SNAP-ER Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 (edited) Hi Everyone, This is the boat i bought,a few weeks ago,that im currently doing a bit of work to.I knocked on a random door and made an offer,since i hadnt seen the boat move from the front lawn.Not a bad rig for $2500 Honda 2002 15hp 4 stroke auto tilt/trim 2002 Dunbier Trailer 97 model noel hewey alluminium boat,with the floors done. Now im looking for any ideas,recommendations,pics,anything at all,to do with similar boats/projects. Now im looking for ideas,as to what colours i should paint the boat,how i should prepare it,etc any info is appreciated thanks. Post any ideas/pics you have please. Here are some pics of what i have done so far,extended the platform with a box that a mate help me make up,with compartments,for my battery and other boating needs.My mate welded a bracket for the minn kota. Hoping to start the prep work,for painting the boat this weekend. I will load more pics as we go on. Boat as bought Put jockey wheel on and spare tyre clamp,changed the .skids Box/extended platform,minn kota + welded bracket Striped Motor axle and old leaves old axle/New leaves Surface rust removed and cold galvanise sprayed em. trailer repairs Latest pic Live bait tank Plates welded for sonar and bilge. Dad painting the boat in the garage The stage we are at now Edited June 1, 2011 by SNAP-ER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunc333 Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 starting to take shape ,nice work,my paint choice would be white with 2 blue lines all the way around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewgaffer Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Nick I'm not sure whether you have already addressed the requirement to install an all round anchor light that complies with the 1 metre clearance regulation i.e. the anchor light must be mounted a minimum of 1 metre above the line of the port and starboard navigation lights and must clearly visible at 360 degrees of vision. An all round anchor light must be displayed at all times when boating at night. I have an all round anchor light the same as one in the photo below and it is mounted on a small alloy plate on the top of my side console unit. This particularly anchor light is very good quality and costs around $65.00 but well worth the money (it's available from boating suppliers such as HM in your area or WW's, It is of the screw in telescopic type and, when not in use it can easily be stored out of the way i.e. against the side gunnel of your boat using those plastic clips that are used for storing small oars, boat hooks, nets, gaffs etc Key Benefits & Features: The 12 volt plug-in removable type 360 degree anchor light which can be quickly removed from the base for easy storage. The telescopic locking shaft allows for adjustable length that extends from 600mm to 1.2 meters. Fitted black nylon base with stainless steel cover and a rubber sealing plug. Aluminium telescopic shaft with sealed long life LED's in an anti-glare lens. Cheers jewgaffer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNAP-ER Posted May 26, 2011 Author Share Posted May 26, 2011 Nick I'm not sure whether you have already addressed the requirement to install an all round anchor light that complies with the 1 metre clearance regulation i.e. the anchor light must be mounted a minimum of 1 metre above the line of the port and starboard navigation lights and must clearly visible at 360 degrees of vision. An all round anchor light must be displayed at all times when boating at night. I have an all round anchor light the same as one in the photo below and it is mounted on a small alloy plate on the top of my side console unit. This particularly anchor light is very good quality and costs around $65.00 but well worth the money (it's available from boating suppliers such as HM in your area or WW's, It is of the screw in telescopic type and, when not in use it can easily be stored out of the way i.e. against the side gunnel of your boat using those plastic clips that are used for storing small oars, boat hooks, nets, gaffs etc Key Benefits & Features: The 12 volt plug-in removable type 360 degree anchor light which can be quickly removed from the base for easy storage. The telescopic locking shaft allows for adjustable length that extends from 600mm to 1.2 meters. Fitted black nylon base with stainless steel cover and a rubber sealing plug. Aluminium telescopic shaft with sealed long life LED's in an anti-glare lens. Cheers jewgaffer Very nice,there something i didnt think of,srewing it to the console,will keep that in mind thanks for the reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNAP-ER Posted May 26, 2011 Author Share Posted May 26, 2011 starting to take shape ,nice work,my paint choice would be white with 2 blue lines all the way around Well i was thinking white with a blue stripe,2 even better.Thanks for the reply Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishon Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 startn to take shape snapper i reckon shell be shmicko when shes finished i finished mine about 2 months ago nothing more gratifying than doin everything the way you want it done top stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan.widz Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 looking good mate, thats gonna be one mean bream boat when its done, and as for colours paint it red, it will go faster!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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