Super User cart7t Posted March 22, 2009 Super User Posted March 22, 2009 uh Dude.... KY lake is less than 2 weeks away! And I was worried about not getting my stereo installed in time. ;D Quote
Btech Posted March 24, 2009 Author Posted March 24, 2009 Yeah Yeah yeah ITs ok im all good - Assuming my deck goes good everything will be fine, im painting this weekend reguardless so its gona be a rush - i still have 3 sick days Im not leaving until Saturday anywyays so ill have some time before I leave . It Quote
Btech Posted March 24, 2009 Author Posted March 24, 2009 Wow Dont know why that posted halfway thought what i was typing but i should be ok. Its only going to take one days paint and than i can put the deck and wire in - shouldnt take me long. will work on the wetsanding thru the week. The photos shown are a few weeks old i have a base coat of primer on it now and sanding is just about done - will look rough is some spots but its definatly sealed. Just the Bilge pump / fish finder to wire, deck to cut and wrap with carpet and seats to go in (and at a autoshop it shouldnt take long) Let me know what ya think when we get to kentucky. Quote
VA-Cal Posted March 25, 2009 Posted March 25, 2009 Hey Brian, Boy, am I glad I finally figured out the registration process for this BBS!! I finally got to look at your boat pics. I've got a very similar looking Shakespeare boat; according to the VA Title, its a 1974 Shakespeare Wonder Craft 14B. The main differences I can see are: * Yours is a side console rig, where mine is a tiller model. * Yours has steps up from lower deck to front cooler box and deck, where mine has sloped floor and bow deck is flush with gunnales/rub rails. I'll get some pics of mine on here this weekend maybe. So far, I've stripped the old (dry-rotted) indorr-outdoor carpet from the hull, and wire-brushed the remaining fabric hairs from the hull. I still have to remove the adhesive so I can do some serious crack repairs. Mine is showing numerous cracks in the inner hull (probably from stress and flex over the past 35 years!). I look forward to tracking your progress, and then reporting mine as well. I also look forwar to more indepth communication with you about our boats, if you up for it, that is. Regards, Cal Quote
Btech Posted March 26, 2009 Author Posted March 26, 2009 UPDATE - MARCH 26 2008 Decking : NOW CUT and ready to be trimed down to fit. after ill 3M the carpet on wrap and tack it. Than mount brackets on them. So they are ready after paint stage. Paint: Just ordered 1qt primer (Plus what i have used spray primer on) and 2 QT YN coded paint (Silver Metalic from Ford) Wiring: is gona be prewired tonight so its easy to install once paint is done. Seats: I have the 2 main seats now but am still waiting on a call from BPS as to wether they can get the 2 fishing seats in. Ill be painting on Saturday and hope to have it backtogether on Sunday (I get mondays off as well lucky me) so ill test it out on monday. and the following days PACK for the trip! Again sorry for the no pix as my cameras are all broken Quote
Btech Posted March 27, 2009 Author Posted March 27, 2009 OK Pix are on the way Girls cell takes them so she is supposed to email them to me while im here at work - Had some problems with the seat brackets mounting to the seats they were a bit too large so after 200 bucks to BPS .... They fit the boat but wallet is crying. Cutting into my tackle funds now lol Will post some pix hopfully today - than after this weekend ill show ya all the FINISHED PRODUCT Quote
Btech Posted April 1, 2009 Author Posted April 1, 2009 WOW ... Its been a HELLA OFA WEEK. Boat is painted, Carpet and deck is cut and laid in place, Wired up (Except fishie finder) Lights are run and all that is left is to mount the decking, install the Stering wheel and run the toggles in. HOWEVER : Im having an engine problem... My cables are out of adjustment and its seems no matter what i do they dont go back to where they should be - May have to take it to Kenlake Marina when I get to KEntucky otherwise ill be trollin to the nowake zone and running full throttle when engine is on will be fun Sorry again no pix - Cellphone camera is broke and Digital Camera is broke, Heck even my webcam made it to the toilet (Dont ask) You should see the list of things that have been swimming lol not just electronics. Guess yall have to wait until kentucky to see Quote
done Posted April 1, 2009 Posted April 1, 2009 guess it is a good thing the boat won't fit in the toilet. LOL. Quote
Btech Posted April 1, 2009 Author Posted April 1, 2009 Thats the one item i wish DID fit . Than i could test it Quote
done Posted April 1, 2009 Posted April 1, 2009 That's what Wylie is for. Besides, not sure I would want to run a fish finder in a toilet. That cannot be good for your transducer, or your gel-coat. Gives you a good way to leave the house. "Honey I have to go test the boat. Be back in a couple days...". After all you do need to be VERY thorough in your testing. Quote
Triton21 Posted April 1, 2009 Posted April 1, 2009 Sounds to me like you don't have the cable in the proper place on the motor end. Did you have the control box apart? Kelley Quote
Btech Posted April 1, 2009 Author Posted April 1, 2009 Yes there was a bent cable inside of it - However the guy who "Fixed" it said he put it back the same way. and said my cables on the motor end needs adjusting as well. Im gona take it out saturday and try before i leave. Quote
Btech Posted April 4, 2009 Author Posted April 4, 2009 Well guys here are some pix assuming they load - ITs ready to go at 2pm today after i finish installing the console (4bolts) I think i may have even adjusted my cables correctly (thanks Idaho) Enjoy and See ya in Kentucky Quote
Btech Posted April 4, 2009 Author Posted April 4, 2009 And the last one - My new Bilge pump (Guess we are gona need it) Quote
done Posted April 4, 2009 Posted April 4, 2009 Wow!! Turned out real nice BTech. Great job. Good luck in Kentucky. Quote
smallie.huntin Posted April 5, 2009 Posted April 5, 2009 You have done a great job with your boat. Now get out there and catch some bass! Quote
Super User Sam Posted April 5, 2009 Super User Posted April 5, 2009 That is a nice, stable boat. May you have many hours of memories and big catches. Quote
Dennis1022 Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 My complement on your work and the way it turned out! I really didn't think it would be worth the effort with all the problems you had. Man I was wrong! How did you put a computer hookup in the boat? Great Job! Dennis Rockingham County, NC Quote
Btech Posted April 8, 2009 Author Posted April 8, 2009 Its wireless I knew i was gona spend more than the boat cost - but that was my goal was to fix it up over time and put a few hundred into it. Engine Replacement comes next than to rebuild htis one and keep as a spare. Quote
VA-Cal Posted April 20, 2009 Posted April 20, 2009 She's lookin' really spiffy now Brian. My similar project boat has been on hold due to weather, and the fact that I found the "boat of my dreams" for big water. I still intend to fix mine up though, and I'll keep you posted of my progress. I may still have some questions for ya too! Regards, Cal Quote
Btech Posted April 20, 2009 Author Posted April 20, 2009 Thanks guys - Hey Va-Cal Dont hesitate to shoot me a Pm or give me a call. Had the scare of my life last night on the boat was being towed arround by a buddy and he ran me over a stump - Thought I knocked a hole in her but come to find out .... I knocked the plug loose and let a few gallons of water in /Sigh. Quote
Btech Posted July 12, 2009 Author Posted July 12, 2009 GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR You should see it now ..... ITS TORN UP I moved to Nevada and RIPED THE FISH FINDER OFF DROPED THE ENGINE ON THE FREEWAY AND SCRATCHED THE PAINT ALLLLLLLLL OVER THE DECKING GOT WATER LOGED AND WARPED, THE SCREWS CAME UNDONE AND THE .... HELL I DONT THINK THE PLUG FITS IN THE HOLE ANYMORE ./ CRY ..... Guess i need a new project ... Oh and The trailor SNAPED AN AXLE , BLEW 3 TIRES (YES I Replaced them and blew it again) LOST A WHEEL COVER, AND BROKE A LEEF SPRING. .... ...... Guess i need a new tralor Quote
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