Recent content by ifishmuskie

Did another trip with the boat. Everything is working good. I plan on doing the finishing touches in the next few months.

I ya. You have slide rails and rear supports too. Nice. I finally got one last year and now I won’t be without one.

What size prop is on it?

I like the look of the engine.

First fish was my sons pb.

Had the boat out on the water.

Under floor would only hold about 5cu ft of foam. I’m going to put more in under the casting decks.

It’s resting on the top of the transom right now. I can raise it. It has clamps and bolts. I can only go an 1” or so higher then the clamps won’t work. Maybe I can use six bolts and not use the clamps. Would that be ok?

Looks like the engine sits 1.5” low. Is it better to put a block of wood on the transom and move it up. How bad is it to leave it low?

Bought more foam. Plan to shove it in as I lay the floor. Hope to get 6.5 cu ft in. Got seat pedestals and steering system. Made a console and transom out of plywood. Let’s get this done.

The foam I took out was about the same as I have in there now. It’s 5cu ft. I don’t have room for much more. Maybe 1cu ft more. I’d like to have all the flotation below the floor as it’s the lowest spot. I might be able to put small pieces in the gaps as I put the floor down. It seems like...

Back at it. Is 5cu ft of foam enough? Engine is 140lb,batt 30lb. Hull about 200lb.

Two hrs more. Got it upside down and started on sanding. Hard to get the sealer off it just goes soft and clogged the wire wheel. Seems like scrapping it off is better.

I wouldn’t tig any holes. Just put a rivet in. Some places I just use pop rivets. First thing I’d do is a leak test. Then you’ll know if it’s worth while.