[ATTACH]This is where I'm at as of now. [ATTACH]Got the seats done by a local upholsterer [ATTACH]Some Teak done at the bow[ATTACH]My son who has...
[ATTACH]Added some seating[ATTACH]Then I added the sole[ATTACH]Epoxy on the floor [needs sanding and finishing] and the cabinets and seating was...
[ATTACH] So I started this boat build 5 years ago and I always liked the look of the Downeast boats. To me the style is always current as long as...
Don't have a Ranger Tug, not looking to fish from tender, inflatable with a 5hp motor. Have a 30' Downeast style boat with an outboard. Would be...
I know Ranger Tugs have a Davit for their outboard tugs. Looks kind of flimsy. I'm just looking for a better idea. Anybody have any input?
Looking at a prop for a 28' bluejacket with a 150 hp outboard. Still a little expensive at approximately $2000. This is an aluminum prop. Don't...
Searay is a good mid tier boat, so is Monterey. As far as parts go, these Planning boats use I/O configuration, whether it be Mercruiser, Volvo,...
Thank You for your input... Joe
http://www.atkinboatplans.com/Cruisers/CaptnFrank.html, this boat in particular, is it all that Atkins says it is. How does it stack up to modern...
I've used it over the past couple of years. Does get some blush and takes a little longer to fully harden. I tried Progressive Epoxy and it has...
Guido: The link does not work for me..,. Joe D
Thanks FishStrecher, yeah, I was going to call, seems some type of primer [surface prep] would work. right now it's still in the debating stage as...
Thanks gonzo. I had'nt thought of that. I really wanted a Gel Coat finish, but it appears I'm probably better off with paint...Thanks Again......
Thanks for the replies. On the other forums I browsed most said they used Duratec for the gel coat finish on their boats and loved it. I gonna buy...
So the hull of the boat I'm building has been faired with epoxy mixed with a fairing filler and pigment [US Composites brand]. I was going to...
Hey Filipe, I looked at the same plans. I like the buble wrap idea, I guess the bubbles go on the inside against the resin/fabric for easy airflow...
correct me if I'm wrong, but are'nt crusaders marinized GM/Chevy engines. I don't think crusader builds their engines, they just marinize GM/Chevy...
Thanks for the reply... Joe D
nice boat,is their a website I can get more info for this boat/or plans... Joe D
Thanks for the replies. I know theirs no free lunch when it comes to no maintainence for boats. Just to give a little back ground on myself, I'm a...
