30boat
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After agonizing about future conservative owners and the like, I threw caution to the wind and went for it.
The bulkheads weren't painted,only lined with 4mm light exterior plywood painted with two pack white.
Those portlights are home made and make a big difference in this hot climate.
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No_Regrets
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I wouldn't have recommended that IMHO, but it looks pretty decent as an end result, so I would have been wrong!
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Edited by No_Regrets (15/05/2008 15:40)
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stevebirch2002
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That looks great Nuno, want a free holiday working on my Vega!!!!
Steve
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jerryat
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I wouldn't have recommended that IMHO, but it looks pretty decent as an end result, so I would have been wrong!
I agree!! That looks really great 30boat. Very well done!! 
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30boat
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Anytime Steve.
Thanks Jerry
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Edited by 30boat (15/05/2008 18:29)
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graham
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Loc: South Wales
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Huge improvement in my opinion. You have got me thinking now.
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Searush
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Good result, looks surprisingly traditional too. I might be a little less likely to have paint in the UK due to condensation probs at start & end of season. But nice one mate!
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PaulR
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looks superb-mind you I might be a bit biast as our dehler has the nova finish which is white varnish - as you show so well the result is lighter - brighter and in our experience lasts well - great job
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asj1
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I thought that for Fulmar No1 the "before" picture looked pretty damned good ! an intersting makeover.
I was particulrly interested in what you have done with the steps/ engine cover, as yours like mine (no 162) must originally have had the space wasting engine compartment which is too big (mind you useful for doing the washing up etc )
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stevebirch2002
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Name the date, Ive got the wood and varnish.......
Well done
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