semojetman
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That size rig with a 90/65 jet tiller should be a fun rig
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J Hartman
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anyone have any comments on an anti skid deck deck cover like herculiner or duabak or the like? I'm thinking I want a simple coating for the decks... bowfishing can get messy. =)
smackdaddy53
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Check out Ultra Tuff deck coating. Im doing my whole deck and console with it.
https://www.tuffcoat.net/wordpress/
https://www.tuffcoat.net/wordpress/
J Hartman
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[url=https://www.tinboats.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=317415#p317415 said:
Yeah, that stuff doesn't look bad and has some good reviews, It has the light gray color like i would want. and It's not too pricey. Might have a winner! I've went a little crazy and started buying things for my now bare hull... I got a few of the important things, and a few of the not so important things... rigging is coming soon!
UPDATE: bad news from san leandro... 9 Week lead time on my jet pump... I guess I have plenty of time to get the rest of the boat together.
smackdaddy53
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Im going with light grey as well. Watch the videos too, very nice product. I have a sample of it and its tough stuff.J Hartman said:
J Hartman
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I got my ultra tuff in thursday, I get my sprayer in monday... So as of monday, I'll have everything I need to start rigging the front of my boat.... Still waiting on the jet pump from san leandro... bummer...
smackdaddy53
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What kind of sprayer did you get? I think I would rather spray it than roll it.J Hartman said:
J Hartman
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I got a texture sprayer from harbor freight. believe it was around 30 bucks. I got the air compressor one.
J Hartman
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Ok so I finally heard from my boat dealer. and my jet pump is scheduled ( give or take a day or two) to be here august 8th. So now that it actually feels like I might have a motor in the next three weeks, I kicked my build on. =D>
I'm going to try and take a bunch of pictures as I go.
Yesterday, I welded on my trolling motor bracket, and cut out the holes for my stereo, Today I am hoping to start my tuff coat application. Dependant on if the weather holds out for me. We will see how it goes.
Here are the pictures of yesterday's work.
Finally the project begins. =D>
I'm going to try and take a bunch of pictures as I go.
Yesterday, I welded on my trolling motor bracket, and cut out the holes for my stereo, Today I am hoping to start my tuff coat application. Dependant on if the weather holds out for me. We will see how it goes.
Here are the pictures of yesterday's work.
Finally the project begins. =D>
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i looking forwand to see what you do on this.That moter you get will make it run like a deer.I am wondering about how you are going to install the bow mount trolling moter?How you going to put nuts on the mounting bolts?I seen there is not holes in the mount for fingers.Good job on you boat =D> =D>
smackdaddy53
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Good looking rig! That Tuffcoat is some good stuff, I can't wait to be at that point in my build.
J Hartman
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[url=https://www.tinboats.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=322267#p322267 said:
I actually welded some 1.5" x .625 bar in two sections under that mount, I'm going to drill and tap my holes in the base after I mark them from the motor base, and mount the trolling motor that way. This way I don't have to reach the underside.
catmansteve
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BRILLIANT =D> Installing/removing my trolling motor requires me to reach through the storage opening in the bow to put the nuts and washers on, I'm gonna have to figure out a way to make this concept work on my boat.[url=https://www.tinboats.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=322275#p322275 said:
J Hartman
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Ok this post is going to get picture heavy, but I wanted to show anyone who might be in the same position how I did what I did. and how things looked while I was working on them.
I want to add some things on the tuff coat too, will add in my details on working with that product tomorrow. It will be a little lengthy. for now...
pictures of sanding, priming, painting the deck.
I want to add some things on the tuff coat too, will add in my details on working with that product tomorrow. It will be a little lengthy. for now...
pictures of sanding, priming, painting the deck.
J Hartman
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J Hartman
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after the deck was sanded and degreased / cleaned.
taped / masked.
Primed.
The hole you see in the deck is where alweld sprays in the floatation foam in the bow of the boat.
taped / masked.
Primed.
The hole you see in the deck is where alweld sprays in the floatation foam in the bow of the boat.
J Hartman
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Paint. yay! =)
Second coat, it was applied a lot thicker.
masking off, now according to directions. wait 5-7 days to cure fully.
That is it for now... Next weekend when the deck is fully cured I will mount the trolling motor and run the wiring that I need in the bow of the boat.
Second coat, it was applied a lot thicker.
masking off, now according to directions. wait 5-7 days to cure fully.
That is it for now... Next weekend when the deck is fully cured I will mount the trolling motor and run the wiring that I need in the bow of the boat.
smackdaddy53
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Very nice bro! How do you like the Tuffcoat so far? It looks awesome.
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that Tuff Coat looks awesome =D> Good idea on mounting the trolling moter.I bet you are counting the days to get the jet outboard on there :mrgreen:
riverjet87
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looking good. what's the hole for in the bow?
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