Several months ago I sold the Evinrude G2 250 in order to repower the Activator.
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Project Activator Running in Miami
After some preliminary testing I ended up getting some great drone footage in Miami. We lucked out and had an absolutely perfect day to run the 22 Activator
Project Activator Episode 17: Running the Evinrude G2 250 HO, Propellers, and Finishing Touches
In Episode 17 of Project Activator, we look at installing the interior, running the Evinrude G2 for the first time
Project Activator Episode 16: Rigging, Hardware and the Evinrude G2 250 HO
After some delay, Project Activator has made some progress. Now we are getting into the fun part. The final clear coat was done last week, and now we can start rigging. Plus, we have the interior getting ready for upholstery.
Project Activator Episode 15: Paint, Jack Plate, Gauges
In this episode we talk about the paint, the jack plate, and some other hardware and rigging. The color is Porsche GT Silver Metallic, which is a really dark silver with a lot of depth.
Project Activator Episode 14: Primer, Rub Rail, and Paint Change
In episode 14 of Project Activator, we look at the boat in tinted primer, and walk around talking about some of the details.
Project Activator Episode 13: Hull, Deck, Paint
In this episode, we talk about the deck being put back on the hull, and some of the details preparing for paint. The bulkheads were trimmed, and the deck was reinforced at the edges to be stronger and fit better.
Project Activator Episode 12: Final Paint Choice, Deck Repair, Jackplates
In Episode 12, we talk about grinding out the rotten core in the deck, final paint scheme, and some jackplate options.
Project Activator Episode 11: Blueprinting and Update
The good news is Project Activator is slowly moving forward, the bad news it has been delayed quite a bit in the last while. I apologize for that and hopefully I can get a video edited and up soon for Episode 11.
Project Activator Episode 10: Floor, Engine, Paint, and Hull Blueprinting
In this episode of Project Activator we look at the floor that is fiberglassed in with layers of 2408 and 1708 fiberglass. Since the boat structure is finished, and it has integrity, we can turn the boat over and begin blueprinting the hull.
Project Activator Episode 9: Fuel Tank and Floor Installation
In episode 9 of project activator, we look at the installation of the fuel tank, and the Coosa floor. Plus, we talk about the hardware we ordered and how we changed our mind on the gauges.
Project Activator Episode 8: Hardware, Parts and Colors
After a bit of a delay with Project Activator, we are back.
Project Activator Episode 6: Bulkheads and New Engine Choices
This week on Project Activator we talk about the bulkheads being installed, the notch in the transom and if we will fill it or not. We also talk about some of the new Mercury Marine engines.
Project Activator Episode 3: Material
In this episode we go over Coosa Composites high density polyurethane closed cell foam structural panels
Project Activator Episode 2: Engine Choices
In this episode of Project Activator we talk about some of the engines available and narrow it down to three choices.
Project Activator: Introduction
With great excitement, we are announcing our own restoration project: Project Activator. After careful consideration and lots of tire kicking, we finally found our boat. We have acquired a 1990 22 Activator that is in need of some serious help.