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Posted: 8/27/2020 9:52:27 AM EDT
Been done, and on the water for a couple years now, so nothing "currently under construction". Lacking most picks because of the ripoff photobucket.
22.5' Fun Deck Deck Boat. I wanted this style for the large-flat deck due to aging/bad knees. Built strictly for crappie fishing. Current:  Attached FileAs purchased: Note ski locker in deck, this became the spot for my 3-trolling motor batteries, I simply built the console to cover the opening.  Attached FileNote livewell in deck at bow. This proved to be an issue later, though I wasn't totally unaware of it. The deck, at the point of the front of the fencing, took a slight upward angle. Not an easy style boat to find, I had looked for a while, and I like a challenge   Attached FileBuilt a 2x4 cradle and slipped the hull off trailer. This will also serve to invert the hull for repairs/paint later.  Attached File |
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Posted: 8/27/2020 9:59:43 AM EDT
[Last Edit: to2gas]
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Only issue removing cap was at the motorwell. So sawing required:
 Attached FileWhich was repaired naturally:  Attached File Attached FileI pulled nearly 1000lbs of wet flotation out of it, so naturally all stringers/transom were toast, and required replacement.  Attached File Attached FileEdited to shuffle pics |
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Posted: 8/27/2020 10:09:41 AM EDT
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 Attached FileIn the meanwhile, I stripped the rotted 5/8" plywood from under side of the deck, and installed new 3/4".  Attached File Attached FilePrepping to flip hull: Not shown were the vertical 2x4s down each side, connecting top to bottom, basically making a "cage".  Attached FileFlipped:  Attached File |
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Posted: 8/27/2020 10:23:05 AM EDT
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Prep for paint:
 Attached FileSorry for many missing pics, but sat hull on wagon, hauled to loading dock, and painted:  Attached FileRemember my mention of the livewell in the deck at the bow? Well, for the install, it required them cutting-out the center stringer. This allowed the bow to raise 1.5". It sat a "memory" in the fiberglass (this is a glass boat), so the only way to repair it, was to trim it back off, and reconstruct it, keeping in mind it still had to mate to the cap in this area.  Attached FileMuch more work between pics, but after refoaming, plumbing, electrical, misc, cap goes back on:  Attached FileTrailer got similar treatment:  Attached File |
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Posted: 8/27/2020 10:23:51 AM EDT
[#4]
Skills. You got 'em.
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Posted: 8/27/2020 10:31:29 AM EDT
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New seats, rod holders, made mount for Hummingbird. Old livewell now gone, and hull structure repaired underneath:
 Attached FileBuilt console to set over ski locker, where trolling motor batteries now reside, nestled down in hull:  Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 8/27/2020 10:33:22 AM EDT
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Great work OP and you are dedicated. What is going to power this Phoenix of a deck boat you have resurrected? It looks like a 50mph boat to me.
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Posted: 8/27/2020 10:39:10 AM EDT
[Last Edit: to2gas]
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Still needed to repower, to replace the puny 80HP yammy that had an exposed rod/piston
So I bought a donor boat for $2K, robbed the motor, re-clearcoated the hull, and got $1K back. Attached FileRepainted motor covers and lower unit.  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 8/27/2020 10:48:08 AM EDT
[Last Edit: to2gas]
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Originally Posted By Radiopat: Skills. You got 'em. Thanks! I thank pops for passing down his mechanical genes Originally Posted By Dirtynails: Great work OP and you are dedicated. What is going to power this Phoenix of a deck boat you have resurrected? It looks like a 50mph boat to me. 150HP Johnson FastStrike. I'm a bit over-propped (using same prop that was on Stratos donor), so it's only a 40MPH boat Rebuilt all 6 carbs, impeller, resealed L/U, t-stats, plugs, wires, rectifier/stator, jerked fuel system and added electric fuel pump (pre-mix now), added hydraulic steering, probably (well, more like I'm sure) I'm forgetting plenty. This can set for 6 mos, and start right up. Trolling motor is 112 Terrova, run 2-859 HummingBirds (Bow/Console). Onboard areator (outlet to bow and back of console for minners) Have 3 trolling, 1-start, and 1-acc (FF's, areator, stereo) batteries. ETA: I removed carpet, didn't want carpet so I used Monstaliner (decal on windshield), it's good stuff! I can hose the deck after each trip and it's ready for the next trip. |
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Posted: 8/27/2020 2:31:20 PM EDT
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tagged..
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Posted: 8/27/2020 9:56:48 PM EDT
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Nice.
Way more patience than i would have.
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Posted: 8/31/2020 1:20:27 PM EDT
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Hell of a Job! Smart move on the VRO delete.
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Posted: 8/31/2020 2:14:14 PM EDT
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Thanks! Found a few more pics
2 Bank Charger for start/acc batteries  Attached File3 Bank under console for trolling motor batteries  Attached FileTrolling motor (54" shaft) support for travel, plugs into center seat base  Attached FileTM has a built-in transducer, but my bow FF is 2D. I pulled the head off TM, ran 'ducer wire up the notch on shaft and siliconed it in place, routed the TD cable through the coiled cable and stored all the extra TD cable in a short section of 2" PVC and capped the ends. That was mounted on the back of my FF pedestal. |
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Posted: 8/31/2020 2:20:56 PM EDT
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Gray rod holders made a perfect way to mount an easy on/off trolling rack for pulling crankbaits. 1.5" dowels just slip down into rod holders.
 Attached File Attached FileMade the portion that hangs outside the fencing so I can flip it up for travel  Attached FileMade some racks out of PVC for crankbait storage, mounted inside railing. PVC pipe is for large umbrella(s), on each side as well as front. Sun here can be brutal in summer.  Attached File |
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Posted: 8/31/2020 9:15:51 PM EDT
[#14]
Wow! That is a lot of work! Good job!
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Posted: 9/11/2020 11:46:05 AM EDT
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Wow that was a lot of work. Looks great OP.
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Posted: 9/11/2020 11:54:14 AM EDT
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Wow that was a lot of work. Looks great OP.
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Posted: 8/29/2021 2:44:11 PM EDT
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OP I'd fish with you.
 I like to see old boats brought back to life.
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Posted: 5/8/2022 3:51:47 PM EDT
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how has it been holding up?
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