1981 Double Eagle gets a second chance

[DanJ]

Some parts showed up today. I like the quality of these vs what came with the kit.

 

[DanJ]

A little more progress Storage hatch cut and door installed. Primer on the floor and now to work on the throttle mount location so I can get the helm station back in.

 

[DanJ]

Top came off today! Now to start designing and working on the new window layout while still using the old roof but modified.

 

[Stizzla]

Top came off today! Now to start designing and working on the new window layout while still using the old roof but modified.

Just awesome! Some amazing build threads this year

 

[DanJ]

I agree but I think @Sttr has set the bar.

 

[Sttr]

I agree but I think @Sttr has set the bar.

Haha, thanks Dan,
But I’m not sure about that.

I personally have you up at the top,
Your commitment, workmanship thru pain is something few recognize,
I feel ya and hope your pain management works well for you, wish you all the best.

And besides, I haven’t even built a boat!
I can very well end up selling a hull at the end of my thread!!

 

[DanJ]

Haha, thanks Dan,
But I’m not sure about that.

I personally have you up at the top,
Your commitment, workmanship thru pain is something few recognize,
I feel ya and hope your pain management works well for you, wish you all the best.

And besides, I haven’t even built a boat!
I can very well end up selling a hull at the end of my thread!!

Luckily the Dr’s got me looked after and although being on meds for two years isn’t ideal it’s better than the alternative. I am at a tricky spot in the build with the new windows and framing for them I’ve seen quite a few of the double eagles with a forward facing windows that just don’t look right proportion wise and I don’t wanna make that mistake so I’ll take my time and see if I can make this work

 

[RiverBoy]

Luckily the Dr’s got me looked after and although being on meds for two years isn’t ideal it’s better than the alternative. I am at a tricky spot in the build with the new windows and framing for them I’ve seen quite a few of the double eagles with a forward facing windows that just don’t look right proportion wise and I don’t wanna make that mistake so I’ll take my time and see if I can make this work

yah please don’t do that forward facing window thing. it looks so bad….

 

[DanJ]

With the old top off i got to work cleaning it up and removing the windows. There was at least 500 or more staples holding down the vinyl liner. It was a good thing i stripped it as it had some rot where the light attached on the roof. I will clean that up and lay a couple layers of new glass down

 

[DanJ]

Question about my diesel heater. After some advice from a few members here I am relocating the exhaust. My plannis to move it from its current location shown in the picture to the new location. The exhaust wil be on about a 10 degree down angle. Is this enough? And second for the Double eagle guys will the location be ok for water splash or waves entering the exhaust?

 

[tyee604]

Question about my diesel heater. After some advice from a few members here I am relocating the exhaust. My plannis to move it from its current location shown in the picture to the new location. The exhaust wil be on about a 10 degree down angle. Is this enough? And second for the Double eagle guys will the location be ok for water splash or waves entering the exhaust?

@DanJ
Is the new location just below the rub rail ?
If it is it should be okay
On my buddies Grady White the exhaust is about 2 feet above the water line
Hope is helps

 

[DanJ]

@DanJ
Is the new location just below the rub rail ?
If it is it should be okay
On my buddies Grady White the exhaust is about 2 feet above the water line
Hope is helps

Yes it will be a couple inches below the rub rail.

 

[DanJ]

Today was a day of sanding and cutting up my hard top. I started the day by working on the window frames and then cutting the hard top to lengthen it. After cutting I removed the Balsa wood a few inches on either side to accommodate a piece of marine plywood that I epoxied in place. Once its glassed in it should look like it was never touched. The rest of the day was sanding. I previously removed all the snaps drilling them out and grinding away some gel coat to get to glass then proceeded to fill them. Today was sanding them smooth. I will get some pictures of that once it is in primer because it looks like a dog’s breakfast right now.

 

[DanJ]

Relocation of the diesel heater exhaust done. I like this much better. Also finished cutting the window frames.

 

[Brando]

You don’t need the drain tube/90 anymore. could just use all flexible tubing and save some space. Good progress Keep at it.

 

[daddystoy]

Looking good!
Keep plugging away.

 

[DanJ]

It feels like its been a long winter not working on the boat. Today was a nice day to shake the dust off and get back at it. Building the throttle control box. This will be home to the throttles and a few other things. I will cover it in glass and paint to match the interior

 

[buzzbomb]

Nice work as usual Dan. Looking forward to seeing this rig complete!

 

[Roller]

I am curious about your hard top i have a 185 eagle are you raising it to walk in?

 

[DanJ]

Yes, I got rid of the step down when you enter. And put a in floor fuel tank. That made the stock roof hight 5 feet so I am raising it about 10 inches.