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Great job on the boat.....I have said it once, I really like the way everything is laid out on your boat.....she looks brand new. =D> =D> =D>
 
Another day at it. Adjusted the Keel rollers, mounted the motor, finished the wiring, mounted the speed sensor, transducer, and transom eyes. I am tired. :-|
 

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Amazing work, you really got it finished off quickly.. I bet you're tired! Where did you get the latches for the hatches?
 
Alex_c said:
Amazing work, you really got it finished off quickly.. I bet you're tired! Where did you get the latches for the hatches?
I got them at the local Marine store. They were $3 each.

Finished the electrical, and installed the decals today.

Now it is just small odds and ends.
 

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Hurry up Memorial day. I can't wait to get on the water. Picked up a water pump kit, and ordered a metal fuel tank.
 

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Looks perfect, I like it suttle, clean, organized. Props on the craftsmanship. :beer:
 
DOBSONFLY said:
Looks perfect, I like it suttle, clean, organized. Props on the craftsmanship. :beer:
Thank you very much. That is so kind. This boat was built based on the "What not to do" idea. Keeping it simple, yet usefull.

So today, I replaced the water pump, replaced the plugs, painted the prop, and got my foam filled steel fuel tank. The only thing left is to build two steps where the forward bench once was, install some custom graphics along the sides, and fill the tank. Then it is on like Donkey Kong!
 
Likewise on my build (KISS principle), plus I am rookie boater. Sounds like you got the motor in tip top now! 8)

I got mine out on the maiden voyage last night and was even able to do some fishing. I figured on having to work out more gremlins but really only had one which I believe was air in the fuel line. I hit all of 8 MPH wide open, may need some more HP someday....
 
\:D/DONE!!!!!!! \:D/

Steps are done, and the graphics was the finishing touch.
 

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I could not resist taking a couple more today. I took the boat over to my inlaws to check how it towed with my HHR. It towed perfect.

Thank you to this site for all the useful information. It was invaluable.
 

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Looks great with those decals. Nice touch. All around great work on a great boat.

Now go catch something tasty!
 
[url=https://www.tinboats.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=316299#p316299 said:
Alex_c » Today, 01:56[/url]"]Hey..kinda looks like my boat! Wet on the top and dry on the bottom.

#-o
LOL :lol:
 
I put some 93 octane fuel in the tank. Pulled the choke, but it was too hot out for it. So without the choke, she starts right up. We are ready to rock first trip out this week end.
Just a quick video of it, and me being silly.
 
Wow, I thought I heard the concussive blast of 15 thundering stallions all the way from the west coast...this explains everything.
 
[url=https://www.tinboats.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=316982#p316982 said:
Alex_c » Today, 03:56[/url]"]Wow, I thought I heard the concussive blast of 15 thundering stallions all the way from the west coast...this explains everything.
LOL. I know right?
Well the maiden voyage went well except for a broken ignition wire. Luckily I had my McGyver mullet with me in a tool box, and a few minutes later we were on our way.
 

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Probably one of the cleanest and nicest builds here on tinboats.net
 

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