project boat progress story
well here are the progress shots of a tinny we are trying to bring back to life...
The challenge was to make a fully functionable bream boat / shallow water inshore flats boat complete for under $1500 and this is how we have gone so far.
dinghy : 12ft unknown hull although im fairly sure it may be a clark
trailer: custom built (along time ago)
Outboard : Black anchor (mercury) 20 hp
bags and bags full of acc : anchor , lights , life jackets etc
=$800
so then we started the fun part
paint strippers = $30.00 , this was the least fun part of the project to date but it was definatly neccesary as there would have easy been 10 layers of paint and all different colours.
after stripping the boat back we found some welds that were in need of some attention so off to coraline boats in bayswater to have her welded up (carton of piss)$60.00
i dropped the motor into boatcity only to find she wouldnt start "typical bloody merc" so into the workshop she went and a few days later dood as new and $200.
now to the paint this was a quick job (remembering we were doing this on a budget) spray can outdoor enamel and $30 , and believe it or not she came out a ripper.
decking: this was not a part i wanted to skimp on so marine ply it was and thanks to a good friend from the site free was the call and away i went (cheers mate you know who you are)
carpet was marine carpet from bunning went for a nice shade of blue $110.
and that is where we are up to so far total $1200
all that is left now is a sounder and i will have some more piks up soon once she is looking finished, also the paint in these photos is no where near what it is at the moment i just dont have any current piks.
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PilbaraBrad
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good job so far mate, you may
good job so far mate, you may have almost inspired me to do something similar for a bit of fun
jeremy-j
Posts: 336
Date Joined: 31/08/09
I have a hull brenz, want to
I have a hull brenz, want to come do mine?
Looks good, im almost inspired to get to work but, im lazy and will probably buy a complete in a couple months.
brenz
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Date Joined: 15/06/06
jeremy its piss easy and a
jeremy its piss easy and a shit load of fun , get the boys round have a few beers and toooo easy
brenz
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Date Joined: 15/06/06
thats it brad , with a small
thats it brad , with a small budget like that anyone can afford to do it , keeps you busy for a while and best of all you get to have some fun fishing in it aswell
scano
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Date Joined: 31/05/07
Did u primer the hull first?
Only reason I ask is that it would be a shame for that nice fancy looking blue duco to start peeling off with the first outing.
I have an old flare kit that u can have if u like?
It is out of date but in good nick and provided they are in good shape I am pretty certain they are perfectly legal.
Garrett
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Date Joined: 02/08/11
That's bloody impressive.
That's bloody impressive. I agree looks like something I'd like to have a crack at as well.
Might give it some thought after I get rid of all the shit in my parents' garage.
I would do it in mine but I'm not sure my missus would appreciate me kicking her car out for it.
$800 for the initial rig seems like a bargain!
Torzar
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Date Joined: 24/04/12
Looks amazing, deffinately
Looks amazing, deffinately get more that what you spent if you even decide to sell it !
milsey
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Date Joined: 22/08/07
Brings back memories,
Brings back memories, Looking the goods but mate and now you have to fun bit to come.
scere_182
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Date Joined: 27/01/09
nice job looks really good mate
cant wait to get my current project out on the water too
all the hard work will be worth it once the bream start coming in hey ;)
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spook
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Date Joined: 15/02/10
Sweet as brenz, you tiling
Sweet as brenz, you tiling the floor? Those cream 300x300's will look great!
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