The Commander Project!

[riverrunner1984]

So being boatless at the river last weekend really got me motivated to get the old boat going....

Boat is a 1995 19ft commander jet with a 454. Hoping to get some help from all of you with ideas and advise.

I am going to be doing this on a budget so that it will last me about 2 or 3 seasons before I upgrade.
As you can see I stripped out all the interior and most of the hardware.

First order of business.....
Should I wet sand and polish keeping the same old school 1995 color or regel all white with grey trim???













Engine is covered since it's supposed to rain.






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[314joey]

I love old school......but I'm the only guy I know who doesn't text also...............lmao.

Keep us in the loop with the update, good luck.

[ChumpChange]

Wet sand what you got. Not bad and keep it on the budget.

[RVRKID]

I would think wet sanding would be your best bet and would probably really make the boat look good. I think stripping and painting would cost quite a bit more.

[riverrunner1984]

Ok so I know this is a craigslist add but I have spoken to this guy and saw a bunch of his work.
I am thinking of having him come give me a quote.....Has anyone by chance had any dealings with this guy?
http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/mas/5221081932.html
http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/mas/5207608218.html

Both adds are different and have a lot of pictures of the guys work.

[Eli]

Looking forward to the update pics!


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Go Team Brady!

[rioracr]

something says RR is wanting to change the look, if in budget do it, if not get to sanding and buffing...............

[riverrunner1984]

something says RR is wanting to change the look, if in budget do it, if not get to sanding and buffing...............

I would prefer the white with gray trim but since I'm only planning on keeping it for a couple more years I may just wet sand. The guy from CL said he would come out look at the boat and tell me what each option would cost.

Also need all new interior and a couple swim steps.


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[2manymustangs]

Ok so I know this is a craigslist add but I have spoken to this guy and saw a bunch of his work.
I am thinking of having him come give me a quote.....Has anyone by chance had any dealings with this guy?
http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/mas/5221081932.html
http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/mas/5207608218.html

Both adds are different and have a lot of pictures of the guys work.

I've seen some pretty amazing GEL restorations, if the guy knows what he is doing... You could always set up a test/sample before you go ALL IN, so you know your going to be pleased with his work...

[riverrunner1984]

I've seen some pretty amazing GEL restorations, if the guy knows what he is doing... You could always set up a test/sample before you go ALL IN, so you know your going to be pleased with his work...

Didn't you suggest I try and pull the fuel tanks out to clean them or do you think it is ok to leave them.
As you can see, they are kind of foamed in. I could always cut the foam out....