Recent content by cak7700

We're not done painting the inside of the boat, we spent most of our time on the outside when I had it off the trailer. I put another thick coat of spar urethane in the holes in the transom and decided to leave it like that. Right now I'm more concerned about this split in the aluminum in the...

I took the transom back off and put 4 coats of spar urethane. I wanted to do something that would last longer but the transom barely fit to begin with so I can't coat it with anything that will make it any thicker. We got most of the painting done and I ordered some closed end rivets to seal...

Now its official. She's mine! :lol: I finally got the title transfered from Arkansas and I'm ready to get 'er done. I took it out for a test and it did fine except for two bolt holes from the old rod holder I took out that are below the water line. We temporarily plugged them up and no more...

You can either use wood or aluminum angle attached to the ribs that run across the bottom of your boat. To attach them you can either use screws or rivets, just be careful about what kind of screws you use. You can search the forums and find more information about what kind of screws would be...

Thanks Ringo, nice boat. And Rich, dont worry the boat is being pulled by the red Suburban in the background. The truck needs a new u-joint but its on the back burner now.

Thanks shawnfish. Thats what I was hoping to hear. I should have the title soon. Then I will continue my work and keep you guys updated. Here are a few more pictures of a livewell the previous owner made..

Here's my 1636 flat bottom Ouachita and trailer that I picked up for $250. I'm not sure of the year. The title from Arkansas that I got with the boat says it a 72 and has "NONE" for the Hull Identification Number. The HIN number on the boat ends in 73. The Parks and Wildlife Department said...