Monark 14' 48 COMPLETED 2-26-19

[kquinton]

I purchased an old boat from and old man that I think the world of, so its sentimental. I know little about fishing and much less about boats (my first.
So now that we have established I will likely spend to much and I'm not that bright we have properly level set.

I have been scouring this site for a while building up knowledge and courage. I hope my project helps someone else and some of you wise hands can enjoy helping a novice bring it to life. Please know I have no ego so don't feel any advice would insult me, as stated I am a complete rookie.

Seems customary to post some before pics and as you go pics along with comments and questions. So if I can figure out website interface I will try and follow that pattern.

Thanks in advance for all the help!

 

[kquinton]

A Few before pics.

 

[kquinton]

A little clean out.

 

[kquinton]

Now further clean up and repairs. Old boats sure can acquire lots of patches and random holes. Enlisted local shop to blast and patch. Note I removed front deck and had it patched - since changed mind.
How do you like my bear?

 

[kquinton]

Decided not to put back front deck. Also went with aluminum framing and returned to welding shop for professional help.

 

[kquinton]

Frames complete will bolt in place when the time comes.

I have purchased and cut 2in closed cell foam board for in between ribs and perhaps in bow. Also purchased 3/4 Marine Plywood. Estimate 2 1/2 sheets. Feel free to comment on these choices. Will I regret the weight of that much plywood?

I obviously have many more steps to go but felt I needed to complete layout to guide some other choices. Looking to have 3 seats.

 

[lckstckn2smknbrls]

Marine plywood is not necessary exterior grade will work just fine and will save a lot of money.
What ever plywood you go with be sure to seal it.

 

[Crazyboat]

Keep the photos coming, looks like a nice clean little boat.

 

[kquinton]

First mock up. Any red flags?

 

[kquinton]

Marine plywood is not necessary exterior grade will work just fine and will save a lot of money.
What ever plywood you go with be sure to seal it.

Thanks I think for my 3rd piece of plywood I will go that route and perhaps go with 1/2 for floor since it is on ribs and very firm foam in between ribs. Or at least use 1/2 for front of deck and bench front and back. Would be nice to drop that weight.
Will seal all wood regardless.

 

[RStewart]

Looks good so far. Make sure you leave room for your trolling motor. It can get crowded on that deck real quick.

 

[kquinton]

Looks good so far. Make sure you leave room for your trolling motor. It can get crowded on that deck real quick.

Good call can't believe I was not nailing down the footprint needed for trolling motor. I was ready to cut hatch openings and I bet I need to move them back a few inches.

That's why I'm here even if it seem a bit obvious feel free to mention

 

[kquinton]

It's been said for years I need professional help. This is what I came up with. He is also the previous owner.....feeling guilty?? Nope just a good friend!

 

[kquinton]

Everything cut and put in place for a clearer look of what a finished boat will look like.

 

[kquinton]

And a few mocked up.

Any suggestions or red flags?

Next steps
Firm up placement especially front deck.
Drill and secure.
Cut hatch openings.
Take apart and treat wood.
Prep -Paint paint paint
And lots of little things I'm still sorting out.

 

[derekdiruz]

Good lookin so far. Don't forget the foam!

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[lckstckn2smknbrls]

What are you going to seal the wood with?
What paint?

 

[kquinton]

Good lookin so far. Don't forget the foam!

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This is my foam solution cut to fit between ribs obviously below decking.

Thoughts?

 

[derekdiruz]

Based on my 1542 boat, I'd need 2.4 of the 2" boards from home depot or lowes... 4x8ft. Under my floor like yours I only got 1 full board.

That is a very easy way to put foam in, and I think will work well, but that amount alone won't float your boat. However yours is lighter than mine with wood (that floats), vs aluminum I used

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[kquinton]

What are you going to seal the wood with?
What paint?

For sealing the wood I plan on this mixture I found on a similar site as this one or perhaps it was here.

1 Qt + 2 Qts + 1 Qt

Anyone else use this option?

For my primer paint I chose Aluthane Metallic Coating.

Exterior paint yet to be selected.