rebuilding tha great white mach 26

[SJP]

I'm really liking this thread. I hope to someday see your boat in person to check out the black windshield area you had redone. I've got a 22 with the black "tired" looking area as well. It seems to be fading a bit. I've tried the crystal cut polish and wax...didn't seem to help much. I'm going to need to do mine at some point and would love to pick your brain. Your boat is really turning out nice.
Bil

Have you tried or had someone wet sand it? The boat in my avitar was super faded, oxidized and whatnot from being in a hoist back east and it is crazy what you can do.

Back to the great white Mach. This thread again is awesome. It is cool you have the patience for these type of projects. I would be all over the place wanting to use the boat or doing something else. I think I have ADD of the outdoors.

 

[dschifan]

Have you tried or had someone wet sand it? The boat in my avitar was super faded, oxidized and whatnot from being in a hoist back east and it is crazy what you can do.

Back to the great white Mach. This thread again is awesome. It is cool you have the patience for these type of projects. I would be all over the place wanting to use the boat or doing something else. I think I have ADD of the outdoors.

Lol funny you say that as I dont know how I was patient enough to wait. I was bitchy as hell the wife said the last couple weeks as ibwas dying to see the finished product lol.

 

[Malik]

Beautiful boat, turned out bad ass. Have any pics of the whole boat now that it's all done?

 

[Don Johnson]

Dustin, you are leaving us all hanging!!!! Great thread on the build, can we see the finished product pictures and update on how the new motors ran.

 

[headshothills]

Well, I broke down and showed the wife... She's pretty much sold on the new interior... She said it might be our Xmas gift... Hell yah!! :thumbsup

 

[dschifan]

Dustin, you are leaving us all hanging!!!! Great thread on the build, can we see the finished product pictures and update on how the new motors ran.

Motors are not on deal fell through on that will tell ya about it memorial weekend!

Well, I broke down and showed the wife... She's pretty much sold on the new interior... She said it might be our Xmas gift... Hell yah!! :thumbsup

Thats awesome man !I have two trips on the boat and everyone loves the seats and feel like its a luxury car they say! Super comfortable and awesome support. Here is few pics not very good though will get good ones on memorial day

 

[headshothills]

Motors are not on deal fell through on that will tell ya about it memorial weekend!


Thats awesome man !I have two trips on the boat and everyone loves the seats and feel like its a luxury car they say! Super comfortable and awesome support. Here is few pics not very good though will get good ones on memorial day

Love it!!

 

[yard dog]

Looks great ! How is the Plasti Dip on trailer holding up , any problems ? , rocks chips , water spots .

 

[Don Johnson]

Looks killer Dustin! Look forward to seeing you Memorial.

 

[dschifan]

Looks great ! How is the Plasti Dip on trailer holding up , any problems ? , rocks chips , water spots .

Its doing great water spots come off super easy. Only had one problem where my safety cable peeled a good chunk but I used the liquifier they have and then sprayed that spot again and good as new! No chips or scratches on the 250 mile trip and I love how it can get a fresh coat anytime!

 

[Skinny Tire AH]

Nice Mule Deer antlers. High desert buck? (and nice rig!)

Steve

 

[dschifan]

Nice Mule Deer antlers. High desert buck? (and nice rig!)

Steve

Thats my dads set not sure where he got that one but thanks!

 

[Abc123]

Looks good behind that truck

 

[MaxedOutMarine]

That is the sweetest Mach I've ever seen! Great job 👍

 

[Dcb Rigger]

Thanks don ya the attention to detail on panels is amazing. Topock sounds good man never been yet lets go! Dcb does not have the molds anymore unfortunately.

Boat Looks Awesome, Twin Outboard is still one of my Favorite's!! We still have and always will have the Molds. KMG Used them to build a Boat, No one else. We actually might have a New build coming up? I will Keep Everyone Posted.

 

[dschifan]

That is the sweetest Mach I've ever seen! Great job 

Thanks man appreciate it!

Boat Looks Awesome, Twin Outboard is still one of my Favorite's!! We still have and always will have the Molds. KMG Used them to build a Boat, No one else. We actually might have a New build coming up? I will Keep Everyone Posted.

That is awesome to hear I love this boat and its the perfect size for the river! Hope someone builds a new one!

 

[blacksockdown]

So many good things goin on with this! One of the sweetest 26s ive seen! WellDone.:thumbsup

 

[Singleton]

Turned out very nice. Based on your interior I made the decision to redo mine next off season. Are you still going to half-cap it?

 

[Outdrive1]

Interior is sick. Nice update.

 

[dschifan]

Turned out very nice. Based on your interior I made the decision to redo mine next off season. Are you still going to half-cap it?

Nice man its the best spent money I have on the boat. Had numerous people ask if the boat was brand new. So glad I did not build new and saved the coin! Did not realize how much older interior dates a boat besides certain gel designs and colors. I am going to half cap it right after summer, I would do it now but it cannot be done anywhere in two weeks and I refuse to have down time as I plan on being up every two weeks all summer!

 

[River Lynchmob]

Nice man its the best spent money I have on the boat. Had numerous people ask if the boat was brand new. So glad I did not build new and saved the coin! Did not realize how much older interior dates a boat besides certain gel designs and colors. I am going to half cap it right after summer, I would do it now but it cannot be done anywhere in two weeks and I refuse to have down time as I plan on being up every two weeks all summer!

There are quite a few really good gel coat guys in Havasu that could do it if you set it up in advance if you wanted.

 

[Blackhawk15]

This Boat is Truly Bad-ass!!!!!! We are in needles and it looks awesome every time i see it fly by as i am standing on a beach down river. Hope to see it up Close one day. Great Job and congrats!:thumbsup

 

[dschifan]

This Boat is Truly Bad-ass!!!!!! We are in needles and it looks awesome every time i see it fly by as i am standing on a beach down river. Hope to see it up Close one day. Great Job and congrats!:thumbsup

Thanks man wave me down one day I know what beaches you are talking about we will have a beer! Will be out the 20th then end of month for 4th of july.

 

[HAVASUSUN]

How is the trailer paint/rubber stuff holding up? I love the idea and the look of what you did to your trailer!:thumbsup

 

[dschifan]

How is the trailer paint/rubber stuff holding up? I love the idea and the look of what you did to your trailer!:thumbsup

Doing awesome! It is the way to go I'm telling ya. I did not put glossaries on it but if you want it a little shine you just get a rag with tire shine and hit it real quick and the best part is no water spots. i had one part peal from my safety chain but with the fix it kit you just liquify it then spray over it with can and good as new. No more having any chips in ur trailer paint!

 

[Blackhawk15]

Awesome. We have a mobile at needles marina and are out pretty often. Next trip will be for the 4th. We have a white, yellow and blue air nautique, but may have a conquest deck by then. The in laws have been looking to upgrade!

 

[crzy2bealive]

Nice meeting you this weekend!!! Boat looks awesome in person! Pictures don't do this boat justice!! Also, the fishing game was strong with yiu this weekend!

 

[dschifan]

Nice meeting you this weekend!!! Boat looks awesome in person! Pictures don't do this boat justice!! Also, the fishing game was strong with yiu this weekend!

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Lol sweet pic! nice meeting you as well thanks for the compliments! Ya the cats were biting good 3 of those big boys and plenty of bluegill for the kid.

 

[RCDave]

Is that "Catfish Hunter" (big fish from the movie Grumpier Old Men)?

I caught one in that same size class on a Moabi Peninsula site a few weeks back. Congrats

 

[dschifan]

Is that "Catfish Hunter" (big fish from the movie Grumpier Old Men)?

I caught one in that same size class on a Moabi Peninsula site a few weeks back. Congrats

Lol great movie! ya the 3 I got were all in the channel on good old sliced ham. Last year same story they love that shit lol

 

[RCDave]

I mixed up Cereal, Flour, Sugar with hot water. It makes nice paste that works pretty good too! :thumbup:

If you see this boat down there, stop by for a beer and a few fish stories...

 

[aka619er]

Any regrets on that plastidip after a couple years?

 

[AHQVegas]

Any regrets on that plastidip after a couple years?

I ended up buying the boat over 3 year ago, the trailer has held up . I did get a flat and it damaged the rear fender so now I'm going to have to repair and respray but ill be painting the trailer this time . I think it held up very well for what it was .

Nice man its the best spent money I have on the boat. Had numerous people ask if the boat was brand new. So glad I did not build new and saved the coin! Did not realize how much older interior dates a boat besides certain gel designs and colors. I am going to half cap it right after summer, I would do it now but it cannot be done anywhere in two weeks and I refuse to have down time as I plan on being up every two weeks all summer!

I keep going back to this thread and I smile every time I do . Still in love with the boat everyday!

 

[AHQVegas]

Afternoon guys ,

Just wanted to update on this post since I know a few of you know this boat and followed the rebuild on it . Im going to start a new thread as the boats getting a make over again ! Full cap , black bottom complete new white ect .. Also Adrenaline trailer is building a new custom modern trailer as this one has seen its best days and is going to cost the same to re/do now

 

[RiverDave]

Afternoon guys ,

Just wanted to update on this post since I know a few of you know this boat and followed the rebuild on it . Im going to start a new thread as the boats getting a make over again ! Full cap , black bottom complete new white ect .. Also Adrenaline trailer is building a new custom modern trailer as this one has seen its best days and is going to cost the same to re/do now

Looking forward to it! Love these old iconic boats!

 

[WTMFA]

Looking forward to it! Love these old iconic boats!

My old friend Randy (who lives in Havasu) is the original owner of this boat. I have hundreds of hours of time in this boat and it's one of my favorites. He used to have a little Honda suitcase genny under the hatch to charge the batteries and the exhaust ran out of an extra fitting/bezel next to where the bilge water would get pumped out.
Nice to see it still on the water