Alumacraft FDR Mod

[Bilgediver]

So after lurking on the forum for a little while I decided that it was time to start my project. I got the boat for free from my uncle and have been fishing it for a few years, but the motor needs some lower end work and I figured that I could get a jump on next spring right now. I've already stripped the seats out and found the leaking rivets. Trying to decide between aluminum or wood framing.

 

[fool4fish1226]

:WELCOME: keep the pictures coming

 

[Bilgediver]

A little more power. Not a bad deal for a 69 merc 7.5 and $50 to boot.

 

[acabtp]

what does the FDR mod include? a wheelchair ramp? :mrgreen:

 

[Bilgediver]

what does the FDR mod include? a wheelchair ramp? :mrgreen:

Just a budget. Didn't want to do anything to expensive for my first build. :lol:

 

[Bilgediver]

So I got some more work done today after I discovered two holes in the bottom that were in the middle of a rib. #-o I fixed those and replaced the leaking rivets.

I also stripped/wire wheeled the 4 coats of old paint off.

I'm now pondering how to keep the back seam from seeping. I thought about using marine-tex but I don't know if that will fix it or not, I do plan on using Gluvit on the inside of the seams but having never used either of these products I don't know what route to take. ](*,) Any thoghts on this would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Bilgediver]

Also I did not build the trailer, I did weld the axle and used some old caravan hubs.

 

[Bilgediver]

More work done. first coat of paint on the bottom.

Old transom.

 

[soggybottom]

Looks like you are making good progress on the boat. It's amazing the difference a fresh coat of paint makes. What part of Wisconsin are you in?

 

[Bilgediver]

Eau Claire actually. I didn't even realize that's where you are when I went through your thread. Is that Lake Altoona where you are putting your boat in?

 

[Bilgediver]

Now to the inside.

 

[Salty Dawg]

Great progress so far. The hull looks a good bit like my restored 15' Alumacraft that I converted into a flats skiff, but it's a newer one than mine. Keep us updated on the interior plans and progress.

 

[Bilgediver]

Great progress so far. The hull looks a good bit like my restored 15' Alumacraft that I converted into a flats skiff

Yeah it sure does, nice job on your build by the way. I haven't seen a whole lot of these 14 footers with a splash well either.

I did manage to get most of the framing done over the weekend, just the front to do now. I ended up using 2x2's cause they were free. Keep in mind I'm no carpenter.

 

[Bilgediver]

I decided that I did not like the way that I had the cooler set, so I reconfigured it. Feels like I'm starting to get on the home stretch.

 

[scsdiver]

paint turned out great!! really looks like brand new boat. your is coming together very nicely i really like the false floor sure makes a v hull much nicer to walk around in! cant wait to see it completed. keep up the good work.

 

[Bilgediver]

Thanks, I'm excited to not have to crawl over bench seats anymore as well. Hopefully I get it finished soon. I'm going to try to get it out this weekend for a little while to see how she does.

 

[knezzer]

looks like a nice rig ! Crafty work for sure.

 

[Bilgediver]

Even got some help from the little guy today!

 

[Bilgediver]

Getting closer!

 

[bigwave]

Your boat is starting to look pretty sweet. =D>