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Fitz

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I had the luxury of doing some long-desired work on my boat this spring while it was in my driveway. I changed the beat-up aluminum rubrail, refinished some of the wood, stripped and painted the engine (I love Evinrudes, but never liked the blue), and did a lot of unseen updates/repairs. I think it's now in better shape than ever.

I still can't post photos to my gallery page, so I'll upload some here for the time being. I'm planning to splash her next weekend. I'm looking forward to a fun summer, and I wish everyone here the same.
 

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Beautiful Fitz, just beautiful. I really like the new color on the Evinrude. I like the older V's better than my 1991 at times because of all the beautiful teak. I just have 2 teak rails for the sliding hatch.
 
Best looking V on this site, in my humble opinion. I'm responsible for a few hundred views in your gallery! Well done.
 
Questions

Where are the " curb feelers" on the trailer wheels ?

How come the console isn't lined with plush pink fur ?

Is it strung up with little lights - like christmas bulbs at night ?

Is it equiped with one of those old fashioned car horns ?

When's the parade ? I want to see it come down my street !!

Oh man, I crack myself up........

Fabulous looking boat man. To be proud of.
 
Destroyer said:
Look out Lumberslinger.. you've got some serious competition. Fitz, your boat looks fantastic. Well done!!! :clap::clap::clap:
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LOL thats one beautiful boat I love the seat across the back.... but if you want tio see some compatition wait till you see Buddys boat at the v20 raft up northern style in july ....his boats MINT:clap:him and fitz have top honors .... great job fitz.
 
Thanks for the nice comments, everyone.

Awthacker – the bow pulpit, hatch covers, step-pads, and cleat pads are just stained and oiled, because they get too much wear to use any impermeable finish. I generally treat them once a season, but sometimes I give them another quick oil late in the summer. That literally takes twenty minutes.

All the other wood is oil-stained with Teak Natural, then covered with three coats of Cetol light. I bought and completely restored the boat in 2003, and since that time I've never had to refinish the teak cockpit trim, the transom wood, or the trim around the cabinet. I refinished the top of that cabinet once, and refinished the swim platforms and motor well wood twice. I've found Cetol to be super-durable.

That said, the key to the longevity of the finishes has been the fact that I rack-store the boat indoors. Sunlight is very harsh on any wood finish. If I kept the boat in the water I'd get additional canvas to keep the sunlight off the wood when not in use.
 
As always, GREAT to see your beautiful V here...and the new color on the Rude REELY JUMPS!!...it's not for me, but I commend your work on the teak!!!...it sets yours apart from all others...and guys, no disrespect to my friend Slinger, but Fitz had the best lookin' V around here when Slinger was still poopin' his drawers...LOL!!...
 
reelapeelin said:
As always, GREAT to see your beautiful V here...and the new color on the Rude REELY JUMPS!!...it's not for me, but I commend your work on the teak!!!...it sets yours apart from all others...and guys, no disrespect to my friend Slinger, but Fitz had the best lookin' V around here when Slinger was still poopin' his drawers...LOL!!...
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:cry::cry::cry::cry:
 
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