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DarrellS · 02-18-2018, 08:00 PM

Cage all welded up and painted out. Reinstalled and started adding some led lights.

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Rwc · 02-18-2018, 08:03 PM

It just keeps getting better.

Rwc

DarrellS · 02-18-2018, 08:31 PM

Except for wiring this boat is pretty well done. Time to get busy on mine. I've got all of the motor mount pieces cut. Probably make some progress on #2 tomorrow.

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DarrellS · 02-18-2018, 08:34 PM

Couple more pics.

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DarrellS · 02-19-2018, 05:38 PM

Uh ohh a deck accidentally happened.

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Merc · 02-21-2018, 01:32 AM

I probably missed it, but are y'all going to be running lights off the front also for bowfishing?

DarrellS · 02-21-2018, 06:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Merc

I probably missed it, but are y'all going to be running lights off the front also for bowfishing?

Yes

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DarrellS · 02-24-2018, 02:01 PM

About to put the slick'em on my hull.

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DarrellS · 02-24-2018, 03:18 PM

Taped off

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DarrellS · 02-24-2018, 03:51 PM

First coat

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DarrellS · 02-24-2018, 04:40 PM

Done

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Pedernal · 02-24-2018, 04:47 PM

That looks good! Wish I had some mad skills like you!

DarrellS · 02-28-2018, 05:46 PM

Getting the motor mount in today.

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DarrellS · 02-28-2018, 06:36 PM

We just happened to have a new 15 hp laying around. Going to try it and see if it'll plane out. It'll have a 22hp for our trip. Cage all laid our.

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DarrellS · 03-04-2018, 04:15 PM

Cage coming together.

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Tomkat70 · 03-05-2018, 11:07 AM

Nice set up for a couple of guys.

DarrellS · 03-05-2018, 06:12 PM

Welding galvanized pipe makes some fireworks.

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Texas Grown · 03-05-2018, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarrellS

Welding galvanized pipe makes some fireworks.

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Ha!

Look-n good.

DarrellS · 03-05-2018, 07:02 PM

We have a rudder

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Rwc · 03-06-2018, 10:49 AM

Man I like this thread.

Rwc

texsdr · 03-06-2018, 10:55 AM

True craftsman for sure.

DarrellS · 03-06-2018, 11:13 AM

Still a lot of welding to do. Most of the cage is only tacked together. My Prop and all of the wiring components for both boats will be here in a few days.

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Chief Big Toe · 03-06-2018, 11:18 AM

Wow.. what a great Build. Props to you guys,, great work!!!

Dale Moser · 03-06-2018, 09:45 PM

You guys obviously know what you are doing...but it sure seems like that motor stand is gonna put a lot of leverage and torque on the floor runners where it's attached if you have to go high throttle with some "resistance"? Does the seat stand share some of it, or distribute it?

mlmtx01 · 03-07-2018, 05:29 AM

I am building a shop at my house this year. As soon as I have it up, i'm building one of these.

DarrellS · 03-07-2018, 05:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dale Moser

You guys obviously know what you are doing...but it sure seems like that motor stand is gonna put a lot of leverage and torque on the floor runners where it's attached if you have to go high throttle with some "resistance"? Does the seat stand share some of it, or distribute it?

Motor stand/cage is attached to gunnels, transom and floor. At floor it is attached to doubled floor braces via 24 inch feet.

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stick and strin · 03-07-2018, 11:44 AM

motor mount is also braced as a part of the cage.
I have ran a similar setup for years on a flounder rig no problem
ron

Dale Moser · 03-07-2018, 01:04 PM

I should have known you'd thought of it.

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stick and strin · 03-07-2018, 01:12 PM

No problem
Ill listen to anyone's ideals, It always gives me a different view and new ideals.
RON

SwampRabbit · 03-07-2018, 01:28 PM

I'm late... but I'm in. Awesome build!

DarrellS · 03-19-2018, 08:36 PM

Took a week off for a javelina hunt. Got home and had a prop waiting on us. Progress can now resume.

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DarrellS · 03-19-2018, 09:47 PM

Number 2 is alive. Same prop as the other but dropped to 8 degrees of pitch because we had a 15hp laying around. If it doesn't work I'll buy a set of 12 degree pitch blocks and a 22hp.

https://youtu.be/KDpY8BgzIHQ

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DarrellS · 03-20-2018, 08:02 PM

Steering linkage and seat done. Going to put the wire on the cage tomorrow and go test her out.

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AntlerCollector · 03-21-2018, 07:40 AM

This thing is so cool.

Pedernal · 03-21-2018, 07:46 AM

In for the maiden voyage video...

DarrellS · 03-21-2018, 06:20 PM

Cage going on.

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DarrellS · 03-21-2018, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pedernal

In for the maiden voyage video...

First one has already went. Video up 20-30 back

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DarrellS · 03-21-2018, 08:12 PM

Cage on. Need to finish welding out, a little grinding and some paint.

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Pedernal · 03-21-2018, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarrellS

First one has already went. Video up 20-30 back

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Yes Sir, I saw it and am anxiously awaiting for the video on this boat. I was curious as to the weight difference between this boat and that one. I have seen how much power to weight ratio can effect a airboat's speed.

Brad96 · 03-23-2018, 02:39 PM

Nice work!

But, after reviewing your pictures, I have to wonder, when did my dog start hanging out in your garage?

I don't have a great picture handy, but here's "my" dog at your garage, and then here he is at my house, working on a chew toy or something.

DarrellS · 03-24-2018, 05:38 AM

If your dogs name is Maggy May that would be some twilight zone stuff. They are colored exactly the same.

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IowaHunter · 03-24-2018, 06:03 AM

Neat stuff - this is like an erector set project. I can’t wait to see the finished results!

DarrellS · 03-24-2018, 05:43 PM

Got some more stuff in.

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DarrellS · 03-25-2018, 08:21 PM

Most of the wiring done. Everything on the boats is LEDs.

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Merc · 04-14-2018, 11:30 AM

How's the boats been running?

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DarrellS · 04-15-2018, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Merc

How's the boats been running?

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Not at the moment. Work has been killing me and Ronnie has been busy also. First boat is done. Still need to wire mine.

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Cru80 · 04-24-2018, 02:20 PM

Following!

Hawkpuppy 1 · 04-24-2018, 02:25 PM

We need more updates!!!

Bryan · 04-25-2018, 10:10 PM

Awesome build, Fellas! Do you mind sharing where you purchased the aluminum sheet?

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Hawkpuppy 1 · 05-31-2018, 09:24 PM

Where we at on these?

03-23-2018, 02:39 PM	#340
Brad96 Four Point Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Allen, TX Hunt In: Normangee, TX & Tishomingo, OK	Dog Nice work! But, after reviewing your pictures, I have to wonder, when did my dog start hanging out in your garage? I don't have a great picture handy, but here's "my" dog at your garage, and then here he is at my house, working on a chew toy or something. Last edited by Brad96; 03-26-2018 at 11:10 AM.

03-24-2018, 05:38 AM	#341
DarrellS Ten Point Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lorena,Texas Hunt In: Limestone and Mills Counties	If your dogs name is Maggy May that would be some twilight zone stuff. They are colored exactly the same. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk Last edited by DarrellS; 03-24-2018 at 05:44 AM.

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02-18-2018, 08:00 PM	#301
DarrellS Ten Point Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lorena,Texas Hunt In: Limestone and Mills Counties	Cage all welded up and painted out. Reinstalled and started adding some led lights. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

02-18-2018, 08:03 PM	#302
Rwc Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crawford, Texas	It just keeps getting better. Rwc

02-18-2018, 08:31 PM	#303
DarrellS Ten Point Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lorena,Texas Hunt In: Limestone and Mills Counties	Except for wiring this boat is pretty well done. Time to get busy on mine. I've got all of the motor mount pieces cut. Probably make some progress on #2 tomorrow. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

02-18-2018, 08:34 PM	#304
DarrellS Ten Point Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lorena,Texas Hunt In: Limestone and Mills Counties	Couple more pics. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

02-19-2018, 05:38 PM	#305
DarrellS Ten Point Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lorena,Texas Hunt In: Limestone and Mills Counties	Uh ohh a deck accidentally happened. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

02-21-2018, 01:32 AM	#306
Merc Eight Point Join Date: May 2013 Location: Anchorage/POC Hunt In: Vanderpool/Alaska...	I probably missed it, but are y'all going to be running lights off the front also for bowfishing?

02-24-2018, 02:01 PM	#308
DarrellS Ten Point Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lorena,Texas Hunt In: Limestone and Mills Counties	About to put the slick'em on my hull. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

02-24-2018, 03:18 PM	#309
DarrellS Ten Point Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lorena,Texas Hunt In: Limestone and Mills Counties	Taped off Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

02-24-2018, 03:51 PM	#310
DarrellS Ten Point Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lorena,Texas Hunt In: Limestone and Mills Counties	First coat Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

02-24-2018, 04:40 PM	#311
DarrellS Ten Point Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lorena,Texas Hunt In: Limestone and Mills Counties	Done Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

02-24-2018, 04:47 PM	#312
Pedernal Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Del Rio Hunt In: Amistad	That looks good! Wish I had some mad skills like you!

02-28-2018, 05:46 PM	#313
DarrellS Ten Point Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lorena,Texas Hunt In: Limestone and Mills Counties	Getting the motor mount in today. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

02-28-2018, 06:36 PM	#314
DarrellS Ten Point Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lorena,Texas Hunt In: Limestone and Mills Counties	We just happened to have a new 15 hp laying around. Going to try it and see if it'll plane out. It'll have a 22hp for our trip. Cage all laid our. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

03-04-2018, 04:15 PM	#315
DarrellS Ten Point Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lorena,Texas Hunt In: Limestone and Mills Counties	Cage coming together. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

03-05-2018, 11:07 AM	#316
Tomkat70 Ten Point Join Date: May 2009 Location: Beeville Hunt In: Mason ,Brady,Menard	Nice set up for a couple of guys.

03-05-2018, 06:12 PM	#317
DarrellS Ten Point Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lorena,Texas Hunt In: Limestone and Mills Counties	Welding galvanized pipe makes some fireworks. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

03-05-2018, 07:02 PM	#319
DarrellS Ten Point Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lorena,Texas Hunt In: Limestone and Mills Counties	We have a rudder Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

03-06-2018, 10:49 AM	#320
Rwc Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crawford, Texas	Man I like this thread. Rwc

03-06-2018, 10:55 AM	#321
texsdr Six Point Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Midland, TX Hunt In: Dryden, TX	True craftsman for sure.

03-06-2018, 11:13 AM	#322
DarrellS Ten Point Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lorena,Texas Hunt In: Limestone and Mills Counties	Still a lot of welding to do. Most of the cage is only tacked together. My Prop and all of the wiring components for both boats will be here in a few days. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

03-06-2018, 11:18 AM	#323
Chief Big Toe Ten Point Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Caddo Mills	Wow.. what a great Build. Props to you guys,, great work!!!

03-06-2018, 09:45 PM	#324
Dale Moser Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wise Cty Hunt In: Young Cty	You guys obviously know what you are doing...but it sure seems like that motor stand is gonna put a lot of leverage and torque on the floor runners where it's attached if you have to go high throttle with some "resistance"? Does the seat stand share some of it, or distribute it?

03-07-2018, 05:29 AM	#325
mlmtx01 Eight Point Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Salado, TX Hunt In: Salado TX	I am building a shop at my house this year. As soon as I have it up, i'm building one of these.

03-07-2018, 11:44 AM	#327
stick and strin Six Point Join Date: May 2009	motor mount is also braced as a part of the cage. I have ran a similar setup for years on a flounder rig no problem ron

03-07-2018, 01:04 PM	#328
Dale Moser Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wise Cty Hunt In: Young Cty	I should have known you'd thought of it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

03-07-2018, 01:12 PM	#329
stick and strin Six Point Join Date: May 2009	No problem Ill listen to anyone's ideals, It always gives me a different view and new ideals. RON

03-07-2018, 01:28 PM	#330
SwampRabbit Pope & Young Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Tomball, TX Hunt In: Hill Country & East Texas	I'm late... but I'm in. Awesome build!

03-19-2018, 08:36 PM	#331
DarrellS Ten Point Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lorena,Texas Hunt In: Limestone and Mills Counties	Took a week off for a javelina hunt. Got home and had a prop waiting on us. Progress can now resume. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

03-19-2018, 09:47 PM	#332
DarrellS Ten Point Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lorena,Texas Hunt In: Limestone and Mills Counties	Number 2 is alive. Same prop as the other but dropped to 8 degrees of pitch because we had a 15hp laying around. If it doesn't work I'll buy a set of 12 degree pitch blocks and a 22hp. https://youtu.be/KDpY8BgzIHQ Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

03-20-2018, 08:02 PM	#333
DarrellS Ten Point Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lorena,Texas Hunt In: Limestone and Mills Counties	Steering linkage and seat done. Going to put the wire on the cage tomorrow and go test her out. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk