S2 7.9 stem to stern

S2 7.9 stem to stern Complete revival of my S2 7.9 #168

Spring is here. non-skid is appliedTaped off area. Applied a coat of paint and sifted "soft sand" liberally!Vacuumed up ...
04/05/2026

Spring is here. non-skid is applied
Taped off area. Applied a coat of paint and sifted "soft sand" liberally!
Vacuumed up the over spray after 2 days in the sun.
3 coats of PPG Durathane.
There are blemishes. But that's a pretty boat.

Waiting for better weather. Broke the Boredom by making my mast support.
02/24/2026

Waiting for better weather. Broke the Boredom by making my mast support.

Update. Before the January 2026 storm hits.Topside is painted and hardware is staged for installation.In the spring add...
01/24/2026

Update. Before the January 2026 storm hits.
Topside is painted and hardware is staged for installation.
In the spring added non-skid will be applied on the doghouse and around the cockpit.

After years of rehabbing the boat, I’ve finally reached the final stretch. The cockpit served as the main workbench thro...
12/15/2025

After years of rehabbing the boat, I’ve finally reached the final stretch. The cockpit served as the main workbench throughout the process—and it definitely looked the part.

Prep for primer included a stainless wire brush on the non-skid, 80/120 grit sanding on the rest of the topsides, followed by a thorough wipe-down with acetone. This is three coats of primer. Paint rolled amazingly well in 50*.
Install of all new hardware coming soon.

I've seen so many companion way hatch slides with large areas missing or split at a thru bolt. I wanted something strong...
07/08/2025

I've seen so many companion way hatch slides with large areas missing or split at a thru bolt. I wanted something strong and repairable.
1.Original slide.
2. Replacement everyone has.
3. Carbon fiber w/ West epoxy.
4.Blue carbon for finishing layer

Daggerboard lift block- as there were already holes in the shank. I had to work from there.Solid aluminum sheaves on top...
07/10/2024

Daggerboard lift block- as there were already holes in the shank. I had to work from there.
Solid aluminum sheaves on top assembly and ball bearing on the shank.
1/4" plate- lines sheaves up dead center.

Bottom work.(Previous owner said it had jack stands breach the hull in a storm)Recored multiple spots. Fixed holes and a...
05/25/2024

Bottom work.
(Previous owner said it had jack stands breach the hull in a storm)
Recored multiple spots. Fixed holes and all rotten core.
2 gals of barrier. 3 qrts of VC-17

Mast
05/22/2024

Mast

Center board
05/15/2024

Center board

Rudder.Cassette and board
05/08/2024

Rudder.
Cassette and board

First step is to take pictures of every inch and assess how big the project will be.There's a hard grey epoxy coating u...
05/07/2024

First step is to take pictures of every inch and assess how big the project will be.
There's a hard grey epoxy coating up to the toe rail and the bottom has every color of bottom paint in layers. its probably never had the bottom taken back down to gelcoat.
I didn't account for all the detours not related to the boat.

After borrowing a trailer I raced to Florida. Stopped at gator portside a block from the boat.But due to covid closures ...
05/04/2024

After borrowing a trailer I raced to Florida.
Stopped at gator portside a block from the boat.
But due to covid closures they had no fresh fish.

So, Immediately got on the road home.
1st night sleeping on the boat.

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Louisville, KY

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