1648 alumacraft build by hardwoodcd

[hardwoodcd]

carpeted floor panels going in

 

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1/2" channel riveted into the upper tubes to accept the vertical plywood supports

 

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channel riveted into place on the floor

 

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1/4" plywood strips, hot glue, and some trim nails to hold it together til the glue sets up. Makes for a very accurate jig for oddly shaped shapes. I'll be using this method when I cut my deck out as well.

 

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jig dried and pulled out

 

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jig sitting on the first vertical support cut out. Fits like a glove by the way!!

 

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The first two plywood vertical supports are getting sealed and painted so I made a battery tray in the meantime

 

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getting some framing done.

 

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This picture gets me up to date with the build. Front half of the front deck all framed and stitched together. And the first plywood support all sealed, painted, and installed. This thing is rock solid after this piece is in! Should have some time to do a little tomorrow

 

[hardwoodcd]

power trim!!!! little something that is waiting for its time!!!

 

[DDudley]

coming along nicely!

 

[hardwoodcd]

So having a woodworking background it's hard for me to believe that this little pile of material was a tad over $800! And I've actually bought an additional $300 worth as I'm going!

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Spent another $250 yesterday and there was a purchase in between those two! If i need any more should be less than $100. I had no idea what i was getting into with the aluminum! Probably close to $1400-1500 just in aluminum!

 

[DDudley]

So having a woodworking background it's hard for me to believe that this little pile of material was a tad over $800! And I've actually bought an additional $300 worth as I'm going!

Spent another $250 yesterday and there was a purchase in between those two! If i need any more should be less than $100. I had no idea what i was getting into with the aluminum! Probably close to $1400-1500 just in aluminum!

That is an impressive sum. And trust me, I am not judging one bit. Although I am not using aluminum for my build, I have already spent over $1000 with everything I am planning to add to my boat. It really adds up quickly. But, it's the process of planning and building and seeing it all come to fruition that makes it fun for me.

Also, I was informed that my use of the D word was offensive. I tried to edit my post to exclude it. Sure did not mean to offend anyone.

 

[hardwoodcd]

No offense taken here!

 

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Welds ground down on front half of bow desk

 

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Plywood uprights in, battery tray in, welds ground down and cleaned up

 

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That's one of my 8' musky rods in the rod locker

 

[lckstckn2smknbrls]

I'm guessing your buying your aluminum from a metals supply house?

 

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1st coat of spar on the plywood supports for the rear half of bow deck

 

[hardwoodcd]

I'm guessing your buying your aluminum from a metals supply house?

My first order was from my buddy's auto body shop. Then my three little orders have been from menards. Then my last order was from a steel and aluminum warehouse about an hour from me