Recent content by scecil

Finally got started on the boat today! This is going to be a fun project that my Dad and I can do together. That's the best part. Got the main floor cut so I can start sealing the wood up. Got one coat on before I ran out of time. This is Going to be a very slow process but my deadline is May...

I got some hinges and latche handles ordered today. Just waiting on some decent weather to start working.

No boat behind it, but here it is

Well I got my aluminum in today. I'm probably not going to be able to do much with it until next weekend unfortunately. But hopefully I can get some pics up soon. I will base my design off some of the members on here. I'll be sure to give credit once I start my build thread.

I was leaning toward wood, but that line got me. I just pulled the trigger on 50' of aluminum. :mrgreen: Hopefully I can get some before pics up soon. Should have the metal by this weekend. Thanks for your opinions guys.

Alright I need some help buying decking materials. I'd like some opinions of either wood, or aluminum for the frame. and I'm wondering about plywood vs. polymer vs. aluminum for the actual deck. I am a machinist and have access to just about any tool you could need. I'm shying away from...

I feel like I read something similar. That they may be used to maintain a battery but not to charge necessarily. I'll probably end up with a lightweight Honda. I feel like it would have more uses and obviously be more dependable than a Chinese copy. I'll try and get pictures and start my own...

I'm going to check out some generators this weekend. Thanks for the idea guys. I know it seems obvious but I never really thought of it. I wouldn't mind spending the extra coin on something I'll keep for ever. That would also lead me to this question. What kind of battery charger should I pair...

That's something to think about. I was worried about the batteries dying on a long fishing trip and figured a backup would be great to have. But I guess I could layout the boat with one battery and leave the other at the campsite. Thanks for the idea. I'll be putting it to the test once we get...

This is what I'm planning. I had to use my amazing paintshop skills to illustrate. Thoughts/ideas/impressions post away

Hey guys I'm new here. Let me start by saying, I don't really have a setup, but its getting there. :mrgreen: I just bought a 1436 tracker jon boat. Came with a Minn Kota 30# thrust trolling motor, two interstate marine batteries, and its wired with cargo lights and navigation lights. I have...