12 ft Sea King - Pics. Complete.

[taterosu]

I agree 100% lol I have been hoping someone would chime in. I dont mind helping at all but the more ideas you get the better.

 

[haolehawaiian]

Well, I'm still waiting on funding for needed materials. So I'm pretty much at a standstill on the work.

 

[taterosu]

I hear that! My build is going to put me in the poor hourse. :LOL2:

 

[haolehawaiian]

online retail therapy is just as effective for men as actual retail therapy is for women!

I went on a little clicking spree just now and bought my paint (decided against steelflex), 7.5hp 1980 Johnson short shaft, a 6 gal tank w/pump and line, a minn kota power station as well. I'm going to wait on my seats until I see the Royal Blue paint in person. I'd like to match the seats to it as much as possible - either that or I'll match it to the gray paint I also purchased. going to finish the wire wheeling because I also got a new cordless drill (and angle grinder). I'm still debating on the decking entirely at this point. I'm not sure about it. I need to be able to lift this boat onto the roof of my Exploder and that may prove difficult if I add too much stuff.

like I said...SHOPPING/CLICKING spree.

 

[taterosu]

That motor will be awesome on there. Ive got a 2.5 thats going to have to work for a while.Im still licking my wounds from what ive done so far :lol: Let me know how you like that motor on it.

 

[haolehawaiian]

Ok - been a short bit due to funding and end of the school year junk (I'm a teacher) but I was able to pick up some alum angle and PVC piping today. I started the frame with 1/8 inch angle. I'm really hoping this holds up to an occasional 200 lbs, but I don't plan on standing on this deck very often. It is more for appearances and storage capabilities. Was about to go back in the garage and start cutting PVC for the electrical wiring.

I also go my Minn Kota power station. It was going to be in a storage area behind the middle seat. But the stupid thing is taller than 12 inches...so I'll probably just strap it to the bench and get over it. A couple pics...I emailed more of them to myself but for some reason they haven't appeared in my inbox and I'm too lazy to go resending them.

 

[taterosu]

=D> looking good.. keep up the god work!

 

[haolehawaiian]

The power station...finally came though in email.

 

[haolehawaiian]

Been a while since I was off playing on Maui...trying for the 5th year in a row to catch the elusive Ulua or Giant Trevally - no luck, AGAIN! Nabbed a few aku or Skipjack Tuna and some ahi or Yellowfin tuna on the charters though! But I've been back a couple weeks and bored silly. I can only play xbox for so long. So I have been trying to get my little jon ready for a couple upcoming camping/fishing trips that are set to occur before the summer is over. Over the last couple nights I did the exterior paint. Primer, medium gray, royal blue. Really is starting to look nice. Also got in my 7.5 hp Johnson Evinrude and gas tank - those came in shortly before I left for Maui. I'm a little stuck on what color to paint the motor or a combination of both the blue and white? I'm color coordinationally retarded. Also looking for decals, but I found some nice ones that I'll probably order soon.


Left to do:

storage doors and hardware
deck and possibly bench carpet
electrical
bow/stern lights
interior paint - think I'm just going with the medium gray inside
motor paint
mount for sonar
mount for trolling motor

I may install transom wheels to make handling the boat a bit easier. I will be hauling it on the roof of my explorer because I tow a camper. So I think adjustable wheels on the transom will come in handy when dismounting.

As always, if anyone has any ideas or suggestions to throw out there, I'm all ears - or eyes in this case. thanks!

 

[haolehawaiian]

Well here it is. I've pretty much completed my first boat mod. The boat has not yet been in the water since I started this build. I will be hauling it up to Panguitch on Tuesday for a 6 day trout fishing/gold panning expedition. Hoping to god that it floats and does what it is supposed to do. I thank the couple guys that replied and made suggestions and hope more of you get involved on my next build.