New Boat is Done 2024

GooseBoots reply :

Well, I finally started the upgrade on my new boat. I'm going to post pics on the completed steps, and not every photo I take. I know bandwith is valuble Cyber Real Estate.

This first Photo is of my new "stock" jon boat. The blue tape is my paint prep. The stock paint job is alot to be desired as expected. Since this boat will have to be stored outdoors year round, I decided to paint the inside of the hull.

When my interior paqint is done I'll post a new Pic.

Thanks,

Bruce

dhondo reply :

Just bought the same boat and tring to figure out want to do with it, cant wait to see.

GatorTom reply :

You should sign up for share-a-project and put your build on there as well.

GooseBoots reply :

Snafu #1 presented itself today. Did a test patch for interior paint and had poor adhesion. When dry, the paint peeled with the lightest touch of a finger nail.

I'm using Rustoleum Marine Topside paint so I called Rustoleum Tech Support. Turns out I will have to strip to bare metal, clean with denatured alcohol, and the use their Topside Marine Primer.

Of course, wifey doesn't understand why I want to paint the interior, so I showed her where the touch up paint doesn't match the factory paint. In addition, the dark green carpet deck and the work involved in making the upgrades, dictates the opportunity and need to get a solid paint in the interior.

More pics to come.

Bruce

Low_Budget_Hooker reply :

HERE is mine. Feel free to use any info in there.

Don't worry about the pics v band width, If you can make a detailed tutorial of your job, we can use it in the "sticky" about boat rebuilds and mods.

Gatorbassman reply :

Oh man, a blank canvas. I love the looks of it already.

GooseBoots reply :

Be patient friends. The Resin, Carpet, and Stripper Fumes are getting to me. Today, I redefined just exactly what kind of boat I was building. Durring one of my Fume induced Halucinations, I discovered I was actually building a BackDuckAss Boat. Just hang a duck beak up front, a pair of backwash guards at the rear, and a pair of oars over the side and I'm done. Can you say Aflac...

All kidding aside, my deck bench seat skins are about 1/2 way done, and my stripping is about 1/2 way done. d**n the aluminum looks good, but I'm still going with Rustoleum Marine Primer and Topside Paint.

I have all the parts for my custom Gooseneck FishFinder mount. Looks like it's really going to do the trick.

My main deck skin frame is made up of 2ea. 1/8" thick aluminum angle stock, 2ea 2X3" studs and 1/2" plywood. It's all resined and carpeted.

Should post photo's in 2 or 3 days,

Bruce

Low_Budget_Hooker reply :

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Be patient friends. The Resin, Carpet, and Stripper Fumes are getting to me. Today, I redefined just exactly what kind of boat I was building. Durring one of my Fume induced Halucinations, I discovered I was actually building a BackDuckAss Boat. Just hang a duck beak up front, a pair of backwash guards at the rear, and a pair of oars over the side and I'm done. Can you say Aflac...

yup,...you're doing it right,lol. I'm reading this and feel like I'm re-living a build,lol.

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All kidding aside, my deck bench seat skins are about 1/2 way done, and my stripping is about 1/2 way done. d**n the aluminum looks good, but I'm still going with Rustoleum Marine Primer and Topside Paint.

I have all the parts for my custom Gooseneck FishFinder mount. Looks like it's really going to do the trick.

My main deck skin frame is made up of 2ea. 1/8" thick aluminum angle stock, 2ea 2X3" studs and 1/2" plywood. It's all resined and carpeted.

Should post photo's in 2 or 3 days,

Bruce

I know what you mean about the Aluminum, My partners boat is stripped right now but his measuring skills aren't up to par. He thought he'd be able to get it thru the bulkhead at his dads house, to paint it inside. Nope. So he's waiting for a stretch of 75 degree weather but for now, it's a shiney alum.

He is also planning on using the same rustoleum combo. We will be waiting anxioiusly to see your results before we begin so please keep us updated.

THANKS

and good luck:)

GooseBoots reply :

LB Hooker, I can't wait to paint. Even so, I'm getting the other details done in the meanwhile.

Actually, I'm glad I ended up having to strip. When I did the test patch, some areas had almost no adhesion while other spots were good. That was in a 2X2 foot area. So I wonder if it's the product line compatibility more than procedure.

OH...go to www.doitbest.com for your Rustoleum. They'll ship it to your nearest DoItBest participating hardware store for free.

Bruce

GooseBoots reply :

As promised I took couple pics today. The first one shows a couple of completed (carpeted) panels. On the left is a seat and panel that will lift via Butt Hinges and fastened by Swivel Hasp. This with mount over and provide access to the LiveWell in the front bench on the Hull.

Bruce

GooseBoots reply :

This second pic is the same panels with the main deck showing it's carpeted side and the seats I have chosen. I will have two seats on the same short economy pedestals.

Bruce

Low_Budget_Hooker reply :

Looks good GooseBoots. have you started painting yet?

GooseBoots reply :

Ahh... The boat is finally and completely stripped. I mean stripped...hand me my sunglasses stripped. I took this photo before the first coat of primer (white). It will need second, very light coat of primer to afford a solid even coat. I'll take another photo of the primer before the finish coats.

The interior finish coats will be the same, two coats (sand beige).

All the subassemblies are built. Once the interior finish coats are done I'll need to touch up the gunwales, then bolt everything in.

Ultimately, I'll do the exterior in Mossy Oak Shadow Grass, or a create my own camo scheme.

Bruce

smokepole reply :

Looking good so far

MA1232 reply :

WOW! she is strip clean.

What stripper did you use? and what is the process?

I'm planing on going with the Rustoleum route as well.

Thanks

GooseBoots reply :

I used KleenStrip stripper liquid with the spray bottle, purchased at Home Depot.

It took two gallons. I sprayed it on and removed with a plastic scraper. After the first go, I went back with a Scotch brite pad and stripper to remove the residue. Make sure you use heavy rubber stripping gloves.

Next I powerwashed/degreased the boat carefully. When dry, I roughed up the aluminum with a very course scotch brite stripping pad. These pads did a really good job.

Final step was to completely wipe out the hull with denatured alchohol. Your rags need to come out with as little gray dirt as possible.

Then prime with Rustoleum Marine Topside Primer, then finish with Rustoleum Marine Topside Paint.

I'm stalled at the first coat of primer due to weather, so I can't report on the entire paint job. Don't rush between coats, and the best price on the paint and primer was found at www.doitbest.com.

Good Luck,

Bruce

TahoeDust reply :

Looks good. I am sure it is going to be a fish catching machine.

MA1232 reply :

Thanks Bruce!

-HAWK- reply :

Looking good, im watching this thread close as i have the tracker 1232 and trying to get some ideas.

Low_Budget_Hooker reply :

Awesome gooseboots!

A suggestion, A camo pattern in water based colors, 2 blues and a grey instead of 2 greens and a tan. Just a thought.

Keep us posted, waiting on your results to paint ours

GooseBoots reply :

Paint is coming along fine. Below is a photo of 2 coats of completed primer. My boat worked out to a quart for each coat.

Today I finished my final coat of finish paint in Sand Beige. I am really happy with the paint so far. After a couple of days of curing and hardening, I'll do my install.

All my deck and seat panels are finished and carpeted. However, the very front deck area will be completed last, since it has a slope from the bow. It will be flat for use as a casting deck. I will keep it aa low as I can as with the main deck.

I'll post a photo of finished interior paint tomorrow.

As far as the exterior in a camo pattern, I have been reading about different techniques for painting one. I would really have to sit down anput some time into practicing spraying one. This will have to wait. I'm anxious about getting out on the water.

Thanks,

Bruce

Kansas Angler reply :

looking veryyy nice, i just finished my boat with rustoleum, it looks great, and cheap

GooseBoots reply :

Finsihed my Rustoleum also. I was so excited, I neglected to take a photo of the final paint job, and went right into installing my decking and seating.

I have the bow deck to build yet. Then I'll take several photos of the finished boat.

Thanks,

Bruce

Low_Budget_Hooker reply :

TO ALL RUSTOLEM USERS__

You happy with the results? PICS PLEASE

Thanks for keeping up on the reports GB

GooseBoots reply :

LBH, Not to worry, I'll take plenty of nice pictures of my completed project which will showcase the Rustoleum Paint quite well.

Remember as I mentioned, I have not raised my decks to the GunWales so there is plenty of the Rustoleum Painted interior to see.

Thanks,

Bruce

GooseBoots reply :

Well after a few rain delays I'm Finally Done... I have taken Photos and will begin to post them tomorrow morning. Most photos are overall shots with some close shots.

First to catch up where I left off is a Photo of the Rustoleum Paint. This is the Transom and battery compartment. I'm not sure if I'm going to leave this area exposed.

Bruce

GooseBoots reply :

Another but better shot of the Rustoleum paint is where my forward casting deck is located.

Bruce

GooseBoots reply :

Here is an overall shot of my finished boat. The only thing I have left to do is to touch up my Gunwales. However, I will have to wait for an extremely calm day so I can spray them. More Photos tomorrow.

Bruce

GooseBoots reply :

Good Morning, Here is a Photo of my forward seat and casting deck area. Note I've decided to leave the forward mini bench uncarpeted so it can be used as a step off and step on. Also the use of the anti-slip stair thread will allow me to use a camo boat cushion as a third seat.

Bruce

GooseBoots reply :

Here is a Photo looking from stern to bow.

Bruce

GooseBoots reply :

Here is the rear seat in relation to my trolling motor. I've decided to keep the seating installed on center line. To reach the tiller, I just swivel my seat to 45% and I can reach the tiller look forward and still be comfortable.

Bruce

GooseBoots reply :

Here is my own design for my fish finder. The GooseBoot's Gooseneck.

I have a steel rod in my neck, and where glasses. I wouldn't see or enjoy my fish finder if I mounted it on the carpeted seat base. Well, I knew I would need to bring it closer to my eyes so I thought of the gooseneck like a lamp I have. Luckily the gooseneck supports the weight of the fish finder. Any heavier it wouldn't work. There is more than enough adjustment to move it out of my way when needed.

That's all the photo's I'll post unless someone ask for a closeup of a detail.

Thanks for all the replies and suggestions. Being honest this is my first boat and first time I've done this sort of work. My best advice is that you do what you want. However, keep it light and keep it sturdy. Expect to run into snafu's.

Bruce

gatorblazer reply :

Looks good! It seems that your depth finder would get in the way though. Is is collapsable, moveable...

harshman reply :

Great looking boat...well done.

Harshman

GooseBoots reply :

Gatorblazer, My fishfinder is very adjustable. It can be moved lower and out of the way easily. I can lower it using a multiple sweeping bends. The goose neck is 24". An 18" is to short and doesn't flex as much.

I don't see that the setup is inhibiting, but more as less strain on my neck due to my implant restricting rotation of my neck. My neck issue caused me to another also go with the swivel seats.

Bruce

gatorblazer reply :

If its that adjustable, then I think its a great idea. That may be the way I go rather than purchasing another one for the front deck.

GooseBoots reply :

Gatorblazer, If your thinking about something like this take into consideration the screen size and heft of your fishfinder. My fishfinder is a Humminbird 343C. It has a very small color screen, so I do need to have it quite close to see it well (screen size and I wear glasses).

Say for instance a unit is heavier, I would have to use a 12" or 18" gooseneck which is stiffer and less flexible.

Seat height is also another consideration. Bass Pro sells a real nice Ball Joint type pedestal. I bought one and found that the fishfinder sat to low for my neck as I can keep my neck bent looking down.

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_98437_200001006_200000000_200001000_200-1-6

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_98612_200001006_200000000_200001000_200-1-6

Both these products will accomplish what I have done both cheaper and stronger.

Good luck in finding your solution. However, be prepared to do some jury rigging unless you specifically match products to your fishfinder unit.

Bruce

gatorblazer reply :

Cheap Wide 100, so no real weight. I just want to be able to see it from the front deck a little better. Its on the console now. Its just a great idea that I have never seen. Thats why these forums exist!

logger reply :

Hey Goose it looks great! What kind of carpet and glue did use? I need to make a new deck for my boat

GooseBoots reply :

Home Depot indoor/outdoor cheap crap carpet, and indoor/outdoor carpet glue.

Bruce

GooseBoots reply :

Maiden Voyage was this past sunday. Everthing went well. We were out for a couple of hours late in the afternoon.

I was pleasantly surprised at how well my Min-Kota 36 performed. However, we did a lot of crusing checking out the lake, so it ran the battery all the way down. I'm probably going to go with another battery for back up on a full day of fshing.

Wind was the only problem. I dropped the anchor and caught my first Crappie. 6' or 7" and was probably a white Crappie. The fish tangled our line and pulled my friends around my prop.

I was extremely pleased with the advice from my local tackle shop. They helped my choose a very good St. Croix rod, a Daiwa Reel and the jig I caught my Crappie on. Most interesting was they advised me on was catching the fish instead of everything in the store.

I'd like to give a shout to Susquehanna Fish and Tackle for the Great Advice and Free Seminars they conduct. Check them out @

http://sfttackle.com/

Oh, I have no arrangement with Susquehanna Fish and Tackle. They are a Mom and Pop shop with the sons George Jr. and Mike, who are semi-pro tournament fishers.

Thanks,

Bruce

jemackinnon83 reply :

Very nice boat. I never get tired of seeing jon boat mods. Good job.

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