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June 20, 2018, 09:34:43 AM
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Levi

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Re: 246 Family Fishermen transom and splashwell modification
« Reply #45 on: June 20, 2018, 09:34:43 AM »
One layer of 1708 on the bottom and out of the mold she comes for a scrub sand and buff job


Test fitting




Taping off and kiwigripping on the swim platforms:







June 20, 2018, 09:42:29 AM
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Re: 246 Family Fishermen transom and splashwell modification
« Reply #46 on: June 20, 2018, 09:42:29 AM »
Laying out rod holders on the transom cover


Test fitting rod holders:


Taping off for kiwigrip:


Final product:


Open place in kiwigrip will be for a starboard cutting board


Swim ladder

June 20, 2018, 11:51:59 AM
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Re: 246 Family Fishermen transom and splashwell modification
« Reply #47 on: June 20, 2018, 11:51:59 AM »
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Lookin' good. :thumright:
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June 20, 2018, 12:00:21 PM
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Re: 246 Family Fishermen transom and splashwell modification
« Reply #48 on: June 20, 2018, 12:00:21 PM »
Lotsa work there - came out great. (I turned all your pics)
Rick
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June 26, 2018, 09:12:04 AM
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Re: 246 Family Fishermen transom and splashwell modification
« Reply #49 on: June 26, 2018, 09:12:04 AM »
Thanks Bob and Rick ! We're a little further along but I haven't taken the pictures yet. Probably get to that today.

June 26, 2018, 12:55:39 PM
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Re: 246 Family Fishermen transom and splashwell modification
« Reply #50 on: June 26, 2018, 12:55:39 PM »
Make sure when you take the pics you keep the phone horizontal and the lens on the phone to the left.
Rick
1971 "170" with 115 Johnson (It's usable but not 100% finished)

1992 230 Explorer with 250 Yamaha

July 16, 2018, 09:28:17 PM
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Re: 246 Family Fishermen transom and splashwell modification
« Reply #51 on: July 16, 2018, 09:28:17 PM »
I'll keep that in mind next time Rick I didn't realize that


Test fitting the new hatches


Taping off for kiwigrip:


Kiwigrip done and hatches installed


Installing the transom cover:


Luke was on vacation for this weekend so I employed my favorite little helper as backup


Fiberglassed the gunnels and color matched the gelcoat sanded, wet sanded to 1200 grit and aquabuff them to a mirror shine and now you can't tell we ended up cutting the back 3 1/2 feet out of this boat a year and a half ago




Installed the new starboard side garboard cover

July 16, 2018, 09:31:07 PM
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Re: 246 Family Fishermen transom and splashwell modification
« Reply #52 on: July 16, 2018, 09:31:07 PM »
Still have to install the port side garboard cover and the Haase pipes and rod and outrigger holders in both sides but besides some minor odds and ends and a pre-float check and test we're close.

July 17, 2018, 06:04:44 AM
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Re: 246 Family Fishermen transom and splashwell modification
« Reply #53 on: July 17, 2018, 06:04:44 AM »
Nice progress!  Looks like your daughter approves.
Rick
1971 "170" with 115 Johnson (It's usable but not 100% finished)

1992 230 Explorer with 250 Yamaha

July 17, 2018, 07:36:16 AM
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« Reply #54 on: July 17, 2018, 07:36:16 AM »
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July 17, 2018, 02:58:26 PM
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Re: 246 Family Fishermen transom and splashwell modification
« Reply #55 on: July 17, 2018, 02:58:26 PM »
Very nice!
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July 21, 2018, 06:12:29 AM
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Re: 246 Family Fishermen transom and splashwell modification
« Reply #56 on: July 21, 2018, 06:12:29 AM »
Finished installing the other garboard cover yesterday and installed the rod holders. Mounting the outrigger mounts today and hooking up the stereo and RGBW LED deck lights. Should have bloody decks by the middle of next week!!

July 21, 2018, 07:50:39 AM
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Re: 246 Family Fishermen transom and splashwell modification
« Reply #57 on: July 21, 2018, 07:50:39 AM »
Well done on the transoms cover.  Gunnels look great too.  I am curious, what kind of fishing do you do?  I ask because your rodholder selection and location look highly specialized.

July 29, 2018, 01:26:33 PM
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Re: 246 Family Fishermen transom and splashwell modification
« Reply #58 on: July 29, 2018, 01:26:33 PM »
Thanks!
We like to do all different kinds of fishing from daytime and nighttime swordfish, trolling, kite fishing, bottom fishing, and deep dropping. I installed 15 degree 30 degree and 90 degree rod holders based on the boats I've fished previously that had a good layout and selection for different conditions. There's 5 more up on the bow for live baiting and running a second deep drop rod. In my area we're close to many fisheries and we've set the boat up to be flexible including the cooler, livewell and seating layout.
We're pretty much finished though we've had a kink as far as the motor goes and that has delayed the launch while we wait on a high pressure fuel pump.
I'll get more pictures this afternoon after I reinstall the fuel pump and rig our outriggers.

August 09, 2018, 08:30:17 PM
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Re: 246 Family Fishermen transom and splashwell modification
« Reply #59 on: August 09, 2018, 08:30:17 PM »
Well after replacing the high pressure fuel pump and sewing up a few little odds and ends I'm happy to report launch day was a TOTAL SUCCESS!!
The Suzuki is a perfect match for this hull she sirs perfectly flat when at rest and EATS the chop we got a 4 blade 22 pitch prop pushing her at a 34mph 4100 rpm cruise and tops out at 43mph and 5750 rpm.
Went offshore yesterday and we REALLY like how nice she handles a sea and trolls.


 

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