My 1985 PolarKraft project (HELP, I BROKE my boat! page 13)

[dixie_boysles]

Thanks!!!! That make me feel even better about the boat...lol. Yeah its a VERY FINE LINE, especailly along with my other hobbies like the fishing and my truck.

here are pics from this weekend:

Caught this one at a river (not the watershed in the above pics)

 

[Walston]

Nice Job! My son and I have a 1436 we are looking to modify and I like you design.

 

[flatboat]

what a transformation ,that really came out good . like the layout . is that an old mariner tm ? those things had some power great job

 

[dixie_boysles]

what a transformation ,that really came out good . like the layout . is that an old mariner tm ? those things had some power great job

Yeah it is and it was free lol. I have been hearing about the power they have. Its only a 28 thrust, so we shall see

 

[Express]

dixie, very nice work! great inspiration for my build

 

[dixie_boysles]

dixie, very nice work! great inspiration for my build

Thanks!!!! means alot!

 

[FFDOZIER]

The boat looks great brother. Hope you are enjoying it.

 

[hulzenga]

Very nice work man, totally going to copy this idea! I pretty much had this idea figured in my mind, it's just really reassuring to see it done and done properly with a lot of care in each step, I have a 1236 and it's going to be très sexay when done, can't wait!

 

[dixie_boysles]

Taking it to a tourney Saturday at a watershed about 1 1/2 hours away! Her first tournament!!!

 

[fender66]

Taking it to a tourney Saturday at a watershed about 1 1/2 hours away! Her first tournament!!!

Good luck. Let us know how you do.

 

[Froggy]

Good luck man!

 

[hulzenga]

Good luck man!

 

[Ictalurus]

Dixie

Did you happen to snap a good pic of the capacity plate before you sided the boat? I'd like to see if I can get Bulldog to make a replica for me.

 

[dixie_boysles]

Shoot I sure didn't man. Sorry!

 

[bassackwards]

Man, I was looking through your thread and came across the name of your boat. A friend and I had a brainstorming sesh over a few beers a while back and Bass Ackwards is what we came up with if I was to get a boat. I think your project is now officially my inspiration. Now if I could only find a boat around here. Rock on dude :beer:

 

[dixie_boysles]

Man, I was looking through your thread and came across the name of your boat. A friend and I had a brainstorming sesh over a few beers a while back and Bass Ackwards is what we came up with if I was to get a boat. I think your project is now officially my inspiration. Now if I could only find a boat around here. Rock on dude :beer:

lol, yeah I liked the name too! the boat seems to be a few people's inspirations haha. Im glad everyone likes my boat so good

 

[Express]

dixie, can you pm me the info on the paint you used? thanks

 

[dixie_boysles]

dixie, can you pm me the info on the paint you used? thanks

yeah its Parker Coatings Duck Boat Paint in Bay Grey. Alot of people up here have used it. just search Parker Coatings to see others work with it. Also here is the link:

https://www.cabelas.com/waterfowl-blinds-concealment-parker-duck-boat-paint-gallon-7.shtml

I bought mine directly through the company, but for some reason, cannot find their site anymore.

 

[Express]

"For the sides I used thin 1/8" wood."

did you really use 1/8" plywood for the side panels?

i am planning on using 1/4" plywood and was worried that would be too thin. but i suppose the resin really strengthened it up huh?

 

[dixie_boysles]

"For the sides I used thin 1/8" wood."

did you really use 1/8" plywood for the side panels?

i am planning on using 1/4" plywood and was worried that would be too thin. but i suppose the resin really strengthened it up huh?

yeah i really did. it has two coats of fiberglass on it though, so its fine. its riveted in place so its not going anywhere either