Super User Master Bait'r Posted May 29, 2015 Author Super User Posted May 29, 2015 Was it a closed cell foam? Yes. It is made for flotation. It's also quite rigid, made the floor very nice and sturdy. 1 Quote
Turtle135 Posted May 29, 2015 Posted May 29, 2015 beautiful work! thank you for sharing all the photos Quote
Super User Master Bait'r Posted May 29, 2015 Author Super User Posted May 29, 2015 Battery has been acquired. It's a big mother though, so I have to trim up the battery tray a bit so it will fit under the hatch. Getting crazy close now! 1 Quote
Super User Master Bait'r Posted May 30, 2015 Author Super User Posted May 30, 2015 What a beautiful night last night. Tim's Lucky 7 worked like a dream! We only grabbed a few dinks but it was just nice to be out again. Shane Yours truly 7 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted May 30, 2015 Super User Posted May 30, 2015 A Hearty Congrats ~ Seeing a project from conception, through the challenges that inevitably come during construction, and on to completion is most gratifying. Here's to years of memories and many big bass aboard Tim's Lucky 7 ~ A-Jay 1 Quote
livemusic Posted May 30, 2015 Posted May 30, 2015 I *** people who can build stuff like that, looks awesome! Quote
Super User Master Bait'r Posted May 31, 2015 Author Super User Posted May 31, 2015 Took a cool pic of it all finished up with the front hatch etc. That little trolling motor gets that baby moving!! Really surprised at how well it pushes that tub around. Ran it for 4 hours and it still had about a 75% charge too which is great. I still may elevate the front battery hatch so I can put the seat mount back underneath the surface, I like the way it looked better that way but there were battery clearance issues. Didn't feel like handling it before I got it out on the water but I will likely resolve it eventually. 1 Quote
Super User Master Bait'r Posted May 31, 2015 Author Super User Posted May 31, 2015 One more note- the semi-v has a tendency to list side-to-side pretty badly but I must admit that the center mounted stools almost completely negate it. Gives plenty of room and even at their highest position you still feel planted and secure. Reaching overboard for a fish is the only time both people really need to be aware in the least, and that is a relief to me. 1 Quote
Super User Hi Salenity Posted May 31, 2015 Super User Posted May 31, 2015 If it doesn't bother your feet, that lip from the seat base will make a handy place to sit things... 1 Quote
nicksmurf111 Posted June 1, 2015 Posted June 1, 2015 Do you have a 9.9 to strap on that thing? Mine flies with one...over the max hp on the tag, but fun. 1 Quote
Super User Master Bait'r Posted June 1, 2015 Author Super User Posted June 1, 2015 Do you have a 9.9 to strap on that thing? Mine flies with one...over the max hp on the tag, but fun. Haha no this is an exercise in restraint and basic boating safety for the kids as well as making something nice for myself. A 9.9 would likely cost as much as the whole boat and trailer unfortunately. Quote
Super User HoosierHawgs Posted June 1, 2015 Super User Posted June 1, 2015 May I ask what the end cost was? It seems like a fun little project. Quote
Super User Master Bait'r Posted June 1, 2015 Author Super User Posted June 1, 2015 May I ask what the end cost was? It seems like a fun little project. Let's see, I will add it up... Boat & Trailer: $400 (actually $300 since my late brother's fiancee wouldn't accept the final $100) All Paints & Supplies: $65 Aluminum stock: $60 Carpet and glue: $30 Expanding foam: $40 Seating (3 stools): $100 (two normal and one w drawers) Trolling motor: $100 Battery: $75 Wiring and conduit: $20 Hardware & hinges: $20 Plywood and sealer $40 Total: $850 all said and done. Not bad for how she sits now, I must say! I also have a whole bunch of materials left over so that's cool. I have enough carpet to just about do a whole other boat, almost enough paint for a whole other boat and trailer as well as some aluminum stock still left. There are definitely ways I could have- and will- save money next time. Rookie mistakes might cost a bit more, but at least no corners were cut and I'm very happy with the end result. Honestly thinking about starting to do this type of thing for extra cash on the side. Picking up a boat/trailer off CL and refurbing it is actually pretty fun and it would be a great way to pay for my hobby if not more. 2 Quote
nicksmurf111 Posted June 1, 2015 Posted June 1, 2015 Sounds like you made out. Does the trailer need to be titled in your state? Some states only require weight slips and pictures to get a license plate on a utility trailer. My trailer cost almost 3 times as much, only because I needed to buy one with good paperwork. Quote
Super User Master Bait'r Posted June 1, 2015 Author Super User Posted June 1, 2015 Sounds like you made out. Does the trailer need to be titled in your state? Some states only require weight slips and pictures to get a license plate on a utility trailer. My trailer cost almost 3 times as much, only because I needed to buy one with good paperwork. Yes, although it is very lax. I've been told you can simply bring in a Bill of Sale and request a title. For cars it's a big deal in this state but for boats it's more or less just checking in. Also that cost does not include any labor or charge for custom fabrication, design etc obviously, which if I was selling them it would have to. 1 Quote
nicksmurf111 Posted June 1, 2015 Posted June 1, 2015 I was able to get a new title for my boat with the last owner's registration. For trailers, my state wants to tax everything, so you need receipts (new materials), plans, inspection, notary, wait for the state to review the paperwork...and so on. Quote
Super User Master Bait'r Posted June 1, 2015 Author Super User Posted June 1, 2015 Wow yeah none of that here as far as I know but I will keep you posted when I go to handle all that. He obtained the boat from a storage auction and it came with 0 paperwork aside from the existing numbers and tags. Quote
Big C Posted June 1, 2015 Posted June 1, 2015 Congrats on finishing the project. Looks awesome. Quote
XpressJeff Posted June 3, 2017 Posted June 3, 2017 Outstanding job! What a project for you and your stepson. I wish someone taught me some of the skills used when I was a younger lad! Quote
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