1973 PolarKraft 1440 MV - The Birth of Ictalurus

[nathanielrthomas]

can you pronounce that in dummy terms for me

I'm not quite sure how to type out the pronounciation, but, Ictalurus is a genus of catfishes (order Siluriformes) of the family Ictaluridae. It includes the well-known channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) and blue catfish (Ictalurus furcatus).

I was going to name the boat the "Catfish", but being a biologist, everyone at work thought that I should go with the scientific name.

ick tal oo russ

 

[Ictalurus]

The transom is now complete, boy is that fun wedging in in and out of there to make sure it fits. Also, picked up a gallon of Minwax Helmsman Spar Urathane to protect the wood decks. Tonight, the back deck is on the agenda, will post pics later.

 

[Ictalurus]

It has been a busy week on the boat. All woodwork has been completed and now in the finishing stage. The front seat support is complete, decided to leave it open through the bottom rather than box it in, should leave room to attach a paddle to the seat.

Up next:

Seal all wood with spar urathane.
Paint the inside.
Run electric lines to the front and back.
Carpet decking.

 

[Troutman3000]

Looking great man! Cant wait to see it finished.

 

[Ictalurus]

Just a tip on the vents in the back deck, they are from Lowe's, extremely heavy duty (designed to be walked on) and only cost about $1.50 each. The marine vents at BPS are $7.00 to $10.00 depending on size, and only came in white. Thought it was a find.

 

[perchin]

Just a tip on the vents in the back deck, they are from Lowe's, extremely heavy duty (designed to be walked on) and only cost about $1.50 each. The marine vents at BPS are $7.00 to $10.00 depending on size, and only came in white. Thought it was a find.

Thanks.. :wink: And the boat is coming along nice.

 

[biggun1979]

The boat looks great I CANT WAIT TO SEE MORE what part of tennesse are you in

 

[Ictalurus]

what part of tennesse are you in

I'm just outside of Memphis. Most frequent fishing trips are to Herb Parsons, Glenn Springs and the Hatchie River. Now with the bigger boat it would be nice to fill a cooler with some slabs up at Reelfoot and also Lake Sardis and Lake Enid just across the border in MS.

 

[Loggerhead Mike]

lookn good man

 

[Ictalurus]

Made a little progress the last few days, basically just making sure that there is nothing left to cut and everything is ready for the final few coats of urathane. Put it together to make sure it all fit before carpeting the decks. Here are the most recent pictures.

 

[Troutman3000]

Looks good man. The carpet adds about 1/8th of an inch to the edge just so you know.

 

[Ictalurus]

The carpet adds about 1/8th of an inch to the edge just so you know.

Thanks troutmann, that should just about seal it up nice. There are a few places where an extra 1/4" would be nice though.

 

[Ictalurus]

It was a very productive weekend, the boat is now complete I'm very pleased with the final result, plenty of storage and open space. Check it out.

 

[sacalait]

Nice !!!!!! =D>

 

[CHILLWILLATX]

Looks like a lot of fun - when are you going to be taking it out.

 

[Troutman3000]

THAT LOOKS AWESOME>>>>>

 

[Brine]

Very nice.

Is the small hatch in the floor at the bow for the foot pedal?

 

[Ictalurus]

Thank you all for your kind comments and ideas throughout the project.

Is the small hatch in the floor at the bow for the foot pedal?

No, just a little place for wallets, keys, etc...

 

[UtahBassKicker]

DUDE..........Completely awesome!!! Well Done! =D>

 

[ober51]

Nice and clean, great job.