.
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LOL, me sensible? Whoa mama, no one will believe you on that one but, thanks.
My I use you as a character witness in my upcoming trail? LOL
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If I am normal, there is no hope for the world.
"Hope" is a nice word to use in a soliloquy or during greetings/best feelings. However, its base is similar to "wish"... i.e. not much foundation to it at all!
Well the nonskid is about 80% complete.
Should have it all knocked off after Monday arvo’s session
Should have it all knocked off after Monday arvo’s session
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Very nice!
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Wow - Love the non slip finish - my next project is the same step... hope mine looks half as good!
Youre a man of many talents.
Youre a man of many talents.
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Dont bet on me being sensible. I can sit quietly but, my brain is still running and reminding me of things to do and the must be done.
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WOW... Just wow!!!!!
You’re not too far from me by the looks of it mate. Happy to catch up for a beer and give you a hand
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On 11/03/2012 at 8:20 AM I read the first email in this series. Fast forward 6.5 years and I have just one question:
When is this beautiful machine going to splash?
Mike
When is this beautiful machine going to splash?
Mike
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Yea, neither you or the boat are getting any younger. LOL
Mmm this year is all I can say with certainty atm
Matt - For God's sake - Don't feel rushed now!
Take your time putting on her lipstick ... while also getting yourself and Flic ready for the BIG SPLASH!!!!!
