Recent content by Topgun

Yes, I put some scrap pieces of foam under the deck, but I doubt that it's enough to prevent sinking. This boat will never be on water big enough to be too far from the shore and I've since installed a bilge pump so hopefully I'm okay.

Good point on the livewell, and I did consider this, but the water is exchanged when it's running so it really shouldn't get too warm. Time will tell..

I was leaning that way too (the aluminum look). Does anyone have experience with painting an entire boat hull with metallic paint? The previous owner did just that but it's a very thin and uneven finish and looks especially bad now that the interior is done. My thoughts were to scuff what's...

Still looking for ideas on finishing the exterior. I'm thinking about either a light tan or raw aluminum. Opinions?

Nice find!! We have the same boat. Follow the link below to see my build. Good luck with your project!!

Way past-due for an update. The interior is done with the exception of the bow storage. I'm waiting to get the new trolling motor before finishing that. Had her out on the water last Friday and everything worked great. No leaks and the balance was perfect with water in the livewell, but listed a...

Some very nice touches on this build. The electrics look great!!

Thanks, I also like the 20HP. I use my 8HP most of the time due to several area lakes having a 5 MPH limit, but the 20HP is fun. Hits about 22 MPH with 2 people and gear. I haven't emptied the boat and ran it wide open solo yet. Keeping the center bench in and taking the foam out was a great...

Very nice! I like all the storage, yet still plenty of room to move around. Even the gas tank sits on carpet! Mine probably won't be so lucky. I'm jealous of your 20 hp. Around here most of the good fishing lakes have 10 hp limits. :cry:

Haha! Thanks for the complements. Everyone has something to say about the livewell. I honestly couldn't justify the money for a giant cooler or traditional liner, so I went with what was free. Capacity on the well is 15 gal. so the weight full will be under 150 lbs. Hopefully this will be offset...

The project is trudging along. Got the livewell plumbed, interior painted and the floor cut and carpeted. I also made a pedestal out of some scrap steel for the front seat. A couple tips on cutting the floor and carpeting: I used cardboard templates for making the floor boards. I spent a lot...

Yes, but says only available for special order. And minimum qty. for special order is 15! Uggh Or is that just the blank ones?

Thanks, guys. :oops: But nothing to be jealous about wasilvers. You've got a darn nice mod yourself! =D> I'm actually a little 'stalled-out' right now figuring out what to do with the rear seat and deck. I'd like to have that area covered, but also as accessible as possible. It's just gonna...

1958 14' Alumacraft shallow V https://www.tinboats.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=16757

Had a chance to get some more work done on the boat so I thought I'd update the thread with some more pictures. The knee brace had a piece broken off and the transom was bent from the weight of the outboard. I used the trailer winch and some "tapping" to straighten the transom and then beefed...