14' Sea Nymph Oh Yeah! Now 1971 LUND 14-S

[jbcurt00]

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All ^^^ sounds like a great plan................

 

[maryhannaj]

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For the dent. I would line up a 2x2 that's about the same length as the dent itself on the indented side. Have a buddy hold another one against it on the outdented side. With a deadblow mallet, smack it a few times and it should roll it back into shape without leaving a crease of any kind. If it does leave a crease at all, it should be very minimal in comparison to just taking a hammer to it.
That's how we used to straighten the bows out of car hoods that didn't quite line up with a fender line after a front-ender. That way there was only very minimal grinding and filling involved. Maybe the same principle will work. Just another idea for ya.

 

[jasoutside]

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Odd push/dent in bow gunnel. Maybe PO hit the dock? I'm open to repair ideas? Rubber mallet?

Your alum skin should push out no problem but the gunwale trim may end up cracking on ya so go gentle broham.

 

[GT1000000]

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Brutha Bear,
Good on you getting the all set up for some indoor winter fun with your new tin tub...
My suggestion on banging out the dent is similar to "maryhannaj"s" idea...
Use a chunk of wood to help spread the blows, but instead of a buddy, try to rig up a come along with a deep hook attached to rub rail and anchored to a fixed spot, like the bumper of a car/truck...
Apply tension to the come along and a firm application of force using a 2-3 pound sledge on the wood...
Start out easy and get a "feel" for the amount of force needed...
Here is a bit of a sketch showing what I envision...




As it begins to give apply a little more pressure with the come along...you might have to ratchet strap the hull down to the trailer in case it wants to "walk" off of it when you begin to apply the pressure from the come along.

Use a rubber mallet on the outside part of the dent to help shape it.

As you get closer to the original shape, you can use a smaller piece of wood to localize the pulling pressure to get the curve and switch to using a rubber mallet for the last bits...

You will probably have to adjust the angles between the "pull" to get the dent to go where you want it to and to keep the "hook" in place...

Hope this helps some...and have FUN!

 

[glnbnz]

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Bear...I can't believe that you have had a repair thread going for a month now and I missed it. :facepalm: Sorry but I'm on board now so I will not miss anymore of the mayhem!! :laugh:

 

[bear_69cuda]

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Happy new year everyone..

Thanks for all the advice so far!

Kinda a big update and change of plans. No I did not take the SN to the dump like the Imperial glasser.

However I've had the SN flipped right side up for a few weeks now, and started to realized the amount of time and effort required just to paint and have it looking new again. I'd need to repair the holes (way more than expected), fix dents, remove the carpet and the 40 gallons of 1/4" thick carpet adhesive the PO used everywhere. Not to mention the cost of materials, and use of icky chemicals (gallons of MEK) So I've decided to repair/replace all missing rivets, resolve any leak issues, put it back the way I bought it and sell. I think I should have been more patient with finding a hull in better condition. Like finding a less rusty car for a restoration.

So what I'm saying is I found the boat I should have waited for on this project.

Specs: One owner, close to perfect condition 1971 Lund 14-S, 20" transom, electric start 20 hp Mercury, and some nice pedestal seats (not pictured). The vintage ez-loader trailer looks new...

The boat was trailered over a 120 miles of snow, slush, salt, and road grime, and still looks nice...

Anyhow I'm looking forward to enhancing this great boat as simply as possible... It's pretty awesome just the way it is... I'm just not a green and red guy is all...

 

[jbcurt00]

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I think you've been spending too much time at Jas' boat house..... :facepalm:

Nice looking Lund though. I don't know, maybe the cool mint green will grow on you.....

I do like the red.

 

[jasoutside]

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That's a clean looking ol' Lund you have there buddy, nice:encouragement:

 

[sphelps]

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Looks like you could just throw the rods in there and go !
The red and green look great with fish slime on it .. :joyous:

 

[glnbnz]

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Sounds like a plan.

 

[bonz_d]

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You'll Love that Lund S-14. I just sold mine to my lil brother and he's as happy as a pig in slop.. Very rugged and stable even in bigger choppy water.

 

[Pmccraney]

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Nice trade-up! I really like the Lund. Color is a personal preference, but I think it looks great (nice little retro look to that color scheme).

I have never owned a LUND, but from what I hear they are very durable boats with a loyal following.

Nice work.

 

[jvanhees]

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good looking 2nd boat~ I think you will be happy starting with a LUND. Nice looking Merc as well! Tagging along

 

[bear_69cuda]

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Thanks guys.

I'm trying to use as many parts I have laying around on this build. Seats came with the boat and plan on using the style of mounting hardware shown in the pics. I'll have two adjustable posts stashed if higher seating in favored.

In the bow area I'll be adding a casting deck with seat, storage for trolling motor battery and whatever else will fit. Quite a bit of room actually. Not sure if I'll use the hatch in the pic, or make the hatch from plywood cutout? The small forward bow step is lower than the forward bench seat top... I'm thinking of using z-channel aluminum stock to raise the bow step level with the bench, and tie it into together for extra deck support.

 

[bear_69cuda]

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This is kinda what I'm thinking for the front casting deck. I'll also be adding a small plywood deck aft of the bow cap for my trolling motor mount.

Darker grey would be trolling motor mount deck.

 

[jvanhees]

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It is going to be a nice fishing boat when you are done! And not a bear to haul around either...

 

[Watermann]

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Nice little fishing boat, it should fit the bill alright. The flat deck is a real good plan and if you're planning on keeping the tin seats the way they are then I have a suggestions for you.

I've had similar boats with that style of seats. I know that there isn't any way to securely fasten the swivel seats to those thin tin seats. What I did was build a frame that I mounted the swivel seat to which had 4 legs spaced far enough apart to drop over the sides of the tin seat while the swivel seat rested on the top. They could just be lifted out too. With those 3/4 pin seat bases you'll have to make a huge hole in the tin to accommodate them and once again no way to back the thin tin without removing the seats and foam to get a backer on there.

Makes me want a little tinny now!

 

[bear_69cuda]

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Nice little fishing boat, it should fit the bill alright. The flat deck is a real good plan and if you're planning on keeping the tin seats the way they are then I have a suggestions for you.

Makes me want a little tinny now!

Thanks I love the boat!

Actually the seat bench tops are 1/2" plywood. So I'm thinking my seat mounts should be plenty sturdy.

 

[bear_69cuda]

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It is going to be a nice fishing boat when you are done! And not a bear to haul around either...

Agree, I'm gonna keep it as light as possible... Lots of small lakes to explore where it's new home is...

 

[bear_69cuda]

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Hey gang,

tonight's update...

Not sure if you can see the pencil line in this pic very well but I scribed the top position of the casting deck. I'll also use it as a reference for measuring my deck template.

Just doing some trolling motor mockup with scrap for a visual...

Unless anyone feels a group 27 battery on this step, with the trolling motor above is to much weight this far forward ??? (~85 lbs) I'm really diggin the idea of stashing it here. Wiring the trolling motor will be a cinch...