Recent content by Brushout

My knees were the driving force behind the extended deck and step. Also, with out the extended deck the first step is onto a lid/hatch not a solid deck. over time the lid will start to warp. I will get you more photos this weekend.

Oh, and I use hot glue on all the seams.

Almost done. Just needs the hull sides to be painted. I think I will go with the classic Olive drab.

I tested the adhesive on some scrap. That is when I realized it was not going to work. I used https://www.loctiteproducts.com/p/pl_ca_prem_adv/overview/Loctite-PL-Premium-FAST-GRAB-Polyurethane-Construction-Adhesive.htm it was a little more expensive, but it does a wonderful job. Holds very...

UPDATE: Getting there. I extended the front deck lots of storage under there. I need to carpet it, but I have not yet figured out how I want the lids to open. Added a step with storage under that. It is so much easier to get up and down on the front deck. New trolling motor on the way too.

Any body know what the recommended WOT RPM is for a 40 hp Force engine? Thanks

I got the 24 oz carpet from https://www.bassboatseats.com/collections/bass-boat-carpet/products/deckmate-24oz-bass-boat-carpet I could not be happier, This is very high quality carpet. I ordered several samples from different companies, none of the other carpets even came close to the...

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Just joined the forum. I have been restoring a bass tracker. I did not have the cash for a brand new one and I hate owing money, so I picked this one up for a steal. I have been in the boating industry as a marine diesel Tech since 1985, this is my first boat. I figured how hard can this...