Recent content by bhwadeuk

Been a while since an update. Golf season put a momentary delay in the build. Finally got back to it and ran the electrical off a 5 breaker switch panel. 1. Front 24" curved light bar. 2. Boss Audio marine stereo w/ 2 speakers and Bluetooth. 3. Interior LED rock lights (6) 4. Stern Anchor...

At the point in my boat renovation where I will be running electrical. I am somewhat lost when it comes to my needs for a battery. The boat came with a mariner 40hp that was originally pull start but was converted to electric start. I have added an LED light bar, led courtesy lights...

Got the jack plate in today and installed. Vance 6" manual with black powder coat. Had a buddy over and we threw the motor back on. Electrical parts are trickling in. Going to install everything and start running the wiring ect.

I used Sherwin Williams KEM 400 enamel. A Wagner Flexio 590 electric HVLP sprayer. And Redlegcamo stencils. I used the Timber HD stencil. On the sprayer I used the large attachment head for the base coat and the smaller detail head for the stencil work. It really helps to have 2 people...

Been doing some good work on the project. Gave the trailer a good rehab. New bunks, paint, and plastidip'ed the wheels. Still have new side guide ons and a transom saver coming. Need to add a spare as well. Got the motor stenciled. Have a 6" jack plate coming tomorrow. Order a Vance...

I'm in Lexington. Not exactly the best area for duck hunting but I figured having a boat would allow me to expand my range and options. Ran through your area a few months ago on my way to MO for some hunting. I will probably run the foam for a season and see how it goes. If it doesn't work...

I could see that may be a possibility. I will run it a season and see how it does. I do tend to be pretty easy on my stuff but you never know. I have $50 and a day of labor into it so if it doesn't work out, no harm. I will go HT on the next go round! I will say if anyone does go the EVA...

Been spending some good time on the boat. As I stated in my last post, I purchased EVA foam mats for the deck, floor, and seats. I had kicked around the idea of Hydroturf, but balked at the $300 it would take to get the job done. I opted for anti-fatigue EVA foam diamond plate mats from...

Got the stencils laid down this week. Wasn't too bad for a first timer. Here is the first stencil. And the second (final) I ordered EVA foam flooring for the front decking, floor, and seat surfaces. Have the 2 hatches for the gun boxes coming this weekend so I will get those cut before I...

Been putting some pretty good work in on the boat lately. We have been blessed with great weather this winter here in KY so my expected timetable for completion is much shorter than expected. My wife is happy about that. I framed in the boxes using .80 aluminum sheet. I used a rivet gun to...

Took advantage of some good weather and got some the base coat laid on the exterior, interior, and outboard. Ordered KEM 400 from Sherwin Williams in Cobblestone. Also got Major Brown and Flat Black to use with my stencils I ordered from Redlegcamo.com. Used a Wagner HVLP electric sprayer and...

Framed up dual gun boxes. Have hatch lids coming tomorrow for the V seat for battery access and for the front decks. Need to close up the boxes but think I'm going to prime them first while they are open instead of having to reach inside while they are enclosed.

Yeah that's pretty much what I am thinking. I am going to look up under there to see what kind of hatch lid will best fit in there with the existing deck bracing. I like it so far, seems to be built like a tank with the double gunnels and whatnot. That V seat is driving me crazy trying to...

Got some good work in over the weekend. Pulled the old registration sticker, numbers, and factory decals. Pulled the motor set it on the new stand. Pressure washed the mud out. Have a couple of questions after going over the boat a bit more. I was somewhat interested in possibly adding pods...

Thanks for the responses guys. The weather was good today so I decided to get to work. My first order was to pull the aluminum floor and get the foam out. I popped the heads of the rivets with a chisel and will go back tomorrow and drill the rest out now that I have a better view of how wide...