Almost done

[slonezp]

All that's left is new bunks which are supposed to be delivered Wednesday, and installing the fishfinder. Waiting on that until the bunks are installed because I don't want to damage the transducer when I pull the boat off the trailer. Kid is going to bring the outboard over when he helps me with the bunks.

[12poundbass]

She’s ready for Lake Michigan! 

[TnRiver46]

Nice! You have to order 2x4s? What’s this world coming to 

 

I’ve also never seen a winch stop like that...... I think I want one 

[slonezp]

4 minutes ago, TnRiver46 said:

Nice! You have to order 2x4s? What’s this world coming to 

 

I’ve also never seen a winch stop like that...... I think I want one 

The bunks come already carpeted and with new hardware. I've had to cut every bolt so far, with an angle grinder, on everything I replaced. I just don't want to screw around with it. I'll just cut off the old hardware and bolt up new.

[gim]

Are the ladies going with???

[slonezp]

2 minutes ago, gimruis said:

Are the ladies going with???

Hell no....That's part of the master plan. ?

My daughter asked me a couple weeks ago when I'm getting a new boat. My answer was "Your boyfriend has a 22ft ski boat, go with him"

 

 

[TnRiver46]

1 hour ago, slonezp said:

The bunks come already carpeted and with new hardware. I've had to cut every bolt so far, with an angle grinder, on everything I replaced. I just don't want to screw around with it. I'll just cut off the old hardware and bolt up new.

I feel your pain, that was my October 

[GRiver]

Your ready to hit the water....Send pics of the whole boat.... do ya know what year and make?
 

[slonezp]

1970 Starcraft

[E-rude dude]

Looks sea worthy

 

might consider an extra battery since that is your only means of propulsion 

[slonezp]

Just now, E-rude dude said:

Looks sea worthy

 

might consider an extra battery since that is your only means of propulsion 

I have a 1960 something Evinrude that I gave to my son with another 14ft boat. He's giving the motor back to me. The boat I gave him was a 14ft Lund that I threw both a bow and transom mount motor on. He lives on an 80 acre lake and said the TM's are fine for what he needs. 

[slonezp]

Bunks showed up today. Woohoo!

[flyfisher]

Looking good man

[Skunkmaster-k]

That’s a cool setup. I’ve been looking for a boat just like that. Nice 

[slonezp]

She's finished. I'm going to name her "It'll do"

List of upgrades: Trailer bunks, trailer lights, wheels/tires, wheel bearings, jack, winch, new seats and transom, Garmin Echomap, battery, battery box. All the upgrades installed with SS hardware. The motor is a 1960s 15hp Evinrude I bought for another 14footer maybe 8 or 10 years ago. It started on the 3rd pull with new fuel and a bottle of seafoam. 

[12poundbass]

I like your tackle box! 
 

Where did you get your bunks? I need to replace mine this year or next. 

[gim]

A chair might be worth installing on the back bench.

[Jigfishn10]

Cool man! What did you end up doing on the inside of the transom?

She looks like a million bucks!

[slonezp]

11 minutes ago, 12poundbass said:

I like your tackle box! 
 

Where did you get your bunks? I need to replace mine this year or next. 

I figured you would. My grandson want me to take him fishing for catfish. He's obsessed with them.

 

Bunks came from Eastern Marine. They have them in various lengths from 2 foot on up.

2 minutes ago, Jigfishn10 said:

Cool man! What did you end up doing on the inside of the transom?

She looks like a million bucks!

3/16 aluminum flat stock

7 minutes ago, gimruis said:

A chair might be worth installing on the back bench.

I might do 2 chairs. One on the back and one on the 3rd from the back for dad.

[GRiver]

Good job, send pics of ya on the water with it. 
I heard Spider-Man was good luck. 

[volzfan59]

On 4/7/2021 at 6:37 PM, slonezp said:

Bunks showed up today. Woohoo!

Where did you get your carpeted bunks? I'm going to have to replace mine this fall.

[slonezp]

18 minutes ago, volzfan59 said:

Where did you get your carpeted bunks? I'm going to have to replace mine this fall.

Eastern Marine 

[Dwight Hottle]

Looking good bud. 

[Fishingmickey]

     I hope I can make a suggestion? You have all the weight (gas tank, motors and battery) in the back of the boat. Maybe try moving the battery forward. I have a very similar boat except I mounted my trolling motor off the bow. With the trolling motor and battery up in the front the trim is much better for me.

   I do love my old "tin cup".

Fishingmickey

 

[slonezp]

33 minutes ago, Fishingmickey said:

     I hope I can make a suggestion? You have all the weight (gas tank, motors and battery) in the back of the boat. Maybe try moving the battery forward. I have a very similar boat except I mounted my trolling motor off the bow. With the trolling motor and battery up in the front the trim is much better for me.

   I do love my old "tin cup".

Fishingmickey

 

I was thinking I might be stern heavy. I'll see what happens after the maiden voyage.