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misterbrick
08-19-2007, 07:07 PM
Here's how I flipped my 76 Sleekcraft Aristocrat by myself,
Yes by Myself.
I only had the help of a 4 year old daughter saying "Whatch Ya Doin?"
and a 8 year old son who desperately wanted to help, but I had to tell him to
stay clear just to be on the safe side.
I Started off by building this contraption for lifting the bow of the boat
out of scrap pipe and plate I had laying in the shed. (good thing I'm a packrat)
I didn't trust hanging the whole thing on it's side from only the bow eye
and wanted more support.
http://www.articletap.com/boatpics/IMG_1863.JPG
I built a Lifting Eye inside the garage hanging off of the header for the
garage door and connected a come along with a strap around the pump
housing to lift the back of the boat.
The straps where made from an old ratcheting tie down that I cut up and
sewed together on my upholstery machine.
http://www.articletap.com/boatpics/IMG_1861.JPG
On the front of the boat I used a cherry picker that I built many years ago
I lifted the boat high enough to clear the fenders on the trailer,
Then pulled the front over so the trailer could be rolled out.
http://www.articletap.com/boatpics/IMG_1862.JPG
With the trailer out of the way and sitting in the street
I pushed the cherry picker back and lined up the boat in the driveway
http://www.articletap.com/boatpics/IMG_1864.JPG
Then I started to roll her over,
With just a little effort the whole thing rotated in the slings
Here it is on it's side.
What a beat up mess, I've got my work cut out for me.
http://www.articletap.com/boatpics/IMG_1865.JPG
http://www.articletap.com/boatpics/IMG_1866.JPG
With just a little pulling on the lower side the boat rolled around upside down.
It did want to roll back to sideways on it's own (notice the 4 yr olds
scooter to hold it level)
http://www.articletap.com/boatpics/IMG_1867.JPG
http://www.articletap.com/boatpics/IMG_1868.JPG
Slowly I lowered the boat onto the supports and removed all of the
rigging.
Now the work begins,
BluePrint the bottom
I'll update as it happens.
http://www.articletap.com/boatpics/IMG_1869.JPG
Many thanks to Squirtcha (http://www.***boat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=62743) for the ideas to make this happen.

VDRIVERACING
08-25-2007, 09:02 PM
how are you gonna close your garage door?

DansBlown73Nordic
08-26-2007, 03:07 AM
I was thinking the same thing.....

HemiDude
08-26-2007, 06:29 AM
how are you gonna close your garage door?
Ummmm, you keep anything good in your garage? Tools? Golf Clubs?
Whats your exact address???
Nice flip!

GAWnCA
08-26-2007, 07:25 AM
Ummmm, you keep anything good in your garage? Tools? Golf Clubs?
Whats your exact address???
Nice flip!
I guess I was going to ask the same questions, but ya'all beat me to it. A rolling dolly with locking casters would come in handy now. That is a slick method for doing it by yourself.

fleetimus
08-26-2007, 08:11 AM
Not a great pic!! I used two appliance carts, screwed down two saw horses and a 2x8 to attach it all together. It made the job much easier.
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e70/fleetimus/Condor/HPIM0067.jpg

misterbrick
08-26-2007, 08:24 AM
how are you gonna close your garage door?
I was wondering when anyone was going to ask this question.
Believe it or not I measured everything to make sure the door would
close when I was done with the flip.
Just pulled the bowl off and the shaft clears the door by 1/2 inch.
When I started I realized it was going to be tight, and decided to go ahead,
If it wouldn't clear I could always put it on wheels and roll it out.
http://www.articletap.com/boatpics/IMG_1879.JPG

misterbrick
08-26-2007, 08:33 AM
Ummmm, you keep anything good in your garage? Tools? Golf Clubs?
Just my----
27' Cougar MTR
(I can dream right?)

callyer
08-26-2007, 09:06 AM
Man.. great job!.. I was doing something similar in my driveway the other day ... MAN.. my neighbors gave me some DIRTY ass looks.. most of my neighbors are cool.. but there are a few that truely BELIEVE that they are better than doing something like that ( I try to be thoughful and do things while they are at work etc.).. Maybe next time I will just knock on their door and ask for donations to have the work completed at a shop!!! How does your neighborhood react to your "project"????

misterbrick
08-26-2007, 09:59 AM
How does your neighborhood react to your "project"????
I guess I'm really lucky, All my neighbors think It's really cool watching what
I'm doing and come over all the time checking on my progress.
They don't even mind the fiberglass dust flying everywhere and the primer gun
shooting primer every other day.
When I flipped the boat they were all huddled in there homes.
That evening most came out and saw the boat upside down.
Everyone of them came over and had to ask --- How did you do that?
When I told them I did it by myself, none of them believed me and I
had to show them the pictures to prove it.
They didn't even mind when I had the new 455 running on the garage floor
several months ago making all kinds of noise and loving it.
Here's a video of it.
455 Olds (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1276318901670246783&q=455+olds&total=59&start=10&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=3)
Yes, the garage is a mess, man I'm a pig.

holorinhal
08-26-2007, 07:40 PM
Man You need a dolly.I made one for the underside of the hull and then converted it for the upside down work.Real easy to build and as been very usefull. here are a few pics.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/535/133.jpg
Here is the same dolly converted for the flipping.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/535/kona_034.jpg
Walla ,here is the boat resting upside down on the dolly.The dollt suports the hull by the stringers.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/kona_049.jpg
I used an engine hoist in the front,same as you ,except straight off the eye.I do like the rig You built for the front. Here is the rig I built to use for the rear end.I did not have the pump to use.so I had to get a little creative.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/kona_035.jpg.
Keep us posted on Your project with pics.I love looking at project pictures and seeing how People do things.I learn alot that way....Hal

holorinhal
08-26-2007, 07:49 PM
That is a cool vid!Smooth running motor.

GAWnCA
08-27-2007, 03:25 PM
Man You need a dolly.
I used an engine hoist in the front,same as you ,except straight off the eye.I do like the rig You built for the front. Here is the rig I built to use for the rear end.I did not have the pump to use.so I had to get a little creative.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/kona_035.jpg.....Hal
Hey Hal, Do you think that 4" x 4" frame would pull a motor as well?

holorinhal
08-27-2007, 09:09 PM
[QUOTE=GAWnCA;2758599]Hey Hal, Do you think that 4" x 4" frame would pull a motor as well?[/QUOTE
I intend to find out. I feel certain that it will after I do some more bracing.
I am going to gusset from the center lifting position out 45* with double2x4's thru bolted. Should be able to lift quite a bit. I will post a pick when completed....Hal

GAWnCA
08-28-2007, 06:50 AM
[QUOTE=GAWnCA;2758599]Hey Hal, Do you think that 4" x 4" frame would pull a motor as well?[/QUOTE
I intend to find out. I feel certain that it will after I do some more bracing.
I am going to gusset from the center lifting position out 45* with double2x4's thru bolted. Should be able to lift quite a bit. I will post a pick when completed....Hal
I'll be looking forward to the photos. It would be a nice addition to a shop of any kind.

misterbrick
09-02-2007, 08:23 AM
Here's what I've got done on the bottom so far.
I've got the center section pretty much straight.
You can damn near cut yourself on the 2 center strakes.
A little more fine tuning and the center will be ready for primer
then on to the sides.
What a way to spend Labor day weekend.
http://articletap.com/boatpics/IMG_1898.JPG
http://articletap.com/boatpics/IMG_1900.JPG
http://articletap.com/boatpics/IMG_1880.JPG

TeamHawaiin
09-04-2007, 11:43 PM
Very nice ingenuity. My forks stick out almost two feet on my boat. Any ideas on what kind of sling I can make? My boat has gelcoat chips and smal dings. Not enough to flip it though. Would like to be prepared in case I catch low tide. Thanks for any ideas

VDRIVERACING
09-05-2007, 08:25 PM
Sharp strakes will cast off water faster; more speed. They will also catch water like an anchor in a turn. Nothing wrong with a little radius on the edges. Be careful.

BOTTOMS UP BILL
09-07-2007, 04:33 PM
Awsome job!!!
Billy
bottomsupboatrepair.com

2savage4you
09-18-2007, 11:45 AM
[QUOTE=holorinhal;2756817]Man You need a dolly.I made one for the underside of the hull and then converted it for the upside down work.Real easy to build and as been very usefull. here are a few pics.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/535/133.jpg
Why doe's that boat in the background look so familiar?
2sav

pw_Tony
09-18-2007, 04:45 PM
Why doe's that boat in the background look so familiar?
2sav
Get back to your other site! Lol, wassup holmes?

2savage4you
09-18-2007, 05:37 PM
Get back to your other site! Lol, wassup holmes?
WAZZ UP PEE DUB!
I gots to build one of these boat stands. Wanna help?
2sav

pw_Tony
09-18-2007, 05:59 PM
WAZZ UP PEE DUB!
I gots to build one of these boat stands. Wanna help?
2sav
I have been trained in the art of welding and automotive knowledge.... carpentary isn't exaclt my forte', but I accept the challenge lol

2savage4you
09-18-2007, 06:24 PM
I have been trained in the art of welding and automotive knowledge.... carpentary isn't exaclt my forte', but I accept the challenge lol
Carpentry What, No man i got some big toothpicks and some really good glue. and i can steal the wheels off the kids skateboard. I got this man.
2sav

Squirtin Thunder
09-19-2007, 11:01 AM
[QUOTE=holorinhal;2756817]Man You need a dolly.I made one for the underside of the hull and then converted it for the upside down work.Real easy to build and as been very usefull. here are a few pics.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/535/133.jpg
Why doe's that boat in the background look so familiar?
2sav
Well it is at its new home for now !

misterbrick
09-29-2007, 08:56 PM
Here's some pics of the bottom all done and painted.
I used Martin Senour TecBase 2 stage Urethane with hardener in the basecoat also for chip resistance
Primed and ready to Paint:
http://www.articletap.com/boatpics/bottom1.jpg
http://www.articletap.com/boatpics/bottom2.jpg
Now for the color and clearcoat:
http://www.articletap.com/boatpics/bottom3.jpg
http://www.articletap.com/boatpics/bottom4.jpg
I'm going to flip her back over tommorow and get busy painting the
top side.

jrork
09-30-2007, 10:16 AM
I Started off by building this contraption for lifting the bow of the boat
out of scrap pipe and plate I had laying in the shed. (good thing I'm a packrat)
I didn't trust hanging the whole thing on it's side from only the bow eye
and wanted more support.
http://www.articletap.com/boatpics/IMG_1863.JPG
Would you by chance have a better picture of this. I'm getting ready to flip mine back upright after I finish painting the bottom and love what you built. Though I've flipped my 3 times off the boweye, you're setup looks much better.
Thanks and keep it up. Great job on the boat......john

misterbrick
10-02-2007, 02:18 PM
I sent a PM to you with the pics.
Thanks

likwidsukr
11-30-2007, 07:06 PM
Focking Noice Idea Bro. Slick way of doing the flip.