Proud Mary
Senior Member
- Joined
- Apr 13, 2017
- Messages
- 134
- Location
- USA
- Vessel Name
- Proud Mary
- Vessel Make
- 29 ft Prairie Coastal Cruiser
Ooooooooooooo... she’s looking nice! I like that beadboard look.
Looks very nice. One thing I did when I put in my new Racor was to add a small LED light behind the fuel bowl so that I can see crap in it very easily. On your boat you could also do the raw water strainers too.
All I can say WOW, I looked at your boat way back when it was for sale under the name uno mas. Passed on it and decided on a larger boat that was closer to home (FL) Have been following your trip south and the rebuild these past years. You are doing a great job bringing her back to the shape she deserves.
Look forwarded to seeing her back in the water, again I say WOW.
Today two of my sons came over and we installed the vinyl name on the transom of the boat.
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We think it came out real nice.
We want to mount a Windlass. However, when I removed the old hardware I could tell the deck was very soft. So I did the Dremel tool cut.
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After we peeled back the top fiberglass there was a mess of rotted mushy wood. It didn’t require much effort to remove.
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After sanding, cutting new pieces of 3/4” plywood and epoxying in place we have this result.
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More to follow depending on how the weather cooperates.