The PERFECT jetboat bilge: DURATEC & clear GELCOAT
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- Опубликовано: 7 мар 2024
- After all of the hard work I have put into this bilge and gelcoat, I really get to see it pay off! But to get to that payoff I need to turn my attention to the finer details of the project. Now that I have finished applying the custom color matched gelcoat to the bilge, I now need to tackle the task of addressing those small imperfections in the gelcoat of my 1979 Centurion Jet Boat.
My OCD and attention to detail got the best of me during this juncture of the build. I am doing my best to achieve perfection, so I decided that the next steps are to wet sand the gelcoat. The goal is to smooth out any irregularities and texture before applying a blend of 50% gelcoat and 50% Duratec for enhanced durability and resilience, and most important of all, gloss.
But before I can jump into applying the Durtec and Gel combo, I need to address some imperfections that I left in the initial application of gelcoat. I have a lot of pin holes that I need to see if I can eliminate. I also have several sections where the two colors did not but up directly on one another. I will try a few techniques to remidy these flaws.
Upon completion of touch ups, it's time to move on to the application of the Duratec and Clear gelcoat. This will provide a singular layer of protection, and gloss onto the bilge.
Once cured, we'll meticulously sand down the surface again, followed by the delicate art of cutting and buffing to achieve a flawless finish that surpasses the boat's original glory.
Join me as we elevate our restoration project to new heights, one meticulous step at a time. Don't miss out on this opportunity to witness the transformation firsthand and learn along with me, the art of gelcoat restoration.
Hit that subscribe button and stay tuned for more updates on our journey to perfection!
~ Nick
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About AutoTechNick:
Growing up in rural Oregon, I was always around Hot Rods & Race Cars. I imagine my early exposure to this culture ignited a spark of interest in cars, which remains my passion.
🎓 I am a proud Alumni of Wyoming Technical Institute @WyoTechAutoMechanicSchool where I studied Automotive Technology, Performance Engine Building & Street Rod Fabrication. In addition to "WyoTech," I graduated from the BMW Service Technician Education Program, more commonly known as BMW S.T.E.P.
🏎️ I spent nearly ten years working in various BMW dealerships as a Master Technician. After a move back home to the PNW, I found myself no longer servicing German-made machines but now working with Italians. I spent nearly another ten years as a Ferrari Master Technician & Shop Foreman at a local Ferrari dealership.
🏆 Ferrari selected me as one of 12 technicians worldwide to compete in the "Ferrari Testa Rossa Awards" for four years consecutively. Finishing in 3rd place in 2016, & in 2019 I was able to place in 1st, winning the competition & earning the title of the "Top Ferrari Technician in the World!"
🚀 As my time with Ferrari came to an end, a new career path awaited me…. Aerospace. I am currently working at Blue Origin, helping to build & develop the BE-3PM and BE-3U rocket engines.
With my new career path, I needed an outlet for my automotive passion, thus the reason for this channel…
#jetboat #gelcoat #socaljetboats #transom #autotechnick #speedboat #hotboat #classicboat #stringers #berkeleyjet #centurion #bigblock #bigblockchevy #powerboat #boatrestoration 
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Be sure to watch the full video! Toward the end, I cover a few interesting things that outline and provide insight into my OCD and just how far I go... The little details matter to me, even if no one will see them.
~ Nick
You are an absolute MANIAC of a craftsmen! Skipped ahead to take a look at this and it's amazing. Thank you for all the excellent videos. Replacing stringers and a floor in an old 17' Bayliner brought me here. On RUclips, you have set the high standard for this type of work. Cheers!
Probably less of a manicac, and jsut more stubborn, and too cheap to pay someone to do what I want.. LoL. I am happy to hear that you are enjoying the videos! Best of luch with your rebuild!
~ Nick
It looks beautiful.
OCD will help you appreciate it more when you are done.
Now to clear coat the outside of the boat 😁, with a very small amount of (mini) metal flake mixed into the clear coat,
just barely enough to accent the shine. As added protection and durability.
Less time buffing and polishing and more time on the water.
Great job, I really enjoy watching this build. I am hoping you include the rigging (motor, electrical wiring, ride plate and diverter, etc...)
Again, great job.
Peace
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Thank you!
The exterior gel on this boat is all original, and in great shape. I would say too nice of shape to make any changes to it!
Yes, I will be covering all aspects of this build, so engine placement, rigging, electrical etc will all be shown.
~ Nick
It is crazy how good this thing is looking.
Thank you!
Phenomenal work! I love the colors.
Thank you!
Man, every video, the amount of labor and effort you put into this project is amazing. Looks badass.
Yeah, I’ve spent a lot of time on this thing! I am ready to be done!!! It’s time I get to go enjoy it on the water!
~ Nick
I think we can affectionately change the term nit pick, to nick pick or autotechnick pick. Just sayin.
Well done as always. Keep the premium content coming! 👍🏽👍🏽
Thank you sir!
Thank you! Great job!
Thanks!
Gives me motivation to keep working on mine !!
💪 Hell yeah!
This is my favorite boat build I have learned so much and first one I have been able to watch see get finished. Great job Nick.
Thank you! The boat is far from done, I still have a ways to go, so plenty more videos to come your way.
~ Nick
Dude very nice 👌 👏 👍 nick this came out beautiful . Can't wait for the next video I've learned so much from them looking forward to seeing the next 🤙🤙🤙
Thanks! I appreciate it!
For me to say it looks very nice is almost a insult to you !! VERY NICE JOB You have just set a new standard for the perforance boat restoration. Good to know the difference between the 2.3 & 2.5 tips is noticeable
Thank you Don, very kind words! I was honestly surprised that there was such a difference in spraying the gel from the 2.5 vs the 2.2 tip. It really caught me off guard.
~ Nick
That bilge is pristine! I'd bet to say the new boats don't have that much attention to detail. Can't wait for the setting of the intake. Please Please please video ad much of the process! I need to remove and reset mine too
Thank you!
I am currently working on setting the intake… and yes a video outlining that work will follow.
~ Nick
I am currently rebuilding my '84 Taylor BR jet boat and I love watching what you do and got some good tips on rebuilding my Berkeley pump and other things. Keep it up and I look forward to seeing more...
🙏 Thank you. Glad to hear that you’re enjoying these videos. Many more to come!
~ Nick
Great job. That's interesting about the greeny hue of the clear gel coat.
Yeah! Definitely caught me off guard. At first I thought that all that work to color match was lost. You couldn’t really notice it on the brown and orange, just the white. But I was relieved that it got better after the cut and buff.
~ Nick
As always awesome work!!! You should charge for people to look at it when its done, "Bilge looks, one dollar".
🤣😂🤣😂🤣 I should! Recoup some of the costs!!!
Love this boat build. Love the channel and I just love everything your doing on this channel. Much love from Maryland❤❤❤. Keep up the great work brother. Edit for the back of the seat do some type of vinyl like black or something that away it still looks good with the paint job of the boat.
Well thank you! I appreciate the kind words. I am glad that you are enjoying the channel. Here in a few weeks I will be kicking off yet another big project, and I have a goal to get 1 video out a week… so more coming very soon.
~ Nick
Phenomenal work and dedication to see it through! Ready for that intake setting video. Hopefully you drop it before I'm ready to set mine. I plan to have my repairs done this weekend and be ready as soon as my Poxy Putty comes in.
Thanks Kyle. We might be setting out intakes at the same time, but my video will be a little after. Feel free to shoot me a DM with any questions before hand. I’ll do my best to help where I can.
~ Nick
Thanks! I've found the actual instructions and plan to go back with it exactly like it came out. It would just be nice to see some tips before getting to it. I've searched but can't find any videos on it. I think I'll be ok, just kinda nervous about it since it's a critical step. See you on the next one!
very helpful video's. I am also restoring a similar boat. we have a taylor craft stiletto's modified tunnel, we are taking it from a jet to an outboard. So lots of work on the transom and sanding down the entire hull for re-gelling.
Oof! That sounds like a huge project you have on your hands!
~ Nick
Thank god it's a slow day at work!
😂 perfect timing then!
You may be able to use a fabric dye/paint for the carpet behind the seat
Good point. Now that I gelcoated the bilge I feel that the carpet on the back seat is out of place. The outsides of the bilge used to be carpet to match, so it seemed more natural. I’m thinking I will reevaluate how it looks once I get the carpet put back in the front half of the boat. The carpet will work for now. My main goal is getting this back on the water, so items like the carpet on the seat that I can address later will be put on the back burner for now.
~ Nick
Amazing work what was your polishing process what pads compounds and what machines?
I was using a Makita 9227c 7" polisher, with a Mequires HEAVY cut whool pad, and M102 compund. From there I would switch to an orbital polisher with a heavy cutting micro fiber pad, and Griots Fast Cutting compound.
~ Nick
After doing stringers and transom’s on over half a dozen boats, I spent too much time out on the water to be that particular.
And there is nothing wrong with that! If we all did the exact same thing, the world would be pretty boring.
~ Nick
It’d be hard for me to put an engine cover over that bilge
Trust me, I feel ya. Leaving this open and throwing on a set of nice headers would look killer. However, one simply cannot beat the practicality of the enclosed engine. ESP since I have swim steps off the back of the boat. The wife and kids can walk right across the cover, with no risk of burns from the engine. This is one of the very few areas that I will side with practicality.
~ Nick