1852 Flatbottom Project

[chris]

Well this is my first project to post on here. I'm rather new to the site but not new to boat projects. Thought i would post this one and see what you guys thought. I'm not gonna do anything to major. But this boat definetly needed some work so when the tilt and trim went out i saw it as the perfect oppertunity. Here are pics of what i'm workin with.

First thing is first. Strip it all out and paint.

 

[nathanielrthomas]

That is one Big A$$ boat!! I would just throw a cardboard floor in it for more convenient breakdancing in all that extra room. Just kidding man, congrats on the new project. You have a great foundation to work with. You trying to set it up for bass? I see a lot of those catfish guys using boats that size too.

Im looking forward to seeing this project progress.

 

[270Handiman]

Did your CMC tilt & trim unit go out? I'm curious as to what happened there. I'm putting on on my boat now.

 

[chris]

Haha yea its big for sure but I love havin the room. My grandad actually used to commercial fish out of it. I'm gonna be doin a little of everything. Its my go to boat for big water. Mostly gonna use it for duck huntin catfishin crappie fishin some bass. And who knows what else.



As far as the lift goes. Be sure every component is either covered or sealed up tight as a tick. THEY HATE GETTIN WET. Mine went out cause the pump got water in it and the brushes came all to pieces. It has always given me fits though. Next time around that thing will be covered and dry and sealed lol. When they are workin though. You can't find a better lift

 

[chris]

Well i got some done tonight and last night. Looks a lot different now but its ready to be sanded. This site definetly came through for me. Dont know how i would have gotten all those rusted bolts off without the $17 angle grinder from harbor freight. Definetly didnt know they had those till i saw it on here.
I took everything out. Got the bracin off and the old transom out and i cut out the two box seats behind the rear bench to have more room. Here are the pics