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SwampThing07
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Fri Dec 16, 2011 12:28 pm Posts: 305
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Building my first rig
Hey guys I'm new to mud motors. Went out with a buddy in his boat and decided its what I wanted. I'm trying to not spend a lot of money so im converting my bass tracker over. It's a 1648 riveted aluminum hull. It's not the best choice but it was free bc I already had it and it's fun working on things. I plan on putting a 23-27 surface drive. Hope to find a used one. Here it is when I started
And now after working on it
Plan is to put a floor in and keep it open. Paint green and Hydroturf inside. Boat will be used for shallow fishing and driving through Lilly pads and grass.
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Sun Jan 15, 2012 3:21 pm |
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sftull
MMT Addict
Joined: Tue Mar 08, 2011 1:33 pm Posts: 601 Location: Rock Hill, SC
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Re: Building my first rig
Check out my build here
_________________ 1846 GTB and 35 GTR
New GT Rig
Old Surface Drive Build
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Tue Jan 17, 2012 12:44 pm |
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SwampThing07
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Fri Dec 16, 2011 12:28 pm Posts: 305
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Building my first rig
Just skimmed through it. Looks good bud a lot of work and money put into it. I would love to do all aluminum floors but that gets expensive. Plan on just doing aluminum deck up front and one plywood floor thats open. Still deciding on turning the live wells into coolers and storage or taking them out. I've been researching and I'm pretty sold on the backwater 35hp. Hope when time comes I can find a used one lol.
My boat is off trailer right now so I can do trailer work, when that is finished I will be driving three hours to my uncles shop to rebuild transom and fix a couple revits.
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Tue Jan 17, 2012 3:01 pm |
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SwampThing07
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Fri Dec 16, 2011 12:28 pm Posts: 305
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Building my first rig
Flipped. Doesn't look to bad. Has been in freshwater all it's life though.
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Thu Jan 19, 2012 4:31 pm |
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bobbyjober
MMT Addict
Joined: Sun Aug 08, 2010 3:28 pm Posts: 546 Location: St. Martinville, La
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Re: Building my first rig
Put a slick coating on bottom. That helps keep rivets from leaking and gettin abused on logs, etc..... frog spit, gator glide, I personally used Goop Coat It, cheaper and just as durable if you prep surface properly.
_________________ 1542 FLATBOTTOM WITH 24 HONDA MUD BUDDY MINI TURNING A 12" GDSD PROP/17 FT XPRESS CENTER CONSOLE WITH 90 MARINER
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Fri Jan 20, 2012 8:06 am |
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SwampThing07
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Fri Dec 16, 2011 12:28 pm Posts: 305
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Building my first rig
Yeh I was going to go with gator glide or steel flex
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Fri Jan 20, 2012 2:57 pm |
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SwampThing07
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Fri Dec 16, 2011 12:28 pm Posts: 305
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Building my first rig
Guys do you think this transom is gonna be alright? I just bought a 27 Beavertail longtail. Just getting a little worried about this transom. If it will hold then good if not I'm just gonna go buy a cheap alumacraft hull
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Sun Feb 12, 2012 12:52 pm |
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SwampThing07
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Fri Dec 16, 2011 12:28 pm Posts: 305
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Building my first rig
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Mon Mar 12, 2012 7:52 pm |
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SwampThing07
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Fri Dec 16, 2011 12:28 pm Posts: 305
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Building my first rig
Going to the welder tomorrow to get rivet holes sealed. Then it's gator glide on bottom, deck and paint
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Thu Mar 15, 2012 4:55 pm |
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SwampThing07
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Fri Dec 16, 2011 12:28 pm Posts: 305
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Building my first rig
Just got back from welder. Fixed the rivets, welded to live well holes shut, fixed transom and cut sheets for my deck all for $160.
Also just ordered paint and tan camo hydroturf
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Fri Mar 16, 2012 12:10 pm |
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SwampThing07
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Fri Dec 16, 2011 12:28 pm Posts: 305
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Building my first rig
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Sat Mar 24, 2012 4:21 pm |
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P&R_Productions
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Fri Nov 26, 2010 10:52 pm Posts: 59 Location: WI, The original West Coast
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Re: Building my first rig
looks good so far!
_________________ 542FLD War Eagle being pushed by a 16gdlt
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Sat Jun 02, 2012 1:43 am |
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SwampThing07
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Fri Dec 16, 2011 12:28 pm Posts: 305
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Building my first rig
New motor
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Fri Jun 15, 2012 2:05 pm |
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SwampThing07
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Fri Dec 16, 2011 12:28 pm Posts: 305
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Building my first rig
Loving the new motor.
3 people and fishing gear: 21.2 deep water in wind
2 people and fishing gear: 23.5 in deep water in wind
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Mon Jun 18, 2012 6:57 am |
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Buzz Killington
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Tue Jan 10, 2012 12:33 pm Posts: 2455
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Building my first rig
Good speeds
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Mon Jun 18, 2012 2:22 pm |
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SwampThing07
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Fri Dec 16, 2011 12:28 pm Posts: 305
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Building my first rig
Yeh I thought so. I still have some learning to do with where the prop should be in the water and I think I can get a little more.
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Tue Jun 19, 2012 5:12 am |
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SwampThing07
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Fri Dec 16, 2011 12:28 pm Posts: 305
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Building my first rig
Found a good deal on a minn Kota riptide. Had to make a mount Bc my boat had a lip on it, think it turned out pretty good.
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Sun Jul 08, 2012 5:45 pm |
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nocemdead
MMT F.E.
Joined: Sat Apr 07, 2012 12:58 pm Posts: 770 Location: atkins ar
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Building my first rig
What pattern is that turf?
_________________ 18x60 WC CUSTOM propelled by a 35GTR (25mph with a slight chop and a 6mph tailwind................
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Sun Jul 15, 2012 11:14 pm |
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nocemdead
MMT F.E.
Joined: Sat Apr 07, 2012 12:58 pm Posts: 770 Location: atkins ar
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Re: Building my first rig
Nevermind
_________________ 18x60 WC CUSTOM propelled by a 35GTR (25mph with a slight chop and a 6mph tailwind................
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Tue Jul 17, 2012 12:01 pm |
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txmudcutter
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Mon Jan 30, 2012 9:08 am Posts: 2307 Location: Nederland, TX (SETX)
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Re: Building my first rig
Looks really good man espically for a budget build boat really good job
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Tue Jul 17, 2012 2:24 pm |
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SwampThing07
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Fri Dec 16, 2011 12:28 pm Posts: 305
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Re: Building my first rig
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Tue Jul 17, 2012 5:30 pm |
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SwampThing07
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Fri Dec 16, 2011 12:28 pm Posts: 305
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Re: Building my first rig
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Tue Jul 17, 2012 5:30 pm |
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UNCLE-J
MMT Sponsor
Joined: Fri Jul 24, 2009 7:26 am Posts: 10388 Location: S-Ville, LA
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Re: Building my first rig
Good Job !!!
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Tue Jul 17, 2012 6:11 pm |
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SwampThing07
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Fri Dec 16, 2011 12:28 pm Posts: 305
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Re: Building my first rig
Damage yesterday. Problem is I don't think I can get it patched due to the fact there was some corrosion in that area and I think the weld will continue to burn through it.
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Sun Jul 29, 2012 6:11 am |
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BlueShamu
MMT Elite Member
Joined: Mon Feb 06, 2012 6:13 pm Posts: 5605 Location: D'town, LA
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Re: Building my first rig
Is the runner cracked/knife edged? If so, lift your flooring up and use a piece of aluminum angle for a backing to weld against.
If you're running in sandy terrain, it will wear out that thin gauge bottom. At the crimps, the aluminum is thinner than what bottom is spec'd out to be.
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Sun Jul 29, 2012 6:37 am |
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270Handiman
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Thu Dec 29, 2011 10:46 pm Posts: 2342 Location: Mandeville, LA
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Re: Building my first rig
Can you put a back-up plate behind it? Where's that weld at?
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Sun Jul 29, 2012 6:39 am |
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SwampThing07
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Joined: Fri Dec 16, 2011 12:28 pm Posts: 305
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Re: Building my first rig
It is right at the V where the hole came. The boat had some corrosion issues in the rear so it was a lot thinner back there. I think it happened when I beached up on some sand. Excuse my ignorance but what is a back up plate? I would love to just get this fixed and not have to buy a new boat.
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Sun Jul 29, 2012 9:47 am |
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SwampThing07
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Fri Dec 16, 2011 12:28 pm Posts: 305
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Re: Building my first rig
And the runner is more of a hole, if I pressed down on it it cranks more and hole gets bigfer
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Sun Jul 29, 2012 9:48 am |
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BlueShamu
MMT Elite Member
Joined: Mon Feb 06, 2012 6:13 pm Posts: 5605 Location: D'town, LA
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Re: Building my first rig
Backup plate is just a backing to weld against...to keep you from burning through. Just take a piece of 1" x 1" x 1/8" (or 3/16") angle, lay it in the runner groove from the inside of the boat. From here, the welders can take over...
Just my thoughts...but, should he seal weld the angle to the bottom from the inside first? Then, try to butter up the outside and grind it to contour? Although, the runner groove may not be a 90 degree angle...so, maybe make your own with some 1" aluminum flat bar?? Just some ideas.
Worst case scenario, weld the angle or flat bar over the outside of the groove. It would then act as an impingement plate to take the abrasion and wear.
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Sun Jul 29, 2012 10:26 am |
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270Handiman
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Thu Dec 29, 2011 10:46 pm Posts: 2342 Location: Mandeville, LA
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Re: Building my first rig
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Sun Jul 29, 2012 11:10 am |
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SwampThing07
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Fri Dec 16, 2011 12:28 pm Posts: 305
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Re: Building my first rig
I think the hole is to big for 5200. I may just take it to a welder, have it fixed and sell the dang thing
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Sun Jul 29, 2012 11:43 am |
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SwampThing07
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Fri Dec 16, 2011 12:28 pm Posts: 305
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Re: Building my first rig
Fixed hole in my boat! New 1648 split seat alumacraft
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Fri Aug 10, 2012 9:50 am |
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nocemdead
MMT F.E.
Joined: Sat Apr 07, 2012 12:58 pm Posts: 770 Location: atkins ar
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Re: Building my first rig
That'll do it!
_________________ 18x60 WC CUSTOM propelled by a 35GTR (25mph with a slight chop and a 6mph tailwind................
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Fri Aug 10, 2012 10:43 am |
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270Handiman
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Thu Dec 29, 2011 10:46 pm Posts: 2342 Location: Mandeville, LA
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Re: Building my first rig
That 'a boy!
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Fri Aug 10, 2012 11:12 am |
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SwampThing07
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Fri Dec 16, 2011 12:28 pm Posts: 305
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Re: Building my first rig
Yeh I like this set up a lot. Had to order a trolling motor bracket. And also need more gator glide.
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Fri Aug 10, 2012 11:21 am |
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maxus11
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Mon Jan 09, 2012 4:47 pm Posts: 204
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Re: Building my first rig
What paint did you use to paint the first one?
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_________________ -Casey
GTR 35 on a 17x54 gator series with hunt deck SOLD to krogers
Seminole Bateau built by Paul Dixon with 25hp GoDevil Longtail
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Fri Aug 10, 2012 11:21 am |
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SwampThing07
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Joined: Fri Dec 16, 2011 12:28 pm Posts: 305
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Re: Building my first rig
Duralux
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Fri Aug 10, 2012 11:36 am |
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