SeaArk Rescue

Tin Ark · Post by **Tin Ark** » 16 Dec 2021, 19:54

Just picked up an 1872 SeaArk and it's a full out rescue project. Rather than documenting a rescue with photos, thought I'd start a YouTube channel that documents the project from day one. And so it begins.

The10Man · Post by **The10Man** » 16 Dec 2021, 22:04

Looks like a fun project. Hell of deal on the hull and trailer!

Out of curiously, how are you planning. Taking the boat off the trailer and storing the boat while the trailer is getting rebuilt?

I’ll certainly be following along your project. Looking forward to watching more videos and following your progress.

Tin Ark · Post by **Tin Ark** » 16 Dec 2021, 22:28

Thanks, yes a buddy has a lift at his house so going to get the boat off the trailer and head to St Pete to have the trailer work done, then to Ocala to have it media blasted and primed for paint.

Tin Ark · Post by **Tin Ark** » 17 Dec 2021, 17:28

Here's the 1872 I redid many years ago. I actually forgot my log in credentials so just registered a new account.

https://forum.tinboats.net/viewtopic.php?t=29196

Tin Ark · Post by **Tin Ark** » 18 Dec 2021, 15:28

Day 1, demo and design thoughts along with trailer work.

Tin Ark · Post by **Tin Ark** » 23 Dec 2021, 15:30

Day 3, put in a lot of work. Video update coming tomorrow

Tin Ark · Post by **Tin Ark** » 24 Dec 2021, 10:53

The weather cleared and the work resumed

Tin Ark · Post by **Tin Ark** » 26 Dec 2021, 21:23

Day 4 update coming tomorrow. Started working on the floor removal. Stay tuned, a REAL pain in the azz.

Tin Ark · Post by **Tin Ark** » 28 Dec 2021, 14:53

Day 4 update and the floor removal. A challenge as I thought.....

Tin Ark · Post by **Tin Ark** » 29 Dec 2021, 16:34

Day 5 and demo is about done and my eyes are on the rebuild phase.

LDUBS · Post by **LDUBS** » 29 Dec 2021, 17:33

I think I heard in your Day 4 video that you were going to use King Starboard for the poling platform. Because that stuff is going to be pretty slippery, are you going to cover it, score it, or something? Additionally, the two supports are pretty far apart. Are you concerned it will sag in the middle? Don't get me wrong, I think it is a great product and will last forever. I've just not seen it used that way before.

Tin Ark · Post by **Tin Ark** » 29 Dec 2021, 17:51

Updated, after additional research and input from a member over at The Hull Truth the Starboard is not only costly but NOT as stable since it would lack support for my weight, I am 175. So the new plan is to use 3/4" Marine grade Okume plywood and use a 3/8" roundover router bit on both sides to create round edges. Then sand prime with Interlux epoxy primer followed by two-part with silica powder nonskid and weighs a lot less than Starboard.

Tin Ark · Post by **Tin Ark** » 05 Jan 2022, 00:06

Day 6, the resurrection begins....

hsiftac · Post by **hsiftac** » 09 Jan 2022, 17:04

Sweet project. I remember watching your old build thread. Following along

Tin Ark · Post by **Tin Ark** » 09 Jan 2022, 20:50

Thanks currently on vacation for a week and will resume next weekend