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Ok, I know it's been a while since I've been around. I've been enjoying the heck out of my Weldbilt since I restored it. One thing I did during the restore was have an aluminum fuel cell installed in the bow. The largest size I could get away with was about 6 gallons. This is fine for a single...

Came across this on Facebook. I would love to have one, but I'm sure it'd get beat up on the ocean. https://m.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.333913159976585.87202.156894817678421&type=3

I have a pair of 98 model 115 FICHTs model number E115FSLECS. (These are on my Mako 231, not a tinny). My starboard engine when started will rev out of control. It will go all the way to the rev limiter if you let it, and I've only let it get there once. My initial inspection found the shift...

I bought a couple of chrome plated brass locker vents made by Perko, and plan on drilling a 1" hole in the floor of my Weldbilt, and riveting them down on top to act as drains. I thought these were made of stainless, until reading the fine print after the purchase. Anyway, will etching primer...

I saw a thread a few months ago asking about using refrigerator switches for lighting a compartment when the hatch is opened. This idea has been in the back of my mind for quite some time now, and I finish found a solution. I found these magnetic security system switches on Amazon for $6.48...

Up for sale is my G3 Outfitter console. It's only about 3 years old. Came out of my Weldbilt 1752. The only reason for selling is to get a shorter console. Measures 25"W, 30"L, and 33"H. Has fresh paint, but some scratches. It comes with brand new LED courtesy lights, a Teleflex Safe-T QC...

I'm thinking about purchasing an Alumacraft console from AK McCaullum. I was wondering if any members here had one of these and could provide a few more pics. They come on the 16-17 ft boats. Thanks in advance!

I have a pair of Aqua Signal vertical mount LED navigation lights up for sale. These light work just fine and are only a couple years old. Only reason for selling is I'm switching to horizontal mount lights. These are 2 nautical mile lights and are very bright. Asking $40 OBO. Located in SE...

as some of you might know, I recently purchased an Atlas Micro Jacker for my Weldbilt project, and I'm looking for input regarding installation. My main concern is the height of the anti-ventilation plate while the jack plate is all the way down. Theoretically, having a 4" setback I should be...

Hey guys, I'm getting real close to laying the floor down on my Weldbilt project, and I can't find a source locally for a 4x8 sheet of closed cell foam. Lowe's and HD only carry 2x2 sheets, and according to both of their websites they can't even ship to store. I also have a few large holes for...

Ok...Show of hands how many of y'all have taken measures to protect the underside of your aluminum decks when used in salt water? I'm wondering if I can get away with just priming the underside to prevent the I'll effects of saltwater. Or, should I prime and paint the underside. Obviously the...

With my recent jack plate purchase, I've been thinking about getting a 4 blade prop for my 1752 Weldbilt. It's powered by a 40 HP ETEC, and performs well with the factory 13.5 x 15 aluminum 3 blade prop. If I go to a 4 blade stainless prop, will I be able to run the engine higher than I would...

And anyone else who may be able to help... I recently read Johnny's thread in the hobby section about his years in the Navy, and sign painting business...So Johnny this question is geared towards you, but I'm open to any and all advice! As y'all may have seen, I got some fab work done for my...

I have an 8ft 3/4" fiberglass pole for a shallow water anchor/push pole. Problem is you can't even look at it without getting fiberglass between your fingers. Epoxy resin wont flex, neither will urithane. So far heat shrink seems like the most logical, but I can't seem to find it in white. Don't...

Alright, I'm finally getting around to putting the console together on my Weldbilt project. I just finished mocking up the drain/overflow portion. I need some opinions though...it seems to be a little too complicated. The ultimate goal is to have the drain and the overflow tied in together...

I wanted to start a discussion about aluminum machine screws, mainly because I'm curious about their potential in tin boat applications. I was planning out how I will mount my floor and console in the Weldbilt, and thought about using aluminum rivnuts and aluminum machine screws. On paper it...

I'm sitting here thinking about how I'm going to redistribute the weight in my boat. Before it was torn down, my console was mounted right in the middle, which allowed me to carry my starting battery and fuel in the back near the engine. My console will now be mounted further back, and I'm...

I'm really excited about a project I just finished...just in time to start on my Weldbilt. I have a 2008 F150 King Ranch, and decided to retrofit projectors from a Lexus RX350 into them. It's a very time consuming project that involves putting the lights in the oven and baking them for...

I know there's a couple guys on here that have used Parker's, and was sold on it until I read a couple threads about how easily it scratches. I can't seem to find the threads I was reading at this time, but will post them later if anyone is interested. Anyway, can anyone attest to these claims...

As the title states, someone take me to school. Over the past few months I've had ample time to sit around and think about how to improve my boat while it's being repaired. I've combed through dozens of threads and YouTube videos. I've worn out Google Images as well. One idea I came up with is...