Recent content by ChrisP

HCR - My boat is smaller than yours so I did not want to sacrifice too much floatation. I decided to do a tempress hatch waterproof with a cam lock. for the inside I went to tap plastics, built a cheap box to use as an insert but you can also buy inserts. I insulated with mylar bubble...

For the carpet residue, I used Jasco Premium Paint & Epoxy Remover from Home depot and putty knife to scrap it or Brillo Pads. Later, I just brushed on the Jasco, let it sit and then pressure washed it off. Either way it will work without messing with anything on the other side of the...

Gramps50, I have a tilt trailer, I see no disadvantage to having one, here is a video from YouTube of a guy using it to load his boat - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-tTyZr6wtA and another showing him launching his boat -...

Yup, I shamelessly stole your idea but I did not use cable that thick, just some coated wire fishing leader line instead!

Caples Lake near the crest of the Sierra Nevada, about 7800 feet in elevation, holds Rainbows, Browns and some Lake Trout. Currently still covered with ice except along the edges. Looking forward to getting up there in late May!

Dman23, Fool4Fish1226. thanks for the feedback! Maiden Voyage was completed already, caught a mix of fish, 1 small mouth, 1 Crappie, 3 trout and most importantly, No Leaks! The credit for the bow plate goes to another board member Aveviaanah, he did a great job and yes, the full length splash...

Acabtp - I used the exact paint your considering in a two tone for my build, take a look at my build thread in the signature. I did not use the hardner though but I wish I had, my seats are those two colors also so that is what I went with. If I had to choose a single, I think the smoke gray...

Network Guy - Welcome to the site, your boat is built like a tank, what make/type is it? I look forward to seeing what you do with it - Chris

Do not use Gorilla glue, it expands as I learned the hard way on my build. Glued two pieces together and clamped, glue still expanded between the boards to the point where it not only bubbled out but made it so I could not fit the boards in the transom. The recommendation to me was Titebond III...

Mojo^ - I am thinking along the same lines as you, there was a posting here where a guy used a electrical outlet/switch cover with an opaque front from Home Depot, I bought one, they go for around $15.00 then I went to Wal Mart and in their fishing/Camping area, they had small waterproof storage...

Bob, thanks for the advice, will follow! - Chris

DaveInGA, Kismet, Thanks for the compliments! I will post a pic of the engine mounted this weekend, I was just testing the charging circuit output, changed the fuel filter and a few small maintanence items before I start wiring this weekend. Rebuilding/customizing has turned out to be really...

I have a question regarding how to run my battery charging output from my outboard to my battery. I am using 6 AWG wire from the engine to the batter and then from the Battery to the Positive and Negative BUS bars. I am using a 30 amp fuse on the positive circuit from the engine to the battery...

I used Rustoleum Leak Seal on the interior of my boat. I choose it because it was cheaper and clearly states you can paint over it. My initial thought was that it would help create a non slip surface and seal seams while remaining flexible. I did paint over it with regular latex exterior...

Gators5220 - I am "under" powering it just a little with a 1985 Honda 100 four stroke 10 HP. I got the motor for $600, had a few minor problems orginally like water and oil in the gear case but resolved everything and the engine runs great now. I was originally going for a two stroke but I...