1996 16' Lund Laker Project

[rscottp]

I called a local drilling contractor about some pipe for my rod locker, he said I could take what I needed from his scrap pile. I always kinda liked orange. I think they are gonna work out great once I get the curve out of them. 2 will hold 9' fly poles and one will carry rod up to 8'.

 

[rscottp]

I got the rod storage and the framing to hold the CC in place finished. Also patched some holes in the transom with JB marine weld.

 

[Humj7]

Rod storage compartment looks great.
Awesome find on the pipes.

 

[rscottp]

A bit more progress on the old laker.

 

[rscottp]

I did some work out in the bitter cold but before the snow. Started to cut out the 1/2" MDO for the side boxes. Cut out the sides and making cardboard templates for the tops. I was having a hell of a time cutting the cardboard until I had the bright idea to use the band saw to cut it, worked like a charm! I put a coat of spar on what I cut out yesterday.

 

[rscottp]

I got the side boxes fit and cut out today. Feels like I am gonna have plenty of space to move around. Can't wait until spring!

 

[Ictalurus]

Lookin' gooooood!!! =D> =D> =D> =D>

 

[Humj7]

Looking real good !!!

 

[rscottp]

This is the worst color choice since I painted my childhood bedroom the color of peanut butter! I liked peanut butter. Aluminum Rustoleum, what was I thinking? Now it is white, all is well!

 

[rscottp]

Just ordered my steering kit(Utex Rotech). New old stock for $99 with free shipping. I rechecked the measurements this am and I think(hope) I got it right.

 

[rscottp]

Made the cardboard template for the front deck. Had a couple decent size pieces of 1/2" AC ply to do the front deck, had to piece it but it should be ok. I may add another hatch but I have not figured it out yet. I think I will wait until I float it and take it for a couple test trips before I decide.

 

[Centrarchidae]

You have done an awesome job so far. The boat is going to be totally "new" with the CC you built.

How do you like working with the MDO? Are you planning to paint the front deck as well as the side boxes?

 

[rscottp]

Thanks, I am having a lot of fun with this project. I like the MDO, I am coating it with spar varnish and hope it lasts a long time. I wanted to use the MDO on the front deck but I had the other stuff around, figured I would save the $55 for another part of the boat. As of now I am planning on doing Nautolex vinyl on the floors and tops of rod/storage boxes, and white paint on the lower vertical surfaces. Probably do the upper part of the hull a fresh coat of the gray that is on it now. Lund red on the outside with a couple retro 70's Lund decals.

 

[rscottp]

Checking the fit and feel of decks and CC. Feels like it will fish well. Seems like there is enough space to get past the console to the front deck. Got a piece of conduit to run wires but it isn't flexible enough to get it fished through the holes! No biggie I think I am going to use it to make a rod holder to go in front of the CC.

 

[Country Dave]

The console up front looks pretty cool,

I've always liked that look. It pretty practical as well, leaves lots of deck space open.

 

[rscottp]

Country Dave » 06 Feb 2014, 18:14[/url]"]The console up front looks pretty cool,

I've always liked that look. It pretty practical as well, leaves lots of deck space open.

Thanks! The cockpit area will be almost 4'x6' of open space. I have been working on things in the shop out of the weather. I got my Nautolex, glue and(most important) cup holders.

 

[Humj7]

Looking great !!!
Nice Work.

 

[Fourbtgait]

Very nice looking.
I like how clean it is.

 

[rscottp]

Got some work done the last 2 days, high temps of 50 both days. I have most of the parts ready to go and set them in place. Got all the pieces for the back deck cut out today, I am sealing with ugly color leftover rustoleum instead of buying more spar(I am cheap/poor) then will cover with vinyl. I also installed steering cable and helm. I may have screwed up and gotten a cable too short.It is really close, need to install motor and see if I can make it work. I think I need to get like 2" more, UGH!

 

[sgtsarge]

This is a beautiful rebuild and it has given me a couple ideas. Thanks to your reply on another thread of mine, I am considering the Nautolex. I really like that color, but what is the name Storm or Shark grey?