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1973 Duracraft: Update 10-4-2010 New Pictures
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Nevillizer
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Wel, I could locate my camera so I will have to wait until the wife geys back into town this evening with hers. Filming went well this weekend. Got the intro done as well as how to check for leaks, removing rivets / bolts and removal f the bench seats.
CHILLWILLATX
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nice boat - i think that i have the same model..... what are you thinking about doing to it?
Nevillizer
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The plans is finish replacing all the rivets / bolts. Paint, install floor , casting deck, storage, two seats, maybe a live/bait well etc. It's a project I had started over a year ago and then stopped after I got a new boat. Now we are using it in a DIY video on how to restore / modify a jon boat. Gonna steel-flex the bottom as well. Gotta have it all done by the end of this month.
Troutman3000
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That's an agressive time table, but I think you can get it done!
Nevillizer
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Yeah, I know. And the Texas heats has already kicked into high gear. Got to get it finished though so we can submit the video for product review for some prospective sponsors.
CHILLWILLATX
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The guy before me had a neat design for a way to secure a bow mount trolling motor- check it out. I am curious about what yours is going to look like. Did this boat come with a middle storage/seat ?
Nevillizer
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No, it only has two benches in it. The third was remove and not replaced prior to me getting the boat.CHILLWILLATX said:
CHILLWILLATX
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THATS STRANGE - MINE IS A 71 - I WOULDN'T HAVE THOUGHT THAT THEY WOULD HAVE CHANGED THE MODEL UP LIKE THAT. I HAVEN'T SEEN TO MANY OF THE DURACRAFTS OUT THERE ..... I CANT WAIT TO SEE SOME MORE PICTURES.
Nevillizer
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I think you miss read, it had three benches at one time. The middle one with the live well / storage had been removed prior to me getting the boat.
Nevillizer
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perchin
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I see you will be using steelflex, have you decided on what kind of paint and color yet?
Nevillizer
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green
Nevillizer
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green steel flex on the bottom up to the first side ridge then just green paint to and over the gunnels to the inside.On the inside from the gunnels down to the floor will be a khaki color paint with matching carpet on the floor decks, etc. I think it will turn out well. Was thinking of putting "Jaws" style shark teeth on the bow just for the hell of it.
Nevillizer
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We received 3.91 inches of rain yesterday here in Waco. Most of 3.39 of that from 11 am util 2 pm. :shock:
Nevillizer
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We got a care package in today from McMaster Carr, 200 blind closed end rivets for the boat. $8.95 for 50. A lot more reasonable then Fastenal (thats where I got a previous batch). 
huntinfool
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Wish you were closer, I'd love to stop by and give you a hand on getting this project done. But it is 3 hours one way and I'd have to get a hotel room to stay the night or drive 3 hours back. I'd love to give some pointers on doing the transom. I do fiberglass repairs for a living and we do aluminum welding also. This looks like an interseting build and I can't wait to see the finished product. Let us know when the DVD's are available.
Nevillizer
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huntinfool said:
I sent you a PM with a few questions.
Update on the build: Looks like the weather is gonna be good this weekend and will move forward will the next phase of the build. First transom removal & replacement then prepping for steel flex and paint.
huntinfool
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PM replied.
Nevillizer
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Been working on ideas for the floor plan. I think after re-installing the bow deck th fore deck will look something like this. Going to install a floor throughout then a low deck up to about where the ribs stop. In the picture you will see the propose deck. You will see three long cylinder shape running toward the bow. These will be 6 PVC tube yo stow rods in. There will also be an area for storage and maybe a bait well. Give me your thoughts. This portion will be a week or two away so we have time to make changes.
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