Small project turned into major overhaul

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Just_Chuck

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I got bored and thought why not look under the decks and see whats there. Was just going to replace the screws because they rusted out, not a bad plan at all.
Oops! Long story short...replacing screws has turned into:

1.New screws
2.New carpet
3.New wood
4.New foam
5.New storage
6.Modifications here and there
7.New Helix 5 si (Why not)
8.More than likely a New Stereo
9.New circuit breaker panel
10.Many new tools :)
11.New headaches
12.New nicks and cuts on hands
13.New aluminum in bow
14.New live well and cooler drain hoses
15.New seats 4 of them
Etc.....

So far, what my wife doesn't know won't hurt her. And as long as she stays out of the garage I will not need a New family.
I don't have any before pictures but I do have in progress ones.

The link below is to my google drive folder with pictures and video of the project so far:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B55nZGNVJWhcYW9LZEFaYUNCY1E?usp=sharing

Wish me luck!

Chuck
 
Ahh yes, I once thought that I would just buy an old used boat and replace the carpet. :lol:

As soon as you pull that first screw out, it's all over. What you intend to do in a couple of of weekends turns into a couple of months.
 
edwonbass said:
Ahh yes, I once thought that I would just buy an old used boat and replace the carpet. [emoji38]

As soon as you pull that first screw out, it's all over. What you intend to do in a couple of of weekends turns into a couple of months.
Definitely more than I thought I would be doing. But, I should be done in a few days, hopefully not months. Fishing starts in April.

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richg99 said:
Ha Ha Looks like my list.

See, fishing all year around sometimes keeps one from starting major projects.

Better MOVE South.

richg99
No way, and give up all this ice and snow?

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"Pennsylvania, Pocono mountains "

Brrrrr.... (I lived in Chicago for the first 40 years)

If you choose to put your general location in your Profile, you might find a close-by helping hand or fishing partner some day.

richg99
 
richg99 said:
"Pennsylvania, Pocono mountains "

Brrrrr.... (I lived in Chicago for the first 40 years)

If you choose to put your general location in your Profile, you might find a close-by helping hand or fishing partner some day.

richg99
Will do as soon as I figure out how to.

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Well, not sure what it's cost so far. Not really sure if I want to. But now I have a local fabricator building an aluminum t molding for me because a friend of mine convinced me to do things a little bit differently. That's $50, plus just ordered some stainless piano hinges another $40. Not to mention the $35 I spent on polyethylene foam (which really is a great deal). Or the $5 for new navigation lights. Uggh, I hope the wife doesn't find out.

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Most of the old foam I took out looked like this or worse. Easily 100 pounds of worthlessness.
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Found a good source for polyethylene foam. Ebay has a guy sells it precut into several different sizes and thicknesses. Free Shipping! !

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