Landau 1456 Jon Build

[Timtactical]

So I fired up my fish finder, coolest fish finder ever. It popped up my location on a map, so I scrolled to the nearest lake zoomed in and it showed every boat ramp on the lake, along with the contours of the lake. Now this isnt much use to those old guys that remember swimming in the creek before they flooded ol' bills farm. But this thing is sweet.

https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/on-the-water/fishfindergpscombos/echomap-50dv/prod119860.html

 

[sworrior]

Semper fi. Do you remember the brand of paint you used on the outside? I like the look. Did you brush it or roll it on? Thanks again for the help.

 

[Timtactical]

 

[Timtactical]

sworrior » 28 Jul 2014, 16:53[/url]"]Semper fi. Do you remember the brand of paint you used on the outside? I like the look. Did you brush it or roll it on? Thanks again for the help.

Neither, spray. It covers really well, I think 1 can was used for the whole bottom. I like this color green as well. Its not a gloss, its tough and easy to touch up if I do get a scratch. I am really not a good painter but you wouldn't know it with this stuff. I think so far I have used 5 cans on the whole boat.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Rust-Oleum-Painter-s-Touch-2X-12-oz-Satin-Moss-Green-General-Purpose-Spray-Paint-6-Pack-249071/202058662

 

[Timtactical]

I had the boat out yesterday, It ran great. No leaks, trolling motor ran all day with plenty of battery to spare.

 

[sworrior]

Great news. What kind of adhesive did you use for your carpet? Any issues with the install? Looks fantastic.

 

[Timtactical]

I used the glue that bassboatseats.com sells, and their carpet. I was worried the glue wouldn't hold, but its rock solid.

With two guys on the boat, tackle, live well full of ice and drinks we got up to 16.5 mph. Not too shabby

 

[Timtactical]

Fishing by the bridge.

 

[Timtactical]

The trolling motor is a bit tall, I will cut down the 50" shaft this week, ready to the weekend.

 

[onthewater102]

Timtactical » 05 Aug 2014, 10:56[/url]"]I used the glue that bassboatseats.com sells, and their carpet. I was worried the glue wouldn't hold, but its rock solid. With two guys on the boat, tackle, live well full of ice and drinks we got up to 16.5 mph. Not too shabby

After recently finding CT's law restricting engine size to the USCG sticker limits I'm wishing I had an up-powered smaller size motor...16.5mph in a 1432 with all that weight certainly confirms your motor is a very special breed of 9.9

 

[Timtactical]

I am not limited on any of my lakes, I wouldn't mind trading it to someone for an electric start 20hp :wink:

 

[onthewater102]

Alas that is not me, I've got a pull start - and it would be stupid from an economic point of view to convert it, though I've certainly toyed with the idea. Even a remote steering setup would not clear me of the damning 15hp sticker in my boat. Oh well.

 

[Timtactical]

I too was looking at converting to electric start. But for what those suckers want for just a fly wheel I will pass.

 

[richg99]

You may want to re-think the treated lumber bunk boards. Do a search here for treated lumber. Even though they are covered with carpet, wet carpet will let the chemicals leech through. Constant contact every time you haul the boat would not be a good thing.

 

[Ail]

richg99 » 13 Aug 2014, 23:38[/url]"]You may want to re-think the treated lumber bunk boards. Do a search here for treated lumber. Even though they are covered with carpet, wet carpet will let the chemicals leech through. Constant contact every time you haul the boat would not be a good thing.

Oh my god dude. You just in advertantly solved my mysterty corrosion issue I had over the off-season. Man, the last guys who owned this boat and trailer were a couple of knuckleheads. Pressure treated everything! Even the bunk boards I am now sure of it.

So, to anyone using pressure treated bunks, take it from me, they will mark a boat even through bunk carpet. My boat is bare aluminum currently so it will be worse than a painted boat, but still.

Thanks, richg99 for the tip. I feel dumb for not thinking of that as the probable cause.

 

[Timtactical]

I never even thought about that. I will keep an eye on it. I guess one benefit is the bottom of my hull is painted.