16' Naden resurrection.

[Weldorthemagnificent]

Tried every spot I could think of to mount my fish finder where it was convenient and safe from people moving around (mostly clutzy me). Ended up bending a piece of aluminum to make this mount. When not in use, I can stow it under the splash well.


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[Weldorthemagnificent]

Threw the hose in it tonight just to make sure I didn't create any leaks during the whole process. It didn't leak before and appears there are none I could find. I'm pretty much ready to go fishing.


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[Weldorthemagnificent]

Couple pics of the finished product. Thanks for looking.


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[Weldorthemagnificent]

A couple pics of the Naden on fishing trips last year. It has turned out to be a good boat and I get compliments on it.

 

[LDUBS]

The paint job looks great. You have a great looking boat. It has good lines. Way back when I used to turn bowls and boxes. To make them appealing to the eye I applied the golden ratio. Same concept applies to boats. Some designs just look better than others.

 

[Weldorthemagnificent]

I had to google golden ratio, so I learned something today. Thanks.


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[LDUBS]

I had to google golden ratio, so I learned something today. Thanks.


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I made a set of "golden ratio calipers" (see below). Very helpful when designing a shape. Anyway, people say boats have "good lines" (referring primarily to the sheerline). Who knows why a smooth curve up to the bow is appealing to most people, but it seems to be that way. I think whoever designed your Naden had a keen sense of aesthetics. (Hopefully the fish will like it too - haha).

 

[Weldorthemagnificent]

The fish seem to like it. Mostly little ones, maybe should have painted it a different color! From top, me, my buddy and my son.


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[jasper60103]

Great restoration. I like how you kept it a light weight utility boat for getting dirty. =D>

 

[Bob9863]

Definitely a nice looking boat, I'm a fan of breathing new life into old boats and the KISS principal, so I like this boat a lot.
But the removing paint after paint us a real PITA, I've stuck to wire wheels myself, it might rough up at aluminum but its easy buff them back a bit and it makes the etch primer grip better and the paint makes it smooth.

 

[LDUBS]

Definitely a nice looking boat, I'm a fan of breathing new life into old boats and the KISS principal, so I like this boat a lot.
But the removing paint after paint us a real PITA, I've stuck to wire wheels myself, it might rough up at aluminum but its easy buff them back a bit and it makes the etch primer grip better and the paint makes it smooth.

In the boating world, it is more like KISS you money goodby cause it is constantly being sucked into the vortex. LOL.

 

[Weldorthemagnificent]

It has been said that a boat is a hole in the water that you throw your money into. Lol. I’m not too far into this one that I won’t come out ok when I sell it but I think I may keep it a while. I have another one, a 12’ sea king that I’m going to pretty up a bit once I clear the garage of a couple projects.
Thanks for the comments!


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[Weldorthemagnificent]

A couple upgrades as I get ready for fishing this season. Yeah I know I’m way late but I got sidetracked with a little 12’ sea king I was working on. Anyways, I added 1/4” aluminum plates on both sides of the transom, jacked up the motor 1/2” and bolted it through. Drilling the holes tells me the transom wood is ok so I have a few years before I have to worry about it.
Also am doing some trailer work, adding bunk boards and will be adding some guide pipes so it’s easier to load out of the water.
Cheers.


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[Billinthedesert]

Weldor, that project turned out just great. She's a really handsome "new" boat with many, many fish yet to come over her gunnels. Congratulations. I love how your paint came out.

 

[nerdtastic]

I love the red! I was really debating between sale blue and red, but after seeing the pictures of yours in the water I am going with red and doing the trailer to match.

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[bikerider]

Your boat came out looking great. :beer:

 

[Weldorthemagnificent]

Thanks!


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[Pappy]

Very nice job!!
Have done this on two so far and I know the work it takes to get it done. No small task and commendable!

 

[Weldorthemagnificent]

Thanks Pappy. Just pulled it out of its winter hiding spot.

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[Myyke]

Beautiful boat there. I’m fixing one up as well. Was wondering about the font you used and size of your sticker, as i’m looking to re-label mine once i repaint it.