Delta 5.5 Winter Project

DJS · 30 January 2011, 11:06

Attached are a few pictures of the Delta project this winter. The actual hull, deck and tubes were excellent with no patches however, the joining tapes between the tubes and hull were a little tattered and needed replaced. The Console was offset which i didn’t particularly like it was also to far back and hence I began the process to relocate it and add new seating pods. Pic below sho old tapes and their replacement tapes and the console being removed!

DJS · 30 January 2011, 11:32

Console removed stripped and being prepared for a re-spray. The deck was also cleaned to begin Fiberglasing the void left by the console; in essence levelling the deck up again as the new console location was going to slightly overlap the original position. I wasn’t sure what I would find below the console but testament to Delta's build quality the deck was perfect! Cleaning back the anti slip and gel coat to ensure good adhesion of the new console and extra pods was quite the job; with course sanding paper barely scratching the surface. In the end it took the 4" angle grinder to make an impression and even then it was heavy going!!

DJS · 30 January 2011, 11:45

Console re-sprayed, screwed down, glassed in, with wiring clocks and ancillaries been attached!!

DJS · 30 January 2011, 12:01

The pictures below show the new tapes as fitted courtesy of Redbay (thanks to Gary & Tom) with the rest of rest of the refurbishment and service being a home production. The trailer also received similar treatment with new bearings etc and a few new rollers yet to be fitted.

The helm and steering cables are all new as are the control cables (all Teleflex); with extreme cables used for the control and what a difference they make. The engine has also had a full service to include a water pump kit, new thermostat, and a trim tilt sender unit.

I also need to fiinish off the deck (paint or flow coat) and fit the additional seat pods!!

chewy · 30 January 2011, 12:26

Looks good, I like the grab handles on the jockey seats.

Jono Garton · 30 January 2011, 20:37

Looking good!

DJS · 30 January 2011, 20:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by chewy

Looks good, I like the grab handles on the jockey seats.

Thanks for positive comments and the grab handles should help my kids hang on and if I could have got my hands on a couple of original Delta backrests as fitted to the console, I would swap them for the stainless ones as i think it would tie it all together (maybe I'm being to fussy).

Cheers!

Downhilldai · 30 January 2011, 21:48

Looks great - well done!

jetstream · 30 January 2011, 22:24

Good job mate. Mark

DJS · 26 March 2011, 18:11

Console glassed in, seat pods fitted and the deck flowcoated. Pictures taken following my first run out (some water droplets in the pictures) she ran perfect and pity I forgot the camera!

DJS · 26 March 2011, 18:22

I just need to add electronics and a couple of switches. Also just fitted a Bluesea 6 way fuse box and the associated wiring should be completed this week.

Nauti Buoy · 26 March 2011, 19:03

Very smart job!! looks reaal tidy

parm · 26 March 2011, 20:21

Nice job

willk · 26 March 2011, 21:12

She does look very well - nice one!

DJS · 28 March 2011, 14:58

Thanks for the kind comments everyone!

gohelm · 29 March 2011, 21:27

Tidy and sleek result, congratulations! How was the polyesterwork on the console /jockeyseat prior restoration- a lot of wear an tear?

DJS · 31 March 2011, 11:29

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!

zubol · 06 April 2011, 08:18

Did you reture it or repaint tubes? Picture 1 and 2 shows huge difference

By the way, it looks amazing - great work.

DJS · 06 April 2011, 08:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by zubol

Did you reture it or repaint tubes? Picture 1 and 2 shows huge difference

By the way, it looks amazing - great work.

I think it was the camera and the time of day I took the first photo may have made things appear worse than they actually were. The tubes were just given a good clean; in fact several washes with various products. With regards to the hull and apart from a wash it was untouched. Thanks for the kind comments

two stroke mick · 06 April 2011, 11:52

Class job

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

TSM