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I got this boat as a gift. It is in need of a bit of work, but when done will get me off shore and catching some FISHEE'S....Attachment 154843Attachment 154844Attachment 154845 As you can see the top is in sad shape, but it's just the gelcoat worn off and an extreme amount of oxidation. but Scrapper said it's doable so I will get 'er done. Will keep everyone posted as it goes. Thanks for lookin' in.
I don't think I would feel safe out on the water in that thing, looks like a good boat wake would send you overboard for a swim IMO... Be safe out there when you get it done...
Well as with all boats and boating, you have to keep safety in mind. Try not to put yourself in a situation where that will become an issue. It's really no different than being in a jon boat, except this one has taller sides. I'll be alright, but thank you for your concerns and advice.
That will make a nice fishing boat....put you a foot control trolling motor on the front and stick steering and gearshift and a fishfinder up front and you can run everything from the front seat.
Yep, that's the plan "G"... Might tack me a bit of time to get it right....but I'm going to get it right.
Went on line this afternoon and found the controls for both the steering and throttle and shifting. Seeing as how someone removed all the brackets and everything, it will take me awhile to get both kits. Nicks marine in Hustonville, Ky has both kits, and cables including connectors. But I want to get boat body work done first, then worry about all that. Like Johnny Cash sings, One part at a time, Only it's gonna cost a bunch of dimes.....HAHAHAHA!:Rofl
i ran one like that for years still have it . ran a 50 hp on it . it was a bomber Ouachita made one like that . yes it is a safer boat than it looks like . maybe not in the ocean and around a bass tournament . big bass boats don show any consideration .
Eric I did'nt mean to be rude, but I fish mainly big reserviors and at times scares me being in a bigger bass boat. Be safe and enjoy your new ride...
There are a lot of folks that do not take the situation into consideration when they do something. It's like, it don't bother me while I am doing this so why should it bother you....But when someone else does it to them, the whole world is coming down around them....Just not right. Life isn't fair, nor a bed of roses. I try real hard to take life day by day and enjoy it as much as I can. But I am just like everyone else, and sometimes the pressure has to release. I try not to let it be around, nor directed at anyone, And sometimes we fail miserably....Eric P.S. No offense taken Shermanator.
Shoot man that dog will hunt! Will be stellar when ya get it done. 2 great sites for ideas and help with glasswork is microskiff and customgheenoe. Both have lots of members in your area with serious glass, gelcoat and paint skills. Most of their builds are geared towards flats fishing but can give you some great advice. Post pics along the way and enjoy.
Thank you for the info huntinslabs. Will definately take all the help and advice I can get. This is going to be a work in progress. It for sure will take some time as I want it right when she is done. AS I work on her, I will be posting progress reports and pictures. It will be a bit before all that happens as I start getting things together for the work to come. I want to thank everyone for their comments, and suggestions. All are welcome. If anyone still has one of these, or has some pictures of the one they had, it would be just super if you could share them here so I can have some idea of what it should look like or close to. Thanks. Eric
Fished two yrs. from a wooden one man boat ! If it floats it will work . Fished Grenada, Enid, Sardis from a 1436 war eagle for 14 yrs. . Buy plenty of catsup.:cheers2
Try this site also. I learned most of what I know from here. LOTS of knowledge and information on what to do and what NOT to do...lol.
http://www.bbcboards.net/bassboat-restoration/
w scrapper, that as an awesome read. Thanks. But I am still a bit confused....The thread said in the beginning not to add some wax something or other to the first two coats of gelcoat, then someone came in and said you were supposed to or the gellcoat would remain tacky. So do you or don't you add that too it. Also is it that common to have that much orange peal in the gelcoat. Are you to sand and wash the orange peel between coats.....Confused here, which is not all together too hard to do, especially for me. Seems I stay in a state of confusion all the time. Maybe the SOMETIMERS kicking in.....:dono
X2! A little elbow grease and you will be on the water!Quote:
Originally Posted by "G"
Which thread are you talking about? There are six pages there. Also there are many archives of threads that would well worth a look at.
See I said I was confused....
Before you get into gel coating that boat, I suggest trying to restore the gel. You will be amazed at the results. Check bass boat central for topics.
The part that I was talking about regelcoating was the cap minnerchucker. If you look at the pic's it shows that in a few places around the very top of the cap, ( the flat edges around the top ) the gel coat is completely gone and the resin on the outside of the fiberglass is showing. In those places there is no gel coating to restore. I haven't posted anything here as I have been going thru all the archives at BBC for any and all methods for what I need to do. It is going to take a while for me to do it.I do thank you though for the thought of saving me some time and labor, sweat and lots of elbow grease.
You get that rigged right & it will be a great fishing platform. Love those boats that you set down in. Mu uncle has an old stick steer with that same style & it's great to fish out of. All boats have some limitations fishing one style verses the other. Keep us posted on the progress & good luck.
I have a little experience with gelcoat. Yes, it will always orange peel. It also can be put on too thin and too thick, with detrimental side effects for each. Too thick and it doesn't flex and will star on impact, and too thin and it will crack into pieces and come loose. Around .025 was optimum for what we used at Correct Craft. Ask the supplier if he has any info on it, and do your best. Block sanding and building it up slow was the way our repair dept did bad areas. Prep and cleanliness is very important. That's a slick little boat, you'll have fun during and after the re-fit. Good luck and keep us posted.
nice, that will work