[Philip]

Oh sample rub rail I’m gonna use

 

[yobata]

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Oh sample rub rail I’m gonna use

How are you going to keep that rub rail from slipping off? If you put screws into it, any other boat/dock will get the screw head to rub against it. Keep that in mind when joining up other boats at the sandbar

 

[Jim Lenfest]

While I am not sure of this choice, usually the rub rail is thick enough to countersink the heads of the screws or bolts. I would use either a flat head or oval head screw or bolt. https://shop.hamiltonmarine.com/products/pvc-rub-rail-flexible-44379.html I have used a lot of this in the past and plenty thick to countersink the heads of screws or bolts. It says flexible, but anything less than a 12" -16" radius bend, I would suggest using a heat gun to warm it up first. I have done a 1" radius around the transom corners with a heat gun. If anyone would like to see pictures, ask and if the snow is not too deep, I will try to get to the boat for pictures.

 

[Philip]

Rub rail was a pain in the ass to put on, but I think now that’s it’s on it isn’t coming off. So if that’s the case I am probably not gonna secure it with screws.

 

[jhreels]

Just read through this build, very nice project man. Look forward to seeing it complete.

 

['Nano-Skiff']

Looking good. I had one of those for a bit but gave it away before spending money on it.

 

[Kevin Booker]

Did raising the floor that high make it rock anymore at speed? how much foam did you need to use? I have been wanting to do all of this but I don't really have the best work area and have little kids so I don't want fiberglass everywhere again. Ugh. Your project looks awesome. Thought about paying but that can get too expensive.

 

[Philip]

Did raising the floor that high make it rock anymore at speed? how much foam did you need to use? I have been wanting to do all of this but I don't really have the best work area and have little kids so I don't want fiberglass everywhere again. Ugh. Your project looks awesome. Thought about paying but that can get too expensive.

It was rocking just as bad before as it is now. Under power it will shift a little but it isn’t that bad, still does 25mph after all the wood was placed. I’ve been lazy and haven’t got much done lately. I dry fit the rear deck but I think I’m going to make a few changes. I have two batches for each side, battery going on the right side.

 

[SeaDrifter]

Looking good!

 

[Philip]

I was able to get a little more done yesterday. Glassed in rear deck, added strength to transom, epoxied some pipe fittings thru each hatch wall. ( fuel line, electric ) Changed my mind on my previous drain size which was 3/4 inch pipe. Used 1 inch instead and ran a direct line to the rear bilge. I am not finished, I am going to add some more layers of epoxy barrier, with some sanding. Overall, I feel like I am nearing completion, would like to make a small console section in the grab bar for cup holder/switch board, possibly move trim/tilt and ignition button to the console. And extend the tiller arm. I want platform over the engine but having trouble locating where to buy one??

 

[permitchaser]

That thing is looking sweet. Keep us posted

 

[Philip]

Got lazy and set her loose today, oh by the way that is a vacuum hose attachment tiller extension! Lol

 

[Philip]

You don’t realize the joys of glass until you slide over it

 

[Tonyskiff]

You don’t realize the joys of glass until you slide over it View attachment 27482

Quality time

 

[GoGataGo52__20]

Cool Skiff man!

 

[dranrab]

The weenie dog made me smile!

 

[Philip]

Got a little bit of cosmetic stuff done. Finished little console and cup holders, need to secure it to bar still. Got to get hardware. Picked up a good Bluetooth speaker rather than running stereo. They seem to be built very well now considering my small old one lasted 4 years.

 

[Jim Lenfest]

The weenie dog made me smile!

Dogs love boats.

 

[MRichardson]

Sweet console, very nice.

 

[Philip]

So I was attempting to run the electric start, kill switch, and power trim switch up to the console box. Everything went smooth except the electric start. I plugged one of the wires back in and as I went to plug the other in it kept wanting to turn over as soon as contact was made. I am not sure if I broke the switch or if the wires are completing a circuit in the sheething of wire that I ran. Im not sure if anyone has run across this problem before or have any ideas of what I should do.