Alumacraft 1648 (updated 9/13/11)

[Howard]

Just a update, only bottom left to remove paint Ran into a friend last night, him and his dad or fabricators so I might have my hook up. I have a few structure issues as well as some leaks that need to be addressed.

 

[waterfowler1]

your boat is lookin really good! having somebody to do some fab for you will definitely be a blessing. keep it up lookin forward to seein your progress!

 

[sum-kina]

HOWARD,
have you found anybody to tig your boat yet? if not i work for a welding shop in monroe...we would be more than happy to weld it up for you! project looks like its comin along good! let me know if i can help with anything!!!!

SUM-KINA

 

[SmallieBigs]

Awe man that was a sweet find on that tin!!! :shock:

Great job on the trailer too; I'll be watching to see how the rest turns out for sure...

 

[Howard]

Thanks SmallieBigs, waiting on new top rail from Alumacraft. Pretty beat up on the bow and didnt have a good way to fix so I will drill out rivets, cut welds in corners and slip it off. Install new top rail, weld it up and then I can paint =D>

 

[Howard]

Was not sure how to fix this top rail, hammer it out ,cover it, ect, when the light bulb came on to just replace it. #-o So I drilled out the rivets, cut at miters and ordered a new 6 foot piece.
Cut new pieces and installed, then off to welder.

 

[Pruitt1222]

Looks great man. I am sure it was cheaper that route then a boat repair place aswell.

 

[sum-kina]

howard the tin is comin along i see... looks like they did a pretty good job on the front of your boat. i cant wait to see it when you start the rest of your deckin!

let me know if you need any help, be more than happy to give you a hand.

 

[Howard]

Steelflex came and on it went. Still tacky even 6 days later. No more leaky rivets.

 

[Troutman3000]

Steelflex came and on it went. Still tacky even 6 days later. No more leaky rivets.

You may have mixed it wrong, mine pretty much cured in less than 24 hours. Which side did you mix the pigment into? Do you have it in a really cool place? In the heat that stuff should have cured by now.

J

 

[Howard]

Which side did you mix the pigment into?

Mixed in the cloudy can, part two I believe. I did not mix it in the clear part. Then mixed part 1 and part 2 at a 1 to 1 ratio. The tin has been in the garage and as you know it's very humid these days. It cured and hardened in 24 hours but still has a very little sticky to it. About 1/2 of scotch tape. My oil base paint for my trailer also took days to dry 100%, just so dang humid.

 

[Howard]

Had time to apply the primer. Still have a few holes to fill above the water line. I know I should fix, prime and finish paint but I am so anxious to put the top coat on! Just trying to decide to JB Weld or try my luck at the brazing rods again. They are small 1/8 inch holes that I dont wish to rivet at this time. Pic's below show primer only on tin.

 

[Howard]

I went ahead and put the first finish coat on. I really like the Parker paint. I am finally seeing some fruits to my labor. Now I can start extending the front deck and add TM, fish finder, lights , seats, ect. Better yet I will be able to fish in it shortly for the first time!!

 

[Zum]

Had to click back to see what you started with.
It's looking like a new boat,nice job.

 

[basshunter25]

Awesome job! :beer:

 

[ScottGA]

Looks better than some new paint jobs! Great job

 

[Brine]

Had to click back to see what you started with.
It's looking like a new boat,nice job.

Me too...

Looks great.

 

[Howard]

Picked up a couple of toys. I guess I am at the next phase of my mod. I wanted to temporary install the TM to see where I will want it. I also decided to take it out fishing, (first time ) to get a feel for the boat so I know what mods I want to do. I am glad I did. I also did not get skunked!

 

[huntinfool]

Congrats! Paint looks great, looks like a new boat.

Also nothing better than taking a boat out for a first run and not getting skunked!

 

[Zum]

Looks plenty fishable just the way she floats.
An outboard maybe,everything else is just gravy.
Nice job.