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    16' Alumacraft V Boat Rebuild

    We have them in the St. Croix river here in Minnesota. These are Lake Sturgeon however, I believe the ones you are speaking of in BC are white sturgeon and grow to about 10x the size of lake sturgeon.
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    16' Alumacraft V Boat Rebuild

    Well the new remodeled boat puts big fish in it!!!
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    16' Alumacraft V Boat Rebuild

    Will do! The screen is amazingly clear while in Simulation mode - tonight is water test so I will give an update as to how the 998 runs and how the transducer mount is working.
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    16' Alumacraft V Boat Rebuild

    Haven't yet - that's going to be a summer project - not enough space in the garage.
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    16' Alumacraft V Boat Rebuild

    Project started December 15th - Project Complete March 13th, not to bad in my book! Picture heavy post - wheel bearings done on the trailer, all other accessories added, boat complete and water ready! ENJOY!
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    16' Alumacraft V Boat Rebuild

    Well - the boat project is coming to a close - 2 more boards to cut, a couple hinges to secure and she will be water ready. Second to last session started with some Johnnie Walker: Console is done, installed a foot controlled tilt/trim switch for the tiller motor: New toy installed - this ram...
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    16' Alumacraft V Boat Rebuild

    Boat buckles added to the trailer. Right side compartment complete, added two locking latches, one on each side. Right side compartment is painted and ready for install tonight.
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    16' Alumacraft V Boat Rebuild

    New toy arrived today as well~!
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    16' Alumacraft V Boat Rebuild

    Been a little time since my last update, we were having some problems with my new design of the cabinets. Before the side cabinet only had a hinge for about half the cabinet, that has since been changed, we were able to notch the top board back and inlay the same hinge, now the whole cabinet...
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    16' Alumacraft V Boat Rebuild

    Another great weekend of movement on the boat. All decking secured - we used stainless screws with finishing washers, it looks great! Also was able to install the front driving HID's and all the other floor lighting. Seat plates sanded and installed. Started working on painting the side...
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    16' Alumacraft V Boat Rebuild

    I can give you an update right now. I went a little overboard and am going to be vinyling all the cupboards to - so I bought 30' of vinyl from Cabelas for $270.00, I may even be short a few feet. I would say total cost for the vinyl, glue, and trowel would run right around 300.00 or less if...
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    16' Alumacraft V Boat Rebuild

    Well - When you are at a standstill - it's time to bring out the big guns. A HUGE thanks to a buddy fisherdave for spending the evening with me on the boat. He was able to come over at 5:45 PM and we all left right around 2 am. I'm going to let the pictures do the talking:
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    16' Alumacraft V Boat Rebuild

    Well it's been awhile since my last update - been waiting on parts and had a couple fishing trips I went on. Back to the boat. We have installed the new front deck storage compartments and they look great! We also vinyled the front hatchand fully installed the cig lighters. The livewell has...
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    16' Alumacraft V Boat Rebuild

    Well - been waiting on a ton of stuff in the mail. Got another light strip because I liked them so much - installing inside of all the cabinets and also under the back tray. Vinyl also arrived and we started cutting some strips for the back tray and the cabinets.
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    16' Alumacraft V Boat Rebuild

    Front light HIDS came in the mail the other day too!
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