1976 Mon Ark project

[riverrat174]

Cool story, sad turnout. I had a buddy die recently in a car accident. We were riverrats before he got sent away (good dude, bad choices) and he just got back and had turned his life around. I am having some graphics for my project made to remind me of him when I fish. Perhaps you could do the same? Just a thought!!! Sorry for your loss.

 

[2050z]

I plan on putting his picture on the back of the boat and name the boat Lil Wayne.

I have caught myself thinking about him and wanting to pick up the phone. I would love to give him an update and show him I am making progress.

Sorry about your friend.

 

[2050z]

This stuff is coming out this afternoon.

 

[2050z]

It was hot outside and I am beat down

 

[2050z]

30 plus years of grime is going a few more washes to get it clean

 

[2050z]

New to me trolling motor.

 

[2050z]

Primer on the front part.

 

[2050z]

1st coat

 

[2050z]

Last picture of the night. This heat sucks.

 

[2050z]

Front deck complete.

 

[2050z]

On



Off

The covers will protect the plywood.

 

[2050z]

Foam installed.

 

[2050z]

Painted the front half of the boat

 

[2050z]

Project is moving again. Got new aluminum sheet, primer and paint. Pixels coming in a few days

 

[2050z]

Time let it dry and then install the bases for the seats. After that getting all the wires, lights, and fish finders installed

 

[2050z]

One more seat to install, motor, 360 light, and bilge bump. I am waiting on a transducer for the Humminbird as well.

 

[nlester]

Looking good, will you be fishing Lavon?

 

[2050z]

Yes I will take her out to lavon.

 

[2050z]

all the seats installed

 

[2050z]

Got the trolling motor and a new transducer installed. I am working on getting all the wires moved out of the way and hooking up the power supply from the fish finder up front. I am looking for suggestions for installing rod holders.