Poling platform and front deck extension install

[Poormans Boatright]

OK, here is yet another build I currently have going. This boat belongs to a gentleman named James, he lives on the island (Galveston). James has a really nice rig, I can't recall the manufacturer of this hull, but it is one that I have never seen before, I like the design of it. I will get better pics of the whole rig later. James wants a poling platform built on the back of the boat and a extended deck in the front.

I am just getting started on this boat, as I have another one going at the same time. Here is what I've done so far.

 

[Poormans Boatright]

I got the main support tubes tacked on, gonna start on the horizontal braces which will act as a ladder to get on the platform.

 

[floridabrahmer]

what are you using to bend the pipe with without it kinking on you?

 

[Poormans Boatright]

A JD2 model 3 hydraulic bender

 

[Poormans Boatright]

I got the side braces installed and ready to weld out. They were a pain to get right, it doesn't look like it but they were difficult to install.

 

[Poormans Boatright]

Here is a few pics of the platform on James boat and a few pics of the boat itself.

 

[Poormans Boatright]

i got the handrail for the poling platform completed and will start on the front deck soon.

 

[OutrageGIS]

Another sweet build, great lines on the platform! Nice blend of aesthetics and function, hope you are getting paid well for your hard work!

 

[Jim]

awesome!

 

[Poormans Boatright]

Thanx, Outrage and Jim, I appreciate the compliments.

Here are the updated pics

 

[Abraham]

What kind of bill is James going to be looking at? That looks like a ton of work and great quality too boot. I need one of those platforms on mine.

 

[Poormans Boatright]

Abe, Because I have been on strike from my job for the last 5 months, I have been doing these jobs dirt cheap. The company and the union have settled their differences and we will be returning back to work on the 13th. I only charged James $1,500 for the work, which is real cheap for aluminum work. But like I said I will be going back to work and wont have to depend on this to get money. The next guy that wants something done is going to have pay full price.

OK, Here is more updates.

This build is done for now, time to move on to the next one, thanx for yall's interest

 

[huntinfool]

Awesome work as usual.