Recent content by JustMel

I wonder how she looks now

I wonder if you made it out on the big water yet, I am very interested in hearing how it did. I have a vested interest LOL

Hey looked at my work in the light..... I did maybe 2 weeks of prep work and it still wasn't enough.. there is 2 areas I missed patching and like micro holes are in the steelflex, I don't know how to address this After I figure this out, I think I will be in the clear. Does anyone have...

Ok, progress report!!! I got over my fears (which was keeping me from working on the boat like I could have) learned a couple of things. 1.The aircraft paint remover does its job but is real messy and creates allot of work. 2.A wire attachment for your drill works but a $19.99 from Harbor...

I would love to get into crabbing, got to find a spot on the web to learn how to do it, the inner coastal looks like it has blue crabs and stone.

Yep, I learned fast those fumes are nothing to play with!! I have industrial strength padded gloves besides the mask, I am not playing! Yes, I kind of wasted that quart of paint stripper. I am going to follow your advice and do sections. I used the drill with the wire brush on some parts, this...

I got the same boat so you making me drool!!!! how steady is she in water? I plan on doing the inner-coastal some days and then the everglades the other days (salt and fresh water, perk of being in South Florida) Would I be safe with decent size waves?

You inspired me to get back on it because I was out for the count (literally and figuratively). We have the same exact boat. I am patiently waiting to see how your project has come along. Can't wait because I am using your project to help me along. Thanks, your project is beyond what I...

Ok, back in the game!!!! :D got a new job, some new money (just a little) and I am tired of not having a boat to fish in although I have a boat and I am paying for storage. I took the boat home turned it over and started stripping the paint. Gosh that chemical stuff is strong and messy! I...

I have the same boat! Wow, you inspiring me! I have a big question: how did you bend the wood for the gunnel? I need to know how you measured, cut, installed (basically any info you have on that). That part has discouraged me from going any farther thus far because I don't have a clue how to...

Well my luck keeps going down the tube! Trying to work on the boat, with minimal funds because I was laid off. Can't steelflex the bottom because in South Florida, it is rain season. So everyday it rains for like 2 hours and you never know when it will start. I tried to find aluminum gunwales...

Ok I got the boat turned over and I am ready to do some stripping. I have a couple of questions: 1. Can I use a belt sander to do it or do I have to use the wire scraper and drill? 2. I am working outside, I don't have a garage so what is the cure time for steelflex? How long before it can get...

All I can say is WOW, I haven't even sanded my boat down yet... LOL. You putting me to shame.

Well at least I know what kind of boat it is now LOL, I stripped it down, I am about to sand it down with a electric sander (unless anyone tells me that would be wrong) and go from there. I will actually design this one first instead of "on the fly'. I don't know what to do about the rotten...

Ok my first 3 boats was my learning lesson. I got the crawdad, then the 16 footer, then the 12 and now I got the 14 that I that was offered to me from the beginning LOL. I am going to build this thing from the ground up and this will be the last one (for now :P). I have a Johnson 15 motor, year...