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[asinz]

Looking good, you'll be framing houses soon! :wink:

 

[steel CURTain]

I got a lot more done with my mod over the weekend. Finished framing the transom, put on the the waterseal and cut the plywood. I'm now waiting on the carpet to come in tomorrow. Hopefully I can finish up this next weekend. Also got a new Humminbird 565 fishfinder that I am going to mount with a RAM mount also.

Here are some pics:

 

[Jim]

Nice and clean man! Good job! Looking forward to more progress pics! :beer:

 

[FishingBuds]

awsome job, nice attention to layout

 

[Tompatt]

did u even drill into the boat? doesnt seem like it.

 

[steel CURTain]

I drilled into the seats, but not into the hull. The framing turned out rock solid, I was surprised how solid it ended up. I really believe this will add a lot of stability and make the boat overall much more solid. The carpet is supposed to come in today but I probably won't get much of a chance to work on it until later in the week. I am excited to get the carpet on and the flooring secured. Along with the new fishfinder and anchor mates I bought it should turn out pretty sweet!!

Thanks Jim for the bumper stickers, I got them on friday.

 

[Jim]

Thanks Jim for the bumper stickers, I got them on friday.

:beer:

 

[redbug]

nice looking rig once the carpet is on it will be sweet keep the pictures coming
Wayne

 

[Tompatt]

yea. im new. i just got my 14 ft jon boat thurs. for my early 16th bday..which is this wed. i want to put some floors in like that. cuz at the front its just stupid to lean toward the front of the boat to see the fishfinder.

 

[Tompatt]

it just looks SO complicated! i hope mine will be easier.

 

[Jim]

it just looks SO complicated! i hope mine will be easier.

measure tiwce, cut once...and ask allot of questions if your not sure. Everyone here will help if they can......

 

[pbw]

tompatt aren't you near Louisville? I could give you some pointers if need be.

 

[Tompatt]

na man. lol i live in GA i go up to Louisville to fish with my grandpa. been doing it since i was about 3. im goin up next weekend for my spring break. plus ill be able to drive. ill be 16 wed. my grandpa taught me everythin i know about fishin. but idk which layout floor plan would be better and less expensive. urs or this dude's lol. 8)

 

[steel CURTain]

Framing the boat really isn't all that complicated. Just have some kind of a plan when you start and you will come up with other ideas as you go. I knew basically what I wanted to do but had to make some modifications along the way. It really isn't all that costly either.

 

[steel CURTain]

I finished the rest of the watersealing last night. That was probably my least favorite part of the project so far. Doing all the edges of the plywood was a pain. I also picked up my carpet yesterday too. I will probably have to wait until the weekend to put the carpet on. I am excited to finish so I can attach all the other stuff (anchor mates, fishfinder, seats, 12v plug, etc.) I just hope she floats.. LOL

 

[bcritch]

It's looking great so far. Nice sturdy frame.

 

[steel CURTain]

Thanks!! I am looking forward to possibly finishing this weekend.

 

[Tompatt]

Thanks!! I am looking forward to possibly finishing this weekend.

did u ever finish? lol how much was the total cost? can u make a list of the supplies?