Vintage Jetmate

[keith4216]

Man that hatch is cool.
Looking like a drag boat.
I like it!

 

[Great East Predictor]

nice...that hatch is going to look great on there.

 

[mikestrobe201]

awesome is the word

 

[Jetmate]

Now the Imron

Black Imron


Metal Flake in clear over top

 

[DropTop5.0]

Wow is the word. That's awesome!

 

[keith4216]

Damn that man got skillz!
You gonna have it on next weekend?

 

[Jetmate]

Stripes next

Paint bench & getting ready for Stripes



Laying out the Stripes (blue 3 inch tape & 1/8 in fine line tape)

 

[Jetmate]

Yea Keith it will be on. Had some carb issues, but I think I have them worked out. So I should see you at the Bash! And a ride is your if ya still want it.

I read in the Gazette that the Wet Police were gonna be there big time hastling everybody,,, even having sobriety check points. They can't leave you alone.

 

[keith4216]

I have all intentions on being there. As for the cops, my boat is coast guard certified as far as equipment goes and I don't tilt to many if I still have to go somewhere. I have an anchor if I need to stay!

I'll let you know plans later in the week.

 

[Jetmate]

I have all intentions on being there. As for the cops, my boat is coast guard certified as far as equipment goes and I don't tilt to many if I still have to go somewhere. I have an anchor if I need to stay!

I'll let you know plans later in the week.

Sounds good, I'll do like wise.

 

[Jetmate]

Puttin on the Stripe

Red Racing stripe




Off comes the tape, next I'll add stripes to back of boat and Hatch

 

[pete m]

Looks great! can't wait to see it all done.

 

[Jetmate]

Hatch stripe

The stripe, Flake, & clear. After finishing the scoop I added the stripe to the hatch with a little metalic flake over the black and red, then straight clear over that.

A little side note: Since the boat was on the other side of the house, in order to check color match, I used the small paint can lid you see sitting in the center cut-out in the hatch. Instead of trying to carry a freshly painted hatch around to see if it matched the boat, I simply grabbed the small paint lid to check it against the original.






Next pics will be striping the rear of the boat from the rear seat back, as only the deck had the racing stripe when I originally painted it.

 

[yellowfiero88]

Not sure how I missed the updates, looks great!

 

[ezstriper]

Hey ! looks great !!! great job !!! keep in mind when you enclose the engine compartment C/G regulations change..blower etc....don't get caught not knowing..Rob

 

[Jetmate]

Hey ! looks great !!! great job !!! keep in mind when you enclose the engine compartment C/G regulations change..blower etc....don't get caught not knowing..Rob

Thanks,

Boat had a blower when I got it, but no hatch, so the dash had a switch for one. I have a new blower. It is in and working. Will include those pics also.

 

[TheNerd]

That hatch and scoop look fantastic, I cant wait to see some pics of it on the boat. Keep us posted.

 

[Jetmate]

Rear Stripes

Added the stripes to the rear of the boat.






I cleared a couple of inches past the edges of the stripe. Will wet sand and buff out the tape edge latter. You will not know the stripe was added latter.

 

[Jetmate]

Comming Together

Bolted Scoop to Hatch.








Scoop, Latches, Hinges, And Riser pins all in place.


Gass Riser Pin. Two 20 pound Risers will hold it open!


Underside: Showing Glass work, Bracing, Bubble for PVC Breather, & Latch.


Left Gass Riser Installed in Boat




Right Side


Latch Pins, Hinges, Stripes all in place & ready for the Hatch


Latch Pin & Brace. I used "aerocatch" Latches to hold Hatch down. You Can see them at "aerocatch.com".

 

[Jetmate]