Recent content by Echodolphin2005

The boat is finished for now. Anything else I add will be out of a desire found while in use. Time to enjoy it for the rest of the year!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I had the same basic switch panel with the same wiring diagram. I will mention that between the top positive connection to the battery were fuses Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Well I decided to rebuild the transom just to be safe and the cost vs reward is a no brained. Here are some pictures of that being completed. I also finished my front deck where I could mount a trolling motor in the future but no plans of that right now. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Also after looking at the "flex" more further some of the movement is the motor rocking within its own mount which could be tightened. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

You can see how the lower bolts on the exterior transom piece are mounted just to the aluminum it self. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

So now I have another question. As I looked at the transom I noticed some flex. I replaced the upper piece of wood and the wood on the back is solid. But I noticed that the lower bolts on the outside of the transom are mounted directly to the aluminum. I took a picture to try to illustrate this...

I am looking towards the static back plate that I will construct from aluminum and bolt through the transom. I only need a 2" rise to be level with the transom. As far as seats I am not going to put seats on the boat. I have some portable seats that you can collapse and use if you want a back...

So I want some help with something. I tested the boat today and overall it went great. I have a few small things to tweak but overall it went great. My main question for the forum has to do with the outboard height. The outboard anti-ventilation plate sits about 2" below the bottom of the...

I bought it from amazon for about $40. It is a nice little unit. Here are the pics of it fully installed with front bag light and rear light installed. I left some space on the switch panel for anything that could be added in the future. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

This weekend I am planning on getting some of the initial wiring complete. I have a 6 gang rocker switch and the trolling motor to install as well as the lights. My goal is to keep everything tucked away nicely but still have room if I ever decide to add to the boat in the future. Sent from...

Today my son decided to pitch in and help. He help sand and tape off the boat. He was a great helper and we finished the other side that was more pitted but still look better. Lights and electronics to come next week! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Well today I decided to paint one side of the hull. I bought aluminum primer and topside paint. I sanded the side of the hull and washed it down. I then primed it and sprayed two coats of the topcoat. I will say the boat shows some of it scars this way but overall I'm pleased with the result. I...

Well it has been a while as I put this project in hold. The flow is complete and now I found a great motor. I found a deal on a 15hp Yamaha long shaft. That is mounted and ready to go. At this point I am going to paint the boat above the water line in a forest green and launch it this weekend...

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