Recent content by Pector55

I got out on Sunday and I framed up the livewell side and determined how it will cut back in to the hull and run along the bench seats. On the other side I framed in the rod locker space and a Plano storage box for lures. On both sides, I stopped the framing about the same place. From there they...

Update As the weather got cooler and daylight went away, I loaded the boat on the trailer and pulled it around in front of my garage. I've been working on her as time permits. I started by building the front top deck, that will serve as the mount for my i-drive trolling motor and electric...

No worries, I filled mine with 2# pour foam. It's amazing how sturdy it made the decking.

My old Alumacraft only had 1 livewell and 2 holes. Livewell intake pump (not counting as a hole) - was bottom center next to drain plug and ran a 3/4" hose to the livewell. Larger overflow with 1.5" hose out to back, below transom. Port side had smaller, 1/2" hole for the bilge.

Didn't have a lot of time this evening but I did get the deck carpet cut and glued down. I also test fit the livewell in the new spot much more fwd in the boat. I decided that rather than attempt to do all the sides in aluminum, I'm going to use quite a few 2x2's. I'm going to go ahead and...

Got a bit more done this week. I had pre-cut the deck a while back and added 3 coats of epoxy to seal it. I mounted the deck this week and got it level. Prior to putting down the deck I put 2" thick styrofoam along the beam down the center and cut each side at a 45* angle so the water channel...

Here is the progress compare so far.. still a ways to go but looking at this helps me keep plugging away.

Working from home today so I got the boat flipped back over and during lunch I taped her off and sprayed the top edge that will remain visible once all the interior is installed. It is a Granite Crystal - dark gray metallic that will sparkle in the sun and go well with the scheme. I also...

Ok, she got sanded (3 days) this week. After that I applied Gluvit and set a heater underneath to keep things warm while it cured on Thursday and Friday. Today (Sat) I sanded down a few spots where the Gluvit ran a little and a couple spots where leaves blew onto the epoxy. Then I blew it all...

Have not posted in a while but I've been chipping away. Since my last post I've completed the following: Got entire hull patched where the old holes were drilled to bolt the wood to the hull with 5/16" bolts. Remounted the seat braces Completely sanded and cleaned the interior Reinstalled the...

I'm a fan of the extra width. I used to have a 1032 and whoohoo.. she was exciting. lol

Along with total amount of foam needed for flotation, I just figured out how much Total Boat pour foam to use per rib on each side for when I pour it under my deck. You can use a wedge volume calculation to determine it. If you know the height (I have a center beam), then the two lengths (top...

I like that old timers formula. I've done my own painting and I once polished the stock of my M1 Garand with the linseed oil so I'm well aware of the handling of that stuff. lol For giggles, I poured it on a bonnet and used my DA buffer to go over the stock. It made a beautiful finish but I had...

Thanks for the tip. Im open to whatever is suggested. The tires looked pretty new.

I appreciate that call-out. I looked into it and the ones I was going to get are indeed, NOT USCG approved and could get me into trouble. Shame on me for not catching that but kudos to you for looking out for us. The first Q&A on the strip LED I'm referencing, calls it out.