Weldbilt 1652v duck/family boat build

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zseverns

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So I have had the opportunity to order a new 1652v Weldbilt and hope to make it a boat to enjoy with my wife and son but also to use for duck hunting.
 

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Forgot but boat should be done in 6-8 weeks just in time for duck season. Here are a few things I received today for my build
 

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The wait for this new boat is taking for ever. Well it seems that way going on 4 weeks now prolly another 4 more to go. I have got about everything for it siting in my barn waiting to start the build. Here is a picture of a Weldbilt with the same layout as mine. My internet at home is down till friday when the service man comes so I will post more pictures then.
 

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vahunter:
Yes I already have a motor for it. I have a nice Mercury 25xd. This layout is very open.
Edintampa:
I got them at Sears.
LeftCoastAngler:
360 lb with 20" sides but I got it with 24" sides. So I'm guessing around 400 maybe a little less/more
 
Well I have got some more stuff for my boat just no boat yet. Got a 45 lb minnkota foot control, dual minnkota on board charger, 24" LED light bar, sliding seat base, and made my switch panel. Dealer said 6-8 weeks on my boat and next week is the 6th week so it's getting closer to the day I get to bring her home.
 

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Well the day has came my boat has came in. Going to put my eyes and hands on today. I'll have to pick it up tomorrow since my truck is at home. Will post pics of it later. LET THE WORK BEGIN.
 
Well here are some pictures of when I picked her up
 

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When I got home I couldn't help but do a little work on the new boat
 

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Sorry guys I'm not sure why my pics keep posting sideways but I got some easy stuff done just so I can say I'm making progress.
 

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Took the family out for her first swim today. I was very pleased with the boat. Now I have to start adding all my stuff to the boat.
 

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boat looks good, but better get to work! :LOL2: don't know when your duck opener is, but we opened yesterday here in NJ!
zseverns said:
Sorry guys I'm not sure why my pics keep posting sideways but I got some easy stuff done just so I can say I'm making progress.
it's not your fault man. the forum software running this site is too dumb to pay attention to the orientation flags (EXIF data) that modern cameras and smartphones use to tell which way is up in a picture when you upload the photos as attachments to a post. you'll notice a very large number of people having the same problem. upload the pics to photobucket, facebook, google+ or another photo sharing site and you won't have any problem.
 
Boat looks awesome! My pictures did the same thing at first when i download them. I figured out you have to go to your downloads on your computer and shift the picture until it is shifted right by pressing the arrows below the picture.
 
Well I got a few things done today. It's just a few thing a day since my building partner is my 3 year old he can only stay focused on boat building for a small amount of time. I can't complain one bit just glad I get to spend time with him. So here is what we got done today. Got the rear seat and slide put on and bilge pump on and plumbed.
 

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I have been working on the boat on and off over the past week and here are some things I have been able to get done.
 

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Also got the boat registered and the numbers put on so now I am legal to put it in the water. Just have to cut the other part of the floor install my radio and speckers, and install my 24" LED flood/spot light bar, then get it all wired up. 25 days till duck season open here in Arkansas and I might be able to get it done.
 

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