C-Squirt stuff - New vid and I'm DONE

gumpy · Post by **gumpy** » Wed Nov 24, 2010 7:08 pm

PAC wrote:
not to jack but what's the conversion boat at 10:40 to 11:00?
An X - Jim Norton's!

You still need to try out the Foreplay and the XXX Gumpy!

Mastro works a k to c convert for mid size folks. If ya can find one.

that's just what i was thinking, pac! not sure when i'll be out that way...

Mike W. · Post by **Mike W.** » Wed Nov 24, 2010 9:18 pm

PAC wrote:You still need to try out the Foreplay and the XXX Gumpy!

If you like the Forplay, you'll LOVE the Sith. I had a Forplay that I really liked paddling. I sold it as soon as I got the Sith. Think of the Sith as high performance Forplay.

Post by **PAC** » Wed Nov 24, 2010 9:44 pm

I agree with Mike... the only difference is that my Foreplay has less volume (squashed) and is good for ELF runs. But of the two the Sith rules!

Now the XXXx is the boat for Joe... new level of fun! LOL

Smurfwarrior · Post by **Smurfwarrior** » Thu Dec 02, 2010 3:57 am

Thanks for the email Gonzo, very informative!

I just bought that Acrobat that was over in Seattle. I should have it by middle of next week! Can't wait!

Todhunter · Post by **Todhunter** » Thu Dec 02, 2010 1:54 pm

Smurfwarrior wrote:Thanks for the email Gonzo, very informative!

I just bought that Acrobat that was over in Seattle. I should have it by middle of next week! Can't wait!

$350 for boat paddle and skirt.

Uh-oh - going to have to change your signature now!

Smurfwarrior · Post by **Smurfwarrior** » Fri Dec 03, 2010 4:49 am

AH.... noted!

Check out this vid... looks like a guy converted a butt boat squirt to C-quirt using an exterior lap belt.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-hv6DhQjow&NR=1

Smurfwarrior · Post by **Smurfwarrior** » Sat Dec 04, 2010 5:31 am

Question for you sage builders out there- if I would like to refinish my squirt with a different finish what would be the best way to go about that. Also, shred cutting it to shorten it... is it as easy as it sounds? I'll see how it floats in a few days but would like to know how to do that. Thanks!

Sir Adam · Post by **Sir Adam** » Sat Dec 04, 2010 5:38 pm

1) Depends on what you mean by re-finish... redoing the seams or cockpit rim = not bad. Regelcoating = not worth it (from a cosmetic standpoint).

2) take some volume (and length) out of the bow and stern shouldn't be too bad. Cut, tape, float, re-cut, tape, float until you get it where you want it. Taking more volume out (cutting the whole thing down) I don't think is that bad, but I've built a few now. The first few where learning experiences:) It's all in the prep, and finish work. The actual taping of the seams, though a bit tedious in a boat that long / thin, i don't think is that bad.

tennOC · Post by **tennOC** » Sat Dec 04, 2010 7:16 pm

Just remember, when you lose length you lose rocker so if you intend to cruise it be sure to take that into account.

Smurfwarrior · Post by **Smurfwarrior** » Sun Dec 05, 2010 2:56 am

Great comments, thanks for the input!

Mike W. · Post by **Mike W.** » Sun Dec 05, 2010 1:56 pm

I think my first Acrobat (1/2" cut) was 11'6" long. My last one (master cut) was 9'9". A bunch of volume was cut out of it too. At 180lbs. I'd run class II in that one. PAC now has my old master cut. He also has a full cut. Alden put up pics a while back of the most dramatically cut Acro I've ever seen. I think it's in DC. Very short & a very large cockpit.

RodeoClown · Post by **RodeoClown** » Sun Dec 05, 2010 5:25 pm

Refinish- there are a couple of ways to do this.

Easiest/best (but most expensive way) is a two step process:
step 1) Sell squirtboat
step 2) order new squirtboat with the graphics you want.

Keep in mind that the finish is done in the mold, so changing it and getting a good finish is not as easy as doing he original.

Easiest/cheapest way is to go over it with some fine sandpaper and then spraypaint. It won't look great, but will look ok, but the original color will show through when it gets scratched- so you'll have to do touchups.

But dood- it says "C-1" on the boat! Part of the fun of older squirtboats is the retro graphics.

rechop- Sometimes it's easy, sometimes it's tough, it just depends on the boat, the paddler, and how much you take out of it. Go slow, take a little bit out at a time, and remember it's a lot easier to cut more off than it is to put it back on. But at least you won't have to worry about footroom.

Smurfwarrior · Post by **Smurfwarrior** » Mon Dec 06, 2010 12:14 am

Yeah yeah, you have a good point Jeremy.

We need more C-quirt vids, anyone got any? (other than the very few on Youtube)

Post by **sbroam** » Mon Dec 06, 2010 1:39 am

I completely missed the "C" - "brought to you by the letter C and the number 1".

Smurfwarrior · Post by **Smurfwarrior** » Mon Dec 06, 2010 2:22 am

Don't feel bad, I did too!!!!!!!!!