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14' Arkansas Traveler Mod -- Do Over
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<blockquote data-quote="Piomarine" data-source="post: 473714" data-attributes="member: 16014"><p>So when last we spoke, I had just finished the mods on my 1956 Arkansas Traveler 14" Utility "Norma Jean." For those of you who may need a refresher, this boat was purchased new by my wife's great grandfather, and named after his daughter, my wife's grandmother, who gave me the boat.</p><p></p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]105408[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p></p><p>It has been 4 years since I completed this mod and all I can say is...I screwed up...HARD!!!</p><p></p><p>Here are some of my more egregious mistakes:</p><p>Builders grade materials</p><p>Being more concerned with getting it done than doing it right </p><p>Not sealing the wood</p><p>Improperly preparing the surface for paint</p><p>Using the wrong paint</p><p>And finally, not utilizing proper storage</p><p></p><p>this time last year, the boat had deteriorated into a stinking, molding heap. Everything had to go! So here I am today bowing at your mercy and saying "Please forgive my ignorance and carelessness!" <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite10" alt=":oops:" title="Oops! :oops:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":oops:" /> #-o </p><p></p><p>But...that means I have a blank canvas from which to start again! My plan this time around...well...actually, I don't think I am going to reveal the plan just yet. I will be posting pictures and descriptions of my work as I progress. Some of you will recognize what I am doing and I hope you will offer your encouragement. I will be asking advice along the way and doing my darndest to avoid the mistakes and pitfalls I made before. Stay tuned folks!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Piomarine, post: 473714, member: 16014"] So when last we spoke, I had just finished the mods on my 1956 Arkansas Traveler 14" Utility "Norma Jean." For those of you who may need a refresher, this boat was purchased new by my wife's great grandfather, and named after his daughter, my wife's grandmother, who gave me the boat. [ATTACH type="full" alt="IMG953616.jpg"]105408._xfImport[/ATTACH] It has been 4 years since I completed this mod and all I can say is...I screwed up...HARD!!! Here are some of my more egregious mistakes: Builders grade materials Being more concerned with getting it done than doing it right Not sealing the wood Improperly preparing the surface for paint Using the wrong paint And finally, not utilizing proper storage this time last year, the boat had deteriorated into a stinking, molding heap. Everything had to go! So here I am today bowing at your mercy and saying "Please forgive my ignorance and carelessness!" :oops: #-o But...that means I have a blank canvas from which to start again! My plan this time around...well...actually, I don't think I am going to reveal the plan just yet. I will be posting pictures and descriptions of my work as I progress. Some of you will recognize what I am doing and I hope you will offer your encouragement. I will be asking advice along the way and doing my darndest to avoid the mistakes and pitfalls I made before. Stay tuned folks! [/QUOTE]
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