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| Author: | SwampThing07 [ Sun Jan 15, 2012 3:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 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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| Author: | sftull [ Tue Jan 17, 2012 12:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Building my first rig |
Check out my build here |
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| Author: | SwampThing07 [ Tue Jan 17, 2012 3:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 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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| Author: | SwampThing07 [ Thu Jan 19, 2012 4:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Building my first rig |
Flipped. Doesn't look to bad. Has been in freshwater all it's life though. |
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| Author: | bobbyjober [ Fri Jan 20, 2012 8:06 am ] |
| Post subject: | 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. |
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| Author: | SwampThing07 [ Fri Jan 20, 2012 2:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Building my first rig |
Yeh I was going to go with gator glide or steel flex |
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| Author: | SwampThing07 [ Sun Feb 12, 2012 12:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 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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| Author: | SwampThing07 [ Mon Mar 12, 2012 7:52 pm ] |
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| Author: | SwampThing07 [ Thu Mar 15, 2012 4:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 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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| Author: | SwampThing07 [ Fri Mar 16, 2012 12:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 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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| Author: | SwampThing07 [ Sat Mar 24, 2012 4:21 pm ] |
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| Author: | P&R_Productions [ Sat Jun 02, 2012 1:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Building my first rig |
looks good so far! |
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| Author: | SwampThing07 [ Fri Jun 15, 2012 2:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Building my first rig |
New motor |
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| Author: | SwampThing07 [ Mon Jun 18, 2012 6:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | 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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| Author: | Buzz Killington [ Mon Jun 18, 2012 2:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Building my first rig |
Good speeds |
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| Author: | SwampThing07 [ Tue Jun 19, 2012 5:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | 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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| Author: | SwampThing07 [ Sun Jul 08, 2012 5:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 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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| Author: | nocemdead [ Sun Jul 15, 2012 11:14 pm ] |
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What pattern is that turf? |
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| Author: | nocemdead [ Tue Jul 17, 2012 12:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Building my first rig |
Nevermind |
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| Author: | txmudcutter [ Tue Jul 17, 2012 2:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Building my first rig |
Looks really good man espically for a budget build boat really good job |
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| Author: | SwampThing07 [ Tue Jul 17, 2012 5:30 pm ] |
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| Author: | SwampThing07 [ Tue Jul 17, 2012 5:30 pm ] |
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| Author: | UNCLE-J [ Tue Jul 17, 2012 6:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Building my first rig |
Good Job !!! |
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| Author: | SwampThing07 [ Sun Jul 29, 2012 6:11 am ] |
| Post subject: | 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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| Author: | BlueShamu [ Sun Jul 29, 2012 6:37 am ] |
| Post subject: | 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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| Author: | 270Handiman [ Sun Jul 29, 2012 6:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Building my first rig |
Can you put a back-up plate behind it? Where's that weld at? |
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| Author: | SwampThing07 [ Sun Jul 29, 2012 9:47 am ] |
| Post subject: | 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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| Author: | SwampThing07 [ Sun Jul 29, 2012 9:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | 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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| Author: | BlueShamu [ Sun Jul 29, 2012 10:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | 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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| Author: | 270Handiman [ Sun Jul 29, 2012 11:10 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Building my first rig |
| Author: | SwampThing07 [ Sun Jul 29, 2012 11:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | 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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| Author: | SwampThing07 [ Fri Aug 10, 2012 9:50 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Building my first rig |
Fixed hole in my boat! New 1648 split seat alumacraft |
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| Author: | nocemdead [ Fri Aug 10, 2012 10:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Building my first rig |
That'll do it! |
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| Author: | 270Handiman [ Fri Aug 10, 2012 11:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Building my first rig |
That 'a boy! |
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| Author: | SwampThing07 [ Fri Aug 10, 2012 11:21 am ] |
| Post subject: | 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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| Author: | maxus11 [ Fri Aug 10, 2012 11:21 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Building my first rig |
What paint did you use to paint the first one? Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2 |
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| Author: | SwampThing07 [ Fri Aug 10, 2012 11:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Building my first rig |
Duralux |
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