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Agree on the 5200. Make sure to wipe the excess immediately after installation, as it's hard to remove later.

If you have your mind set, then I hope you enjoy the project and it works well for you. As many others state, ACM would not be my choice, for the reasons already mentioned. Do you have access to straight aluminum sheet, without the plastic center? If so, many have made aluminum skeletons and...

I never understood the purpose of the gunwale measurement... except to make a boat sound bigger than it actually is. My first boat was a 190, but it was only 18' long. I found that really annoying. Actual length is much more useful, in my opinion.

Yeah, especially when the bow rises and the motor's skeg starts grinding concrete while they back down

Slide the winch mount up a bit, and run the strap under the roller. You want the bow eye UNDER the roller so it does not bounce and damage the boat

Props can vary widely by performance. I would be inclined to try the 11P stainless one. My last boat, it was incredible how much better the stainless performed both in low AND high speed. It was crazy. I gained MUCH better holeshot AND higher speed, and ran right at WOT. And it didn't...

https://www.boatspecialists.com/ One of my customers sent me a new 20 hp Mercury directly from them. Quick shipping, good customer service. The motor was delivered in perfect condition

I think you are talking about the JBweld Water Weld epoxy stick. That stuff works great. Very sticky, if you use it quickly, and it's strong. I've fixed a lot of things with that stuff. I keep one hanging on the pegboard in my shop, right next to the regular JBweld tubes.

I agree, it looks like years of dragging to boat to the water. You could clean and sand the area and use Water Weld epoxy putty- that stuff works great. If you have a TIG or MIG welder, you could fix it that way, or find a local who could do it for you. You could leave it alone, and it would...

Well, well... I stand corrected! I have never seen it rust, probably because the epoxy encapsulates it so well, but that being said, JB Marineweld or 3M products should be better for aluminum if not using rivets and metal. Thanks for the correction, guys. I appreciate it. Sorry for...

Some Baltic Birch is produced as marine grade plywood. If that is what you ordered, it's good stuff. Ask your supplier directly. If you ordered it as a marine or exterior grade ply, it should be great to work with.

Man, I wish! Lake Anna seems to be more and more crowded every year. They actually built barricades at the state park to keep the crowds out of certain areas, like the fishing pier. It's a beautiful lake, not too huge, with lots of lodging around it. Many people come here from NJ and NY and...

I say go for it. Throw out the trash, vacuum her out and see what you have. Personally, I would pull her to the ramp and see how she floats after vacuuming her out. If she sits low in the water, that would be a red flag. If she sits where she should, I would probably skip tearing her up...

Like Mirrorcraft, I have towed a bit with vehicles that were supposedly not worthy. We had a Dodge Caravan, and I towed my Princecraft EVERYWHERE with that thing. Was great, because I could stow all the seats, and throw sleeping bags in the back, and no need for a tent. I miss that van...

That looks good. Didn't know they made 2200.

I started out launching in Spa Cove. Then moved south, and launched from Solomons, Breezy and Chesapeake Beach. I miss living that close to the Bay!

Congrats and WELCOME! You are going to like that boat. I would advise you to run it with that 15 for awhile before making any outboard decisions. You may find a favorite spot is 2 miles away, and regret slowly getting there and back with the electric. Buy a nice trolling motor instead...

JB weld is called "Liquid Steel" because it's tough, but it's epoxy based. I have used it for decades in steel, aluminum, and other materials. Have never EVER seen it corrode or anything it touches. That's an urban legend, in my opinion. I strongly favor using solid rivets to close holes...

Nice job! Congrats!

Scan similar boats on FB Marketplace to see what fair market value is. Sometimes Boat Trader has inflated prices from wishful sellers. I wouldn't base it on that or similar marketing sites.