Voyager 16ft jon boat mod, here we go right now! *New Pics

[MNHunter505]

First coat of parkers Sand Tan. Topnotch, glad I went with it! Spraying makes all l the difference; faster and better end product.

 

[DuckChaser]

Your boat is looking good. I too went with Parkers paint. To me it is a very good product. I am looking forward to seeing some pictures.

 

[MNHunter505]

first coat of Parkers Sand Tan.

 

[assaultcraft8993]

boat looks great MNhunter505. Where did you pick up the parkers paint? I'm here in Richmond,VA. I was going to go with Rust-o-leum top and bottom coat. I also found that the Lowes that I go to sells the 3m 5200 caulk for $9.68/10oz tube...

 

[MNHunter505]

boat looks great MNhunter505. Where did you pick up the parkers paint? I'm here in Richmond,VA. I was going to go with Rust-o-leum top and bottom coat. I also found that the Lowes that I go to sells the 3m 5200 caulk for $9.68/10oz tube...

I bought the paint from Cabelas.com. I think you can get it cheaper if you just buy from the Parker's website though. I got the 5200 adhesive from lowes too. Although, I have been reading some other threads about how 5200 isn't meant for alum, but so many members have used it and had good luck with it, that I will prolly use it too. I wish they had it in black thought.

Paint is going on good, thanks.

 

[coreyltexas]

Looking good! I like that color! I bet it won't get too hot in the summer sun too..Won't burn your buns! LOL

 

[SaltyDog]

Boats looking good bro! Looking forward to helping ya with the framing. Hopefully the rain will hold off so we can get the second coat of paint on.

 

[MNHunter505]

Looking good! I like that color! I bet it won't get too hot in the summer sun too..Won't burn your buns! LOL

Yea, it should be a good all around color..bass fishing and ducking hunting down the road!

 

[MNHunter505]

Boats looking good bro! Looking forward to helping ya with the framing. Hopefully the rain will hold off so we can get the second coat of paint on.

Yea bro, for sure. I was talking to "dixie_boysles", who used Parkers paint as well, and he put all his coats on in a day, (re-appling the next coat when it is dry to the touch, 4 coats in all) and then let it cure for several days to fully harden. Might be the way to go...

 

[MNHunter505]

Got the last 2 coats of paint on the inside and out. Paint and sprayer does the trick!

 

[MNHunter505]

The day after I put the final coats of the topcoat on, my neighor "Saltydog" came down to help me build some new bunks for my trailer...since the boat paint is still hardening. Put three coats of spar urethane and used waterproof carpet adhesive, Anchor 986 (same as Henry 663), to attach the carpet, then put a couple staples along the bottom.

 

[MNHunter505]

I will be putting the boat back on the trailer so I can start the framing.

Do you frame it first or get your deck wood cut and frame to that?

 

[assaultcraft8993]

You need to frame it first then cut your wood. would be easier..

 

[MNHunter505]

Started on the framing today. A little more time consuming than I thought. But it's going good.

 

[MNHunter505]

Finished up framing the forward and aft casting decks. Then I started to cut the 5/8" plywood to size. Leaving roughly 1/8" on the edges for the carpet to be wrapped around.

 

[SaltyDog]

Live Action!

 

[MNHunter505]

hahaaha...that's right!
Hey man, just got done with a little Live Action!

 

[SaltyDog]

I'm ready to get some carpeting done on that rig! Get them decks cut out neighbor...ready for some live action! ](*,)

 

[MNHunter505]

Got a couple new toys for the boat. Found them used but both in good condition. Shaft is going to be too long on the Powerdrive V2 but I can shorten it.

 

[MNHunter505]

Got all the plywood cut for the decks.