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Hugh Jardon · 13 February 2006, 09:57

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Today I made up the Boat Patchs with the Osprey Logo on them. Normally the logo is painted onto a Patch of Hypalon, but, Just to be different i have decided to take a different approach. I have carefully cut out the logo on a sheet of ocean blue hypalon the same colour as the tubes. Then behind this will be a white and red patch of hypalon showing the cutout as in the picture. This way i wont suffer from the paint wearing off. These will be fixed to the boat this week.

Lots of painstaking work with a scalpal as the osprey logo is quite intricate.

oh and by the way i have now added the toes to the top osprey as had forgot to cut them out until i gave them a once over admiring my handy work after 6 beers

roycruse · 13 February 2006, 09:59

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Originally Posted by Hugh Jardon

that is my concern with an airtight container, in that it may overheat

however the console is quite well sealed so it wont be getting saltwater splashed over the bits. every single item is sealed in with marine sealant and seals so i think it will be pretty good although not airtight. Its amazing where salt water and salt air can get so not fooled in the slightest.

I always find that a dab of vasseline or waterproof grease on any exposed metal electrical contacts is all that is required.

Hugh Jardon · 13 February 2006, 11:09

have used liquid tape on exposed metal connections as that seems to do a nice job

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Originally Posted by roycruse

I always find that a dab of vasseline or waterproof grease on any exposed metal electrical contacts is all that is required.

pathalla · 23 February 2006, 01:28

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Originally Posted by Hugh Jardon

Today I made up the Boat Patchs with the Osprey Logo on them. Normally the logo is painted onto a Patch of Hypalon, but, Just to be different i have decided to take a different approach. I have carefully cut out the logo on a sheet of ocean blue hypalon the same colour as the tubes. Then behind this will be a white and red patch of hypalon showing the cutout as in the picture. This way i wont suffer from the paint wearing off. These will be fixed to the boat this week.

Lots of painstaking work with a scalpal as the osprey logo is quite intricate.

Very nice job on those logo's, that couldn't have been easy. Please post more pics soon, have been following your project with interest, excellent build so far!

Hugh Jardon · 23 February 2006, 14:30

travelled down to ribcraft to see the boat with the tubes on, they are looking good and Ribcraft have done a superb job.

we went thru where the rope holders will be situated and the wear patchs

where the osprey lables will go etc

Hugh Jardon · 24 February 2006, 12:30

Picked up the upholstery and boy what an amazing job they did, i created my own designs and sizes and depths and every looks superb and very high quality finish, attached is a pic of the rear bench seat that i can interchange with two pod seats due to a captive nut bolt pattern in the floor for flexibility.

I have not yet fastened the seat to the base yet so it is sitting a bit proud, also the swing back is not fitted yet but it gives the general impression

i wonder how the white material will hold up with fish blood everywhere!!

i used master trim for the work and they have done me very proud and were very very competitive.........good on ya Loui...

http://www.master-trim.co.uk/

Hugh Jardon · 24 February 2006, 12:43

this is the seat that fits to the front of the console.

Hugh Jardon · 24 February 2006, 12:46

this is one of the 4 jockey seats i have. the stainless is also superb, a nice job done by marine fabrications, the pinstriping is in ocean blue to match the tubes colours

Phil Chitty · 24 February 2006, 13:15

Looking really good Hugh.

Have you got a completion date?

Hugh Jardon · 24 February 2006, 14:23

well i pick it up from Ribcraft tomorrow morning as the tubes will all be finished etc, then i need to fit all the stainless and upholstery, put fuel in, finish a few electrical jobs as i need to fit the aframe and all the electrics hanging off of it.

I have a few finishing off jobs like fitting the new steering pipework as the previous was too short.
so i will have it all done in the next couple of weeks, then pdi on the engine and survey and complete.

its all down to me really getting the time to finish it all off

stedj · 24 February 2006, 22:02

looks great bet u r getting twichy now

Hugh Jardon · 25 February 2006, 17:02

Picked up the boat from Ribcraft today and the guys have done me proud. they have done an amazing job and the quality is second to none. Very pleased with the workmanship. If you need your boat tubed or need tube repairs then give Mark at Ribcraft a call as they do a first class job and they are very happy to work on any type of Rib.

Hugh Jardon · 25 February 2006, 17:03

here are some more, will be fitting upholstery and stainless and arch tomorrow!!

Millermob · 25 February 2006, 17:39

Looks absolutely stunning, when should you be on the water?
Freddie

osprey__viper · 25 February 2006, 18:23

Looking very smart indeed. Enjoyed the story and pics of your build. Well done

jwalker · 25 February 2006, 19:05

It's looking smart, Hugh. Wait until you launch it...that'll be a cool day.

Hugh Jardon · 25 February 2006, 19:23

many thanks for the kind words, i am over the moon with how it has turned out as i wanted it to be a bit different, cant wait to get the upholstery and stainless on tomorrow as then it will be transformed i think

bogib · 25 February 2006, 21:25

Fantasticly great looking boat you have there

Look forward seeing it by bare eyes

Bogi

Hugh Jardon · 26 February 2006, 17:36

got the aframe on today with some thanks from Richard.......cheers mate

working thru fitting seats and bits now

bogib · 26 February 2006, 17:42

When and where to do the maiden voyage ?

Bogi