1974 Lund Build

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11-14-2018, 06:03 PM
sunshine

1974 Lund Build

Got this rig from Lonehunter when he upgraded to his sweet sled.

The paint was old, so I decided to sand her down and paint the outside. Then mama started with the "well if we're going to do the outside, we should do the inside too"...then I started with the "It'd be nice to have a radio"...then I saw another S-16 build where they cut the middle bench out and thought, "some more room would be nice".....so on and so forth. It took me a solid two months to wrap this up, time is always at such a premium with a 9 year old, working full time and now going back to school.

Here's what she looked like when I got her:
https://i.imgur.com/cePpuRP.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/yObDOCl.jpg

After some sanding:
https://i.imgur.com/amYHQRG.jpg

I primed with self etching primer in a rattle can:

https://i.imgur.com/QeJrOw8.jpg

Pulled the bench seat wood off, then decided to cut the middle bench out, pressure washed it after the picture:

https://i.imgur.com/Ow3Mqhx.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/apR6XwC.jpg

After I had the boat fully prepped, the stupid LOVEBUGS showed up, so I had to let it set for a couple weeks before trying to paint it because those buggers love paint. I painted the hull with Rustoleum Protective Enamel, roll and tip. (Gotta work quickly and decisively with that stuff, helped to thin it a bit also). Ordered decals and numbers off of Amazon.

https://i.imgur.com/TitJeW4.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/LNYBhB2.jpg

I'll admit, I hate painting. Like, loathe it, have nightmares about it type of hate. So I rattle canned the interior with Rustoleum enamel. I should have primed it, but didn't. Got a piece of 1/2 exterior plywood for the deck and ordered some EVA foam off of ebay ($70 for a 95" x 47" piece 95''X47'' Adhesive EVA Foam Marine Boat Decking Yacht Teak Flooring Carpets Pad | eBay) I uses spar urethane on the plywood to seal it up, really coated the side that wasn't getting the foam. Decided to do interior lighting while the bench seats were open and cut in speakers for the stereo. Boy that fly cutter was fun.

https://i.imgur.com/NEAvgH8.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/5tz83oe.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/fXksFWV.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/JykEVaY.jpg

Foam came in and I used indoor/outdoor contact cement and a large iron pipe to apply it to the deck. Got the marine radio and switch panel from Amazon.

https://i.imgur.com/kOVn6BF.jpg

I went back and cut off the side brackets and such and painted the area. I wanted to get it all together to make sure that I hadn't lost any structural integrity by removing that bench.

https://i.imgur.com/d3xMsHX.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/TGHPzIZ.jpg

And finally, we took it out this past weekend and did some long lining for crappie and hybrid bass with good results and then wrapped up the weekend with some booze cruising in the Winter Haven chain of lakes.. Mama is happy and so am I. Few minor things to do, but I'm overall very happy with the project outcome. Removing that bench makes the boat feel 2 foot longer. Thanks for reading.

https://i.imgur.com/PctQlvJ.jpg

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11-14-2018, 06:25 PM
SuperDave336

Looks good. I like the colors. :HandsClapping
11-14-2018, 06:35 PM
"G"

Looks great...Did you re-do the trailer too ? Thanks for sharing the pics
11-14-2018, 06:41 PM
sunshine

Quote:

Originally Posted by "G"

Looks great...Did you re-do the trailer too ? Thanks for sharing the pics

Trailer is next. It's not in bad shape, but is due for some upkeep.
11-14-2018, 09:31 PM
Phantom309

What'd you do Nick, hook her in the nose ????????????????????????????????????????? LOL ....
Great build ! ! ! ! ! !
11-14-2018, 09:42 PM
Redge

I too really like the build, and colors!

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11-14-2018, 11:06 PM
nnelzon23

Boat looks good.

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11-15-2018, 01:45 AM
Speck Detector

You brought her back to life...nice job....now just have to give her a name:cheers2...btw, used that Rust-Oleum paint on my alum. Polor Craft, mixed Hunter green & pearl white 50/50 & had to thin for sprayer like you mentioned, but held up fine for 5 yrs. before selling
11-15-2018, 04:37 AM
Speckanator

Really like the determination to do the job right.... Great work!
11-15-2018, 05:18 AM
TnT

Nice to see someone bring a sled back to life....Nice job!!:cheers2
11-15-2018, 05:49 AM
skeetbum

Very nice work. I had one just like some years back and sold it, never leaked a drop and was a good boat. The middle seat was always in my way too. Have lots of fun and catch lots of fish with her
11-15-2018, 07:00 AM
up2specks

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speck Detector

You brought her back to life...nice job....now just have to give her a name:cheers2...btw, used that Rust-Oleum paint on my alum. Polor Craft, mixed Hunter green & pearl white 50/50 & had to thin for sprayer like you mentioned, but held up fine for 5 yrs. before selling

Gotta boat name 4 u = "CC & the Sunshine brand"! :ThumbsUp
u2s
11-15-2018, 07:37 AM
sunshine

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phantom309

What'd you do Nick, hook her in the nose ????????????????????????????????????????? LOL ....
Great build ! ! ! ! ! !

:Rofl
11-15-2018, 07:37 AM
sunshine

Thanks gentlemen!

BTW, that EVA foam is super nice on the feet and doesn't get hot or anything. Really happy with it.
11-15-2018, 07:53 AM
huntinslabs

Looks like a great fishing machine. Simple and clean. Nice job.
11-15-2018, 07:56 AM
sunshine

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speck Detector

You brought her back to life...nice job....now just have to give her a name:cheers2...btw, used that Rust-Oleum paint on my alum. Polor Craft, mixed Hunter green & pearl white 50/50 & had to thin for sprayer like you mentioned, but held up fine for 5 yrs. before selling

We named the pontoon I built the "Knotty Hooker." Haven't come up with one for this yet.
11-15-2018, 07:58 AM
lonehunter

I hope you put the foam back inside the seats, that's the only thing that kept her afloat.
11-15-2018, 06:06 PM
lonehunter

Looks real good Nick!!!
My wife has wanted that boat back from the time you left here with it, when she gets to see it in person, I'm gonna catch lots of flack!
Thanks, ol'e buddy!
11-16-2018, 06:24 PM
skeetbum

Quote:

Originally Posted by lonehunter

Looks real good Nick!!!
My wife has wanted that boat back from the time you left here with it, when she gets to see it in person, I'm gonna catch lots of flack!
Thanks, ol'e buddy!

For what you’re riding in now, it’s worth the flack. I’m a fine one to talk, I still miss my stick steer boat I sold 9 years ago.
11-16-2018, 07:19 PM
Brimfisher

That's pretty sweet. The boat looks great.

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11-17-2018, 07:47 PM
Slab

Very nice job. I hate painting too. Like I tell wifey, I don't paint nothing unless it's rusting, ain't no other reason to paint it! lol
11-17-2018, 08:10 PM
"G"

In the Navy we always said......if it moves salute it......if it dosent move then paint it :Rofl
11-18-2018, 09:22 AM
fisherofmen

looks like you did a good job on it. I had a 1979 pike boat lund I redid. It now lives in Alaska on Kenai river. I used to have some leakage from the rivet construction. Have fun in your lund here in Florida.
11-18-2018, 10:49 AM
Northforker

Good Job!!!!