Hoosier78 1648 Monark

[hoosier78]

Wheel bearings are done I ran the new lights and added a new trailer jack. I went and registered boat and trailer and this evening I am going to pick up boat.

 

[hoosier78]

Here is a pic of my boat after I got it home. Its near dark but still can see the boat ok. Today I worked on building the front deck. I chose to use 2 by 3s for framing and 1/2" plywood for decking

 

[hoosier78]

After building the frame work, next I installed the plywood. I cut two 13" by 16" panels for access under the rear portion of deck. I will use the space for trolling motor battery, auxiliary batteries and lifejackets. /attachment] Then I applied the first of three coats of helmsman varnish to all interior surfaces.

 

[Ringo Steele]

Hi Housier78,
Did you decide to use the "deck restore" on the decking? I have been thinking about using this product on mine too.

 

[hoosier78]

Hi Housier78,
Did you decide to use the "deck restore" on the decking? I have been thinking about using this product on mine too.

Hey Ringo, Yes I am going to use the restore on my decking. I have used the product before on house decks and it works amazing. I know a guy that put it on a pontoon boat a couple years ago and he says its great.

 

[hoosier78]

After Sunday school this morning I came home and made the two floor decks. I also made a trolling motor bracket for my minn kota maxxum 55 that I traded for last month. Put the first coat of spar on the new pieces and a second coat on the front casting deck. I have added roughly 115lbs to the boat with the wood. Front and back should be balanced pretty close. If I don't like it over next winter I will rip it out and redo it all.:sad::shock:

 

[Ringo Steele]

Do you put anything under the deck restore (sealer, spar urethane, etc.) or just straight on the wood surface?

Looking good, by the way! I've got to perform some TLC on my trailer too. #-o

 

[hoosier78]

Do you put anything under the deck restore (sealer, spar urethane, etc.) or just straight on the wood surface?

Looking good, by the way! I've got to perform some TLC on my trailer too. #-o

Thanks, I am sealing all the interior side of the decks with spar, all the exterior surfaces will get 2 coats of the restore brushed back to give it a smoother texture.

 

[hoosier78]

I put my first coat of restore on the decks yesterday after work. I just now finished the second coat. Here are a few pics.

 

[hoosier78]

Hit the wrong button on my phone! Here are the rest of the pics

 

[Country Dave]

Hey brother that thing is coming out great. =D>

 

[hoosier78]

Thanks Dave. It is a lot of work but also fun.

 

[Pweisbrod]

Slick build buddy. You won't even notice the weight, it's like having a lab or a kid in the boat. and for what you want to do, the storage and deck space will be nice!

 

[hoosier78]

Slick build buddy. You won't even notice the weight, it's like having a lab or a kid in the boat. and for what you want to do, the storage and deck space will be nice!

Thanks, I hope it all works out good. I am pretty sure it will, I hope to find out soon! =P~

 

[hoosier78]

I am looking for a couple decals for my trailer. Anybody have any ideas?

 

[hueydr]

If you still have the decals try Garzon Studios online. He will make anything you need at resonable prices. I just got a complete set of Tohatsu motor decals and cant wait to get the outboard painted to put them on. Keep up the good work. Tin looks fantastic!

 

[hoosier78]

Thank you for the advice and very kind words. I do not have the old decals there was no way to pull them off. I did however take the pictures I posted and got the dimensions of them.

 

[hueydr]

Try him anyway. All he can say is that he cant do it.

 

[TxTightLiner]

It's coming along nicely!
BTW Good looking Merc!!

 

[hoosier78]

Well it figures! I get my boat decked out with plywood and I come across these. 4 by 8' by 1/8" aluminum sheets 4 of them.