the fun of refinishing a predictor

[tazfinz]

LOOKING REALLY REALLY GOOD. I LOVE THE WHITE FACE GAUGES AGAINST THE BLACK. THIS PROJECT IS A TOTAL THUMBS UP!!!!

 

[Boston Predictor]

matt, what did you use to brace the transom?

 

[illMATTic]

well i got it completed today. the engine started on the first crank and didnt stall out. tomorrow im gonna run it in the river. too bad i left my camera at work.

geoff, i used some aluminum stock. it was 3/8 x 1". i ran it to a 2x4 mounted just under the deck. i saw a bit of movment back there and didnt want to take any chances.

 

[Boston Predictor]

good Idea. again, this boat rocks!!!!!!!

 

[illMATTic]

here is the finished product. what a difference from the first post in this thread huh.

 

[petersfield]

what an awsome job!

just wanted to say good work I wish I had the time and skill! looks great! thanks

 

[Adam L.]

Looks awesome. That new paint is sure to give you a good 5mph gain.

Nice job!!!

 

[wickedrister]

illmattic

Good job illmattic I think it turned out great. It made the boat look new

 

[85Predictor]

Raining here again!!
Just went through this thread from the beginning.
Very nice work!! Looks like it will be real head-turner!

Enjoy the Summer with your NEW boat!
(Man, I have to get mine done........)

 

[illMATTic]

i picked up a new hose kit from rickracers. i have it installed but was wondering if you had any ideas on fixing it to the cowl.

 

[175checkmate]

They make a kit to install it to the cowl. Comes with brackets that mount to the pan. You run the cables through the hose and bracket into the engine.

 

[illMATTic]

i saw some on rick racers but they are for the 2000 and up cowls. i sent an email to rick inquiring about them.

 

[illMATTic]

adding more red

i was thinking about adding more red to my paint job. i want some on the sides and top.

for the side i was thinking of painting the area just below the black with red.

the top i may add some more lines like some of the older factory deluxe gelcoats.

any ideas?

 

[JW]

Nah, just sell it and move to Florida
Looks great already!

 

[83PREDICTOR]

Mine has a lots of blue
want to trade?

 

[illMATTic]

Nah, just sell it and move to Florida
Looks great already!

i am assuming you want to purchase it right? well i have decided to keep it and stay in the wonderfull state of MI.

 

[Boston Predictor]

I have that same tube thats in that them there stingray

Off topic, but I might end up moving to Florida this year myself. Tampa.

 

[83PREDICTOR]

Hey Boston
Tampa is awesome, let me know if you need anything.
Just make sure you bring down that Predictor
I might have an XR2 for sale when you get here.
Mike

 

[GOFAAAST]

Great Color combo Nice work man, love the guages too Sweet! Do you still have this boat?

 

[teamhart2]

Gofaast, real old thread here, I believe another member Buss bought this from Matt, and is currently selling it last I was aware