Recent content by ThinBlue

Also, I forgot to mention.. I made sure the center of the two middle 2x2's running the length of the boat were the same width as the holes in my seat mounts so I had more wood to screw into than just the width of the plywood when it came time to secure them.

Yes, I used untreated 2x2's for the floor framing. You can choose to coat them in Helmsman spar urethane if you want, however, I chose not to and I only coated both sides of plywood floor. The brackets I used to connect the 2x2's are 2x2 strong ties that I got from Home Depot, also called "2x2...

I have finished with pretty much everything except for the side storage which I will complete eventually. The most important thing is that the boat is ready to fish. I will add on little things here and there such as rod holders, cup holders, ect. I also got a RAM mount for the fish finder that...

Thank you. It has been a fun project, but I'm ready for it to be done. I can't take credit for the floor design as I learned a lot from this site. I made some changes here and there though. I am pretty much finished with everything except for the side storage I will be eventually adding. I...

Are you planning on coating the outside bottom of the boat? If so, I would consider using Gluvit on the inside of your boat floor. The entire inside bottom doesn't need to be coated, just the rivets and seams. Although I haven't used it and don't plan on it, I have seen others use the Steel...

It's been awhile since I have posted. I have been trying to fit the boat into my busy life. I have finished with the spar urethane, cut storage compartments for the front deck, and completed the rear deck (still needs compartments cut and carpet). I also ran a 1" Pvc pipe from front to rear for...

Today I started with the first coat of Helmsman spar urethane. Once this part is over with, it shouldn't be to much longer before the interior is done...hopefully.

Today I primed and painted the inside sides of the boat. The color I used was "aluminum" and it does look very close to bare aluminum, but much cleaner.

Thanks! I'm having fun with it. I wish it was done though. Little by little... If only I had more time to work on it.

I got the front deck cut out. Next I will probably work on the rear deck and painting the inside sides of the boat for a better look.

No I'm not. The boat is solid without the middle bench or any of the side braces screwed in. The side storage compartments running the length of the boat will offer some support as well once I get those done. The only thing I might do additionally if there is room is to add those side braces...

Progress continued. My next step is to cut the plywood for the front deck.

In January 2016 I bought this 1970 Richline for $500 from a guy who bought it brand new in 1970 from Sears. The boat came with a trailer and a 20hp Mercury Kiekhaefer motor, along with some odds and ends. The boat and motor were well cared for and had always been stored inside. It even came with...