1971 16' ss

[veilside180sx]

Re: 1971 16' ss

Well...we had to do some makeshift things to make the splash happen. (the controls and fuse box being attached to wood being a few)

We were up for 18 hrs working on the boat, and barely managed to squeak in under 2 hrs of sleep before heading out.

Got out today for it's maiden voyage though and everything went well. We were able to boat 7 small Sturgeon as well, which was fun for my Father In Law that has never caught one before. (unfortunately they were all under 36-40")

The seats were not in the boat yet, so we sat on foldable camping chairs (which was quite humerous when someone would fall over)

We were able to pull off 31.2 mph on the GPS with the F50, with 3 people (roughly 600 lbs of people) in the boat. I think that's a very acceptable speed given the amount of weight that was in the boat.

 

[Bighoss]

Re: 1971 16' ss

I can't wait to see this finished. Looking forward to it as much as my own. Awesome work!
"3 people (roughly 600 lbs of people) in the boat"......2 people in Hoss' family.

 

[veilside180sx]

Re: 1971 16' ss

Gas tank is in...finally.

Side covers are ready to go on, and the controls are ready to be mounted.

 

[dozerII]

Re: 1971 16' ss

Awsome looking rig Veil, Nice to get it out for the maiden voyage.
Glen

 

[veilside180sx]

Re: 1971 16' ss

We're getting closer to completion every day.

Rear panels and everything are being test fit, and will be secured in the morning.

We decided on the Beede Multifunction gauge Speedo and the Yamaha Digital Multifunction gauge for the Tach. We haven't ordered the Yami yet, since we are short on scratch from everything else.

As a surprise, Ken had a jumping bass etched in the sideglass and painted translucent blue. I think it looks awesome.

 

[Jayb123]

Re: 1971 16' ss

I would love that yamaha 4 stroke (drool)

 

[Huron Angler]

Re: 1971 16' ss

Holy cow that blue bass looks great on the side window

I agree that 31mph is not bad performance. Another iboater had an older 50hp 2-stroke and was only getting 26mph in similar circumstances with a 16' Jupiter.

I like that multi-function gauge too, nice choice.

 

[veilside180sx]

Re: 1971 16' ss

Holy cow that blue bass looks great on the side window

I agree that 31mph is not bad performance. Another iboater had an older 50hp 2-stroke and was only getting 26mph in similar circumstances with a 16' Jupiter.

I like that multi-function gauge too, nice choice.

Jury is out currently on that gauge as the fuel portion isn't working.

Gas tank wound up being pretty close to our calculations...11.8 gallons when full. The rear slide doors are all set permanently, and bow is all ready to be wrapped up. (ran out of rivets)

Had a second splash today, and fishing tomorrow. There is still quite a bit of work to do, but it'll get done over the next week after the play weekend is over.=)

 

[veilside180sx]

Re: 1971 16' ss

Finished up both trips. Both were relatively uneventful for issues.

The fishing on Saturday wasn't too bad. Managed to get 7 fish in 3 hrs, up to 52".

 

[jasoutside]

Re: 1971 16' ss

Boat on the water! Fish shot too!!! Awesome

 

[Huron Angler]

Re: 1971 16' ss

Glad to hear things went well for ya!

Is that a Sturgeon? Nice looking fish.

What kind of speeds did you get with less people on board?

 

[Deadwood]

Re: 1971 16' ss

Boat on the water! Fish shot too!!! Awesome

^^^Amen!^^^


Congrats.....to you and your family....your hard work shows and FULL SPEED to FUN TIMES AHEAD!!!

 

[veilside180sx]

Re: 1971 16' ss

Still haven't had a chance to take it out by myself to see, although it still managed 30 mph with 3 adults/2 kids/full tank of gas. (figure that's about 800 lbs) I'm thinking I would need a little more prop to gain much speed. (I do have another one to test out, but won't do it until I have a tach)

You are correct, the fish is a White Sturgeon.

Glad to hear things went well for ya!

Is that a Sturgeon? Nice looking fish.

What kind of speeds did you get with less people on board?

 

[KellyC]

Re: 1971 16' ss

Man your boat looks sweet Veil, you have done a very good job on her bud.

So where did ya catch that sturgeon at there bud? Kind of looks like down by Longview.

When I first moved here I did a lot of sturgeon fishing on the public dock here in St. Helens and caught my biggest there at 57 inches. But I have seen an 8 footer come in there.

 

[Bighoss]

Re: 1971 16' ss

Nice job, 2nd splash...catching fish. Man you have to be feeling good right now! Congrats Veil.

 

[veilside180sx]

Re: 1971 16' ss

It's actually the Willy close to the MC (you know that secret hole...where the whole State fishes...lol)

I haven't fished that low in the Columbia, but my biggest gators are around 11-12 ft.

Man your boat looks sweet Veil, you have done a very good job on her bud.

So where did ya catch that sturgeon at there bud? Kind of looks like down by Longview.

When I first moved here I did a lot of sturgeon fishing on the public dock here in St. Helens and caught my biggest there at 57 inches. But I have seen an 8 footer come in there.

Nice job, 2nd splash...catching fish. Man you have to be feeling good right now! Congrats Veil.

Actually the third splash, and both (only 2 were fishing trips) of which have had fish in the boat.

 

[veilside180sx]

Re: 1971 16' ss

Got most of the bow in the boat tonight.

 

[Jayb123]

Re: 1971 16' ss

Super cool bow area .... with cubbies. That looks great Veil. Wont have to worry about the diamond plating rotting out from under you thats for sure.

 

[veilside180sx]

Re: 1971 16' ss

Here's the finished product (at least from an appearance perspective)

 

[kacrow]

Re: 1971 16' ss

Veilside what if i wanted to copy your boat? where did you get your Diamond tread and how much more was it over wood? i like the thought of not having to do this again. what did you paint the insides of the boat i thought you used the same thing you put on the floor but in this pic it dose not look the same?