Weekend - Pressure Wash, Fish, Install bow eye

[nlittle]

In that order I had some boat fun this weekend.
Cleaned her up like new, put on the stickers, fished a little and made an *** out of myself reloading, then put in a bow eye. Will let that cure this week before putting any pressure on it.

UGH, look at pics from bottom to top...I forgot to do the order correctly. LOL

 

[Matt Creed]

Looks good!! I need to install a bow eye on my boat, but I'm afraid to drill the holes!

 

[nlittle]

I was really afraid too. "Measure" 5 times to get it right where you want it. Also, I started with small bits and moved up testing the bolt in the hole until it fit. I did one then marked the other hole directly from the bolt.... I was nervous but I think the 5200 will keep it sealed. I am not worried about the strength. Making the backer was a pita too....I never did get it just right but it definitely spreads the load.

 

[jvanhees]

Nice work! Catch any fish?

 

[nlittle]

Not even a nibble, it was cooooold and windy so it was more of lake trial I think.
Still just nice to get out there.

 

[rickybobbybend]

Nice progress and very nice to see you get your tin on the water. That's a feeling that's hard to beat. In terms of retrieving the boat more easily, practice and a pair of guide-ons really help. Lots of options on the latter, though I really like those with with lights at the top for easier maneuvering in the dark. Lot's of examples on here, including the ones I used on my build...link below. Keep up the good work.

 

[nlittle]

For guide ons i may do the ladder stabilizer and pvc....need to go on the cheaper side....

 

[wingsnhammers]

That's a sharp boat! Any further mods planned?

 

[Truckmechanic]

It's amazing what a wash jobs does, Boat looks great.

 

[dkonrai]

yes very nice job. the wash job looks great.
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