New Guy New Project "My first one"

[Bugpac]

Got it flipped and on the trailer, I have spent the last hour imagineering for the floor, this is what i got... Feedback is welcome on this idea...

2x2 subframe, 2 x 2 will run perpendicular across the top of the ribs 12" on center. I will screw and glue the frame, set it in the boat and level it, cut legs to level it up and glue them to the structure, Only screw the larger pieces as stuff will just split being that small, then i will glue the plywood to the structure as well for rigidity, add a few galvanized screws, Thompsons the entire structure, carpet it, fold the edges over, then set the entire floor in the boat, use about 6 stainless screws to attach the floor to the boat, maybe 8, just around the perimeter, then let the rest just float...

 

[Bugpac]

Well, thats what i decided to do anyways, I went and got some materials, and threw it in cad real quick to get me a cut list and went to town... Got it all done except adding a few more legs, and glueing the plywood on, Ill take some pics tomorrow, to dark in the garage now.... I only raised the floor 2" on the outside edge, But it raised near 4 in the center, so i had to cut out the floor for the live well, the live well sat 2.5" below the rear deck and 1/3 of it sat under the deck itself. I am bringing it out from under the deck, and flush to the top... SO the live well is gonna set about 1.25" in the floor itself...

 

[Bugpac]

Update: Making some progress, hope to have all carpet done this evening...

 

[WhiteMoose]

Looks good man. Whats your plan for along the sides there?

 

[Bugpac]

I have some aluminum skins that screw to the side, Haven't got them covered yet...

 

[caveman]

That looks great =D>

 

[Bugpac]

I have just enough steel flex left to do the trailer... doing the entire boat took 5.5 qts..

 

[Waterwings]

Nice work! 8)

 

[Bugpac]

Few more, I got more than this done, will take some pics outside tomorrow... Hope to float it Monday Am and see if I can break it in with the first fish...

 

[ben2go]

Great layout and build.Nice work.

 

[Bugpac]

If and when i do another, I have learned a lot, It is not perfect, But I am happy with it so far... Here is a few more pics... Just took them, dont mind the clutter...

 

[ben2go]

I am feeling a bit of envy right now. :LOL2:

 

[Bugpac]

Oh i forgot, the live well was a PITA to carpet, seems it fit down in the floor, it is also one piece, I seemed the top as that is were my drink holder will be going...

 

[ben2go]

Oh i forgot, the live well was a PITA to carpet, seems it fit down in the floor, it is also one piece, I seemed the top as that is were my drink holder will be going...

Whoa don't forget the drink holders.I can't live without some cold tasty beverages,sweet ice tea.

 

[Bugpac]

Oh, almost everything on the boat has been bought used, Except the Big Man seats...

Rear 80 lb 24 volt TM from Tracker Tom, as well as 2 battery's and the big foot switch, Front motor Guide 41lb from another forum, as well as the eagle 500c from another forum, that has been my best bargin so far, Used for 1/4 price of new.... Exterior finish is all Steel Flex with the olive drab tint, It has texture as the roller, even tho it said solvent resistant, deposited a helluva lot of hairs into it, Gives it character i guess, Carpet is cheap stuff from HD, Hope I don't regret that... Seats are Wise Big Man from BPS, Pedestals and swivels came from academy sports... Wood and thompsons water seal from HD, a bunch of nuts and bolts, Damn seems like they added up quickly as well cost wise...

 

[Bugpac]

Oh i forgot, the live well was a PITA to carpet, seems it fit down in the floor, it is also one piece, I seemed the top as that is were my drink holder will be going...

Whoa don't forget the drink holders.I can't live without some cold tasty beverages,sweet ice tea.

LMAO, I was born Yankee, no sweet tea in my boat, I got to have it dark and natural.. :mrgreen:

 

[ben2go]

:LOL22:

 

[Jim]

I swear some of you could go into business selling customized boats. Very nice man! :beer:

 

[ben2go]

I swear some of you could go into business selling customized boats. Very nice man! :beer:

I so want to but there are a few guys around that have already established themselves. #-o


fftopic: Sorry.

 

[Bugpac]

Few more little things and ill be floating...