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Piomarine

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OK so I already started one thread for a question related to this build but I decided to make a new one (with a new name) that will be dedicated to chronicling the progress of my build from acquisition to completion. I will be asking any further questions here and as always all questions, comments, and words of encouragement are much appreciated!!! Immediately following this comment I will re-post all photos of my progress up to now.
 
Now on to the photos!
 

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Last post...3 possible design layouts for everyone to comment on
 

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My vote is for the middle layout. You will have a well balanced boat along with a decent fishing deck. If going back to the original color scheme Rustoleum Royal Gloss Blue is a near perfect match. Your making great progress =D>. Trust me the original layer of paint & primer is the hardest to remove; I went through a gallon & a half of aircraft stripper but it looks like you have a leg up on what I had with that pressure washer vs. the hand scrapers I used :mrgreen: . Here's a look at my old boat https://forum.tinboats.net/viewtopic.php?t=33352 I finally got it painted last fall but haven't updated since last march. I'm ready to frame out the inside on mine but it looks like this artic blast has me stopped in my tracks. How about this Texas weather :LOL2:.
 
If it wasn't for this cursed arctic blast I'd have been out there stripping it today...I would've done it yesterday, but I spent the day getting toyed with by a school of carp :roll:
 
Well it is the weekend yet again, and here I sit reading forum posts for the 10th time wishing I could be outside working but unfortunately, Texas decided that we were going to do winter this week...so here I sit...reading old posts and drawing more possible layouts instead of actually building...Winter Sucks!!!
 

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I like the 3rd layout. Just bc you won't have to step over a bench every time you go back and forth from fishing to riding.

Also, just my thoughts, I would have the front deck extend a little bit behind the fishing seat for a little extra room when stepping up/down and so you can swivel all the way around in the seat and still have somewhere for your feet. Although typically you don't face the rear of the boat, I feel like that would bother me in the instances where I would need to turn around and my feet ended up dangling.
 
Well the snow has melted, the rain has stopped and the sun came out (if even for a minute.) Finally got to do some real work on the traveler. Picked up a motor on Saturday and then today, got outside with two cans of Aircraft stripper and the power-washer. I will add photos in a few minutes.
 
Here is the motor I picked up on Saturday for $50. It as a 1959 Johnson Seahorse CD-16 5 1/2 hp. It turns but obviously will not run right now. I have plans to convert it from a pressurized tank, to a basic single line with a fuel pump, as well as giving it a full tune up. Once cleaned up it should be a strong running motor as the old Johnsons often were. The cowl is obviously destroyed. At some point in the motor's history, someone tried to start it by giving it a shot of ether but failed to check the position of the stroke. it was in the UP position and as soon as they tried to start it, they naturally blew out the front of the cowl and started it on fire hence the melted carb adjustment knob. I was able to locate, by some miracle, a new engine cowl which should be here by next week (pictures when it gets here.)
 

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Finally got some the paint stripping done today on the outside of the hull. It's not perfect but it is certainly clean enough for me to get a primer down with good adhesion. Tomorrow, hopefully with the help of a friend, I am going to put down a layer of sealer on all of the seams and rivets.
 

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Looks awesome Andy! I'd definitely go with the polished aluminum on the bottom like you were talking about. I'll have to show you the saw horses I made for mine today. Keep up the good work my friend!
 
Great progress! You'll be fishing out of before you know it :beer: Hopefully I'll be able to get mine finished & fishing this upcoming week since I'm off for Russell Stover's plant shutdown.
 
https://forum.tinboats.net/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=36630

Here's mine. And my vote for floor plane. Like you I wanted a place for my feet front and back.
 
Carolina, I used aircraft stripper that I picked up the o'riely auto parts.

Insanity, I really like your layout. It gives ample room for in floor storage. I have to ask though, how is the stability when you are standing up front? I would love to do something similar but I am really worried about the boat getting tippy when standing up front.
 
Thanks, the PO of my boat painted over the whole thing with grey car paint, but didn't really prep the surface, so it's flashing everywhere. I plan to strip it, then got it with the kem 400 from Sherwin.
 
I don't think it's bad at all. I can stand up in front of the seat just fine. Just don't try to walk around the side of it. That's when things get squirly as the boat tips/ sinks out from under you a bit. You Quickly learn the swivel the seat around and step out if your heading to the rear. I like standing up front better then the rear. Something about being rite up on the v makes it stable. Its got no where to go but up and down. Farther back and it tips/ sinks as you get near the side.
I like this boat ten fold over the 12 ( I'm guessing it was a 36 ) flat john I used to have. I couldn't stand comfortable in it. Just to let you no how good my sea legs are.

Just a side note but with out a motor I had to add wieght ( like 50 lbs of steel and lead plus two batteries) to the back of the boat to balance it out which helps the trolling motor keep the boat straight.
And it also seems to help the stability a little. Mounting my motor soon. But I figure il still need some extra weight.
 
Thanks Insanity that actually helps. I got an epoxy sealer down on all seams and rivets below the waterline. I used Amazing GOOP Coat-it from Academy. The stuff was pretty easy to work with, just FOLLOW ALL DIRECTIONS. Also, the product claims to have a working time of 30 minutes, it was probably closer to 25 minutes before it just got really thick and hard to work with. Next step is priming and paint but that may have to wait a couple weeks till I can find a good acid etching primer. I am going to use Majic tractor and implement paint from Tractor Supply Company.
 

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ccm said:
=D> Looking Good =D> Just wondering what color/colors are you going to paint it?
I think I am going to go with a navy blue on top and a nice almond bottom. I will be painting it in the next couple weeks here.

It's been a couple weeks since I posted last, and haven't gotten a ton of work done as this month's money has dried up, but I was able to get some trailer work started. As you will see by the picture my project has taken what I like to call, a redneck turn for the worst (notice the trailer on blocks) but after about 3 days of penetrating oil, and jumping on the tire iron, I was able to break the 30 year old rust and pull the wheels to replace the tires.

Also my new engine cowl came in and I would say its is a fair improvement over the last one (notice, front not blown out)

And of course this is Spring, and just because I don't have a boat doesn't mean I can't be productive from shore :)
 

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