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MD28

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I also filled the rivet countersinks with durhams rock hard water putty. That name is no joke. sanding that down is rather difficult. It was very effective however. I then added a final coat of spar to the deck. Next I really need to bite the bullet and buy some vinyl for the deck.
 

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I also repaired the gunnels. They where full of holes from who knows what. a mix of rod holders and Bimini snaps I guess. I jb welded with the putty variety first making a kind of epoxy rivet. Then I used the liquid variety to smooth it out. This involved much sanding efforts as well.
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sorry the pics are smaller than normal.
 

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Looking good on the repairs and the motor will be looking new again once the decals go on. :thumb:
 

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What size aluminum angle would you experts use on the back casting platform. I was thinking 1/8 thick would do.
 

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What size aluminum angle would you experts use on the back casting platform. I was thinking 1/8 thick would do.


Checking out others builds will yield a ton of ideas and information on not only casting decks but everything else. I used 2" x 1.8" angle AL for my casting decks.

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Thanks Dutch. I was searching your thread again but couldn?t find what I was looking for. I?m glad you had a good time on the boat this summer and success hunting. How did you like that casting platform on the back?
 

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I hear you there Waterman, I just can?t find the thread page and post that I?m thinking of usually. I think I have stalked a few threads here enough to put me on some government watch list.
 

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I hear you there Waterman, I just can’t find the thread page and post that I’m thinking of usually. I think I have stalked a few threads here enough to put me on some government watch list.

:lol: yeah I've read plenty too, even some glasser threads (don't tell anyone) :rolleyes:
 

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Nautolex vinyl floor has been installed.
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Cut the holes and installed the hatches so I dont step in them anymore and the livewell and plumbing is in place.
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Thanks Dutch. I was searching your thread again but couldn’t find what I was looking for. I’m glad you had a good time on the boat this summer and success hunting. How did you like that casting platform on the back?


The rear deck was fantastic, so very glad I took the time to put it in. I think I have fixed my pic links on my thread now so you should be able to find the front and rear deck builds.

 

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Small progress with the cold weather and the usual business of life. I have the bow reinforced with multiple layers of 1/4 ply. I would like to add a trolling motor so I wanted something to bolt it to with some meat to it. The original is just the layer of aluminum supported by three strips of 3/4 ply. This I think will be better. I also am starting on the back deck. I plan on using the original splashwell by cutting it down where it plains out with the new level of the rear deck.
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The key to getting across the finish line is to have forward progress no matter how small, it all adds up. I too reinforced my bow deck for the big TM, I used 3/4" ply.
 

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The key to getting across the finish line is to have forward progress no matter how small, it all adds up. I too reinforced my bow deck for the big TM, I used 3/4" ply.

I didn’t think I’d get the curve with the 3/4 ply so I did 3 layers of 1/4. One solid layer of 3/4 would be stronger I must admit, but this should do me thinks.
 

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I like the idea of the bow support for the tm. I did the same thing for my little fishing boat and it made a big difference. Curious to see your splashwell come together, seems like a cool idea
 

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Definitely support needed under bow for bow mount trolling motor. I put 71# thrust and also reinforced with ply last summer. Worked well.
 

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Are my pictures sideways for you guys? I have them sideways at times on my laptop and upright otherwise on my iPhone. I’ve tried rotating them when they do that before I upload and then they just post sideways again. I’d hate for anyone to throw out their neck snapping their head 90 degrees to look at my less than handy-work.
 
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