Herloom 14' Arkansas Traveler Mod

[Piomarine]

OK so it's been a little while but I'm back. It has been a productive couple weeks, I have been able to get the boat primed and painted. In the next couple days (probably this weekend) I am going to get the trailer painted and rewired, and, if the money gods allow, get some new tires.

I used I used "Majic: Tractor and Implement" paint in I.H. White for the bottom, and Ford Blue for the upper. One tip for anyone who is wanting to try this paint as I have said with everything else thus far...FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURES INSTRUCTIONS. Also, if you plan to roll it on which you can, use foam rollers only!

Pictures below

 

[Holdemhook56]

Paint color came out nice. Was just in tractor supply today and was looking at that exact paint. I was going to keep mine bare but I think the paint will just look better. Nice work so far tree. Will be keeping tabs! 8)

 

[ccm]

Great progress!!! Our boats almost match now. :LOL2: Mines blue on the bottom & white on top. Now I just need to find my camera to give yall an update.

 

[Piomarine]

Thanks Holdem. The paint has been great and even held up to two hail storms in the last week, and frankly the paint on the boat fared better than the paint on my truck so it is great stuff, highly recommend it. CCM I hope I can see your boat someday, that is assuming y'all are still in one piece down that way.

I have managed to get some real (though not glamorous) work done this week. I have gotten the trailer completely re-wired, all that is left is to strap a couple of wires and I'm good to go there. I will be getting new tires for the trailer this weekend, and next week, if all goes well, the boat goes back on the trailer and the fun work begins. Pictures soon. Thanks for all of the cheer-leading

 

[Piomarine]

Picture time! I had a very productive weekend in terms of boat work. Tires were replaced, I bolted a trailer foot to the tongue, cut off the old winch and bolted on a new one, got the all of the wiring done and all loose wires strapped, and finally I have the boat back on the trailer.

Yesterday I started the glue up of the new transom, and this week (after final exams) I will start measuring, cutting, sealing, and placing the bottom decking.

Now the fun stuff begins.

Pictures below!

 

[CMOS]

Great thread! I like to see these old, forgotten hulks brought back to life.

CMOS

 

[sonny.barile]

Nice paint job.

 

[Piomarine]

OK so I've been away for a couple months, end of the semester, traveling, and taking a summer class but I am back to it. I have been able to get the plywood for the false transom laminated, cut, sealed, and installed I acquired a new RUNNING motor (well...new to me) a 1957 Evinrude Sportwin 10 hp with a clean and sealed pressure tank. My next tasks are to seal all of the rivets on the transom with the same stuff I used on the hull, measure and cut plywood for the floor, drive to the lake for a leak test, and install the oak gunwales. Pictures below more to come tomorrow.

 

[Piomarine]

The last week has been a major week for boat progress. I painted the rear utility area with an oil resistant engine paint, I installed the new transom, got the oak stripping for the gunwales cut, gave the motor a fresh new coat of OEM polychromatic blue, cut out the center bench support, and got the plywood for the center deck cut and dry fitted. I am a little worried about the the deck however, I got it dry fit tonight but it fits too well and I'm afraid I can't get it out for foam and sealing.

 

[Piomarine]

So I have been racking my brain about this for weeks but I think I have finally come to a decision regarding framing and structure behind the foredeck. Here is a basic draw up of my framing plan as it stands right now. Nothing has been framed or purchased and I am open to any and all suggestions regarding construction, planning, layout, etc. My framing material will be 2x2. All input is welcome.

 

[Piomarine]

productive day today! Got the foam in the floor, got the bow cap installed, and the oak for the gunwales trimmed to fit. Tomorrow will be sealing the floor, routing and scarf joining the gunwales and if dry, sealing.

 

[Master-deBaiter]

Congrats on the work you've done so far; it really looks great! Your framing picture seems to be well planned. Your floor also looks pretty good. Did you use a cardboard template?

 

[Piomarine]

Thank you! No, I used a plywood template...meaning that I meticulously measured and cut a piece for the floor, and when it didn't fit right, I used it to cut another one lol #-o

 

[Piomarine]

OK so I was getting some boat work done today and a thought and design concept came to me. I know that many of us have converted transom mount trolling motors to clip on the bow, but that in doing so we risk hurting the motor should we hit some underwater structure. I was thinking about this and drew up a design that I think could work to relieve this problem. This design is open to anyone for trial and critique. Disclaimer...I have not built this yet and have no clue if it will even work, but I hope some of you do and share your results!

As for my work today, it was a productive and HOT day (nearly 102-103). I got the floor out and sealed, the transom epoxy sealed, and the outer gunwales cut and glued up. I scarf jointed each piece and glued them up with polyurethane glue. Tomorrow, if it's not raining, I am going to re-paint the transom and touch up the blue on the sides. If I can get the hardware I may try and get the floor installed and begin framing for the benches, side-lockers, and foredeck. Pictures tomorrow

 

[Silverad04]

Cool idea for the trolling motor, but I have a couple things for you. Mounting on the side will likely make your boat dog track. I'm not sure what kind of trolling motor you have, but Minn Kota makes and markets their motor shafts as "indestructible composite shaft". I've hit some pretty big submerged logs, and both my Minn Kota's still run like a champ. You have to figure you not really gonna be moving any faster than 3-4 MPH. Just an FYI, cool design you have there though.

 

[Piomarine]

This was merely an initial thought, and after doing some more reading, I can see several areas where the mount could be made better/smaller and have better functionality. Especially with the addition of a Big Foot switch No work done today but pictures of yesterday's work to come. May still rout the gunwales tonight.

 

[Piomarine]

OK so the last few weeks have been found me at a mental block on where to go in terms of boat work. So this week was spent cutting and trimming the oak for the gunwales, and dry fitting them. I am going to let them sit on the boat in the heat of the day before I formally attach them.

Also picked up a vintage bow light on ebay!

Carpet has also been acquired will install when I get a chance

 

[Johnny]

Marine: I meticulously measured and cut a piece for the floor,
and when it didn't fit right, I used it to cut another one :LMFAO:
That's funny right there, I don't care where you're from.
Sounds like me when doing drywall - cut the hole out for the wall outlet.
meticulously measure only to get the hole 4" from where it should be.

AWESOME job so far !!!

Okay, to your vintage bow light. I found out this week from the USCG
that the vintage lights that have a BLUE lens is not authorized to run at night.
Only for daytime display . . . . to keep with the vintage appearance of your boat.

If you plan to run at night, it must have the GREEN lens - no exceptions.
I bought a vintage bow light last week for the 1958 wood boat I am working on now,
This is how I found out. . . . there are replacement red/green lenses available on e-bay.

Keep up the good work !

 

[Piomarine]

Thanks for the tip, I would have never thought to look at the lens color as I just assumed it was green. Fortunately...my assumption was correct and mine is a green lens.

Got a lot of work done today started fastening the gunwales. I am using #10 x 1" zinc coated wood screws countersunk flush. I may switch them out for brass wood screws but I haven't decided yet. I am spacing them every 4" on the outside of the gunwales and every 8 on the inside just for redundancy. Pic below...disregard paint scratches I will be giving a full touch up on the blue later.

 

[Piomarine]

Been back at school all week so haven't gotten much boat work done this week, but I had a few hours break today and had a rod in the truck like any good man should. Hit this nice channel (or blue I can't tell) on a beetle spinner with a rubber minnow on a 1/4 oz. jig head.

In coming boat work, I am getting my gunwales finished up this weekend and carpet laid on the deck hopefully tomorrow.