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Old 06 April 2011, 17:03   #21
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Apart form the plethora of small holes on the top of the console which had been drilled to suit different electronics over the years; the fibreglass work, deck and console were all excellent! To be honest I wouldn’t have touched the console or deck other that I wanted to centre the console and fit additional pod seats for my kids. Subsequently when I had removed all from the boat I took the opportunity to renew cabling, steering and improve where I could. I was probably lucky when I purchased it as it turned out to be a very solid boat!
the reason for asking is that we were also stunned on the quality of the gelcoat and what beneath on ours and was wondering whether this was an exception...
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Old 06 April 2011, 17:59   #22
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Class job

excuse my ignorance but what does it mean to flow coat the deck?

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I am no expert on the product - essentially it is a gelcoat with a wax hardener and in my opinion provides a very abrasion resistant surface; so hopefully it will last a long time! And please see the link to the info sheet for the suppliers that I used!

http://www.fibreglassdirect.co.uk/do...%20Topcoat.pdf

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Old 06 April 2011, 18:04   #23
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the reason for asking is that we were also stunned on the quality of the gelcoat and what beneath on ours and was wondering whether this was an exception...
I am not sure what the norm is and I suppose it would depend on usage/exposure however, most of the Deltas I have seen recently and apart from owner inflicted damage the actual gelcoat appeared to be in good condition.
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Old 30 April 2011, 22:26   #24
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Looks really well sir, well done and have fun. Mark
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Old 04 May 2011, 16:51   #25
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I am not sure what the norm is and I suppose it would depend on usage/exposure however, most of the Deltas I have seen recently and apart from owner inflicted damage the actual gelcoat appeared to be in good condition.
hear hear

one other question - you added single seat pods. are they home made or did you get them from 'somewhere' ?

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hear hear

one other question - you added single seat pods. are they home made or did you get them from 'somewhere' ?

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The pods came out of another rib, however, I cannot remember what make the craft was and they are slightly bigger than single pods (1 adult and one child can fit with comfort)

Hope this helps!
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Old 10 May 2011, 19:52   #27
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what a smart lookin rib love the deck
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Old 10 May 2011, 21:24   #28
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Very nice job, quality finish. There's another Delta (for sale) over on the west-coast, I personally prefer yours. Look at the freeboard in the picture with the Yammie 150hp? I'm assuming its been cut-down and they should have fitted an XL shaft?
Delta X Boat for sale at findafishingboat - FAFB
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