Got My First H.p. Boat Need Hints&tips On Viper !!!

[mickeyjr]

Good job! Keep the pics coming.

I'm about to do the same thing to a Varmint in the Moonshadow color scheme.

[draghag]

The before and after on the finish is really impressive. I have never done this - what grit sandpaper do you start/finish with?

Looks like you really found a diamond in the rough there - congratulations.

John

[vectordriver]

hey mercpunk, it is really looking good in the after pic you posted.. im amazed cause it almost looked like the clear was worn right off in the before pics! anyways id love to see some more pics after the sanding and buffing..

[baja200merk]

You better be careful with that 2.5 on a viper if your not you and your passengers could get wet. Thats a drivers boat especially if its not set up right. PM ronnie on here hell point you in the right direction as far as setup goes. quit polishin it and get it rigged summers right around the corner!!!

Good luck, Have fun!

[gotboostedvr6]

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I was going to bring up that a while ago but didn't want to step on any toes..

Don't forget your only 16 and this is your first go fast boat..

I would never allow my 16 year old to operate anything over 50 mph. you have a hull and motor combo that could push you to damn near 100.

You really need to consider that it is an unsafe combo even if a pro is driving.

Again no offense but you cant change the fact that you don't have the years under your belt to justify the need or want for the animal this boat is and can be that you have now.

[mercpunk]

I have driven one or two fast boats before << no joke maybe a couple of people will chime in and back me up on my driving skills .... I consider myself an average level driver. Yes I do understand that this boat is going to be extremely touchy in every aspect, and I thank you all for caring. I will have the upmost respect for it. Besides it will not be a top end boat but more of a weekend rider-drag racer

As far as finishing the boat I am really undecided, it may be up for sale sooner than I thought. If it does not bring the money I want for it I will just finish it, it aint no big deal either way.

If it gets rigged it will be done in the next month and a half so ya'll stay tuned >> new pics to come<<

[mercpunk]

You better be careful with that 2.5 on a viper if your not you and your passengers could get wet. Thats a drivers boat especially if its not set up right. PM ronnie on here hell point you in the right direction as far as setup goes. quit polishin it and get it rigged summers right around the corner!!!

Good luck, Have fun!

Ronnie and I had a little chat session awhile back and he gave me some really good advice in several categories... thanks Ronnie

[gotboostedvr6]

I'm glad to hear that just be safe

[hsbob]

if the sand and polish does restore the finish. try ver-a-gals. its a urathane clear finish the brings the gloss back for a couple years [then recoat]. its a last resort measure prior to paint. did a good job on my voyager. west marine carries it.

[mercpunk]

isit just rub-buff on like wax ????