Newbie on my first mod… 14.36 Mon Ark. Done!!!

[Trinity]

Ok, motor is out of the picture. Too much work is needed and it has been in salt water so I am going on the search. Something between 10 and 20hp. Here are a few picture of where I am right now.

 

[Trinity]

Pics

 

[weezer71]

Looks great so far!!! Can't wait to see the finished product =D>

 

[albright1695]

Looks sweet!! Thats gonna be nice when its done.

 

[mmf]

Looks good but I hope those are not galvanized corner brackets on your framework. Bad news when attaching these to aluminum, chemical reaction and corrosion, also I hope no steel screws anywhere unless stainless. I suppose wood is OK if you are going to keep your boat in the garage or covered, otherwise you will be rebuilding it again in about five years if exposed to a lot of moisture (been there, done that) many times.

 

[Trinity]

Looks good but I hope those are not galvanized corner brackets on your framework. Bad news when attaching these to aluminum, chemical reaction and corrosion, also I hope no steel screws anywhere unless stainless. I suppose wood is OK if you are going to keep your boat in the garage or covered, otherwise you will be rebuilding it again in about five years if exposed to a lot of moisture (been there, done that) many times.

Thanks for the heads up. I did use all stainless steel screws all over the boat so that should not be a problem. When it come to the wood there is a two reasons I went with it. First and foremost cash, my wife is already getting on my case about how much I spend on the boat. Second, I don't have the equipment to work on aluminum or the know-how so for "My first mod" I am going to stick with something I am a little more comfortable with. For the galvanized corner brackets that might be my first real mistake. #-o

 

[Trinity]

Ok question! How do I attach the carpeted plywood panel without drilling screws through them?

 

[Trinity]

Ok, got the boat on the water today and I was happy with it. No leaks and not too tipsy! I still need to know how to attach the plywood panels after putting carpet on them without showing the screws (please someone help!!!!).

 

[Nussy]

There's no way to avoid screwing through the top of the deck. Depending on the carpet the screw heads bury themselves and sort of disappear in the carpet. Where I could on my build I drilled pilot holes before putting the deck down then screw from below through the hatches....but you probably won't be able to do that everywhere.

 

[Trinity]

Ok I got a motor. 1972 Johnson 9.5 and it started on the first pull when I picked it up. I got it with a package deal with this 12.36 jon. I am having a hard time getting the mounting bolts loose to get the motor off. It has been snowing since so I have not been able to work on it. With the deal that I got it, it is possible for me to sell the boat for the price I got the boat and motor for.

 

[lucescoflathead]

Spray the threads with WD40 and let them set. If there's any corrosion, it will eat it. You can also put a short piece of pipe over the ends of the mounting bolts. This will give you a little more leverage. Don't use a lot of force, you don't want to snap anything off. Todd

 

[Trinity]

I hit it with WD40, heat, a tool and finally it broke off!! #-o . Good thing my Neighbor knows everything and drilled the bolts out and re-tap the threads. Motor is on the boat now. I really need to take this thing out for a test run and catch a fish. Pictures coming soon!

 

[Trinity]

 

[webvamp]

I think I'm gonna go with the same paint, Amazon has it for around $17 a qt. How much did it take for your boat?

Rusty

 

[Decatur]

Looking good!

 

[Trinity]

I am calling her done!!!! Sorry I got so slack on the updates school, work, kids, wife and boat have had me busy. Thinking about naming her River Seal.

 

[Decatur]

It turned out really nice, and you broke it in right!

 

[lckstckn2smknbrls]

Looks like your boat is a little long for the trailer. You should do something about that before you put a hook in the bottom of your boat.

 

[skimsucka]

Sweet job Looks great clean and simple !!

 

[Trinity]

I think I'm gonna go with the same paint, Amazon has it for around $17 a qt. How much did it take for your boat?

Rusty

I paid about $80 for the gallon. It is marine paint from Blue water.

https://www.bluewatermarinepaint.com/blwamapa2.html