ChitownBasser
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Hello everyone. Love the site here. I've gone back and read almost all 54 pages of this forums. Some really great work is being done. I found this site through a Youtube video and I have been obsessed since.
A little about myself. I was born and raised in Chicago, IL. From an early age I was hooked (pardon the pun) on fishing. I absolutely love it. Being from the city, I didn't have a lot of opportunities to get out on some water. I did a little lagoon fishing but mainly waited for camping trips to get my fix. Plus, I was the only one in my family who liked to fish. I was on my own and self taught. I was strictly shore fishing. Watching people on boats, hoping one day that would be me. After 31 years of life, I am still a die hard fisherman. I would choose fishing over food and sleep. Sorry I could go on and on.
So I bought my first boat ever this past Friday. I always wanted a boat and I told myself "you only live once, this is the year". After scowering Craiglist Chicago and surrounding areas, I found a decent boat that I liked. According to the title, it is a BSN 14' Rebel. It's a starter boat for me. Nothing extravagant. I've included some pictures in the post. With the help of my brother in law, I plan on modding the boat to suit my needs and comfort.
Here are just some random thoughts...
I plan to use Steelflex on the bottom half of the outer hull for sealing purposes. The prior owner said there was a bit of water beading (a paper towel's worth) on the inside from seem of the hull. Most posters swear by this. I have to call in an order in the next couple of weeks. I am in no rush due to the cold weather that will be here in Chicago for the next month and a half.
I plan to use Rustoleum based paints on the outside upper half and inside.
I've left a lot out as far as prepping and processes. I will post thoughts and questions along the way
Thanks
A little about myself. I was born and raised in Chicago, IL. From an early age I was hooked (pardon the pun) on fishing. I absolutely love it. Being from the city, I didn't have a lot of opportunities to get out on some water. I did a little lagoon fishing but mainly waited for camping trips to get my fix. Plus, I was the only one in my family who liked to fish. I was on my own and self taught. I was strictly shore fishing. Watching people on boats, hoping one day that would be me. After 31 years of life, I am still a die hard fisherman. I would choose fishing over food and sleep. Sorry I could go on and on.
So I bought my first boat ever this past Friday. I always wanted a boat and I told myself "you only live once, this is the year". After scowering Craiglist Chicago and surrounding areas, I found a decent boat that I liked. According to the title, it is a BSN 14' Rebel. It's a starter boat for me. Nothing extravagant. I've included some pictures in the post. With the help of my brother in law, I plan on modding the boat to suit my needs and comfort.
Here are just some random thoughts...
I plan to use Steelflex on the bottom half of the outer hull for sealing purposes. The prior owner said there was a bit of water beading (a paper towel's worth) on the inside from seem of the hull. Most posters swear by this. I have to call in an order in the next couple of weeks. I am in no rush due to the cold weather that will be here in Chicago for the next month and a half.
I plan to use Rustoleum based paints on the outside upper half and inside.
I've left a lot out as far as prepping and processes. I will post thoughts and questions along the way
Thanks