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On 8/16/2021 at 6:58 PM, MN Fisher said:

Well...there's always the angle-grinder route.

I knocked my front teeth out using an angle grinder. 

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    Just some finishing work left as open-water isn't too far off   First up...named the boat. As not only a bass fisherman but also a trekkie for over 50 years, my decision was 'logical'.

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    And here's the full overview  

  • I've been working the last couple weeks when I can.   Got the main part of the sub-floor framed in, and now I'm cutting and fitting Styrofoam preparatory to doing the pour-foam.  

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 You're supposed to keep a firm hold of it when using.

Thats gotta hurt...

@MN Fisher -   Awesome find and congrats! Will Ferrell Reaction GIF

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You should look through the thread to see what I've done so far...

@MN Fisher - looks like it is coming along nicely! Seems like a great winter project :) Will be sure to follow this thread. Can't wait to see how she turns out.

I'm sure you won't but I'll mention it.

DON'T SILICON TREAT THE BUNK BOARDS !!!!!!

If you ever have to only do the back 2 feet. About 1.5 years now since I did and it's just starting to wear off. I figure Sep 2022 it will be good.

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Don't plan on it - the wood bunks are 'temporary'...probably next year replace them with Ultimate Bunks.

https://www.ultimatebunkboards.com/

 

A-Jay put those on under his Lund and loves them...just not in the budget for this year.

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Feet installed - working on the main runs for the subfloor now. Right side is done and riveted in place, almost done with the left...couple more risers to rivet then the main run to be cut to length and riveted.

 

 

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Short hiatus in the build - wife was in the hospital for a bit and now needs more care at home...but the main runs are now done and once I get the cross-braces in it'll be time to set up for pour-foam.

 

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Thoughts and prayers for your wife. Really enjoying watching the progress on the boat??

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It was just a sub-cutaneous infection that they cut out. Now it's a once-a-day bandage change and she's bed-bound for a bit. Nothing drastic or life-threatening.

I'll be praying for your wife. Thank you for letting us hang out and help on the boat.

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I've been working the last couple weeks when I can.

 

Got the main part of the sub-floor framed in, and now I'm cutting and fitting Styrofoam preparatory to doing the pour-foam.

 

 

On 11/4/2021 at 4:05 PM, J Francho said:

I knocked my front teeth out using an angle grinder. 

I ran one with a cutoff wheel into my chest, a whole lot of stitches later I realized I should have just let it hit the floor after it kicked out of my hand, instead of trying to catch it!?  By the way MN Fisher looks like you are well on your way.  Nice looking work!

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13 hours ago, FishinBuck07 said:

I ran one with a cutoff wheel into my chest, a whole lot of stitches later I realized I should have just let it hit the floor after it kicked out of my hand, instead of trying to catch it!?

Dude! Wow.  Glad you're okay!

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Cutting and fitting of the Styrofoam continues...another day and it should be done. Glue the outside pieces to the side channels, then some 1" wide bar aluminum for hold-downs (to prevent the pour foam expansion from dislodging the Styrofoam) and I'll be ready to pour.

 

Good job MN Fisher, coming right along. When's the next video?

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I'll probably film part of the Styrofoam installation tomorrow or Thursday...when ever I get back to working on it.

Awesome.  Love seeing headway!

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More work done today - and yes, once it's edited there will be a vid up. Almost done with the Styrofoam. All the small pieces are in and the starboard side is notched and fitted. Port side left to notch and final fitting, then it's gluing and bar-stock for hold-downs.

 

She's looking really good. Those notches appear to be perfect.

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