1971 Grumman 15' Semi V Hull

[Dennis1022]

I have the plywood down and getting ready to paint and do the final items. The question I have for everyone is instead of putting carpet down, what about vinyl flooring products or this new stuff texture paint which roll on wood, metal, fiberglass and plastic. This stuff is to me seems better than carpet. The texture paint is cheaper in price and also easier to apply then carpet. Another thing is battery acid resistence, UV fading, won't tare and if you do some how make a bad spot you can paint it again! So what I like to know what do all of you members feel about that? I found this product in Overtons catalog the item is called Ultra Tuff, or Vinyl flooring is Marideck.
Thanks

 

[Waterwings]

I've never used it, but sure the texture paint would work just as well. Probably the biggest reason for carpeting, besides the looks, would be the sound dampening properties while moving around or dropping stuff. Not sure about the vinyl decking material, but I think it's used more in the salt water environments. If I were to paint I'd go with a light color, as a dark color will certainly get hot with the sun beating down on it all day.

 

[Dennis1022]

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This my finished project for the abused 1971 Boat,Motor,Trailer. I will most likely will make new corrections after using it and finding problems along the way.
I like to thank all members with their suggestions and also their boat photos.
Still have to fix a motor problem, and some minor electrical problems.

 

[Brine]

Really nice work Dennis.

Best of luck on the water.

 

[Dennis1022]

Well I found the problem with the OB Motor! It was to close to the transom, so the motor had no play in it. Well the other thing was the wire in the stern for depth finder, I found a cut wire and had electrical tape covering it. The problem was the splice was not a splice it was just put together and taped over! I fixed that problem also then I still have a problem with the bow depth finder, just don't have any power coming to the unit! I went all over the wires and redone the soldering at the switches. Still nothing to the unit but I have power to the switches. I'm now at my whits end, another words my brain is fried!!!!

 

[Dennis1022]

Well I took the finished boat out for the maiden voyage yesterday! Boy you wouldn't believe it but this boat looked great on the lake for the first time since I owned it! But I ran into a problem before I had a chance to take a photo of the boat in the water. I couldn't get the OB started, then I looked down at my foot and low and behold water in the boat.
So I went to the nearest bay and anchor the boat. Well things started to get worse a storm was coming and the OB still would not work! So I used my TM to head back to the launching ramp. Well things get better you got to be kidding. I tied the boat to the large side ramp and went to get my truck, started to back up the trailer and boy I had the best day for bad luck. I tried about 10 times to back it up. All the sudden I had another boater arrive at the ramp and he told me take my time no hurry. I just couldn't get the boat trailer to the ramp. So the driver of the other boat ask me if I wanted him to back up the trailer, I told great be my guest. It took him about 4 times to get at the correct spot. This day hasn't stopped for me yet. The electric winch I installed had a different connection, so I had to hand crank it.
When I had it on the hill, I went to the stern and over 6 to 8 inches of water. Now I have to pull and undo everything in the boat and start over. So I will fill the boat up with water again but under my rules. The previous owner told me didn't leak and the motor started right up after several pulls. Well I think this guy is a good lier. I should have taken it to a lake and started the motor and see if it leaked! So I just wanted to let everyone know about my maiden voyage!

 

[dyeguy1212]

That really sucks man.. at least you know all of the problems, and couldnt POSSIBLY run into anymore!

 

[Dennis1022]

I found 1 large area that is leaking in or out, also another 1 has a steady stream of water in or out. I had to take everything out of the boat. Just to be able to find the holes. I also have a leaking area at the bow, I had to replace the U - bolt and forgot to make it water tight!
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I'm going to buy that JB Weld or in Cabela's Aluminum Boat patch us a propane wire brush then paint it. $ 6.99.
I also have that aluminum welding rods that was shown on TV couple years ago.

 

[ober51]

Just make sure to scrape off the paint and get it down to the metal. Prep the aluminum really well then do the JB Weld or aluminum stick.