Landau 1470

[jasper60103]

Just curious if you got the motor going yet?

 

[mrdrh99]

Just curious if you got the motor going yet?

Yes.... I took it to the local shop since it's been sitting 4 years. New fuel and water pump, soak cleaned the carb, new carb kit, new plugs, new impeller and lower unit seals, made adjustments to the cables. They gave it the works.... Runs like a dream (with earmuffs), starts on first pull!

 

[jasper60103]

Just curious if you got the motor going yet?

Yes.... I took it to the local shop since it's been sitting 4 years. New fuel and water pump, soak cleaned the carb, new carb kit, new plugs, new impeller and lower unit seals, made adjustments to the cables. They gave it the works.... Runs like a dream (with earmuffs), starts on first pull!

Great. Sounds good to go.

 

[mrdrh99]

Here is the transom.... Wire wheeled, pressure washed, 3 coats of self etching primer. Will fill corrosion holes with jb weld, then another coat of primer and paint, then the wood goes in. Then we're in business! Will be putting a deck over the front bench with a couple storage hatches, painting the inside a light gray or tan.

 

[mrdrh99]

OK, got jb weld in the holes AND almost all the small pitted places. Will let dry overnight, sand in the morning and then reapply jb weld as needed. I never thought dealing with this transom would be so cumbersome... But I figured that I might as well do it right. I want it nice and strong since I'll be using in salt a good bit.

 

[mrdrh99]

Mock up time.......

So.... While waiting on the jb weld, I decided to do a mock up with what I had. The seats will be on ply as part of the rear deck, I may also strap down the cooler on the back deck. The front deck.... I can't decide which direction to string the 2x4s.... Either 4 front to back or 2 string between the ribs. Either way will also have 2x2s strung in for extra support. Will have one long hatch across the deck which will be batteries and storage. Not deep enough for the large cooler. That's my 45lb motor guide that I picked up for $140 with a new battery

 

[jasper60103]

Looks like a nice solid boat.
I have the same seats for several years now. Very comfortable and good quality for the money.
Great progress. =D>

-jasper

 

[mrdrh99]

OK.... Back to work tomorrow on the boat. Will begin drilling out the holes to 1/4" (any that were warped removing rivets) and then will be time to start bolting the new transom in. Got a new tube of 5200 for the bolts. Then it's time to get the deck on and trolling motor mounted

 

[mrdrh99]

So.... Life has gotten in the way for a couple weeks of vacation, sick kids, concerts..... Etc. Have the transom back in, only the brackets are holding in place now..... Will have to drill through and bolt through the back. Still need to get the big braces bolted in through the transom and the floor.
Got the front decking supports in and will be testing to see if some 2x2's are needed.
Repainted the console and decided to simply spray the outside flat black like it was. Looks good and I'm happy if I just spray a new coat each spring.
Also, I have all my electronics in..... Bilge, 6 gang switch with fuses, navigation lights, spot light and lowrance elite 3x

 

[mrdrh99]

OK.... Got the front deck cut out.... 1/2" ply, still need to cut around the ribs for a tight fit and get an access hatch cut out with some 2x2 framing. Got some Olympic deck restore to paint it ( has some grit/grip but not as rough as the rustoleum stuff)

Getting excited!
What do you guys think?

 

[Y_J]

LOL I think I wish I had your boat :wink: Lookin good so far. Been following your build..

 

[mrdrh99]

Thanks bud, should have deck cut and starting the painting process tomorrow..... Dad is coming over Tuesday morning to help put the bolts back in the braces and seal it up. After that it'll be get the lights and electrical mounted.... Hoping to have in water next weekend!

 

[mrdrh99]

I'm getting there! A few more bolts, a re coat of paint on outside, mount the seats, and figure out trolling motor placement. Paint inside, floor and back deck will come later.

 

[mrdrh99]

One more pic

 

[mrdrh99]

Rain rain rain...... Oh well, playing around with some electrical work, got wires ran to breaker and 6 gang panel switch, and from neg bus back to battery. Battery is a 18ah that will run fish finder, nav lights, spot light, and occasional run of bilge. I may run the spot light off the TM battery. I will run a couple of extra 8ga wires with alligator clips from the TM battery in case the aux battery runs out of juice but I think most days it'll do just fine.

 

[mrdrh99]

I'm still here! Boat is still sitting there taunting me. I'll be back on it soon.... This 100°+ and suppressive humidity has me thinking that it's best I wait and have her ready to go for the fall now. Boating in the heat is no fun. Hope to have some pic updates of electrical tomorrow though.

 

[mrdrh99]

Never thought it would take this long! Finally finished bolting the transom back in with ss bolts and copious amounts of 5200. Decided it was time for a water check. Took her down to the local river. No leaks! Deck is nice and sturdy. Trolling motor performed wonderful, I only set it on 1 of 5 and that was more than enough. Nice to know I have plenty of power for more current and/wind. Only problem was outboard was overheating. Only a drip instead of a stream, so that needs to be looked into. Other than that it's time to mount electronics, put a floor in and decide if I'm going to use a grip paint or carpet. And decide about hatch in deck!

 

[Ictalurus]

Looks great =D> =D>

I like that setup.

 

[mrdrh99]

Thanks.... I think for the floor I'm going to put a few nicely coated decking boards in so that water can easily drain. May do 1x4s coated with rustoleum deck restore. I think I'm going to cut a new deck with 3/4 ply coated with the same stuff. Looking to keep it lighter color to keep it cool, the metal burnt me up yesterday!

 

[user 20022]

X2 that's a really nice setup you've got there.