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Windy day to try out the rebuild. Had trouble getting it back on the trailer without guidepost. Got to get those back on and finish up some stuff on the deck. Everything went great. Handles about the same. Didn't check speed, gonna wait for a calmer day, but seems to be about the same as before...

Yeah Tiller steer takes less floor room too. On this boat I go out with my grand kids a lot and I let them drive and putt around kinda teaching them, they are all under 9 years old. I just cruise a lot too looking for Indian rocks, so I am more comfortable with a wheel. Thanks

Well its at the Graphic shop getting some decals. Getting closer to the water.

Thanks.

Yeah I do 3D signs, but mostly I cut substrates for local sign companies. I am the only person in my area with a CNC router table. Sign companies here haven't caught on yet...lol ! Don Hulsey from Utica , yeah I know him slightly. I knew he was a "Wall Dog". That hand lettering stuff is awesome...

Getting closer.

I am using 1/2" on the lower floor. The Styrofoam I placed under it provides a stable floor. When I get it all secured down I bet it will really be sturdy. On the casting deck up front I will probably use 3/4 because it will have floor trusses of aluminum angle. That will be my main storage...

Here are some more pics.

Done with the paint, styro-foam in the floor and now mocking up the plywood. Slow going cause I dont know what I am doing !

Yes but I think I am gonna go back with a wheel. I want to be able to stand and drive because I plan on going through water with lots of debris, like creeks. I know tiller would save a lot of room, but there will probably never be me or 2 grand kids or maybe 1 adult.

Got it off the trailer and flipped it over, repaired holes with solid aluminum rivets and JB Weld. They were easy, but I was scared at first because I have never done any. Think from now on I will never use anything but solid if I can get to the back to hold the dolly. Then masked ,1 coat of...

Finished stripping all the paint inside and out.Put it in the garage and flipped it over after I filled it with water to check for leaks. So I have a question. I think these were caused by someone using screws or nails on a previous repair and they were metal and laid in the floor inside and...

I have some questions for all the re builders. 1.) Would it be a good idea to paint under neath the floor inside the boat, and has anyone used the truck bed liner stuff? Or what would be best to use there? 2.) On the floor I am going to use 1/2 inch regular plywood. Should I seal the wood with...

Got the trailer done about a month ago and have been working slowly on stripping the boat. Done with tho outside. Now working on the inside. Then I am gonna check for leaks and flip it over and start painting. Taking a poll on flat Olive green or shiny dark blue :? . I did discover a stripping...

The trailer gets the garage for a while.I want to redo it also. Someone brush painted it and the boat and they both look pretty rough. Got the floor all tore out and ready to start stripping the paint. I had 5, 30 gallon trash can full of wood and foam. I weighed each can and what I threw away...

Nice job. I liked the video. The wife didnt look to impressed in the video...lol :lol:. Mine checks on me every once in a while. Makes a walk around then goes back in. How did you fill and what did you use on the small holes in the hull? I am almost to that stage.

Howdy everyone. I am getting ready to redo my 1986 Smoker Craft Big Fisherman with a Johnson 28HP SPL, I purchased back in late July. I rode around a lot with it to get a feel of what I wanted to do with it. The boat trailer and motor all came as a package new. I have 4 specific questions. I...

I have a Big Fisherman SmokerCraft also. Mine is a 1986 motor and trailer all came together. Just bought it about a month ago. I gave $1200 for mine and it has a 28HP Johnson. You got a sweet deal on yours, if the motor runs thats worth 4 times that price. I will be watching and helping ya on...