Damn good looking boat build Mullet!
I like your choice of light fixtures
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| Author: | mullet [ Tue May 10, 2011 8:41 am ] |
| Post subject: | Uncle J Flying mullet build |
From the beginning, I am officially hooked on gigging. I read, and thought, and planned. After a lot of indecision I placed the order for a custom mud boat from Uncle J. We talked about the build and what I want to accomplish. We came up with a design that I think we get skinny and will run skinny too. I added the poling platform for the genny, a first for Uncle J. Also made the front deck flush. A pic or two from the pick up. Finally got started. Step 2 was the rail. Pretty much copied the rail on BBB's boat. On the paint I did the standard OD green but threw a little orange in to make her different. I ordered some custom light fixtures, 4-250 watts HPS One issue I overlooked was the size difference between the 150w light that bbb runs and the 250's I'm running. It meant the tabs on the rail were too small. After a few days of thought it came to me. I used U bolts to mount the new lights, and let the tab help support them. This also allows me some lateral movement if I need to adjust them for coverage. |
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| Author: | mullet [ Tue May 10, 2011 8:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Uncle J Flying mullet build |
35 h.p. Go devil mounted: Started working on the wiring. Initially I was going to cut a hole in the side box. I thought about it and really didn't want a big hole in the box, or all the wiring exposed in the storage area. I went to the Electrical supply house and bought a weatherproof box. This way all the wiring connection are in the box with the panel and any wiring in the storage area will be in sealtite. |
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| Author: | smash [ Tue May 10, 2011 8:50 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Uncle J Flying mullet build |
beautiful boat, i don't gig but i bowfish. are those fixtures made by jpeater? what ballasts are you running? i have also considered four 250 watt hps but was concerned that i may not get the coverage that i wanted. i would love to see some night shots on the water. |
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| Author: | postalpaul [ Tue May 10, 2011 8:54 am ] |
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Nice boat what's the LxW?? |
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| Author: | WestEndAngler [ Tue May 10, 2011 8:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Uncle J Flying mullet build |
Looks good... I am having a local guy do my front platform (removable) for gigging & platform / casting deck |
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| Author: | T-Jacques [ Tue May 10, 2011 9:03 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Uncle J Flying mullet build |
JPEater fixtures? looks like 'em. |
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| Author: | mullet [ Tue May 10, 2011 9:08 am ] |
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| Author: | WestEndAngler [ Tue May 10, 2011 9:18 am ] |
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Where do you get those fixtures? |
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| Author: | T-Jacques [ Tue May 10, 2011 9:54 am ] |
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| Author: | UNCLE-J [ Tue May 10, 2011 10:34 am ] |
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| Author: | tchredneck [ Tue May 10, 2011 3:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Uncle J Flying mullet build |
dig the layout but no offense but wtf on the transom braces....do people forget these motors weight 200lbs+, must not drive louisiana roads |
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| Author: | MaXXis85 [ Tue May 10, 2011 3:43 pm ] |
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| Author: | Brinkleydog [ Tue May 10, 2011 3:50 pm ] |
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FYI...the transom that i have is built that our of 1/8 5052 and with 1 motor it did fine.....when i put the other fat chick on it it let loose like a stage 3 motor! |
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| Author: | Gigafowl [ Tue May 10, 2011 7:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Uncle J Flying mullet build |
Hey you forgot the floor tie down - that is a must for GDSD trailering.... |
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| Author: | mullet [ Wed May 11, 2011 3:12 am ] |
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| Author: | fowl habbit [ Wed May 11, 2011 1:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Uncle J Flying mullet build |
Is 250 watt what alot of you guys run cause up hear on the river I have 8 500 watt halogens I fun on my bowfishing platform. and a 5500 watt honda Generator pushing out the juice for it. |
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| Author: | mullet [ Wed May 11, 2011 2:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Uncle J Flying mullet build |
gigging in 2 feet or less usually, 250's are plenty. |
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| Author: | fowl habbit [ Wed May 11, 2011 2:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Uncle J Flying mullet build |
oh I see ya we usally are shootin anywhere from a foot of water to 6 feet dependin on water clarity. |
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| Author: | JpEater [ Wed May 11, 2011 3:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Uncle J Flying mullet build |
Damn good looking boat build Mullet! I like your choice of light fixtures
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| Author: | autogateman [ Wed May 11, 2011 3:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Uncle J Flying mullet build |
After many hours of collaboration with engineers and scientists over your second pic, it appears your bow hook is off center 
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| Author: | UNCLE-J [ Wed May 11, 2011 3:34 pm ] |
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| Author: | oncall [ Wed May 11, 2011 8:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Uncle J Flying mullet build |
How many damn airboats does a man need???? 
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| Author: | aweyerman [ Wed May 11, 2011 9:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Uncle J Flying mullet build |
U did all that specifically for gigging frogs? |
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| Author: | Wilson [ Thu May 12, 2011 12:02 am ] |
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| Author: | mullet [ Thu May 12, 2011 6:20 am ] |
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