Let's start with the basics...
What did I get?
I got a Ouchita 15'42 Jon Boat. (Duck Build)
25hp Tiller Short Shaft Mercury Outboard.
2 Trailers.
Not pictured is the other trailer. Actually, the trailer that I will be using. I sold the trailer pictured for $150 on craigslist recently.
What have I done so far?
I have completely gutted the boat. I have stripped every bit of crap out of it. It was down to bare aluminum, less any crappy paint left over or liquid nail he used. The first step was to replace the transom. I have completely replaced the old wood. I cut a sheet of 3/4" marine grade plywood and doubled it up for the replacement transom.
What's next?
I have started framing out the rear area since I was back there with transom reworking. (Wish I got shots of that process. I will take pic from top down tho to show later...... I will be placing the gas tank and battery box compartments near the back. I plan to use the existing rear bench as storage as well. Or I may fill it all with spray in flotation foam. Unsure yet,
After getting this far, I have decided to take out what I have put in, and as a safety measure, Gluvit the interior of the boat. After that, steelflex the outside. Then I will finish what I started on the inside. More pictures and updates to come. This projext will probably be slow moving.
Thanks for lookin'
What did I get?
I got a Ouchita 15'42 Jon Boat. (Duck Build)
25hp Tiller Short Shaft Mercury Outboard.
2 Trailers.
Not pictured is the other trailer. Actually, the trailer that I will be using. I sold the trailer pictured for $150 on craigslist recently.
What have I done so far?
I have completely gutted the boat. I have stripped every bit of crap out of it. It was down to bare aluminum, less any crappy paint left over or liquid nail he used. The first step was to replace the transom. I have completely replaced the old wood. I cut a sheet of 3/4" marine grade plywood and doubled it up for the replacement transom.
What's next?
I have started framing out the rear area since I was back there with transom reworking. (Wish I got shots of that process. I will take pic from top down tho to show later...... I will be placing the gas tank and battery box compartments near the back. I plan to use the existing rear bench as storage as well. Or I may fill it all with spray in flotation foam. Unsure yet,
After getting this far, I have decided to take out what I have put in, and as a safety measure, Gluvit the interior of the boat. After that, steelflex the outside. Then I will finish what I started on the inside. More pictures and updates to come. This projext will probably be slow moving.
Thanks for lookin'