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danny
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1754 Complete Rebuild
OK guys and gals. I have started my boat build and decided to put it on a few websites to help get feedback as I go. When i started my search i really wanted a 1860 but found a 1760 boat that peaked my interest! Drove a good piece to pick up the boat and when got there realized the ole boy had messed up on measuring and it was a 1754(give or take a little). What really caught my eye about this boat was that it was not aluminum. It was steel plated. This peaked my interest as I do not have an aluminum welder, but have all I need to weld steel. So any repairs or builds can be done myself and save me money!!!! That is always a plus. It has a 50 hp johnson that runs good but i plan on upgrading to either a 115 or 150hp. Any input y'all have or comments let me know. I will try tonight or later tomorrow to get pics i have so far up. Cant decide if going to put all of the videos up or just make a youtube link with them all. What would y'all rather see? Everything on this boat will be documented with a go pro camera as I have a few companies helping me out along the way to do some products. Just for reference this will be a crappie/catfishing boat with a removable bow fishing deck. Heres small list of things i have in mind for it.
Casting deck up front with all of it being utilized for storage underneath
Rear casting deck also with all being utilized for storage underneath
Center console with rocker switches to control absolutely everything
Bench seat in front of console for passengers
All wiring to be done neat and in conduit recessed under floors(will have 3 batteries full time)
All framing is done with 1x1 angle
flooring and sides will be made out of alucobond
Between framing and floor/sides a strip of foam(probably expansion joint) will be used for cushion
Going to be running hydroturf for all flooring and possibly sides(This stuff is AMAZING!!!!)
Pics and Updates coming so everyone subscribe!!!!
Here are pics from pre tear down
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Looking forward to updates...
danny
- dan aka "Fishfried"
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Looks like you have a heck of a platform to start from. Nice looking boat. Very interested to see it progress along.
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Charlie Weaver USN/ENC 1965-1979
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Pics of getting er all stripped down to bare hull...Lotta weight coming out with all of this waterlogged wood
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Let the framing begin. Made a grid for my floor and then started the framing of the front deck
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Kind of random but trying to get stuff together for it to have it ready when paint comes but looking at 2 options for fuel cell
#1 just regular 12 gal plastic fuel tank in back for around 100$
#2 (my preference) 4' long piece of 10"stainless pipe for a fuel cell which will net me just a tad over 16 gallons. What's your guys opinions. My main concern is weight of pipe (not 100% sure of weight but don't think it will be ridiculous) how thin of pipe can I go? The pipe will be a cleaner setup and I think will fit better keeping the weight uniform across whole boat. Also to consider I am putting pods on the back. Last thing to consider is pretty sure can get the pipe for free and stuff to make it at minimal cost
Trophy King II
I have been on Tinboats.com and found a lot of good information. The modifications and builds cover the spectrum. You can get some good ideas on there.
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I like it..........being a steel boat and all, I don't think the gas tank will be a problem. The boat is all ready heavy so whats a few more lbs. Keep up the good work and pics.
