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Reply With QuoteIt looked good scootin across the lake Saturday. Did the transducer for the Lowrance work okay?
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I've been very busy on the boat. Worked on it from 4:30 am till 2 am this last friday to try and get her functional for the Okie meet.
Little more wood added. Then I did up a switch box along with getting some wiring done.
I still need a couple of hinges for back storage lids, may have to modify something to get the hinge I want. Also, I love the LED Courtesy lights I put in. I have them switched for front or back of boat operation. Me and two of the kids took it out for a trip Saturday afternoon. With an 18 year son and a 17 year old daughter, I was able to get her up to a little over 32mph after trimming it out. I was impressed with the ride. I am going to be very happy with it. The bait well worked great, as well the fwd livewell. Had an impeller go out too, I changed it today. I am down to minimal sheet metal work, the missing storage lid hinges, carpet, latches and 3 finger pulls for the floor storage.
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It looked good scootin across the lake Saturday. Did the transducer for the Lowrance work okay?
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It worked just fine. I think I need to adjust it somehow as I get vertical lines while riding wide open.
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what size boat and model is this? I am interested in purchasing and customizing a boat like this as well! looks great you did a great job!
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It's an '80 model Traveler Sea Nymph. I think it was one of the model vieing for the Bass Tracker bid when they were just getting started with the line of Trackers. I am only guessing when I say, I believe it's an Arkansas Traveler. 16'4" bow to transom, 48" wide floor, 72" wide top of 24" deep sidewalls. It's been a fun project, but a heck of a lot of time involved. If I were to do again, I might try to find premade lids made of plastic and build the deck and storage areas to them.
I have a 90hp Yamaha laying around. If I can get it going for a song, I will begin to look for my next project. Anyone know of any 20' plus center console aluminum that needs brought back from the dead?
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I will say that having all the original aluminum from the original interior layout was a blessing. I really didn't have to spend much $$$ wise on material. I bought the boat originally for $500. I sold the motor for $750.
Items I HAD to have....
New tires $60
seats (4) $200
paint and primer $40
one sheet plywood, (rest came from scrap stock) $32
metal screws $7
saw blades/hole saws $30
plumbing $45
switches (12) $36
carpet/glue Trade out/$13
Things I bought to enhance....
Lowrance 520c w 3,000 antenna $400
LED courtesy lights (6) $48
120v recepts (4) $12
12v outlets (2) $12
Another member of the forum, Starfish gave me a Garmin 192c head. I ordered a power cable for it and an internal antenna. I cannot find a gimble bracket for it and will have to fabricate something. That's about it. I am going to mount a radio/mp3 player eventually.
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looking good
The fishing was good,it was the catching that was bad
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It looks really good reaper, easy to tell that you take a lot of pride in your work. Thanks for sharing the pics with us and keep em coming. Very nice boat!!!!:D
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Good Job
Howdy !!
I just had to put my two cents in and let you know that I think you have one good lookin boat there and every right to be proud of your accomplishment.
I only wish that I were able to do something like that, when it comes to metal I can weld just about anything but I have yet to be able to weld wood and no matter how any times I cut it it is still to short to do what I want to with it.
Thanks for taking the time to post your project so that we are able to follow along.
Have a good day and may you spend it fishing!!
Rusty
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Great looking work there Reaper. I sure enjoy the pictures of your project.
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