Off with the 2002 carpet.
On with the Tuff Coat
Really a long process
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Off with the 2002 carpet.
On with the Tuff Coat
Really a long process
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Have fun Brett, take your time. Hope the project goes well.:cheers2
Don't forget to take lots of pics....
Lesson 1
These storage doors are riveted on.
Just makes it harder to get to
Lesson 2
Determine how much metal vs plywood that will be painted. At 80$/gal primer, it matters
Good start, a lot of work but worth it.
Been there, done it and will buy a new boat if I ever have to again.:Rofl
If ya do a good job I may consider lettin you do my old yacht. :ThumbsUp Will get CK to be my quality control man on that. :Rofl
Ofishlbizzness is not kidding. He told me last week if he could get his boat redone he'd buy a new motor.:biggrin
3 hrs into it.
I'm thinking I'm done!
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Somebody tell me I'm saving a bunch
You are saving a bunch!:Rofl
You gonna be done in time to fish the Clash Sat right? If ya got a little touch up left dont worry it will be dark and no one can see it anyway.
Saving money up front yes. Aches, pains, sprains dr. Apps
Multiple fishing therapy sessions. .. money output in the end..
May or not equal dropping off at the shop then pick up and then
Fish...
Meh flip a coin decision made..
Thanks FigDawgQuote:
Originally Posted by BigDawgg
I'm feeling better and ready for 4 more hrs of scraping and mineral spirits soaking
:welcome :cheers2
Brettw while you working on your boat i have been fishing your spots and loading up my boat
The lowest cut of all BrutusQuote:
Originally Posted by CrappieKidd
Still working on it
Found a quality mouse best
They're even chewing the flotation
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nice rat nest brettw you should have took it to the weigh in last night might have put the SC boys over top :biggrin
Haha
Now, on to my documentary
Filling in the large gaps with wood , glue and wedges
I've decided to epoxy and fiberglass all the wood decking
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Doesn't look like a job I would want to even think of starting.
Looking good Brett! Ofishlbizzness is going to hire you for sure. He needs you to plan and design his rebuilding of his Tracker. Did you rewire anything while you had the deck off? That's what I wish I had done so I would have extra wire if I had to add anything to my boat. You got it looking good!:cheers2
You are doing a fine job. Just don't get too carried away closing up the cracks around your deck lids. You don't want to get them so tight that after the boat has been out in the heat or cold a few hours, you can't open/close the lids.
Now that's helpful!
Thanks
How bout makin the beer cooler a bit larger. Otherwise lookin good.
running new wires in a Tracker boat is easy, just remove the floor panels (the screws come out easy with a cordless drill) and have at it.
Keep the photos of your progress coming Brett.
Bret, be sure to cut the wedges off when you finish or you'll be tripping on theme the rest of your life. :-)
Excellent pointQuote:
Originally Posted by ScooperDude
You must of gone to engineering school with Oldfish 😁
I need to redo the front hatch in my deep v its currently wood. Where would i get
A metalhatch from
Make it out of marine ply
Seal it with epoxy than fiberglass it
Done
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Getting done
Last pic is aluminum that I sanded
Since I'm going to epoxy and glass the deck plywood I need to get some heat (sunlight) on it.
I'll be creating a tent to hold the heat
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That looks pretty official. I'll talk to all of my friends. I'm sure there are a bunch of them that need their boats re-done. I will send you lots of business! Stay busy!:Rofl
No, really. That looks great. I know you're working hard. All jokes aside, it looks like something you're gonna enjoy for a long time.
I need to do something like that when I take my boat to Florida to support the cover at night. What size PVC is that? 1/2"??
Yea, 1/2 " pvc, 10' sections, I used clamps here and there but mostly the pipes are wedged in place.Quote:
Originally Posted by SeaRay
Got it covered and 1st wave of epoxy is on.
Soaked in fast as it had to be 90 inside the tent
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Actually this is a good way to keep Oldfish from seeing where I'm fishing and marking my honey holes!