Recent content by Sho

Thanks guys. I'm really happy with my build now that I've fished in it several times. So much better than the factory layout.

On the water

Here's what I did. I put a 2x4 across the benches and then leveled it off using the jack stand on the trailer. Then I started making the cross members for the floor support and leveled them off. I then put a straight edge across those members and marked a line one the middle seat. Check out my...

Thanks guys. I've only had the boat since last fall so I haven't had any problems yet. I think some chipmunks tried to hold up in the boat over the winter. I've heard moth balls work.

Well it's been a long time coming but I'm calling it done for now. I still need to close off the battery compartment. But that can wait till the end of the season. Big thanks to all that have helped me finish this project. If anyone is considering a similar build here is what I've learned...

Thanks guys. Here's the latest. I was hoping to have the boat done for the weekend but it's not going to happen. I'm still taking her fishing but I need to vinyl the hatches.

Floors cut

I got 2 hi lows from amazon.ca and the other one from Cabela's. I went with Springfield plug in style. I think they will be stronger than the king pin version.

Here's the latest. Framing is done. Bases have been installed. I'm working on the electrical and adding back foam. Getting closer

Transom back in. Rear deck framed.

It's 1.5 x 1.5 x .125" 6061-t6 aluminum. It's plenty stiff. My spans are about 20" on the ribs

Thanks NCfishing. I couldn't see any flex so far. Everytime I pushed on the boat it just shifted on the trailer. I have a lot of angle supporting the sides so I think I'll be okay.

Thanks water bouy. It's taking way longer than I thought it would.

I took the last two days off to work on the boat. I'm hoping to be on the water by may 24. Transom brace reinforced with 1/8" plate. Final coat of spar urathane was applied tonight to the transom. Still framing but I'm getting closer...

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