Open 16ft starcraft SS with tiller?

[Jake11]

This boat is turning out awesome! I love how open it is. I've got to keep my eyes open for one of these. They go cheaper around here than a regular jon boat.

 

[g0nef1sshn]

This boat is turning out awesome! I love how open it is. I've got to keep my eyes open for one of these. They go cheaper around here than a regular jon boat.

Thanks, The room inside is nice.

Got both side walls cut, glued and carpeted. Hoping to finish up some inside paint tomorrow and get these secured in.

 

[g0nef1sshn]

Got more paint in, and a few large flange rivets to hold it in. I have to pick up a few bolts to finish it up. Got my teething small one home with me today though so maybe next weekend! Also still need to do some touch up paint with a brush, And I still need to get that front deck secured down more, but I thinking that one through some more.

 

[Master-deBaiter]

I am anxiously waiting to see if you've been able to make more progress. Hope all is well with the fam! I've got a little one, too... I know life can get crazy busy
You're definitely doing some good craftsmanship so far btw

 

[g0nef1sshn]

I am anxiously waiting to see if you've been able to make more progress. Hope all is well with the fam! I've got a little one, too... I know life can get crazy busy
You're definitely doing some good craftsmanship so far btw

Its been awhile, I havnt really gotten much done build wise lately, I did manage to do a little camo painting. Got one side done. Im thinking of paint the top tan and continuing this pattern on the top and inside as well now.

 

[g0nef1sshn]

got the rest of the outside finished. Ill probably cover some of the transom with more aluminum, but I had to do it to see how it looks. Im out of tape and green rattle can so thats it for now. Once I get more supplies im doing the inside the same way to wrap it all in.

 

[g0nef1sshn]

Got the to side done, Hoping to get the inside finished today or tomorrow.

 

[g0nef1sshn]

Got the inside done. Not much I can do to it now until I pull it into some cover and get an outside perspective of how it will actually look. The areas I plan on hunting eventually the most is the sawgrass in south florida so I think it should blend in fine. (plus the added palm branches we use to help out.

still need a motor though. Thats the biggest purchase I need but dont really have the means at the moment so looks like its hunting out of the yak again this year.

 

[user 20022]

Nice camo!

 

[g0nef1sshn]

Nice camo!

Thanks, I think its gonna work out fine. Kinda get worried doin a blank canvas wondering if youll like it in the end. I do thankfully. Had it out the other day playing around tryin to see how the kayak fits in. Also brought the splashwell back out. Might go ahead and strip it down and start planning on refitting it back into the boat.

 

[user 20022]

Man that looks really nice! Can't wait till i get a boat

 

[g0nef1sshn]

Man that looks really nice! Can't wait till i get a boat

Thanks TX.

Got the splashwell done and ready to go back in.

 

[user 20022]

Nice!

 

[FloridaGrown]

Wow!!! This has come along very nicely.

 

[g0nef1sshn]

Wow!!! This has come along very nicely.

Appreciate it. Florida born and grown here too. Got more to do to keep me busy putting the splash well in and coming up with console ideas. Motor funds are on hold so its fiddle with what I can until then.

 

[g0nef1sshn]

I ran outa tan and lighter green rattle can that I thought I had, but I placed the splash well in this morning with the clecos and got to playing with what i had, Black and a darker green. I have an awesome plan for my rear deck too now. Kinda hard to explain without doing it, so we will see if I ever get to it. If you can picture it though, it will be a door that covers the front of the splash well, that I can lift and slide back over the top of the slplash well when needed ( with braces) then pull back out when not. Might even have seat supports left/right/center for higher rear deck seating. Its a thought but i think I can make it happen.

 

[g0nef1sshn]

Started the removable rear deck for standing/push poling.

 

[g0nef1sshn]

got a few more things done last night and today. I put the transom brackets on with SS lag bolts and washers. put a little 5200 to help keep water from seeping in too. Dabbed some on the back of the brackets to help hold a tight stick also. Then I glued some carpet down on the platform. I didnt seal it though so no telling how long it lasts. It would be easy to rebuild and seal at a later date. Then I added a 2x4 with carpet to the center to help support the weight. That isnt sealed either so I expect to redo it in the future. This thing is solid. Also screwed the million splash well screws in with ss screws and washers.

 

[g0nef1sshn]

here it is all back together. next step is to reverse sides of the walls and recut them to fit back in. But I need more large flange rivets to do that. I might wait to do it to see if I end up with a tiller or console motor again though. that rear deck is a good seat if I can get a tiller now....

 

[g0nef1sshn]

Touched up a little bit on the paint on the splash well. I did all the seams with 5200 and painted those lines too. Also started cutting pieces of foam to fit under the splashwell sides.They are in there good and snug, but im thinking of ways to secure them so they are tight for good. Maybe a long bolt from the sidewall through them, or taping them all together. Its a work in progress.

Got the rest cut. only thing now is I am back in the tiller vs remote steer topic. I will need to cut more foam for the cables to go through the hole for them. But thats not a real big deal. Just didnt think about it before going with this route of added foam. I can make it work either way.

edit- I always forget these photos post backwards. You would think since people post pics in order mostly, the site would reverse this minor hiccup when uploading pics.