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SS Pop - Ongoing Aluminum Boat Refurb thread
Posted on 6/22/14 at 12:30 pm
Posted on 6/22/14 at 12:30 pm
1982 15ft Duracraft / 1982 15HP electric start Evinrude.
*If anyone has ideas/suggestions, please let me know. I will update this thread as I move forward with the boat.
My FIL gave me this rig a few weeks ago, he bought it brand new in 1982 to run hoop nets from. Zero leaks and motor runs flawlessly.
I could just leave it alone and use it "as is", but I have zero dollars in this boat and plan on keeping it, so I might as well take on the project.
Plans for boat:
- New batteries. Cranking in rear, deep cycle up front for TM.
- Front and rear decks braced with 1.5" x 1/8" aluminum angle, topped with 1/8" aluminum sheet, covered in GatorTrax brand "Hydroturf". Front deck hatch for TM battery.
- Front and rear pedestal bases, new seats/pedestals.
- Paint OD Green. Sand/ vinegar to help etch aluminum. Etching primer then paint. I have a gun, but I think for this boat I am just going to rattle can for easy touch up down the road, also why I am going with one color rather than camo stencil. I will paint after the decks are complete, then put down hydroturf.
- 45# Minn Kota Edge trolling motor. I will also need a step-up bracket to level the TM between deck and bow edge.
- New nav lights, anchor cleats
- I am considering a floor, but not sure on it just yet.
Plans for trailer:
Trailer is in 100% sound shape, just an eye sore.
- Wire wheel surface rust, sand as needed. Prime/paint black (considering bedliner material?).
- New hardware as needed, new tires/wheels, bearings.
*I have already installed a new bow roller, rear bunks, winch and lights (frick those trailer lights).
Picking it up after sitting for 7 years:
Powerwash:
Wakemaker in action:
Fuel hose had a kink and was starving at full throttle. I bent over and bought a new fuel hose for $49, but now it runs like a champ.
End result will e extremely similar to this, minus middle bench:
*If anyone has ideas/suggestions, please let me know. I will update this thread as I move forward with the boat.
My FIL gave me this rig a few weeks ago, he bought it brand new in 1982 to run hoop nets from. Zero leaks and motor runs flawlessly.
I could just leave it alone and use it "as is", but I have zero dollars in this boat and plan on keeping it, so I might as well take on the project.
Plans for boat:
- New batteries. Cranking in rear, deep cycle up front for TM.
- Front and rear decks braced with 1.5" x 1/8" aluminum angle, topped with 1/8" aluminum sheet, covered in GatorTrax brand "Hydroturf". Front deck hatch for TM battery.
- Front and rear pedestal bases, new seats/pedestals.
- Paint OD Green. Sand/ vinegar to help etch aluminum. Etching primer then paint. I have a gun, but I think for this boat I am just going to rattle can for easy touch up down the road, also why I am going with one color rather than camo stencil. I will paint after the decks are complete, then put down hydroturf.
- 45# Minn Kota Edge trolling motor. I will also need a step-up bracket to level the TM between deck and bow edge.
- New nav lights, anchor cleats
- I am considering a floor, but not sure on it just yet.
Plans for trailer:
Trailer is in 100% sound shape, just an eye sore.
- Wire wheel surface rust, sand as needed. Prime/paint black (considering bedliner material?).
- New hardware as needed, new tires/wheels, bearings.
*I have already installed a new bow roller, rear bunks, winch and lights (frick those trailer lights).
Picking it up after sitting for 7 years:
Powerwash:
Wakemaker in action:
Fuel hose had a kink and was starving at full throttle. I bent over and bought a new fuel hose for $49, but now it runs like a champ.
End result will e extremely similar to this, minus middle bench:
This post was edited on 6/22/14 at 12:31 pm
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Posted on 6/22/14 at 12:42 pm to Polar Pop
I wouldn't bedline it.
If it were me: sandblast, leave it outside for surface rust to start forming, when it's orange apply por 15.
For aluminum, I'd use an epoxy paint over a very clean surface. Some are self etching and once stuck, ain't going nowhere.
Nice little project. Good luck!
If it were me: sandblast, leave it outside for surface rust to start forming, when it's orange apply por 15.
For aluminum, I'd use an epoxy paint over a very clean surface. Some are self etching and once stuck, ain't going nowhere.
Nice little project. Good luck!
Posted on 5/12/15 at 4:15 pm to Polar Pop
After almost one year I have done a little work. Im not in any rush to get this done, just picking at it in my spare time.
I got the trailer wire wheeled down and threw on a few coats of primer then paint. I replaced all of the bunks, roller and winch.
Next is to get the tongue extended, new coupler, jack, hubs and wheels.
I had to drill out 5 rivets on the back of the boat below the waterline, along with 6 underneath the boat. The kneebrace had to be removed along with another bracket to get the old transom wood out. I will get the holes welded up once I am done with everything else.
I got new wood (1 piece 3/4" and 1 piece 1/2" , liquid nailed together, drilled it and sealed it with spar urethane. I got it mounted today with new machine screws and marine silicone/adhesive.
Next up is building a front deck with aluminum angle. Once I am done with that I will take boat and trailer to the welder and get that work taken care of.
I got the trailer wire wheeled down and threw on a few coats of primer then paint. I replaced all of the bunks, roller and winch.
Next is to get the tongue extended, new coupler, jack, hubs and wheels.
I had to drill out 5 rivets on the back of the boat below the waterline, along with 6 underneath the boat. The kneebrace had to be removed along with another bracket to get the old transom wood out. I will get the holes welded up once I am done with everything else.
I got new wood (1 piece 3/4" and 1 piece 1/2" , liquid nailed together, drilled it and sealed it with spar urethane. I got it mounted today with new machine screws and marine silicone/adhesive.
Next up is building a front deck with aluminum angle. Once I am done with that I will take boat and trailer to the welder and get that work taken care of.
This post was edited on 5/12/15 at 4:17 pm
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