"Save The Manatee "

[archbuilder]

Hey sam, glad to hear you are making progress! I am taking advantage of the warm weekend here to get the gate put up. how about some pics

 

[sphelps]

I'll try and get some up this weekend ...
I need to get some compound and polish also ... I'll be glad to get this phase over with .....

 

[Decker83]

Looking forward to seeing some pics..

 

[tallcanadian]

Hey Sam, good to hear things may work out. I admire your patience. However, my patience is wearing thin. I want pics. Lol. Kidding. Good luck.

 

[Quick3201]

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Hey Sam, don't u rest?

looks like Manatee used a front platform, and side gutter system to stiffen the hull, this is an older 15.







maybe u could work something similar back in yours....make a great crabbing rig

I have a 1980 Custom Craft with 50hp Johnson that looks a lot like this hull. Mine's not center console, two small stations on the side with steering and controls o right (starboard).

 

[gm280]

Sam, I'm pretty sure by now that you know none of this actually happened without pictures. :noidea:

 

[sphelps]

OK not much to show but you can see here the OP I'm starting with and what I am getting so far ... I hit the side part with some cheap compound and polish I picked up at wally world .. Still some OP showing but good enough to live with ..


Gunna get as far as I can with the sanding then get pretty aggressive with the the compound ... Polish /wax .. Then let the hair go with the hide...
It's not gunna be perfect by any means but I don't think it will stop me from catching dinner every now and then ..
Got to get the trailer in shape also .. Solid axle and I think the springs will clean up good enough .. The 2 rear cross supports are a little bent . I will beef them up with some galv angle I have ..Prolly put a new set of bearings in and I have some new rims and tires to install and call it good ..

 

[sphelps]

I have a 1980 Custom Craft with 50hp Johnson that looks a lot like this hull. Mine's not center console, two small stations on the side with steering and controls o right (starboard).

Welcome aboard ! Nice rig you have ... What is the length and how well does the 50 hp push it .. Just wondering what hp I'm gunna go with ... I do have a 50 I can use if I don't upgrade when the time comes ...

 

[gm280]

Finally some pictures. I think you done good. :thumb:

 

[kcassells]

Real nice work Sam. Good to see some pics I was laying low but chomnping at the bit for the pics. Glad you're feeling better.

 

[Decker83]

Looks great from here in Texas.. I don't think the fish will mind how it looks.. Their only looking at the bait..

 

[gm280]

Looks great from here in Texas.. I don't think the fish will mind how it looks.. Their only looking at the bait..

Decker, I don't know about that. Some fish see a boat they like and bite just to get a ride in it. ound:

 

[sphelps]

These early sunsets are really putting a damper on getting things done after work ... :blue:
Btw , I tried the talcum powder trick ... Well actually baby powder cuzz I didn't have any just talc .... It does seem to help with gumming to a degree ...
But it did make the boat smell baby fresh and left my hands nice and soft ! :lol:
Have a great week everyone !

 

[Decker83]

Decker, I don't know about that. Some fish see a boat they like and bite just to get a ride in it. ound:

You do have a valid point there gm..:laugh:

 

[Decker83]

These early sunsets are really putting a damper on getting things done after work ... :blue:

I have stopped altogether on mine after work and the Admiral has me Christmas shopping on the weekend.. :noidea:

 

[sphelps]

Ya'll think this is too large for the Manatee ?
https://jacksonville.craigslist.org/boa/5357470597.html

 

[jbcurt00]

70lb trolling motor? As the primary motor? Sure

How much wake do you like to throw out while you troll? :facepalm:

If you dont mind buying a 2nd battery that you dont need if it proves to be more then you wanted, $100 sounds like a deal it if runs.... guess you could sell it if its not a good fit....

 

[nurseman]

Ya don't have to run it wide open...I don't think :noidea:. Even with buying another batt, you are still way cheaper than a new one.

 

[sphelps]

70lb trolling motor? As the primary motor? Sure

How much wake do you like to throw out while you troll? :facepalm:
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:lol: Maybe pull a tube around ...
Well where I fish the current does get going sometimes ...

 

[Decker83]

Sounds like a good deal if it runs.. 24 volt gives better performance than 12 volt and the batteries last longer..