Salty Cajun Boats Show!!!

[alphaman]

Just wanted to say Thank you, to everyone who posted a pic of their sled thus far!!!! :thumbup:
Keepem coming fellas!!!!! Post a pic of that sled!!!!
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[alphaman]

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[Bdub]

Thought about starting a new thread, might as well keep contributing here....Post your duck boats too fellas!!

Made this one last fall, 12ft long 32" wide, floats in an inch of water empty and will pole through 3" loaded with dog, gun, blind bag and decoys. I need to lighten it up a bit but is doing good for now, I also slap a 2.5hp longtail on it.

[weedeater]

cool boat Bdub, did you have plans or something you just made up yourself?

[weedeater]

My current rig but I have it for sale so I can get somthing that works with my kiddo alittle better.

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[1fastmerc]

1848 Southfork with a tunnel hull. Still working the bugs out. It "being an stock 2004 Merc 40" turns around 5000-5100 rpms and runs around the 28 mph mark. Still have some wiring to finalize I wanted to make sure everything was like I wanted it. I have LEDs installed on the inside to see inside the boat at night. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1378524473.366194.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1378524491.555277.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1378524516.926339.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1378524544.830758.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1378524567.066535.jpg

[Bdub]

Weedeater, no plans just worked with plywood and a small portion of an old boat, I'd like to make a larger version one day.
Merc did you ever paint or seal your floor? If not you may want to, the chemicals in treated plywood will create tiny little pinholes in your boat over time. Just a useful fact for you aluminum boat guys.

[1fastmerc]

Originally Posted by Bdub

Weedeater, no plans just worked with plywood and a small portion of an old boat, I'd like to make a larger version one day.
Merc did you ever paint or seal your floor? If not you may want to, the chemicals in treated plywood will create tiny little pinholes in your boat over time. Just a useful fact for you aluminum boat guys.

No I keep forgetting. But thanks for reminding me.

[Bdub]

Originally Posted by 1fastmerc

No I keep forgetting. But thanks for reminding me.

Stines sells "Duck skiff paint" by the gallon for around 20$ its what I used for my green base on that duck boat. It would work pretty good for your floor.

[weedeater]

Bdub, if made bigger I bet that would make a sweet poling skiff with a 15-25hp on it

[Bdub]

Yea that's what I would shoot for. I've learned boat building is really for the joy of it, its a lot more sensible to spend a couple grand on a new hull for someone like me who likes to get the most out of free time. I think I may try to get an IPB 16" for my marsh rig next year. I need to add a rubrail and cut some bracing out from under the floor and re-glass it to lighten it up, but it works as is so I may never get around to that haha.

[1fastmerc]

Does it require a primer?

[Bdub]

Its oil based so I'm not 100% sure, I used epoxy resin and no primer on top and it is holding up well except for some spots on the bottom where my bare wood bunks rubbed on the trailer. I think if you put it on bare plywood it would soak in pretty good and not be necessary. I'm not as educated with oil-based and latex paints as I am other paint systems. The person at the paint desk could tell you a very clear answer.

[1fastmerc]

Originally Posted by Bdub

Its oil based so I'm not 100% sure, I used epoxy resin and no primer on top and it is holding up well except for some spots on the bottom where my bare wood bunks rubbed on the trailer. I think if you put it on bare plywood it would soak in pretty good and not be necessary. I'm not as educated with oil-based and latex paints as I am other paint systems. The person at the paint desk could tell you a very clear answer.

Thanks buddy. I guess I know my next project. Lol.

[toolpush]

2011 Mako 18 lts, 2011 90 Optimax, 4 blade 17 p SS prop, 38 mph @ 5700 rpm's. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1378597141.125468.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1378597190.942175.jpg

[jldsc]

2013 24HO Haynie w/250 PROXS, 101 minnkota, Garmin gps, fusion sound...8' powerpole. 6" off of deluxe console and 6" back. Runs 62 full loaded both livewells full and 64-65 empty with 23 trophy ot-4 prop. 58-60 with 22 BravoI prop. Havent calculated fuel consumption but is the best ive ever owned..Cruses at 40-42 at 4000rpms.
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[alphaman]

10000 VIEWS----- S.C.BOAT SHOW!!!!!:beer::beer::beer: put your boat in the show!!!! Post a picture of that sled!!!!

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[Bakermanjr]

PureBay2200, I'd be happy to post a little more info...

She is a 2013 American Aluminum, built by Alex Gravois out of Thibodeaux, LA

Fitted with twin 300 Four Stroke Yamahas
Garmin 8212 Glass Helm Touchscreen, Black Box CHIRP Sounder, everything runs to the screen, motor gauges, music, radar, ect

iPilot Trolling motor
6 AGM batteries, all run off of a single shore power charger
Fusion i700 stereo
4x JL 6.6 Speakers
JL 150x4 Amp
Garmin VHF
EPIRB
All LED lighting throughout, livewells, all compartments, under gunnel, spreader lights, and navigation lights

Custom made T-Top from Birdsall Marine
Custom trailer from SportTrail
Cup Holder/Rod Holders
40 Gallon livewell
Twin Power Steering

We opted for the best of everything we could find, hoping that this boat would be a lifetime purchase for us. It will be used 60% Specks and reds, 40% snapper/ling. Hybrid of sorts. We couldn't be happier.

[swamp snorkler]

Originally Posted by Bakermanjr

PureBay2200, I'd be happy to post a little more info...

She is a 2013 American Aluminum, built by Alex Gravois out of Thibodeaux, LA

Fitted with twin 300 Four Stroke Yamahas
Garmin 8212 Glass Helm Touchscreen, Black Box CHIRP Sounder, everything runs to the screen, motor gauges, music, radar, ect

iPilot Trolling motor
6 AGM batteries, all run off of a single shore power charger
Fusion i700 stereo
4x JL 6.6 Speakers
JL 150x4 Amp
Garmin VHF
EPIRB
All LED lighting throughout, livewells, all compartments, under gunnel, spreader lights, and navigation lights

Custom made T-Top from Birdsall Marine
Custom trailer from SportTrail
Cup Holder/Rod Holders
40 Gallon livewell
Twin Power Steering

We opted for the best of everything we could find, hoping that this boat would be a lifetime purchase for us. It will be used 60% Specks and reds, 40% snapper/ling. Hybrid of sorts. We couldn't be happier.

Even nicer in person. I checked it out in the Rouses parking lot Friday.

[Dogface]

Great looking boat. Wiring looks exceptional.