16' Alumacraft V Boat Rebuild

[Ashtel]

Inside priming is done!

Actually turned out better than I thought. Bed liner is next.

 

[PitFishin']

Lookin good! looks around the same size as mine. Im gonna follow and see how she turns out. ive been terrible at updating my thread. just got my foam in.

 

[Ashtel]

Quick after Christmas update.

Bed liner was a bust for the interior walls. Don't know if it was the amateur in me or just wasn't what I was thinking, but it looked like crap.

We started in the back tray and were not receiving the look I was going for so we scrapped it all.

Instead we have choose to lay the bed liner on the bottom of the boat (out of site) for more sealant (attached are a couple of pictures).

I am just going to pick up some regular paint for the interior.

Should have the interior paint done by this weekend.

 

[Gators5220]

Sweet lookin boat you got goin bud, what all you got planned for her?

 

[Ashtel]

Thanks Gators.

The original plan was to just replace the carpet with Vinyl.

That is still the plan but it has become a much bigger project now. Once we stripped the foam we ran into 7 pin holes that were visible that needed patching, after patching we water tested and also turned the lights off in the garage with a big spot light underneath the boat to check for more leaks; we found a couple more as well that have since been patched.

After sanding for days we were ready for bed liner.

Bed Liner has been applied to the bottom of the boat after I decided it didn't look right for the sides (this should provide some extra sealant as well).

We started painting the interior last night - it is turning out great! I absolutely love the color (pictures attached).

Next on the list is to rewire the boat after the second coat of paint.

As to what the boat will be used for, I am an avid flat head catfisherman and sturgeon guy. Attached are a couple of pictures from last year on the river. This boat will be used mainly for the river and for BIG fish [-o< .

 

[Ashtel]

Second coat of paint will be going on tonight.

In the meantime my buddy Luke took on the project of cleaning up the live well and installing the new lights.

Man did it turn out nice. Lights on both side of the live well that will run to the switch board in the back.

 

[Ashtel]

Second coat applied - picked up some clear coat last night that will either go on tonight or tomorrow for more protection.

Starting to look a little like a boat...

 

[Country Dave]

Looks great.

 

[Ashtel]

Foam problem solved. This is one sheet of 2x4x8. Should only need one more.

 

[Ashtel]

Foam on the bottom done.

I used 2" think for the bottom and layed 1" over the top.

On board charger installed as well.

 

[Ashtel]

All wiring laid.

Received my 8 gang switch panel - played around with that a bit.

Started cutting new floors. Project moving along.

 

[russ010]

do you know which power wire is which coming out of the conduit? I don't know if you number labeled them or what... I only have a few wires in the front and back, and each go to their own circuit board/switch so I didn't have to label them... just wondering how you're keeping up with them

 

[Ashtel]

All are labeled, still a mess until we can mount the switch panel - which has to be done after the flooring.

Old wood still in back of boat so we can walk around etc.

Floor should be done by this weekend.

Finally starting to look like a boat~!

 

[russ010]

looks great so far! Keep up the good work!

 

[Ashtel]

Boat is still moving along. Most of the floor is complete now with just the extension to the front deck left.

Was also able to install the rope lighting in the front of the boat, turned out great!

 

[panFried]

That's pretty sweet! I really like the lighting set-up.

 

[Kochy]

Where'd you get the light strip roll? I'm looking to do that to my boat.

 

[panFried]

Kochy if you find out, put an extra roll in the pass box because I'm after you

 

[Ashtel]

Where'd you get the light strip roll? I'm looking to do that to my boat.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Boat-Accen..._Accessories_Gear&vxp=mtr&hash=item41685c687f

I put a bead of silicone along each side of the LED strip.

Got the extension to the floor cut out tonight. Gives way more space in the front and feels great.

Was also able to find a hose for the front to hide wires that matched the paint perfectly!

 

[Ashtel]

Ok - so was able to finish the extended deck.

We used cardboard to get the angles right for the bottom side. Cut a piece - shave it, use it as a template.

We were also able to cut the front hatch and pre-install the cig lighter adapters (which illuminate blue, these will be hardwired to the accessory battery).

Ordered Vinyl a couple days ago and only have a few more pieces of wood to cut.

Lighting in the boat is not complete, but can't complete until the vinyl arrives.