Back again with a new boat--New Question pg 3

[Bass n flats]

I appreciate the offer Russ, as of right now (unless I change plans again, which has been happening a lot lately). I have enough angle and tube. I am on the hunt for some sheet or I'm thinking about going the cam route after seeing Brines boat in person. I have decided that I am doing the hatch lids in diamond plate and the rest of the decking in flat to give some contrasts. I got the welding instructor at the technical college I work at cutting the lids for me on his shear and they should be ready tomorrow so I hope to have progress pics up by Saturday. Hope you get that truck back before tournaments begin!

 

[Bass n flats]

I got the hatch lids back from the welding instructor.  And I may be getting the rest of the aluminum sheet needed for the decking and floor for free!  I should know something by Monday.

Over the weekend I will get these mounted and continue working on patching cosmetic holes.

 

[Bass n flats]

I finally got my hands on some free aluminum sheet.  I got the front deck cut and will be riveting it down shortly.  I also for started on the floor and have to pick up foam tomorrow.

I also will be picking up a project from bassboy one day next week!!

 

[Bass n flats]

Here is the grab bar console that I picked up from bassboy this morning.  It will soon house my electronics and switches.  I am also going to work some rod holders on to the sides.  If you need any work done I would highly recommend Dawson for large or small projects he had it done promptly and it was exactly what I asked for.  Thanks again Dawson

 

[Bass n flats]

The last two nights I got some parts of the boat covered with self etching primer. I also was able to get some flared rod tubes made to recess into the front deck. I should have these mounted tomorrow. Then I will be able to button up the front deck and start painting the entire boat.

 

[Bass n flats]

I was able to mount the rod tubes in the front deck.  They came out pretty good I just need to seal around them.

The bottom three tubes are for spinning rods and bait casters.  the top tube on each side is for fly rods.  I will be fabricating the handle holders this week.

Also able to get the front decking secured, some more of the bare aluminum spots primed, and markings made for glove box and seat posts

Excuse the fridge in the garage it went out beginning of the week and it's supposed to go away tomorrow

 

[JMichael]

Looking good. What type of tubes did you use and what is the diameter?

 

[Bass n flats]

1 1/4" schedule 40 PVC. I made a quick video of ow I flared them but I am having trouble posting it and I haven't been able to get uploaded to ou tube.

 

[Bass n flats]

Got two coats of primer and one coat of rustoleum topside gloss white.  Weather permitting I should be able to get the other two coats on in the next week.

 

[Bass n flats]

Got some goodies that came in the mail today.

I should be able to put the last two coats of paint on starting on Sunday.