Boat rebuild in progress
Thought some fishwrecked members might be interested in a recent boat modification i have been undertaking.
After purchasing this old boat and realising it had a few problems I had to give it my 2 cents worth. It was a pongrass waverider half cabin. I new the floor needed replacing from the start and after digging found it needed a new transom and stringers. So I basically had a bare fibreglass shell to work with.
A new inner fibreglass skin and 3 new stringers!! A marine ply deck glassed on both sides and new transom. Off with the cabin and a centre console to follow along with a box seat, anchor well and a large seat which will double as a big esky. Its a work in progress and I still have the top side, a urethane paint job and final fitout to go. As sure as eggs there will be something else to do once that is done.
Iam over budget by a bit but I dont care at this stage as Iam happy. haha
Iam hanging out to get it on the water as you could probably imagine
I will post up some final finish photos eventually
Fatten up and multiply fish... I will be with you shortly.....lol
FEEEISH ONNN!!!
HuggyB
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its like renovating a house
take your budget and double or even triple it.
But you will have something unique and entirely suited to your fishing needs.
Looking great so far - I only wish I had the money, time and backyard to undertake a similar project....
The Terrorist - coming to a fishing spot near you.........
just dhu it
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cabin structure
great photos of the make over , have you looked at the removal of the cabin which is a structure to strengthen the bow area and what is required to replace this, i looked into the same with a 21 ft daytona but steered away when told i couldnt do it for that reason
PilbaraBrad
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starting to take a lot nicer
starting to take a lot nicer shape
barneyboy
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Date Joined: 08/01/09
I have taken this into consideration
and am going to use some gyrders if you could call them that (glass over ply)between the topside and hull and a rod rack either side, deck to topside. a raised deck area will compensate also. Being 5.2 mtr will be okay
FEEEISH ONNN!!!
damo6230
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nice work Mark
coming along well
those cape sambos wont know whats hit them...
might even take her to exi........
Faulkner Family
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looking good, a lot of work
looking good, a lot of work rebuilding anything . you seem to be going well and have it all sussed out. have you decided on a colour yet or is it going to be the same mustard colour
RUSS and SANDY. A family that fishes together stays together
jersey
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How much
If its not a rude question,not only in dollar terms but in time as well.jersey
barneyboy
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The colour scheme has been decided by the missus
Picture this if you will. Gunsmoke grey deck, powder blue sides and white for the rest. The seats are gunsmoke grey marine carpet. Girders wasnt the right term I was looking for either. More like gussets.. As for price $3 gees will pull it up and as for time 4 months doing 10 to 20hrs a week. This would be alot less if I could have a good crack at it at a time rather than bits and peices..
FEEEISH ONNN!!!
jersey
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I congratulate you
Barney it is obviously a labor of love,Jersey
Kingfisher549
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Boat rebuild in progress
Congrats on progress so far. My Rebuild has been in the water for the past 3 months. there is nothing better than being on your own boat that has been customised to your requirements.
Knowing that you have seen and worked on all parts of the hull even makes the "safety factor" feel better when out deep alone.
Look forward to seeing the finished product.
Baron Sportsman Custom
ody
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Hi Ya, Barney, the colour
Hi Ya,
Barney, the colour scheme sounds cool but have you thought of the difficulty of seeing you should (heaven forbid) they ever have to search for you from the air? Those colours would be pretty hard to see I'd think.
Cheers.
barneyboy
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Date Joined: 08/01/09
Thanks fellas,
Your right ody it would be hard to see and yeh heaven is forbid. lol, I would be happy with white throughout. It would be a bit cheaper as well. Some talking need be done!!haha
FEEEISH ONNN!!!