Finally happening!!

[CRAPPIE_SLAYER]

:LOL2:

 

[CRAPPIE_SLAYER]

With a little bit of work the past 2 days, I have gotten the rest of the framing done on the boat. Just a few supports to put in once I start boxing everything in. Man this is getting me excited. Can't wait to see how it all looks once it's carpeted. Here's the boat porn for you guys, enjoy.

A look at the paint out in the sun.

Rear seat.

Front deck.

Couple shots of the entire layout. Just from sitting in it while working on it, I can tell that having the open floor space in the middle is going to be great. I'm kind of a tall guy, so being able to stretch the legs out will make a day of fishing that much better.

 

[danmyersmn]

livewell?

 

[CRAPPIE_SLAYER]

Possibly. Got a guy at work that is a whiz at welding, so I might have him fab me up a specialty on that would fit in one of the large side storage compartments. Don't know if it would be a livewell so much as a baitwell though.

 

[Hydrilla]

Looks awesome man!! I love the pic showing the paint. Everything looks better than new.

 

[danmyersmn]

Possibly. Got a guy at work that is a whiz at welding, so I might have him fab me up a specialty on that would fit in one of the large side storage compartments. Don't know if it would be a livewell so much as a baitwell though.

That's what mine is mostly used for. Keeping sucker minnows alive.

 

[Boater]

Paint looks good, question for you What did you use for paint and how did you apply it?? I will be doing mine this winter. Looks to be the same boat as yours. Keep the info coming Thanks...

 

[danmyersmn]

Paint looks good, question for you What did you use for paint and how did you apply it?? I will be doing mine this winter. Looks to be the same boat as yours. Keep the info coming Thanks...

Check back earlier in the thread I think he said what paint he was using. If not, it was Rustoleum Marine topside sprayed on thinned at 10%.

 

[CRAPPIE_SLAYER]

Thats it exactly dan.

Haven't been on for a little while, but have been getting some work done. Worked on boxing everything in over the long holiday weekend. Got the pcs. for the side compartments all cut and tacked into place. Also got the cardboard template for the front deck made. Hopefully get some more time this week to plug away at it. Will try to post some pics as well.

 

[Boater]

I was just curious if you tested how stable the boat will be with the deck at seat height in the front? Did you stand on the seat and rock the boat while in the water? I forgot to check mine and now that I am ready to start the inside of mine I cannot check it due to all the water here in MN having ice on it. I was thinking of installing the deck lower approx 4" lower than the seat was. HELP any info will be appreciated. Thanks David

 

[CRAPPIE_SLAYER]

Haven't checked mine out, but was using a boat of a friends for the past 2 years that is the same as mine that had a deck across the original front seat and I personally didn't think it was too shaky.

 

[Lunkerville]

Hey Crappie,

Excellent job on the boat so far. Are you keeping us all in suspense for the final spring unveiling??? [-X

 

[CRAPPIE_SLAYER]

Hey guys! Haven't been on in a while, but the weather is finally starting to break around here so I am starting to get some work done again. Planning on getting the rest of the plywood cut, fit, and carpeted in the next 2 weeks or so. Pics to come soon. Can't wait to get her done and in the water!!

 

[rfarrands]

This has to be one of the best mods I've seen. I can't wait to see it finished. =D>

 

[CRAPPIE_SLAYER]

Well now that I'm finished catching fish like this 14 3/4" hawg through the ice, I can get focused on the boat mods again. Was off work today and its been a busy morning. Got most of the plywood cut and tacked in place. Short lunch break, then back at it.

Veiw from the drivers seat

And from the front seat

 

[ober51]

Great build. Any plans on flotation foam? How are you pwoering it? I havent read the whole beginning part, so it may be covered, but tiller or fabbing up a console?

 

[CRAPPIE_SLAYER]

Still kicking around the idea of putting the foam in or not. If I do, it will be placed along the bottoms of the side compartments where you can see that it is still open. Also going to run the electrical through here. There will be a trim piece to cover these areas allowing easy access if there is any electrical problems. Would also place some foam underneath the rear seat and front deck. The massive :wink: powerplant going on the rear of this thing is a '76 evinrude 9.9 tiller. Motor needs a serious tuneup that is going to happen as soon as I finish the mods. Started chugging badly on me the last time it was out. Think I'm gonna replace on of the coils and do a carb/fuel pump rebuild on it. Also going to need the waterpump worked on. Thanks to the link that was provided on this site, I know have the original owners manual with all of the info on rebuilding the motor. Thanks TinBoats =D> !

 

[CRAPPIE_SLAYER]

Got a little more time this afternoon, so I tore apart everything and got it watersealed. Plans for the weekend are to get the lids for the storage areas cut out, build the inner areas of the storage compartments, mount and run the wire for the fish finder transducer, and cut out the holes for the seat mounts. Possibly paint the 2 small areas above the deck in the front if time and weather permit. Have a great weekend everyone!

 

[CRAPPIE_SLAYER]

Here she is with all of the woodwork done, but still waiting for some carpet.

A look at the inside of one of the storage compartments and the front storage areas

And all finished up

 

[alanbird_87]

Man that trailer is amwesome!! How did you go about painting it? Was it galvanized? Mine needs a little work to make it look good again.