CLOSE to being ready

[tonyiiiafl]

TWO of teh tasks I hate most….Waxing and bottom painting. BUT they are done. I just cant pay someone what teh marina charges for these two. Together I was looking at $6500.00. Hoping I have time to redo the cat whiskers in teh aft head. But time will tell.

[pepmyster]

I know. We don't have the extra to throw at this either. Good for you!

[tonyiiiafl]

I have to say at 65 it is getting harder to roll on the ground. However next year I have a lead on a small scissor lift. Should make the waxing go a little easier. That up and down and moving the ladder is rough on the body.

[g36]

Hoping your 2023 season goes great. How's the sewing project going?

[Cooler]

It never gets easier. Just the stress thinking about waxing is enough, but then actually doing it is worse. I got really lucky. A guy trying to get into the business did the compounding on my Mariner for $650. I am half way through applying wax, so I dodged that sucky job. I don't mind bottom painting so much. Once I get started, it goes pretty good. The key is the formula you pick. I also don't have salt water to deal with. er

[tonyiiiafl]

Thank you G! Sewing is going great! I am finished with the second panel, heading for 3 more now. I wished we could have outside contractors at my storage yard. They charge $45.00/ft for wax below the rub rail, compounding is additional. There have been a few guys who snuck in their “cousin” to help wax, but they were not back for winter storage again.

[g36]

They sure sound pretty strict where your at. I end up doing my own boat too but have had to do it while its in the water. Here it's in the water all year. Compounded,polish and waxed a couple years ago while floating around on a blow up raft for parts of it that couldn't reach from the dock. Wow that was fun .

[tonyiiiafl]

They are strict as they want the mark up. You sir have my respect doing that while floating around!

[Cooler]

Yeah, that had to be fun. Grinding away with electrical equipment while maintaining balance, could get SHOCKING! I am pretty lucky cause I am in warm storage of a private building owner. He let's us use his railed step assemblies also, on wheels. er

[bud37]

QR_BBPOST I have to say at 65 it is getting harder to roll on the ground. However next year I have a lead on a small scissor lift. Should make the waxing go a little easier. That up and down and moving the ladder is rough on the body.

Tony , for those very reasons for the last few years of ownership we paid to have the hull done.....BUT.... that is really expensive where you are.......

On another note as I look out on the snow falling....yep 83 the other day, 35 today..pause for dramatic effect......