Recent content by cscottblack

BTW-The pictures I just posted with the seats etc. in the boat, are pictures of my feeble attempts at "mocking up" the boat for real seats.

2nd round of pics. I've made some additional changes since some of these pictures were taken. I'll post these pictures later after I had a good nights sleep. 8)

Finally a few pictures of the progress! I'll post these then start a new batch afterwhile.

I’ll attempt to reply to a couple of posts at once. 1st “Stroyed” – I would suggest the same advice someone gave me when I first started checking out this website/forum; read as much/many of the projects and posts as you can. To answer your question about the removal of the transom, IF your...

Finally some progress!!!! After round of the flu (or some closely related illness) last weekend, I was able to get some work done. Saturday morning was spent/wasted buying materials, Saturday afternoon was for getting some last minute design things worked out. Sunday some real progress! I...

I was able to get a little work done this weekend before succumbing to the flu. Ugh! I got to watch the Super Bowl from the toilet bowl. :LOL2: I'm posting a couple of updated pictures and hope to post a plan/layout of what and where I'd like to put "stuff," like anchor, trolling motor...

Thanks for the replies! To answer your questions and also give a little more details about the boat and where I’m at on the build right now. • Boat is 14’ front to back and is approximately 56” across at the widest part of the center • The sides are between 14” and 16” depending on where I...

I've made some progress over the weekend, but have a few questions. 1) I'm concerned about keeping the center of gravity low. Is there any "rule of thumb" to how high I can build casting decks without causing the boat to be unsteady? 2) What products are recommended for adding floatation...

I'm new to the website and would like help and advice for my "winter project." I'm making modifications to a 1980, 14' Lowe V-hull boat, and will need advice as I make this journey.