Boat Conversion pics

[Darrendude]

HI Guys,<br />I am almost done with my $200 boat<br /><br /> http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/nacidarren/album <br /><br />Hope that link works

 

[davaugust]

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Wow!<br /><br />That's an amazing conversion! Great Job!

 

[JasonJ]

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Pretty cool, but then I am a sucker for a nasty old tri-hull be converted to something more useful. Good job...

 

[DJ]

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Very cool. An I/O bass rig is truly a rare sight. A real headturner.<br /><br />Below is a link to my last project.<br /><br /><br /> http://mypeoplepc.com/members/djohns19/djohns19/

 

[bluewater19]

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Darren,<br />I love what you did with the $200.00 boat.<br />That cockpit is pretty sweet. Are you going yo put a little wind screen up around the driver or go with goggles? <br />Every time I come to the boat building foum I am always amazed at the Quality and craftmanship that is displayed. <br />Great job!!!!

 

[Eggkr8]

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WOW!!!! I actually bothered logging on to say WELL DONE!<br /><br />Just the inspiration I needed to get back to my project this weekend! Rotten floors here I come, then wiring, then transome, then paint, then....

 

[Darrendude]

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Thanks guys, I got about a 100hrs and about $1800 into it. That includes a trolling motor, new matrix 25 fishfinder w/speed&water temp and SS prop. Slick little item. At first I was worried I was adding to much weight for the old 120, but it really gets up and moves 37 mph with just me in it. I am trying out my new ss prop, Maybe Ill hit 40mph. Nearly all the material was purchased at Home Depot and Ebay. The rear deck is 3/4 plywood, It is so darn sturdy I went with 5/8 ply up front.<br /><br />Build On!!

 

[Darrendude]

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Blue water, Im still debating a wind screen. I live in Calif so temp isnt that big a deal. I can still put back the old windsheild but I doubt it lol I like being able to jump from the front deck to the rear deck with ease. I really can't get over how stable the boat is for fishing , even up front.

 

[DJ]

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Darren,<br /><br />Watch ebay for windshields. You'll probably find two that will fit your consoles.<br /><br />As an example.<br /><br /> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...tem=4513770347&category=26451&sspagename=WDVW <br /><br />Or, make your own. See thread link below.<br /><br /> http://www.iboats.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=26;t=000452#000000

 

[Darrendude]

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Tested the SS prop today and WOW what a difference over the composite prop. picked up about 3 mph (39 mph) and very smooth power.