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The rear is going to be the wife's area...she wasn't comfortable sitting high.... Mine also never had a tall rear deck to start with...at least when I got it it didn't. I don't know if mine was in better shape or not, it had holes burnt through it from battery acid, cracks similar to yours in...

I hit the front sticker with a heat gun and it peeled right off. I used acetone to get the adhesive off. The heat gun took the decal right off of the console too. I commented on your build last year...you were digging into yours right before I started mine. Just finished up my trailer, NOW I...

That looks AWESOME!

I just bought mine a couple of months ago, Maybe I'm closer too. I also bought more than one, so the shipping seemed more reasonable devided by 6.

I used these https://www.mcmaster.com/#piano-hinges/=mzbuq8 Shipping was only about 10 bucks for 6 8' hinges (stainless)

Make sure you do a leak test while its stripped, easier to find and fix leaks.

I used 1/2" with foam support in my tracker MV16, it was plenty and it's solid.

Thanks - this has really been fun. I've been working on cars all my life...built some customers, race cars, show cars etc...actually into motorcycles now but building the boat has been more enjoyable...maybe 'cause it's a new challenge, maybe because it's open. I'm getting anxious to drop it...

I do have additional pics if any one wants anything specific... Additional info on the build: 2 Battery trays for the type 27 batterys. (No more acid holes) Dual battery switch Dual bank on board charger Quick power Plug for the foot controlled trolling motor. There are six runs of 10gauge...

NEXT, the trailer....but I might put it in the water first.

Sooooo. I know this is all going fast but I actually worked on it over the winter. Majority of the reconstruction work was done over a few weeks early this spring. I've got a few things to finish up before dropping her in the water but not much. Here's some almost finished pics....

I didn't care for the upper console mount. The existing fiberglass reinforced ABS upper was cracked, flimsy and weak. I came up with a different way of mounting it that solidified things AND made it easier to remove if needed. The new fuse box is actually attached to the upper console so, to...

For some of the finish panels, I used some diamond plate (front sticker area and trolling motor plug plate). You can see it in a few of the pics. I didn't want a bunch of rusted anything in the boat so I utilized all stainless hard ware/aluminum rivets. FOR THOSE CONSIDERING A BUILD. If you...

So, now that the interior was all stripped, I started sourcing materials and settling on an interior design. I decided not to stray to far away from the original design but "enhance" it a bit. In the mean time, I peeled all the decals from the exterior to start fresh... I replaced the foam in...

I think I mentioned my build awhile back...just getting around to posting. Typically, I'm not much for posting this kind of stuff, I've always looked at it as bragging and I'm not much for that, BUT, I realized how much everyone else's builds helped ME with inspiration, ideas and even...

I read that post, excellent testing he did and good info. After a good set, The glue I use is stable in heat and water...after a while, solvents even have a difficult time with it - Bad azz stuff. But, like I said, pricey unless you use it a lot.

The rubber is what they use to bind the fibers, it's also what breaks down first releasing the fibers. I prefer a glue backing...I can't remember exactly what it's called but I personally like it best. Marine based carpet just utilizes fibers that do not hold water (ie: cotton or wool) and have...

I'm just wrapping up my boat project. From past experience, I use the Professional Formica/laminate adhesive for carpet, Vinyl and anything else (This stuff is available for all sorts of applications, I usually purchased it as "vinyl top adhesive" but it's easiest to find at places that make...

Nice! I'll use it as reference for my own.

I cut a replacement out of polished diamond plate for mine, just riveted it into place and re-drilled the mounting holes. A little pricey and labor intensive, but it won't peel up again. :)