1978 Lund S-18 "Big Resorter" & Trailer Project - Fish/Hunt

[dc3232]

Oh and by the way, I dont even have steelflex on my boat, just bare aluminum. So since you have steelflex on yours, it might even come off easier.

 

[dave shady]

I was a lil worried about the steel flex on an unpadded bunk board. I considered
the trex stuff but I have 4 cedar 2x4's from another project left over and have
the carpet already for them as well as the sliders. Im just not convinced that
the steel flex is ok to use with them or not.

prolly overthinking it again lol.

 

[reedjj]

Man....You are one heck of a craftsman. The work on your current build and your old rig is amazing.

Not sure if you already stated it but what motor is going on the big resorter?

I saw an Alumacraft V-hull at my local shop that was painted in the color you are talking about and it looked great.





I cant wait to see how this boat turns out.

 

[dave shady]

Thanks Reedjj - The boat came with a 1987 Evinrude 40hp. Its in decent shape and is
getting a tune up at a local marina to make sure all is well Had a lil ruff idle and they
are correcting that.

the paint may be a lil darker and will have a pebble finish in it for durability then
some light stencil paint of a break up pattern. I need to get a photo of what
I think Pholwer is going to do to it but ill prolly be wrong as its all hand done.

 

[dave shady]

Down to carpet the bunks, longer bolt for the bow stop and a 4" roller that has come up missing.
Lights all work need to touch up a couple of spots on the herculiner i missed maybe will be warm
enuf for that on Saturday after work.

The guides made by some previous owner were off, left side inch less than the right so had to compensate
on the bunks so they matched. Done and ready for carpet.

 

[dave shady]

Bunks finished and installed.... getting so CLOSE to done on this part.

LIGHT even Worked on the first try lol

1 roller to go and the bow stop and shes a wrap for now.

 

[imgonnamissher]

Looks good. Can't wait to see how the boat is coming.......any new pictures???

 

[dave shady]

Been trying not to bug them to much about it, BUT im gona try and sneak in monday
and see where we are at on the steelflex, paint and hydro-turf.

 

[dave shady]

Trailer is DONE and ready to get back with the boat now. I will check the bottom of the boat and see what
the rivit situation is where the bunks are. If it doesnt look good I will take them off. Just hate to casue of
the winter use and freezin to the bunks.

well this pic reminded me one pc missing. The spring loaded pin that locks the trailer into the non-tilt position
is yet to be put back on. Its drying after the 1976 paint and rust were stripped off. Its bolted in place but
hate to leave it off and have an empty bracket.

 

[dave shady]

Visited the Hull Today they have all the "issues" on bottom and stuff Tig welded up and bottom getting scuffed and
ready for the steelflex to go on NEXT. Then flip it paint the inside then the outside. Getting closer, Took the trailer on a
40 mile road test today all good lights all working ect.

Progress not as much as I hoped for but were gettin there.

 

[imgonnamissher]

Looking good! Thanks for keeping us posted with pictures. Nothing is better than posts with pictures showing your progress. Keep 'em coming!!

 

[dave shady]

Well not much progress at the painters for some reason were on day 10 of waiting for
the STEEL FLEX to arrive. I gotta feeling that the gal didnt mail that check in right away
from the dealership to the company... Oh well what do ya do.

I did COMPLETE the trailer, I added some LED waterproof submersible guide lights. I did
not like how with the truck at night that you really couldnt see the trailer well. Since this
will be a Duck hunting rig also that means lots of early morning and late nights at the ramp.

Got them mounted and wires all plumbed up in flex tube thru the trailer frame so protect
them a lil more. Used the Herculiner on the Alum brackets to get rid of the SILVER and CHROME
look was tacky... yeah got to much time on my hands waiting for the boat. I also added the
front roller on the tube. I had to order the bracket online but its on and will keep the front
of the big barge from hitting my purty bedliner coating lol.
Here some more pics.... I love photos.

 

[hsiftac]

Good work there, awesome idea with the guide lights

 

[nadornati]

great build. just wondering what size aluminum stock did u use?

 

[dyeguy1212]

Man that trailer is a tank :shock:

 

[dave shady]

The alum floor and deck is all 1/8" the tube is also all 1/8" on most
used 1/4" on some of the areas. I walked in it while it was on the
trailer when I got it back and very solid no flex.

The trailer has some beef to it for sure. Got word on the motor today
all tuned up needed some carb work, throttle cable, spark plugs, battery
cables checked the water pump impeller bla bla bla.... ugh this is gettin
more expensive than I thought! lol

 

[imgonnamissher]

The alum floor and deck is all 1/8" the tube is also all 1/8" on most
used 1/4" on some of the areas. I walked in it while it was on the
trailer when I got it back and very solid no flex.

The trailer has some beef to it for sure. Got word on the motor today
all tuned up needed some carb work, throttle cable, spark plugs, battery
cables checked the water pump impeller bla bla bla.... ugh this is gettin
more expensive than I thought! lol

Tell me about it!! I'm gonna be in mine by $500 - 1000 more than originally planned!! But, that's also because I have changed some things and tried to make sure I am doing it "right" - if I am. :?

 

[dave shady]

Hull is almost ready for the steel flexing and paint..... They are saying this weekend it will be in the booth.
The weather is not helping as need temps up so it has to be in the heated booth to do this. Other boats
ahead of mine in line already..... DAMN YOU NOVEMBER WEATHER IN APRIL!

When they water tested the hull they had a few rivits under the runners and are going to drill a small hole in the areas that are marked and Inject Steel flex into the runner and they have done this before with good results of sealing up a rivit from the inside. Do it all again and Id have the hull coated from the inside if possible before welding in the floor..... oh well Live and learn more time, more money but it wont leak.

Tonight I truck bed linered the spare tire carrier that has yet to be installed and getting BORED I even coated the
power pedastal tubes for the seats lol...... Man I need this tank back before I start overdoing (lol) the trailer!

 

[dave shady]

Not much new to report.... Boat did not move over the weekend......

Droped the trailer off to have the axel moved to the topside of the springs
to lower it down a lil bit. I have 6" of travel from wheel to fender so that
should help bring it down a few inches.

Cold, Rain and river is to high to take it out. But I have so much interior
work to do. I hope they get it in and DONE this week.

Will add some pics of the trailer tongiht.

 

[dave shady]

SLAMMED IT!

2+ inches of clearnace still inside. When we load the boat back if needed the fender
can be unbolted and moved up a lil bit.

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