DaubsNU1 Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 33 minutes ago, MN Fisher said: Ya - but I have a local supplier of metal that I can get that aluminum for about 25%-30% less than he charges..so I won't be getting his 'kits'. Agreed! I scored my aluminum at Lowe's and Menards with gift cards and 11% discounts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User MN Fisher Posted August 10, 2021 Author Super User Share Posted August 10, 2021 5 minutes ago, DaubsNU1 said: Agreed! I scored my aluminum at Lowe's and Menards with gift cards and 11% discounts. I get mine from Coremark Metals - two locations, Minneapolis (20 miles from me) and Fort Worth, TX. They're even cheaper than Lowe's, Home Depot or Menards (even with the 11% rebate). Order online, custom lengths if I want, go pick it up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User MN Fisher Posted August 10, 2021 Author Super User Share Posted August 10, 2021 I'm gonna make this look good - little searching and I get replacements for the original stickers for $22 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User 12poundbass Posted August 10, 2021 Super User Share Posted August 10, 2021 Looking forward to seeing the mods and progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User MN Fisher Posted August 11, 2021 Author Super User Share Posted August 11, 2021 Found a vid of a guy who turned a 14' Starcraft into a Bass Boat...I'll be using most of his ideas in my build. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lo n slo Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 23 hours ago, MN Fisher said: So it's not a bass boat, but it was affordable. Still need a main motor, but a guy in the neighborhood buys old motors, refurbishes them, and sells them at an affordable price...gotta call him tomorrow about one he has up. Anyway - 1972 Alumacraft F-9 Lakemaster - 15' for under $700. Came with trailer and an Endura C2-30. Needs some cleanup, but it's registered to the end of next year and he showed me pics of when he had it on the water this past weekend. when are we going? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User MN Fisher Posted August 11, 2021 Author Super User Share Posted August 11, 2021 2 minutes ago, lo n slo said: when are we going? Probably be next spring before it's done...lots to do. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deephaven Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 Awesome on the boat and project! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User MN Fisher Posted August 11, 2021 Author Super User Share Posted August 11, 2021 1 minute ago, Deephaven said: Awesome on the boat and project! Once I get this up and running - you and I could rendezvous in Lafayette Bay. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted August 11, 2021 Global Moderator Share Posted August 11, 2021 I was in my Alumacraft last night too 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishinBuck07 Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 3 hours ago, TnRiver46 said: I was in my Alumacraft last night too Working on the bigguns huh? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted August 11, 2021 Global Moderator Share Posted August 11, 2021 22 minutes ago, FishinBuck07 said: Working on the bigguns huh? He put me over the recommended weight level once I brought him on board 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishinBuck07 Posted August 11, 2021 Share Posted August 11, 2021 2 hours ago, TnRiver46 said: He put me over the recommended weight level once I brought him on board Looks like you are fishing in Ohio, instead of Tennessee! 🤣🤣🤣 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User gimruis Posted August 11, 2021 Super User Share Posted August 11, 2021 9 hours ago, MN Fisher said: Once I get this up and running - you and I could rendezvous in Lafayette Bay. Can I get in on this too? 😎 21 hours ago, MN Fisher said: Found a vid of a guy who turned a 14' Starcraft into a Bass Boat...I'll be using most of his ideas in my build. If you make it look like that I think it’s safe to say we’ll all be very impressed. I think I’d go with a different color scheme though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User MN Fisher Posted August 11, 2021 Author Super User Share Posted August 11, 2021 6 minutes ago, gimruis said: Can I get in on this too? 😎 Sure - have a Minnetonka get together on the water - see what bass (or other) we can find. Sounds like fun 7 minutes ago, gimruis said: If you make it look like that I think it’s safe to say we’ll all be very impressed. I think I’d go with a different color scheme though. Planning on it - already picked out Paint color Carpet color - Granite 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User gimruis Posted August 11, 2021 Super User Share Posted August 11, 2021 1 minute ago, MN Fisher said: Planning on it - already picked out Paint color Good choice Ken 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deephaven Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Yes, much better! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User MN Fisher Posted August 12, 2021 Author Super User Share Posted August 12, 2021 Little walk around before I really start tearing this thing to pieces...already removed the wood seat top from the rear. Lots of holes in the original aluminum seat...others are probably just as 'nice'. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User MN Fisher Posted August 13, 2021 Author Super User Share Posted August 13, 2021 Doing some calculations. Based on the capacity rating: 865lbs Subtracting out: 25hp motor, 6gallons of gas, Group 31 deep-cycle battery for TM, Group 24 for electric start/lights/etc, and a TM. I'm left with just over 575lbs for me (195lbs), gear and the planned modifications. If I drop to a 15hp motor - add 20lbs to that. I think I'm good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted August 13, 2021 Global Moderator Share Posted August 13, 2021 Is there foam under the seats? Sometimes that stuff stays intact for what seems like centuries haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User MN Fisher Posted August 13, 2021 Author Super User Share Posted August 13, 2021 1 minute ago, TnRiver46 said: Is there foam under the seats? Sometimes that stuff stays intact for what seems like centuries haha Ya - but in the vid you see the holes in the top of the aluminum seats...the foam underneath is crumbling. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted August 13, 2021 Global Moderator Share Posted August 13, 2021 1 minute ago, MN Fisher said: Ya - but in the vid you see the holes in the top of the aluminum seats...the foam underneath is crumbling. Ha! Oh dear. Previous owner couldn’t decide where to put the chair?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User MN Fisher Posted August 13, 2021 Author Super User Share Posted August 13, 2021 4 minutes ago, TnRiver46 said: Ha! Oh dear. Previous owner couldn’t decide where to put the chair?? Something like that - he actually used ceiling toggle bolts to hold the wood down...that's why the holes are so large. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deephaven Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 I am pretty backwoods, but not toggle bolt backwoods. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatsu Dave Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Next spring I bet it looks different! Mine took all winter to add casting deck, close in the bow, add seats and swivels and mount an edge bow mount troller and anchormate. Carpet and install sonar and keel rollers. Two man set-up that goes 12mph with both of us and gear and 19mph with just me (thats with a 9.9 gas motor) some rod holders too......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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