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1999 Post 50 MTU 8v183 New to Forum - Few questions.

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  1. Capt J, Feb 10, 2018
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    The 2001 I'm involved with. Was done under warranty and Post paid for it. I think in 2003 with Awlgrip. I don't know what yard did it or if Post did it themselves. It has had no other cracking or finish issues since the paint job. But, is due for a paint job again....But 15 years is a long time on Awlgrip.
  2. Beau, Feb 10, 2018
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    I believe many of the repairs were done at Post's yard in NJ. In the extreme, the techs had to shave the gelcoat off. I think it was a total of 36 identified boats, and I suspect the repairs were a big contributor to the demise of Post.
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  3. Capt J, Feb 10, 2018
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    I'm sure.....imagine $20-50k expense for each and every boat, plus compensating the owners for getting the boats there and time lost.
  4. Dan balmer, Feb 10, 2018
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    I’m clarifying my previous post on the Gelcoat issue by requesting any information you have on how to treat the remaining superstructure . The hull and cockpit areas have already been completed by the current seller by painting. How much existing Gelcoat removal is necessary prior to applying awlgrip high build primer and topcoat to the remaining superstructure. The Gelcoat does not look to be crazed but rather long hair lines. Anyone have any experience with this?
  5. captholli, Feb 10, 2018
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    Hi Dan,
    The gelcoat in the affected area will have to be ground down to reveal the bare FRP underneath. Apply Awl Fair and rough sand and shape with battens for compound curves. Some applicators will mix 545 and ultra build 50-50 for the first coat and longboard down then apply a coat of high build and sand IMG_2793 - Copy (3).JPG again with short boards. Batten the area for highs and lows and sand again with a guide coat. Ive been involved with the early 2000's bad gelcoat with a couple of clients and the last was a 2004 65' Viking 2 years ago that came out perfect. Sorry, don't know how the photo wound up mid post?

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  6. RT46, Feb 11, 2018
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    nice work
  7. Beau, Feb 11, 2018
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    Looks gorgeous. Was it just the topsides and bridge or was the hull included? If you can share, what was the cost to do that Vik?
  8. captholli, Feb 11, 2018
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    This job took place in Stuart, FL. The stripping of the gelcoat was isolated to the exterior of the cabin trunk, fore deck and toe rails back to the cockpit covering boards. Our destructive testing and non destructive investigation and survey of the surfaces revealed that this gelcoats failure and crazing resulted from direct ultraviolet exposure and heat as it passed our boring and hardness testing in shaded areas like the fly bridge liner and under overhangs. Along with the gelcoat stripping and re-fairing the boat received a complete color change paint job from the boot stripe to the buggy top and some additional owner requested custom paint work. The all in number was $120,000 & that number is a soup to nuts with haul & launch, poly enclosure, yard hard time and shore side svc. etc. and it included having a coatings consulting company write the contract, job specification & warranty. Full time oversight with the applicators in the yard, progress reports going to the owner weekly, optical measurement's for wet and dry film thickness of applied materials during and after. Final findings reports with photography and measurements for wave (orange peel) and DOI all wrapped up on C.D. and flash drive for the vessels archives or re-sale use.
  9. Beau, Feb 12, 2018
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    Great job. Your cost are more in line with what I've heard it cost Post to do their boats. Each was reportedly over $100K
  10. Seth Fisher, Mar 21, 2018
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    Thought I would close this post with an update. I had an MTU mechanic come out and during a sea trial we found the leak. It was a pin sized hole on the head near the block. I had to order the head replacement direct from MTU, and the mechanics will replace it this spring. Not a small job, given all the prep that has to be done.

    What I've also heard is that these heads are not in high demand, and they often come re-manufactured. I guess I'm lucky it's just one. I
  11. Reel Nauti, Jul 19, 2018
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    I've been considering the purchase of a 50 Post. However, I fish in the Gulf. Can anyone tell me How well the 50 will ride in the chop we get there? My last boat wasa Bertram and we just plowed thru it.
  12. Capt J, Jul 19, 2018
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    The 50' Post is a very good sea boat...…. a little wet, but much better ride than a Bertram in every aspect......fuel efficient.....26 knots at around 55-60 gph……..very stable boat on the troll and roomy......best hull Post ever made, by a long shot (not familiar with the few 53's and 56's they made.)
  13. Reel Nauti, Jul 20, 2018
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    Capt J, Thanks for the info. It will definitely help make my decision when purchasing my next boat.
  14. RT46, Jul 21, 2018
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    I want a 50 Post!

    That is some endorsement by Capt J
  15. Davidoc, Jul 21, 2018
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    Good choice. The Bertram will handle a rougher sea but she'll rock hard in a swell. The Post has a long bow that works hard. She is faster but you have to ride the spray. Bring her into the chop and she will be dry and smooth in 2 to 4. short chop.
  16. RT46, Jul 21, 2018
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    my mouth is watering for a 50!

    Beau, hurry up and sell me yours, please!
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