17' boat building project

[N.ShoreFisher]

any final "final" pics yet? Stumbled upon this thread and can't wait to see the finished product

[Rmarsh]

Originally Posted by N.ShoreFisher

any final "final" pics yet? Stumbled upon this thread and can't wait to see the finished product

I don't think I will have any "final" pics for at least a couple more months.

I have mentioned before I am working a part time job in addition to my regular job. So, time and money will hold things up a little, and this weather we are having doesn't help.

Anyways... It's a marathon not a sprint

Trying to decide where to mount the gunwale cleats, and make other hardware choices. All of the painting supplies are on hand just waiting for the weather to warm up to do the final coats.

[nightfighter]

Mid ship cleat looks like you want to bring it aft. It will serve to hold a fender as much as spring line. On my 20' CC, I often use the midship dock line with stern line, and don't bother with the bow line. Put a rod in the rod holders to see if they are in the way, and also see where the dock lines and fenders are going to live when not in use. On bow, two chocks and two cleats, if you have room. If not, one cleat is fine. Backing plates can determine placement as well.

Looks great!

[Rmarsh]

Originally Posted by nightfighter

Mid ship cleat looks like you want to bring it aft. It will serve to hold a fender as much as spring line. On my 20' CC, I often use the midship dock line with stern line, and don't bother with the bow line. Put a rod in the rod holders to see if they are in the way, and also see where the dock lines and fenders are going to live when not in use. On bow, two chocks and two cleats, if you have room. If not, one cleat is fine. Backing plates can determine placement as well.

Looks great!

Thanks for the feedback Nightfighter.... I agree about moving the midship cleat aft, and I was thinking about moving the stern cleat
aft as well. If you look closely, you will see I have a mooring bit to mount on the bow. I will get two chocks installed up there too.

PRBuzz...Thanks I know you must be kidding .....I was thinking of maybe two more. I will only fish with one other person at a time in this boat. Not much room for any more than that.....Any reason for suggesting 20 more?
I also plan on putting rod holders under the gunwales for when not in use.

[nightfighter]

I would suggest replacing the mooring bit with a cleat. Just ease of use... think anchor in adverse conditions.

Buzz isn't kidding... I could easily add eight more to mine.(and I have the luxury of four rocket launchers on leaning post that you do not.) You should consider three on either side of console for storage while underway. Definitely want some forward of the console as well, angled out on either side, and one or two dead center.

[Rmarsh]

Ready for non-skid on the floor and casting deck, final coats on everything else. Trailer is ready and boat is registered!!

[Raider Ronnie]

Originally Posted by Rmarsh

Ready for non-skid on the floor and casting deck, final coats on everything else. Trailer is ready and boat is registered!!

What are you using for non skid ?
Im assuming you are gel coating and not paint ?
Non skid powder, sand, thickened gelcoat with cabosil ?
I've got enough experience at this !
I prefer adding cacosil to gelcoat (gray gelcoat)
Good quality (chemical resistant) 3/8 nap roller head.
A little Duretec clear in the mix won't hurt either. Will give a bit of a shine depending how much you add.
The 3/8 nap and the right amount of cabosil will slightly stand up gelcoat as you roll it.
Do a small scrap test panel to get the right mix/thickness.