xxxKYDxxx
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My grandparents were in need of money and I was getting back into fishing a lot lately and fishing the local canal was becoming a drag (pun intended). So long story short I bought my grandfathers 14' Aluminum Sea Nymph. He also threw in a 5.5hp Johnson Seahorse. It didnt have a trailer so I had to find one elsewhere. I found one a short drive away for a $200 that came with a 12' Fiberglass boat. I didnt need that so I gave it to my cousin to do whatever he'd like with it. Back to the topic at hand. I know own an aluminum boat and I've never owned a boat, raft, dingy, kayak, etc in my life so Ive opened up a whole new can of worms...yes i did it again. Im coming to you members because I have no clue and need some help answering my questions. Ill have pictures to reference my questions as well.
Questions:
-Is it fine to remove the stock benches out of the boat but not the bottom mounting bracket because the rivets go through the hull into the center support on the bottom of the boat? Can i just pound them down out of the way?
-What is the best material to use for the framework to build the casting deck/storage areas; Aluminum or Pine Wood? Pros and Cons?
-What is the best way to seal the wood used in the boat? Fiberglass resin, etc?
-When Building the framework how do i know whats level in boat relative to how its going to sit on the water? Dont want to be standing at an angle while out on the water.
-I have a couple spots that need fixing via welding. Whats better Tig (which i have) or the Muggy Weld kit that requires Oxy/Acetylene (which i have as well just tanks are empty)
-How do i go about sealing the seams on the inside and outside of the boat? Whats products best to use?
-I want to protect the outside/underside of the boat, whats the best product to use?
-I want to paint the upper portion of the hull, Is there a specific paint and primer to use? Marine specific?
-Do/Should I run a bilge pump and float switch?
-Where can i find a 2 hose fuel hook up for my Johnson Seahorse motor?
And I had to clean out the tank I got with the boat. Nothing a little Electrolysis didnt take care off.
Questions:
-Is it fine to remove the stock benches out of the boat but not the bottom mounting bracket because the rivets go through the hull into the center support on the bottom of the boat? Can i just pound them down out of the way?
-What is the best material to use for the framework to build the casting deck/storage areas; Aluminum or Pine Wood? Pros and Cons?
-What is the best way to seal the wood used in the boat? Fiberglass resin, etc?
-When Building the framework how do i know whats level in boat relative to how its going to sit on the water? Dont want to be standing at an angle while out on the water.
-I have a couple spots that need fixing via welding. Whats better Tig (which i have) or the Muggy Weld kit that requires Oxy/Acetylene (which i have as well just tanks are empty)
-How do i go about sealing the seams on the inside and outside of the boat? Whats products best to use?
-I want to protect the outside/underside of the boat, whats the best product to use?
-I want to paint the upper portion of the hull, Is there a specific paint and primer to use? Marine specific?
-Do/Should I run a bilge pump and float switch?
-Where can i find a 2 hose fuel hook up for my Johnson Seahorse motor?
And I had to clean out the tank I got with the boat. Nothing a little Electrolysis didnt take care off.