Super User MN Fisher Posted January 28, 2022 Author Super User Share Posted January 28, 2022 Now waiting on a decent day - temp above 25 - to run the propane heater to get the garage up to temp to pour foam...could have done it yesterday, but I couldn't find my disposable measuring cups to measure the Part-A and Part-B of the foam. Right now it's ready, Styrofoam glued in place, spray foam sealing up openings on the sides, pour-holes cut. I also got the through-hull for the livewell in...5/16" pilot hole followed by a carbide-tipped 1" Forstner bit New stickers arrived today too...once the Smoke Gray is on between the gunwale and the upper chine, these go on. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishinBuck07 Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 Looks like you are really making great progress!! Can't wait to see it done and what it comes out like!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Jigfishn10 Posted January 28, 2022 Super User Share Posted January 28, 2022 Looks great man, you gonna try mid-week when it gets to 32*ish or push it off til later? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User MN Fisher Posted January 28, 2022 Author Super User Share Posted January 28, 2022 Just now, Jigfishn10 said: Looks great man, you gonna try mid-week when it gets to 32*ish or push it off til later? They're saying 32 Monday, 27 Tuesday...gonna shoot for that...gives me two days to get it done. Once that's done...gotta get more 1"x1" angles to start piecing together the main framing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Jigfishn10 Posted January 28, 2022 Super User Share Posted January 28, 2022 I guess then it just a matter of dancing around the day(s) lows and how much production you can get. Good luck if you decide to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User gimruis Posted January 31, 2022 Super User Share Posted January 31, 2022 On 1/28/2022 at 12:34 PM, MN Fisher said: They're saying 32 Monday, 27 Tuesday...gonna shoot for that...gives me two days to get it done. Ken what temp do you need to pour foam in there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User MN Fisher Posted January 31, 2022 Author Super User Share Posted January 31, 2022 Needs to be 70+ in the garage - and the hull can't be 'cold' either - reason for the propane heater. Test run this past week when the outside temp maxed at 15...I got it up to 72 inside. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User MN Fisher Posted February 20, 2022 Author Super User Share Posted February 20, 2022 Finally - last good weather day for a while...we're dropping back into single digits and teens for highs the rest of the week BUT Finished the pour-foam. Now once I clean the remnants and collect my order from Coremark, I can start building the superstructure. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User MN Fisher Posted March 1, 2022 Author Super User Share Posted March 1, 2022 Got a good start on the main framing today. Aft-most risers and cross-member, 3 sides of the livewell and the starboard-side main hull support. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volzfan59 Posted March 2, 2022 Share Posted March 2, 2022 She's looking great MN Fisher!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User gimruis Posted March 2, 2022 Super User Share Posted March 2, 2022 2 hours ago, MN Fisher said: Got a good start on the main framing today. Probably a little easier working on that thing when its warmer out instead of below zero lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User MN Fisher Posted March 2, 2022 Author Super User Share Posted March 2, 2022 1 minute ago, gimruis said: Probably a little easier working on that thing when its warmer out instead of below zero lol Well, I still have the propane heater and even when it was in the 20s outside, it was a toasty 73 in the garage when it was running. Just took a bit to get my order from Coremark, that's why the delay in starting this part of the process. Prices went up too - still lots cheaper than Menards. Coremark: $13.75 for a 16' length (they cut in half for free and 8' lengths fit in the truck under the topper) Menards: $11.68 for an 8' length - so $23.36 for 16' 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deephaven Posted March 2, 2022 Share Posted March 2, 2022 Looking good. Making me want to run by and see it. I need to build myself a tackle box on the boat this year and was contemplating just using wood since it is easy...but I like what you are doing better. Planning dry boxes or just flat lids? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User MN Fisher Posted March 2, 2022 Author Super User Share Posted March 2, 2022 Well, I'm around most days, all day and it's not like Mound is that far from you. Dry boxes - already did a partial test with some scrap. Frame in 1x1 angle, 1/8" HDPE lining. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Jigfishn10 Posted March 2, 2022 Super User Share Posted March 2, 2022 You're gaining on it buddy....looks great! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livemusic Posted March 2, 2022 Share Posted March 2, 2022 Congrats, a fun project! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User MN Fisher Posted March 2, 2022 Author Super User Share Posted March 2, 2022 Moving along - the rear section framing is almost done...got like 9 short lengths (11"-17") and two longer sections (@34") left to cut and install. Then it's on to the casting deck which is going to be several inches higher than the rear. I also got the livewell plumbing connections done. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User gimruis Posted March 2, 2022 Super User Share Posted March 2, 2022 What size livewell did you go with @MN Fisher? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User MN Fisher Posted March 2, 2022 Author Super User Share Posted March 2, 2022 That's a 15 gallon 'Fleet Farm Tote'...probably fill it to 12-13 gallons when in use. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deephaven Posted March 3, 2022 Share Posted March 3, 2022 Boat is looking great! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted March 3, 2022 Global Moderator Share Posted March 3, 2022 13 hours ago, MN Fisher said: Moving along - the rear section framing is almost done...got like 9 short lengths (11"-17") and two longer sections (@34") left to cut and install. Then it's on to the casting deck which is going to be several inches higher than the rear. I also got the livewell plumbing connections done. Once you get finished with that, I’ll roll my v bottom up there so you can get started on it……….. its like washing your car on a sunny day when everyone is walking by, they all say “My car is next in line!” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User MN Fisher Posted March 3, 2022 Author Super User Share Posted March 3, 2022 33 minutes ago, TnRiver46 said: Once you get finished with that, I’ll roll my v bottom up there so you can get started on it……….. I dunno if you can afford my rates, Russ. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User MN Fisher Posted March 8, 2022 Author Super User Share Posted March 8, 2022 Couple things in the last few days Rear framing is done - including the supports for the seat base...going with the same setup in the rear as I had in the canoe. I also laid in two lengths of 1/16" FRP to make a smooth bottom - especially on the port where the rod locker is going...not going to have tubes, just lay the rods in...it's 8' long from the stern-most end to the bow-most end...just have to finish framing the area in the bow. The FRP will be screwed into the metal braces that go from the subfloor frame to the rib ends and a bead of adhesive will seal the top edge to the hull to prevent water flowing in under it. Front framing has started - right up in the bow are the main supports for the new battery tray, couple of the uprights for the casting deck are in. Once I get at least another pair of verticals in I can mount the P/S hull supports for the deck. Before I do more verticals though, I have to at least frame up the storage compartments...these are going to be drop-in units lined with 1/4" HDPE on the bottom and 1/16" FRP on the sides. Need these built next as the framing for the deck needs to be spaced properly for these to fit in. Sized to vertically fit 8-3701 boxes - or any combo of 3700 series boxes not more than an 11.1" 'stack' - 1-3700 plus 6-3701 as an example - space is 11.125" and 8-3701 boxes total 11.04"...slight extra so the boxes aren't tight in the compartment. One is done - need to make five more before the deck framing can continue. I'm making them this size instead of fewer/larger as the 5/8" BCX I'll be using as the decking can support a person over this span...but not much larger...so the hatch-lids will be walk-upon safe. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User MN Fisher Posted March 10, 2022 Author Super User Share Posted March 10, 2022 Okay - so I lied...really only needed one more dry-box framed before I could work more on the front-deck framing. Slowly coming together - got the casting deck starboard main support in...probably work on the port-side tomorrow...after I finish bending the tabs down level on the starboard support. The two dry-box frames are just sitting in there, still have to get cross-members to fully support them. One box has it's base cut and inserted. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted March 11, 2022 Global Moderator Share Posted March 11, 2022 I’m not allowed to have that much storage, I put 5 million purple worms in every compartment. It’s a pattern I’ve noticed……… looking good!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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