bigwave
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I just wonder how much better you guys make these boats.....really nice job Smack. =D>
[url=https://www.tinboats.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=333576#p333576 said:smackdaddy53 » Yesterday, 21:10[/url]"]Thank you Dave. Your build and a few others have been the ones I read every post of and helped me a bunch. There is a ton of information and great Ideas (and a few lessons learned) that I am sure helped and will help many people.
The float test will be soon, probably next week some time. I just want to see how she sits and see how many pinholes I need to weld before the hull gets the GatorGlide coating.
Thanks Bigwave and Dave!Country Dave said:[url=https://www.tinboats.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=333576#p333576 said:smackdaddy53 » Yesterday, 21:10[/url]"]Thank you Dave. Your build and a few others have been the ones I read every post of and helped me a bunch. There is a ton of information and great Ideas (and a few lessons learned) that I am sure helped and will help many people.
The float test will be soon, probably next week some time. I just want to see how she sits and see how many pinholes I need to weld before the hull gets the GatorGlide coating.
Hey thanks Smack,
That’s much appreciated bro. This site is pretty cool and a great resource. I got inspired when I saw Jon Boat Jerry’s bad azz build. I think you have the perfect skinny water set up. I’m not a big deck boat guy and I like a prop instead of a jet but your build is going work real good. 1652 tunnel flat bottom with a little bit of a mod V and float pods, that’s the chit……………………………… :mrgreen:
My next build will be 1652 prop tunnel mod V all welded flat bottom with float pods. I wish I could have found 16 mod V all welded flat bottom when I was looking. The 1752 came along and the price was too good to let it go. My 17 is a little heaver and it does have a little bit “not much” dead rise plus I had the big motor that really would be over kill on a flat bottom 16. Can’t wait to see the rest of your progress. Lots of pics bro.
[url=https://www.tinboats.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=333500#p333500 said:Country Dave » 31 Oct 2013, 21:23[/url]"]Wow that looks really good bro, tight work........................... =D>
Thanks guys, I will run my float test after my buddy finishes the welding and go from there. With a 25 gallon gas tank below deck and three batteries down there I don't think it will be topheavy. My gas tank is going to be wide and only 7 3/4" deep to keep my center of gravity low. I have had lots of skeptics saying I am going to flip it the first time I slide a little and catch a wave...I am not seeing myself trying to do 360's, I am just going to fish off it and use it to get to my wadefishing spots.bigwave said:I like your idea of a drop down seating area for the driver.....it reminds me of a fighter jet.....that thing is looking awesome.
[url=https://www.tinboats.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=333982#p333982 said:smackdaddy53 » 15 minutes ago[/url]"]About to go wire wheel the rest of the paint off and take the motor off and try to get it to the shop and weld a little more on it. I am ready to get to the next step!
[url=https://www.tinboats.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=334679#p334679 said:smackdaddy53 » 57 minutes ago[/url]"]I am nearing rigging stage with my build so I figured I would keep an eye out for items I will need soon...
Scored 3 Optima blue top D31M batteries with trays and straps, a 4 bank MinnKota onboard charger, Minn Kota battery indicator that shows charge status of three batteries and all the leads that go with them for $500! The batteries load tested 95%...could not pass it up, $1250 for all of it new.
Also got a 21' Stiffy Guide Series push pole that has only been used a few times for $600, new ones go for about $900.
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