Super User Master Bait'r Posted May 14, 2015 Author Super User Posted May 14, 2015 Carpet work has begun Kids really kickin in a hand on the details "Science experiment" with the foam to test expansion... They were amazed that we could stand on it 30 mins later or so. 1 Quote
hardwoodcd Posted May 15, 2015 Posted May 15, 2015 Awesome project! Can't wait for more pics! 1 Quote
Josh Crye Posted May 15, 2015 Posted May 15, 2015 looking good! that grey color is going to be nice on those hot days, shouldn't be too hot. cant wait to see the finished product. you've really got my gears turning now, im getting my old aluminum boat out this weekend to spruce her up a bit, she hasn't seen lake water in 2 or 3 years (plenty of rain and kids playing in her though)! just what I need another project, im telling the wife its your fault! 1 Quote
BassMaster17 Posted May 15, 2015 Posted May 15, 2015 I love DIY projects, I modified an old paddleboat for fishing, and man was it fun, turned out smokin hot too. Keep us updated man 1 Quote
Super User Master Bait'r Posted May 15, 2015 Author Super User Posted May 15, 2015 Big day today. Conduit completely ran Laid down the foam in two stages, the second of which I bolted down the floor so it could all press out into the voids properly and stick it all together like glue. Makes the floor super strong too! Front seat/ battery hatch is completely installed as well. All that's left to do today is prep and paint the hull, the front platform and the edges of the floorboard. Then she will be ready to carpet and that's the last step. Carpet's going to look so nice! A smidge more monochrome than I was hoping for but no big deal. (The front platform is going to be the same gray as the boat.) 2 Quote
Super User Master Bait'r Posted May 15, 2015 Author Super User Posted May 15, 2015 I got 'er fully prepped, flipped over and the hull cleaned completely and it's all set for paint. I'm heading back tonight after dinner to paint everything that needs painting and then she's going to sit for a 48 hour cure with about 10 fans. I won't be back until Sunday evening so that will be plenty of time to harden up. I'll make sure I take some pics before I leave for the night. I'm going to have a hard time naming the boat after all this. 1 Quote
Mougi Posted May 15, 2015 Posted May 15, 2015 I was thinking about adding some decking to my jon boat, and using some expanding foam to fill some gaps. Is there a way to keep it from sticking to the plywood so i can keep it removable if I need to. i was thinking about putting a plastic layer between the ply and foam? Thoughts? Quote
Super User Master Bait'r Posted May 16, 2015 Author Super User Posted May 16, 2015 I was thinking about adding some decking to my jon boat, and using some expanding foam to fill some gaps. Is there a way to keep it from sticking to the plywood so i can keep it removable if I need to. i was thinking about putting a plastic layer between the ply and foam? Thoughts? Yes that will work. Got everything and I mean everything painted up. Before After It's all glossy gray now! Hope the shine doesn't make me crazy out on the water. Anyways, she's going to sit and cure for 2 days before I lay the carpet but she's pretty much done save for some small cabinetry-type work up in the very front. Exhausted but very excited. Can't wait to get this beauty wrapped up! 3 Quote
Big C Posted May 16, 2015 Posted May 16, 2015 Wow. That has really come a long way. You should be proud of that. 1 Quote
thomas15 Posted May 16, 2015 Posted May 16, 2015 Love your work! Your making me want to do one of these types of projects myself! 1 Quote
Super User Master Bait'r Posted May 16, 2015 Author Super User Posted May 16, 2015 Thanks guys, really happy with the progress so far and I am having a ton of fun doing it. This has been like an adventure and an art project in one. I don't know why I never did this before, it is fun as heck to make a cool boat. I might have to do this more often. Quote
Super User Master Bait'r Posted May 27, 2015 Author Super User Posted May 27, 2015 The boat has been sitting while I dealt with the loss of my brother but now that I'm back in the shop I'm set on finishing it up and naming it after him. I've already got plans to go out with a bunch of our mutual friends fishing once it's completed. Hoping to have time to glue down the carpet today so we can run wiring and be a battery away from a running working boat. 1 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted May 27, 2015 Super User Posted May 27, 2015 Very sorry to hear about your brother. My heart felt condolences to you and your family. A-Jay 6 Quote
Super User Master Bait'r Posted May 28, 2015 Author Super User Posted May 28, 2015 Carpet is glued down and cut. All that is left is the foremost hatch (don't care about it right now) and the battery (tomorrow). "Tim's Lucky 7" will have her maiden voyage this weekend! I can't wait to get 'er out there! 5 Quote
Super User HoosierHawgs Posted May 28, 2015 Super User Posted May 28, 2015 Glad to see you are back at it! She looks like a beaut! Good luck fishing this weekend! 1 Quote
Joedodge Posted May 28, 2015 Posted May 28, 2015 Very sorry for your loss.mthd boat looks great man amazing progress Quote
Super User Hi Salenity Posted May 28, 2015 Super User Posted May 28, 2015 That looks great! What foam did you use? Quote
nicksmurf111 Posted May 28, 2015 Posted May 28, 2015 Oh wow! I have a very similar boat, and it looks like the exact same trailer. I've been looking for a wider 14'er though. I like going hunting, and sticking a 300lb hunting partner in the front of my boat makes it float like a bathtub. VERY nice work! 1 Quote
Super User Master Bait'r Posted May 29, 2015 Author Super User Posted May 29, 2015 That looks great! What foam did you use? It was a 2 part foam, and it was the 2lb density. Expands 30:1 and is quite strong once it dries. Quote
Super User Hi Salenity Posted May 29, 2015 Super User Posted May 29, 2015 It was a 2 part foam, and it was the 2lb density. Expands 30:1 and is quite strong once it dries. Was it a closed cell foam? Quote
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