stevenmurray1987
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Polarkraft 1848 from the 70's I think.
This all started b/c I found a deal on a used outboard, but I had to raise the transom to accommodate the long shaft. I found an aluminum shelving unit that I was able to cut up and bolt together.
While doing that I decided I wanted to move the steering wheel forward and have the back bench for passengers.
So I made two storage boxes for the front seats to mount and bought 4 new seats.
While I had the boat apart, I figured I should fix the leaks instead of running the bilge pump ever hour.
I know it looks like crap, but I feel good about the patches. It's JB waterweld putty and then epoxy resin over top.
The old wood console was rotten and heavy, so I cut aluminum pieces and guy at work welded them for me.
Then after all that I decided I should do the floor and carpet. I put 5/8" treated plywood last time 7 years ago and it was still in good shape, but I wanted to try something lighter this time. I did 2" insulation foam board with only 1/4" floor underlayment. I did seal the wood, but I am a little worried about how long it will last. Boat is in garage which should help. I had to put a few more screws down into ribs to make it solid than I did with the 5/8, but it feels and looks good.
And that's where I am now. Waiting on the new steering cable since I moved the console forward. Sounds like we will mount the outboard this weekend. Neighbor is letting us barrow his hoist. Here is the outboard I will be running.
This all started b/c I found a deal on a used outboard, but I had to raise the transom to accommodate the long shaft. I found an aluminum shelving unit that I was able to cut up and bolt together.
While doing that I decided I wanted to move the steering wheel forward and have the back bench for passengers.
So I made two storage boxes for the front seats to mount and bought 4 new seats.
While I had the boat apart, I figured I should fix the leaks instead of running the bilge pump ever hour.
I know it looks like crap, but I feel good about the patches. It's JB waterweld putty and then epoxy resin over top.
The old wood console was rotten and heavy, so I cut aluminum pieces and guy at work welded them for me.
Then after all that I decided I should do the floor and carpet. I put 5/8" treated plywood last time 7 years ago and it was still in good shape, but I wanted to try something lighter this time. I did 2" insulation foam board with only 1/4" floor underlayment. I did seal the wood, but I am a little worried about how long it will last. Boat is in garage which should help. I had to put a few more screws down into ribs to make it solid than I did with the 5/8, but it feels and looks good.
And that's where I am now. Waiting on the new steering cable since I moved the console forward. Sounds like we will mount the outboard this weekend. Neighbor is letting us barrow his hoist. Here is the outboard I will be running.
