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Hey Guys
Jeff Here,
I introduced myself in the forum subsection and posted some pictures of the boat but now I am getting a bit more into the project. I acid washed the entire hull and removed all the benches and structure inside the boat to get it clean and replace some solid rivets that were loose/leaking.
I am going to give you a run down on why I am taking on this project. This boat was purchased by me and my step father before he passed and he is the entire reason I got into fishing in the beginning. I want the boat to be something I can continue to pass on to my children(I have 4) with the peace of mind that it is well built and will last. I have a very broad background in quite a few tradeskills that I think will benefit me as I progress through the build. I want to eventually have a live well/bilge pump/pole storage/electronics/trolling motor mounted/9.9hp Motor on this boat with plenty of pole holders for 2 -3 people.
I do have some questions to ask as this is my first build and would love some input from those of you who are experienced.
#1 My transom is rotten so I will have to drill out the rivets and remove some aluminum paneling before I can actually remove the wood structure, that being said What is the recommended wood to replace the transom with?
#2 I will be using all aluminum hardware/rivets/cleats on this boat to prevent any additional corrosion from alloys interacting with each other and keeping weight down, however If I add any wood structure to the inside of the boat whats my best way to calculate total capacity so I don't go overboard and have a nice boat that can't support the weight of people and gear in it.
#3 I plan on creating some addition buoyancy sources as well for stability as this is a narrow boat but I haven't determined which route I want to go with. Outriggers or aluminum air tight structure capturing addition air(creating a copy of the side of the boat and affixing it 3-6 inches offset and basically creating a hallow hull on the sides that is air tight with pole holders recessed into it) or if anyone has any suggestions on options. I know some of the options will affect the mobility of the boat but this boat is really only going to be used on calm lakes locally.
I am completely open to any suggestions and help along the way!
My rivets should be arriving in the mail today as well as some Goop-It(for the hull) and 3M 5200 Sealant for the new rivet installation. I am looking into ordering some 1x1x1/8" aluminum angle to build and rivet in some extra support between the support ribs on my boat so I can put an aluminum floor across the bottom of the boat before reinstalling the benches as well. I am debating doing something with the gunwale as well as its got some pretty gnarly dents/crushes areas from straps in its life.
I know this may bit a bit ambition for a first build and I may not get to do everything I want but I am definitely going in with high hopes.
I look forward to posting new updates on this thread as well as hearing any suggestions everyone may bring to the table.
Jeff Here,
I introduced myself in the forum subsection and posted some pictures of the boat but now I am getting a bit more into the project. I acid washed the entire hull and removed all the benches and structure inside the boat to get it clean and replace some solid rivets that were loose/leaking.
I am going to give you a run down on why I am taking on this project. This boat was purchased by me and my step father before he passed and he is the entire reason I got into fishing in the beginning. I want the boat to be something I can continue to pass on to my children(I have 4) with the peace of mind that it is well built and will last. I have a very broad background in quite a few tradeskills that I think will benefit me as I progress through the build. I want to eventually have a live well/bilge pump/pole storage/electronics/trolling motor mounted/9.9hp Motor on this boat with plenty of pole holders for 2 -3 people.
I do have some questions to ask as this is my first build and would love some input from those of you who are experienced.
#1 My transom is rotten so I will have to drill out the rivets and remove some aluminum paneling before I can actually remove the wood structure, that being said What is the recommended wood to replace the transom with?
#2 I will be using all aluminum hardware/rivets/cleats on this boat to prevent any additional corrosion from alloys interacting with each other and keeping weight down, however If I add any wood structure to the inside of the boat whats my best way to calculate total capacity so I don't go overboard and have a nice boat that can't support the weight of people and gear in it.
#3 I plan on creating some addition buoyancy sources as well for stability as this is a narrow boat but I haven't determined which route I want to go with. Outriggers or aluminum air tight structure capturing addition air(creating a copy of the side of the boat and affixing it 3-6 inches offset and basically creating a hallow hull on the sides that is air tight with pole holders recessed into it) or if anyone has any suggestions on options. I know some of the options will affect the mobility of the boat but this boat is really only going to be used on calm lakes locally.
I am completely open to any suggestions and help along the way!
My rivets should be arriving in the mail today as well as some Goop-It(for the hull) and 3M 5200 Sealant for the new rivet installation. I am looking into ordering some 1x1x1/8" aluminum angle to build and rivet in some extra support between the support ribs on my boat so I can put an aluminum floor across the bottom of the boat before reinstalling the benches as well. I am debating doing something with the gunwale as well as its got some pretty gnarly dents/crushes areas from straps in its life.
I know this may bit a bit ambition for a first build and I may not get to do everything I want but I am definitely going in with high hopes.
I look forward to posting new updates on this thread as well as hearing any suggestions everyone may bring to the table.
