14' Lund -- My Build Thread

[airshot]

Nice job, well thought out project !

 

[Ray Clark]

Great build and I'm looking to do the same. Have you (or any of the readers) had any issues with the wooden frame of the casting deck and/or floors? My concern is I can't get any of the angles just right so there's likely several spots where the weight is carried by a small surface area (ie: ends of 2x4). Any tips to get it right are welcome!

Casting deck: The casting deck was built by a prior owner using 2x4 framing lumber. It was solid still, so I didn't pull it. I only put the new deck on the top.

All of the 2X lumber used for framing the decks rides on some sort of reinforced structure: ribs, bulkheads, etc. None of it rides directly on unreinforced hull.

 

[OldSailor85]

Great build and I'm looking to do the same. Have you (or any of the readers) had any issues with the wooden frame of the casting deck and/or floors? My concern is I can't get any of the angles just right so there's likely several spots where the weight is carried by a small surface area (ie: ends of 2x4). Any tips to get it right are welcome!

Hand fit? Grinder with sanding pad?

Make a cardboard template first, then grind/sand the wood to fit. Use paint as "bluing" to locate high spots.

Good luck with your project.

 

[Buster]

Hand fit? Grinder with sanding pad?

Make a cardboard template first, then grind/sand the wood to fit. Use paint as "bluing" to locate high spots.

Good luck with your project.

I've had good luck in some instances using spray adhesive or PSA backed sandpaper. Stick to hull and after cutting close to fit, sand against the hull itself to fine tune. I've done that a few times to match complex curves.

 

[RRDave]

Op, do you have the stock 10p prop on the 20hp? If so, how does it pair with the boat?

 

[Ray Clark]

Op, do you have the stock 10p prop on the 20hp? If so, how does it pair with the boat?

The prop is stock.

At gross weight (two fisherman & tackle), the boat will do 21-22 mph; I've done nearly 25 if the wind is with us.

I don't know how it compares to others on "hole- shots". I simply don't care about that and never go from standing idle to WOT as fast as I can. It's not the fastest planing boat. But then again, this boat is a small fishing boat, and it's used on smaller lakes, many of which are totally or partially wake-restricted.

 

[RRDave]

The prop is stock.

At gross weight (two fisherman & tackle), the boat will do 21-22 mph; I've done nearly 25 if the wind is with us.

I don't know how it compares to others on "hole- shots". I simply don't care about that and never go from standing idle to WOT as fast as I can. It's not the fastest planing boat. But then again, this boat is a small fishing boat, and it's used on smaller lakes, many of which are totally or partially wake-restricted.

I appreciate the reply..how about trolling, are you able to troll slow enough?

 

[Ray Clark]

I appreciate the reply..how about trolling, are you able to troll slow enough?

I use the trolling motor for that.