1974 Klamath Semi V

[Frosty]

Just like the title says I have a 1974 Klamath Semi V that I am currently in the process of restoring. My grandpa passed this boat on to me when he passed and it has sat for years and I am finnaly getting around to actually doing something with it. I plan to do a front casting deck with the last 16±" being anchor/life jacket storage with storage for batteries in the deck as well. the back will be decked as well. so here goes.

Before


A day, a couple beers, and a flapper wheel


Primed with self etching primer, and one coat of blue metallic



Front bracing in


So thats as far as I have gotten as of now more pictures and questions as I go further. Thanks for having this site it is full of very usefull info on many aspects of boating.
-Frosty

 

[kylerprochaska]

I like your frame design, should be really strong. What size of boat is this? Keep the pics comin'!

 

[Frosty]

It's a 12' sorry I meant to say that but slipped my mind. Thanks by the way any comments and or advice would be greatly appreciated, I am no carpenter and do not claim to be one.

 

[riverrat174]

Looks nice, man. I like the bracing for the casting deck, that might come in handy for mine. Thanks for posting!!!!

 

[Kam357]

Real Nice boat

 

[Frosty]

Thanks guys, the casting deck bracing should be sturdy there will be some more lengthwise bracing to add stability to the decking itself. I cut out the plywood last night for the deck and let me tell you it was quite the process even with a template alot of fitting, a little cutting fit some more and cut a little more I think I will sand the edges tonight to get it fine tuned tonight and so it will allow the room needed for the carpeting. I do have a question tho... I know it probably be in the engine section but I have an old evinrude that uses pressure from the exhaust? and can not find a gas tank and gas line for it anywhere :shock: is there anywhere I can just buy the fittings and convert a tank to work?

 

[Dave53]

How much weight do you think is being added?

 

[Frosty]

Not exactly sure, but it cant be much.

 

[Dave53]

is the deck going to be removeable?

 

[Frosty]

I've been seriously contemplating that, I'm not sure if i will or not. Any suggestions?