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07-29-2014, 08:43 AM #46
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07-29-2014, 11:16 AM #475000 RPM
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PM Sent Home Made.
Very cool project, BTW!!
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01-14-2015, 05:33 PM #48New Member
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Looks good!!! Any updates on the progress?
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01-17-2015, 01:02 PM #49
Lots of updates ! Built the trailer from scratch, got it galvanized, and started the pads on the bottom.
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01-17-2015, 01:06 PM #50
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01-17-2015, 01:10 PM #51
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01-17-2015, 01:15 PM #52
Features - Swing tounge, all LED lighting, 2000lb Torsion axles, 16" Aluminum mag wheels, 245 wide tires, steel diamond plate walkways -
Total price to build the trailer was approximately $2500-3000. Not sure, I haven't totaled up the receipts.
The 3 wheels & tires (spare not shown in pics) was $700 alone. Torsion axles $300. Steel was $450. Galvanizing was ironically also $450.
All the other stuff adds up - Fenders, lights, receiver, hardware, carpet, bunks, winch, etc.
Took a few months to build, but back to working on the boat ! ! !
AND YES, I KNOW HOW TO WELD ! ! ! See below :
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01-17-2015, 01:19 PM #53
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01-17-2015, 01:25 PM #54
So here in New England, it's averaging 25* Fahrenheit. BRRRRrrrr! Epoxy turns into molasses, and the pumps don't work. I built a "hot-box" with a 60watt light-bulb inside to keep everything warm at 85* Fahrenheit. I put foil-backed insulation on all the interior walls of the box, and a thermometer to monitor it all.
85* is a good temp for it, because as I pull it out, and start working it onto the boat, it cools quickly. I have a couple heaters for the garage, and maintain temps around 50* while I'm working. When it's time to glass the bottom, I'm going to try to maintain at least 65*. Good thing Kerosene prices are dropping ! ! !
A side note - the pads are 5.5" wide each, and 6' long starting at the back of the transom. I think a combined 11" of pad will be plenty !
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01-17-2015, 07:13 PM #55
Great Stuff!!! Thanks for the update. Good work and very inovative! Gary
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01-18-2015, 05:36 PM #56
Great work. Yes, you can weld.
Very nice. Enjoying reading and seeing your progress. One day, it will get wet!You cannot bring about prosperity by discouraging thrift. You cannot strengthen the weak by weakening the strong. You cannot help the wage earner by pulling down the wage payer. You cannot further the brotherhood of man by encouraging class hatred. You cannot help the poor by destroying the rich. You cannot keep out of trouble by spending more than you earn.
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01-18-2015, 06:12 PM #57
Very proud of you guy . You are a DO 'ER and posess some great skills . Your welding looks excellent and your creativity level is awesome !I'm a fabricator myself and can see that you have been inspired for years and are not afraid to get it done . Excellent work !!
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01-18-2015, 06:40 PM #58
Keep it up. Boat looks good. Dig the trailer.
Makes all the difference in the world. Imo ...'71 Glastron V153 - Composite rebuild - Unceremoniously wrecked
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01-18-2015, 06:53 PM #59
Fantastic project. Great job.!!
Dago
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01-18-2015, 09:55 PM #60New Member
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Thanks for the update! You have clearly taken your time with this project, it looks fantastic! I have been both a mechanic and a welder at a local shop here in utah for the last 6 years and have been itching for a fun project. I have been researching homemade boats and your project has inspired me to now make a cat. Where did you come up with the basic dimentions? Keep the updates coming!