"One of the worst kept secrets in tap dancing is that we steal each other's steps. And that's what we do we just... rip off each other's steps. Anytime you see someone make a really great step you take it and shape it and try to make it a little different." -Gregory Hines, Great Performances: Tap in America
But first, take 5:28 and watch this clip, and consider that 5 of these 6 gentlemen have Gone West.
I sure don't want anyone to get the idea that I'm building this on my own. Most of the aftermarket mods to the SeaRey are not my ideas. I've been fortunate to meet and read about and be influenced by some incredible builders. I'd like to name them but know that somehow I will leave a name off the list, or miscredit an idea and disrespect them, which is the last thing I would want to do. So please remember that as you read this build, few of them are my own.
Here's one idea I stole and worked on this week: bumpers/standoffs for the back of the seats. I took some leftover 1" nylon rod and cut an angle on them, countersunk them for #8 x 1" screws and located them on the bulkhead. I then covered them with some felt made to cushion/protect hardware floors from furniture legs
The resin was also dry on the bilge pump mounts and I sanded them down, painted them and mounted the bilge pump.
I fitted some carpet to the side of the hull and found you could see the difference between the unpainted and painted parts of the hull through it. Leftover paint for one coat took care of that.
More fun: Scott loaned us his scissors-lift, and Einar helped install an electric winch in the rafters overhead.
But first, take 5:28 and watch this clip, and consider that 5 of these 6 gentlemen have Gone West.
I sure don't want anyone to get the idea that I'm building this on my own. Most of the aftermarket mods to the SeaRey are not my ideas. I've been fortunate to meet and read about and be influenced by some incredible builders. I'd like to name them but know that somehow I will leave a name off the list, or miscredit an idea and disrespect them, which is the last thing I would want to do. So please remember that as you read this build, few of them are my own.
Here's one idea I stole and worked on this week: bumpers/standoffs for the back of the seats. I took some leftover 1" nylon rod and cut an angle on them, countersunk them for #8 x 1" screws and located them on the bulkhead. I then covered them with some felt made to cushion/protect hardware floors from furniture legs
The resin was also dry on the bilge pump mounts and I sanded them down, painted them and mounted the bilge pump.
I fitted some carpet to the side of the hull and found you could see the difference between the unpainted and painted parts of the hull through it. Leftover paint for one coat took care of that.
More fun: Scott loaned us his scissors-lift, and Einar helped install an electric winch in the rafters overhead.
