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Another Daytona mini found homeless on CL. http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/boa/2784560967.html

Thanks for the tips, I'm concerned about the weight but the combo of HP and 4-stroke seems to be the deal.... Thanks again, Dave - Miniboatfan

I don't mean to hijack this thread but since we are talking about the identical boat, do you know how much freeboard there was at the stern when the boat was just sitting in the drink? I am concerned because I had planned to put a 40 or 50 four stroke Honda on mine and weighing in at 214 lbs. I...

Faceaz - Thanks for the tip on the Stinger. I will look into it but it will be a while. I'm having so much fun filling and sanding... Whiteworks - I will stop by the shop in Ontario and take a look. Thanks. Dave - Miniboatfan

No, I wish mine looked that good. I have a done a lot of repair work glassing in old radio holes, switch holes and screw holes. Had a variety of things to fix but it is coming along pretty good. I was referred to a guy in Costa Mesa (Comacho) to do the gel coat but not quite ready yet. I...

Checking out the mini threads, I remembered this picture I had...look familiar? I'm working on a mini Daytona and thinking about putting new Honda 50 on it. Anyone have an idea of what the ideal engine weight of these boats should be and what speed I might get with the stock 50?

Thanks Mark. I sent an email to the manufacturer, Hawkeye, and I will post their response. What you mantioned about epoxy over epoxy is what initially made me think of painting instead of gel coating. I would far prefer to go with the new gel coat so I am hoping I get a positive response from...

So here is an update on the mini Daytona project. I had to build up the deck all along the transom nearly a 1/2" to get a good alignment. The goal is to fill and fair the top and bottom and eliminate the need for the rub rail to hide the seem. Sounds easy... In some areas I found I had to...

I like the finished boat. These little boats are fun, I just started a Daytona mini-boat makeover. Were you happy with the final? Dave - Miniboatfan

What an amazing job you did! I had a few minutes to read, and ended up reading the entire thread. You have a gift when it comes to detail...thanks for sharing it. By the way, I have a 1982 13' Daytona - It's a semi V with a transom stand-off plate for an outboard. Does anyone know what, if...

Thanks Gelcoater, All good advice. I will post some picks as I go. Any input along the way, good or bad, are welcome. That's what I'm really liking about this forum...it can prevent me from making some bad choices that initially seem like good ideas. After all the input I got in this...

Buoy, Great analogy! I think I will call my Daytona "Mini-Milf". I will keep you posted on what I learn through this....do the same, thanks! Dave - Miniboatfan

I really appreciate all the input. I was thinking of the roll and tip method because it seems so novice friendly but after reading the threads, I realize that I was going to color sand and buff to bring out a decent finish so there is no risk in trying the spray gun. I think Gelcoater and Tom...

I would really appreciate some input on DIY boat painting. I have long been a fan of the little boats and recently I bought a Daytona and I have been working on the repairs and prep. I want to do a sound job so I have pretty much stripped it down and I am filling every screw hole in the floor...