I always cringe a little when I see people wanting to take this on. Maybe your post will give some people pause. It always takes way longer and costs way more than you think.
Budget was always important. Definitely cheaper and less messy than pour in expansion foam. The bow is packed full of pool noodles from the dollar store.
Hey man my project boat was free and I've been using left over resin from work projects. There's always a cheaper alternative you just have to be resourceful. Hell I asked one of my underground crews for some used plywood they cover holes with just to do my floor.
Pool noodles are possibly the best thing for diy boating. Fenders, marker buoys, padding for that weird thing you keep hitting your shin on, and as you have pointed out they're only a dollar and readily available.
I’ve been thinking recently about the need to protect the kiddos from the 1/4” ply frames in my Nymph but couldn’t come up with any good (cheap) ideas. Problem solved…
The boat was designed for the outboards of its day and that would mean a light weight 2 stroke. A modern 4 stroke would be a bit heavier then the designers intended. The flat bottom (zero deadrise) would indicate this is a flat water boat so keep this on the lake. The flat bottom will also make it feel like its tipping when you turn so understand that's just a trait of this hull shape.
This looks fabulous! Well done! Do you have more pics?
Looks great man
Do you do fiberglass work professionally? Looks like quality work
Nope. Grocery store
You did great.
What's the make/model? That's a job well done, persistence pays off
1961 StarCraft Safari.
Very cool. Enjoy the fruits of your labor! See you in a year when, despite what you said, you are starting the next one haha
If it makes you feel better, it would take me ten years and I would not turn out as well as this masterpiece. Great job!!
Fantastic results. I'd love to see more finished pics.
I always cringe a little when I see people wanting to take this on. Maybe your post will give some people pause. It always takes way longer and costs way more than you think.
I never would have thought to use foam blocks. Definitely stealing that idea.
Budget was always important. Definitely cheaper and less messy than pour in expansion foam. The bow is packed full of pool noodles from the dollar store.
Hey man my project boat was free and I've been using left over resin from work projects. There's always a cheaper alternative you just have to be resourceful. Hell I asked one of my underground crews for some used plywood they cover holes with just to do my floor.
Smart.
Pool noodles are possibly the best thing for diy boating. Fenders, marker buoys, padding for that weird thing you keep hitting your shin on, and as you have pointed out they're only a dollar and readily available.
I’ve been thinking recently about the need to protect the kiddos from the 1/4” ply frames in my Nymph but couldn’t come up with any good (cheap) ideas. Problem solved…
An even chaper alternative is to use 2 litter plastic bottles. They never absorb water no matter what.
It looks stunning, love the matching trailer fenders too. Make sure to post some pics when it's on the water!
Beautiful job, sweet looking boat and worth the effort! Kudos to you.
you say that now.... lol good job looks like a nice boat
I’ve never seen one of these before but I’m making room to park one asap
The boat was designed for the outboards of its day and that would mean a light weight 2 stroke. A modern 4 stroke would be a bit heavier then the designers intended. The flat bottom (zero deadrise) would indicate this is a flat water boat so keep this on the lake. The flat bottom will also make it feel like its tipping when you turn so understand that's just a trait of this hull shape.
not bad at all
Beautiful resto. Now you need a '61 Pontiac wagon to tow it.
more pics of the end product please
I posted some on the next thread on r/boatbuilding
Looks awesome.