1986 Landau Conversion COMPLETED!

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1986Landau

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I recently acquired a 1986 Landau 14' boat with a 1987 Cox trailer, I actually traded a custom built Ruger 10/22 takedown for it... Approximate value $600.00
My main goal is to restore and build it for my 2 year old and myself to take on the local rivers and small lakes, I will be building some sort of casting deck on the front and a carpeted floor between the benches! I am going the electric trolling motor route as some of the lakes we will be going to do not allow gasoline motors. the boat came with an old 24 LBS Motorguide that will be upgraded but probably used until I figure out what ill be doing with the floor plan and so on...


Here is the progress so far, I am waiting for the Macropoxy to cure now so I can flip the boat over!
 

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Congrats on the rig. Lots of memories for you and TJ in the making.
 
Sherwin Williams Macropoxy? Is that something people commonly use for the bottom of a Jon? Just curious to see if there is a viable alternative to Steelflex. I have a hard time trying to get them to ship to Canada!

Craig
 
I don't know that it is common, I purchased it for a fiberglass build that never happened! My only concern is that it would crack with the expansion and contraction of the aluminium or when the aluminium flexes... it is however tough and adhesion is excellent! I used to be in the auto refinishing business and have to say I am impressed with the material so far, ill have more info on its durability in the spring though...

I have recently replied to a 4 year old post of someone here that used it asking how its held up but have not received a response yet...
 
I decided to remove the existing bunks and install longer ones, I also added two in the center for extra support!
now as soon as I get some time ill install the carpet and flip the boat over onto the trailer..
 

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So I got the bunk carpet installed on the new bunks last night, now this weekend I can flip the boat onto the trailer and figure out where to position the roller!
Ill also try to get the new registration decals installed..

My daughter is due in 4 weeks so I have a feeling my project will slow down for the most part until spring!
 

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So I got the boat flipped and onto the trailer only to find some loose rivets in the rear seat, the rivets were tight in the hull "water tight" but were loose in the seat if that makes sense! I drilled out the loose rivets and replaced them with stainless bolts and then had to do some touch up painting... I did get the new registration sticker and numbers applied and the boat upright and ready to prep the interior for paint! the front roller or bunk still needs to be figured out but here are some updated pictures!
 

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Well my daughter is here, born on December 15th and weighing 7lbs 9oz! her name is Leena and will be taking up most of my spare time over the next while. I am a proud papa!
I did somehow manage to get some work done on the boat over the holiday and weekend though, picked up a used Minn Kota Riptide 74 bow mounted trolling motor from a friend for $75.00
I was trying to figure out how to convert it to a transom mount and decided to pull my old Motorguide apart and modify the mount from it to fit the Riptide 74, all I ended up doing was turning the upper unit 180 degrees so it would be functional and expanding the hole in the Motorguide transom mounting bracket from 1 inch to 1-1/4 inches so it would fit the composite shaft on the Riptide 74. Only time will tell if it will hold up to the abuse of the more powerful motor. I still need to shorten the shaft on the Riptide 74 but I want to wait till I take her out and give it a good testing, Also got the transom wood installed as well as some other stuff, Oh and I think I may do a front seat delete and install a flat floor right above the supports! I'm open to your all's opinions especially on the floor....
 

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For some reason I got cut off at 10 pictures so here is the rest I was trying to load..
 

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So I got a little progress done on the boat! Removed the front bench seat, Opened the rear bench seat for storage, Started working on the mini deck up front which will hold the batteries and onboard charger and started installing the floatation foam in case we take on water. 1 inch foam will also go on the floor between the ribs and then plywood and carpet over it.
 

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I love the battery with the charger right there. Smart thinking!


can't wait to see where this goes
 
Completed the foam installation up front and got some pictures during daylight!
 

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Floor foam is in place, not the best foam job but I got the foam for free as they were scraps from the construction company that's in the same warehouse that I work in. now to start cutting and fitting the plywood.
 

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here are the pictures of the custom 10/22 takedown I traded for the boat.
 

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Its supposed to be in the 50's here this weekend, hoping to make some progress! I'm going to try getting the plywood cut, test fitted and ready for carpet. Might get the batteries and wiring in as well. Anyone else planning on working on their boats this weekend?
 
I will be, picking her up from the welder tmrw morning. Depending on the temps here tmrw may start prepping for paint. From the looks of your last post I thought you sold the landau for the ruger 10/22.
 
bthompson92 said:
I will be, picking her up from the welder tmrw morning. Depending on the temps here tmrw may start prepping for paint. From the looks of your last post I thought you sold the landau for the ruger 10/22.

Yeah i may have to edit the wording on that! Looks like you have a nice project going as well, what are your plans as far as paint, flooring and power plant?
 
1986Landau said:
Its supposed to be in the 50's here this weekend, hoping to make some progress! I'm going to try getting the plywood cut, test fitted and ready for carpet. Might get the batteries and wiring in as well. Anyone else planning on working on their boats this weekend?
LOL, that's all I do every day.
So far you're looking pretty good on yours.
 
Well here is the latest progress, looks like it will be cold for a while so I wont be able to continue for a while. next step is a little more woodwork, paint the interior and install carpet. all the electronics are installed and working.
 

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