Country Dave’s Lowe 1752 modification/restoration project.

[Badbagger]

Two days and NO updates lmfao... come on Dave!

 

[Country Dave]

Two days and NO updates lmfao... come on Dave!

LOL I got a little bit done today, update and pics tomorrow.

 

[Gators5220]

Man I'm jealous on how quickly progress on your boat is gettin done!

 

[Badbagger]

Dave, don't know if you plan on running a zinc since you're all salt like myself. Not a photo of my boat. The bracket should not be painted.

Here's a link to the Zinc I ordered after extensive emails with their rep and a photo of the bracket I'm using.

Install one R-3A <https://www.boatzincs.com/rudder-aluminum.html> aluminum anode. That should do it.

 

[Country Dave]

Good morning,

I was able to get a couple things done over the weekend. I decided to make a floor pan for the fuel tank; I just didn’t want it resting on top of the ribs. I ran a couple of small rigging tubes for the livewell, bilge pump and stern light wiring. I needed to do that now before the floor pan went down. I set the fuel tank up so that it has a slight backwards tilt when the boat is level. The fuel pick up is at the back of the tank, not that I’m ever going to run the tank that low but S happens. I’ve got most of the rear deck extension completed just have to add cross supports and cover the top and front with aluminum.

The front of the rear deck is rolled so it was a pain in the butt to get the extension to line up right but I got it. The height will be the same, there will be a little gab but I will fill that in with something before I put the sea decking on. I backed up the 2x2 that I bolted to the bench with a 5 inch piece of 0.125 aluminum to strengthen the bench so it wouldn’t flex when someone is standing on the deck extension. I left just enough room at the top so the aluminum that goes on will come off level with the rear deck.

 

[Country Dave]

Dave, don't know if you plan on running a zinc since you're all salt like myself. Not a photo of my boat. The bracket should not be painted.

Here's a link to the Zinc I ordered after extensive emails with their rep and a photo of the bracket I'm using.

Install one R-3A <https://www.boatzincs.com/rudder-aluminum.html> aluminum anode. That should do it.

Thanks BB,

Yes I’m going to run zinc for sure. I need to start thinking about a mounting point. The transom is getting a little crowded now :LOL2: The link is not active. I will try and putting it in my browser.

 

[Badbagger]

Ordered mine a few days ago. You'll find room!

 

[Country Dave]

Man if it ant one thing it’s another,

First wisdom teeth now I’ve got strep throat and a freaking sinus infection. Needless to say I didn’t get too much done on my project. I did get the rest of the rear deck extension framing completed. Staying with the theme of being lightweight but strong I’m not disappointed with the way it came out.
I laid a piece of 0.125 I had laying around on top of the frame and it’s just a hair higher than the rear deck so the 0.90 that I’m going to use should be perfect.

 

[Badbagger]

Now she's taking shape !

 

[Country Dave]

Now she's taking shape !

Thanks bro,

I just have to weld up/fill up the scupper holes and two other little holes in the transom. I’m going to do that tonight or tomorrow night. Come hell or high water I’m going to flip her over this weekend and start prepping the bottom of the hull and the float pods for steelflex.

After that’s finished I just need to bolt the transom together and then start prepping her for paint. After that it’s a downhill run. I feel like smokey and the bandit. I got a long way to go and a short time to get there. :LOL2:

 

[Mrtoler]

Looking great Dave, you've gave me some good ideas on how to extend my rear deck. Is that the same square tubeing that jonboat Jerry used on his 20'er?

 

[Country Dave]

Looking great Dave, you've gave me some good ideas on how to extend my rear deck. Is that the same square tubeing that jonboat Jerry used on his 20'er?

Good morning Ryan,

I’m not sure what JBJ used; this is 2X2 16th inch thick stock that you can buy at any home improvement store. Super rigged, super light. Any time you have angles it multiplies the strength. I think I paid $19.00 for a 15 ft section.

 

[JMichael]

Did you ever come up with a name for your boat Dave?

 

[Country Dave]

Did you ever come up with a name for your boat Dave?

There were many good suggestions but I’m pretty sure I’m going to stick with my first inclination of “Skinny Flipin” or “Skinny Trippin.

 

[Country Dave]

Chipping away at it.

Well I got the two scupper holes and the two small motor mount holes welded up and grinded down. There is a little tiny bit that I didn’t get all the way field up so I will just fill that in with JB weld and then grind it. There is a piece of 0.125 in front of the transom anyway before the wood core but I just wanted to make sure there isn’t going to be any water intrusion.
I also got the float pods prepped for the steelflex. Tonight I’m going to prep the sides of the hull; I’m going to run the steelflex up the side about 3 or 4 inches.

 

[Badbagger]

Nice work Dave, you're moving along!

 

[Gators5220]

Man can't get over how quickly she's all getting done and how well it's all coming together. Great looking build dave.

 

[Country Dave]

Hey thanks guys,

I love fishing this time of year. It gets so freaking hot starting around mid May. Fishing is great year around but March through May are really great where I do most of my fishing. I’m hoping to be ready to go by mid March but it might run as late as the end of March.
Sometimes things go really smooth and quickly and sometimes not so much. :LOL2:

 

[Badbagger]

Good deal Dave! After living in South Florida from 88 to 2003, I know what you mean about HOT. Same same up here in the Big Bend. Hot as piss on the flats from June on out.
I've done some research on the link below and have a lot of photos from some folks.

For $500 and change, hard to beat. https://www.canvasusa.com/p805/Performance-Shade/product_info.html

You can just google them and you'll find some decent info. Photos however, GOOD photos took some time but I have a lot and it's a decent product and less costly than a t-top without the issues with a t-top. Been there and done that.

 

[Country Dave]

Good deal Dave! After living in South Florida from 88 to 2003, I know what you mean about HOT. Same same up here in the Big Bend. Hot as piss on the flats from June on out.
I've done some research on the link below and have a lot of photos from some folks.

For $500 and change, hard to beat. https://www.canvasusa.com/p805/Performance-Shade/product_info.html

You can just google them and you'll find some decent info. Photos however, GOOD photos took some time but I have a lot and it's a decent product and less costly than a t-top without the issues with a t-top. Been there and done that.

Hey thanks brother,

That looks like it would be a good deal; if I was going to do something for shade I would for sure consider it. It looks like it could be removed and installed quickly. In some situations they’re great to have but for the kind of stuff I do it would just be in the way. I’m usually running around like a madman when I get a hooked up. Don’t want to get cutoff on the trolling motor or the lower unit. It sure would be nice to have some shade on the hot hot stagnant days out on the flats but, everything is a trade off.