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Discussion in 'Boat Modification Journal' started by Spills, Feb 20, 2008.

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  1. Feb 20, 2008 #1
    Spills

    Spills New Member

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    Well, BigBB and I have been working on rehabing this boat we got last year, and I though I would put up some pics, we're getting it painted this weekend. It's a 1976 Lowe, and we have an 40HP Mariner for it as well. Here are some before pics, and where we're at right now... I will put up some others after we shoot this with some paint. Also there is a pic of the first layer of Coat-It that we put on the bottom.
     

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  3. Feb 20, 2008 #2
    Spills

    Spills New Member

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    More Pics. I'll put some more up next week.
     

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  5. Feb 20, 2008 #3
    justwannano

    justwannano Active Member

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    So how big is that boat and where are you gonna be using it?
    You have a nice outfit to start with.

    Good luck to ya
    just
     
  6. Feb 21, 2008 #4
    Spills

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    Boat is 16 foot. 56 inches wide, and it's deep, 25.5 inch sidwalls. We will be using it all over really, but mostly on the rivers around St. Louis. We do some lake fishing, we're planning a trip down to LOZ late March as soon as the boat is done.
     
  7. Feb 23, 2008 #5
    Spills

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    Some pics of the paint. Now comes the fun part, we actually get to do work that doesn't involve sanding.
     

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  8. Feb 23, 2008 #6
    Big Dav

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    Wow, that sure is some blue paint, I like it. Looks like you guys are doing a great job. :big_smile:

    Thanks
    David
     
  9. Feb 24, 2008 #7
    1sporticus

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    it's almost to purty to fish out of. LOL nice work.
    Later Andy
     
  10. Feb 24, 2008 #8
    brother hilljack

    brother hilljack New Member

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    Boat looks like it will be a fishing machine, great job on bringing this one back to life.
     
  11. Feb 25, 2008 #9
    Spills

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    We're going to start on the carpet tonight, I'll get some more pics up soon of the carpet install. The color turned out a little brighter than I had hoped but, it looks better than 31 year old brown that's scratched up. Thanks for the comments guys. We have a ton of wiring/electrical work to do still, and getting the console setup with fish finder/new steering wheel, and all of the controls for the live well, etc....
     
  12. Feb 25, 2008 #10
    RIVER-RAT

    RIVER-RAT New Member

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    Wow!! What a transformation!! Looks great, I like that blue paint! Cant wait to see the finished product!!! Good Job!!
     
  13. Feb 25, 2008 #11
    bigBB

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    thanks for the kind comments guys... it has been a chore for spills and i to get to this point.. but it seams that the hard work will pay off shortly. With the way the paint turned out we may just have to name her "ol blue"
     
  14. Feb 25, 2008 #12
    Jerry60k

    Jerry60k New Member

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    What color blue is that ? Looks like the paint we use on the Drilling Rigs its real perty.

    Royal Blue by chance ?
     
  15. Feb 25, 2008 #13
    Spills

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    To be honest I don't remember what the color name was. I will tell you that the color looked much darker when I picked it out, but too late now...:). It does look Royal Blue. Oh well, we will be easy to spot at least.
     
  16. Feb 26, 2008 #14
    Spills

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    Here are some more pics of the seats, and carpet we installed. We bought some of those "Big Man" seats. They are huge, but very comfortable, and sturdy. Put a 1 inch block of wood underneath the swivle to avoid any rub on the pedastles. New latch on the front storage. It's coming together. Need to get the live well going and get the console finished with all the electronics next.
     

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  17. Mar 3, 2008 #15
    Spills

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    Almost done now...We still have some wiring to get finished up and mount the trolling motor, but the motor and console are in. Still have to get the drivers seat mounted up, and few odds and ends.
     

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  18. Mar 3, 2008 #16
    catfishcrazy256

    catfishcrazy256 New Member

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    lookin sweet good job
     
  19. Mar 3, 2008 #17
    Seth

    Seth Active Member

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    Very nice! One of these days I want to put a new floor in my boat and redo the carpeting. Actually what I've thought of doing is not carpeting, but using some of that textured rubber no slip stuff because I like to get blood all over my boat gigging, snagging, and bowfishing. :wink:
     
  20. Mar 3, 2008 #18
    BKS72

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    Nice looking rig! I love the color as well - maybe the big blues will mistake you guys for their leader and head right for the boat:wink:

    Great work!!

    Branden
     
  21. Mar 3, 2008 #19
    bigBB

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    LOL... Branden.. you have discovered our master plan.
     
  22. Mar 10, 2008 #20
    Spills

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    Well it's done, after buying half of Lowes, and numerous other places for 3 solid months we're finally done. Boat turned out pretty good for a couple of guys who have never done anything like this before. Here are some before and afters.
     

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