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Old 10-19-2012, 07:50 AM   #1
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I get so jealous when I see stuff like this. I can barely drive a nail straight. Looks awesome.

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Old 10-19-2012, 08:06 AM   #2
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Old 10-19-2012, 11:07 AM   #3
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I get so jealous when I see stuff like this. I can barely drive a nail straight. Looks awesome.
Ditto.

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Old 11-05-2012, 05:54 AM   #4
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Thanks for all the moral support. Not intending to make anyone jealous.or show off really. just want to share the building experience with those that are interested.
There are many, many things I am not so good at.

Hey there Gotstripers! She is looking pretty, I think, but I won't be worried about blood on her decks or wear and tear, I intend to use this boat, and a few battle scars will just add character.


Here is a pic of inside the console. Built a cover over the fuel tank to keep fumes away from electrical work. There are two 3" vents below that cover.
Bought some electrical supplies, a Blueseas switch/fuse panel, a couple of busbars for positive and negative conections. and some 16 gauge wire for navagation lights. Installed a pos. and neg. wire from the switch panel to the bow light.

Ordered some 6 ga. duplex (all marine grade) from GenuineDealz.com, to run from the console to the battery which is in the port stern locker. West marine prices are terrible but it is a 15 miute ride and I do most of my purchases with cash. Much better deals from internet vendors for sure.

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Old 12-07-2012, 07:19 AM   #5
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Electrical wiring

Just about finished with the electrical. Connections were all heat shrunk by my son, who said it was his favorite job so far.
Says he doesn't miss all that sticky epoxy and dusty sanding.

Hardware next, then final painting.

Still need a bunk style trailer.

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Old 12-07-2012, 08:24 AM   #6
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First time in this forum. What an awesome project looks great. Can't wait to see her in the water.
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Old 12-07-2012, 08:56 AM   #7
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I love that console
everything is so clean and neat
You are really gonna enjoy that boat
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Old 12-07-2012, 09:22 AM   #8
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project is coming along nicely...glad to see you put a breaken in the main.. most peole dont bother.. it's important..
West marine, while expensive has a price match gaurentee... if you find the same product elsewhere they will match the price.. it's in the fine print in their catolog... I do it all the time...

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