My new Flounder Boat. - Page 7

X-Shark · 10-02-2009, 09:12 PM

This is a little hard to get good pix's.

The bracing under the new storage area is done. There is at least 4 times the storage area that was original.

In the bright sunlight it looks like the "House of Mirrors".

'Ya need sunglasses, for sure. After I get it primed and painted it will be much better.

Billy of B&D welding the box that is the storage box. I drilled 68 1/2in holes to roset weld this box in.

Bracing in. This boat is 3 times stronger than it was original......Not that it needs to be.

bulminnow · 10-03-2009, 10:37 AM

I think you should name it the Flounder Tank or put a scoop on the bottom sideso you can justpick the ones out you want !!!!!!!! Just kiddinI think you would have a hell of a business if you ever got bored and wanted to do something in the off season. Nice job

Corpsman · 10-03-2009, 12:40 PM

Love it. More please.

X-Shark · 10-03-2009, 04:32 PM

This thing looks like a "House of Mirrors" when it's in the sun. Not to worry. All that blinding Bling will be covered up.

Billy @ B&D Welding has been logging some hours with me.

matthewy8 · 10-03-2009, 06:39 PM

is there a reason you are using diamond plate alum versus sheet aluminum?

Death From Above · 10-03-2009, 09:16 PM

It's looking great, but are you concerned at all about the extra weight you're adding? You need to be able tofloat across 6" of water, especially in the summer.

X-Shark · 10-04-2009, 12:44 PM

It should float in 4in.

It just looks like a lot of weight....It's not.

I'm in the process of building a ballast box for the lights too.

http://bow.fishingcountry.com/bfcfor...ad.php?t=22719

I just like the Diamond plate look, but when it's done you will not see a lot of it, as most will be covered with Hydro-Turf Boat Decking

http://www.backwaterbowfishing.com/o...t_detail&p=197

choppedliver · 10-04-2009, 01:24 PM

Quote:

matthewy8 (10/3/2009)is there a reason you are using diamond plate alum versus sheet aluminum?

Im guessing for traction

X-Shark · 10-04-2009, 02:21 PM

Quote:

choppedliver (10/4/2009)

Quote:

matthewy8 (10/3/2009)is there a reason you are using diamond plate alum versus sheet aluminum?

Im guessing for traction

Actually it does give traction......as long as it's not wet! As soon as it gets wet it is very slippery.

So you have to paint it with a nonskid additive in it, but I'm going to go with the Hydro-Turf.

Part of the perimeter will show the diamond plate/ Tread Plate.

Death From Above · 10-04-2009, 03:20 PM

Urgonna cover up all that pretty diamond plate with turf??!!! That's a sin!!

Just wear some good non-skid flounder shoes!

10-02-2009, 09:12 PM	#61
X-Shark Senior Member White Marlin Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pensacola, Fl. Posts: 3,031	RE: My new Flounder Boat. This is a little hard to get good pix's. The bracing under the new storage area is done. There is at least 4 times the storage area that was original. In the bright sunlight it looks like the "House of Mirrors". 'Ya need sunglasses, for sure. After I get it primed and painted it will be much better. Billy of B&D welding the box that is the storage box. I drilled 68 1/2in holes to roset weld this box in. Bracing in. This boat is 3 times stronger than it was original......Not that it needs to be.

10-03-2009, 10:37 AM	#62
bulminnow Junior Member Cigar Minnow Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 23	RE: My new Flounder Boat. I think you should name it the Flounder Tank or put a scoop on the bottom sideso you can justpick the ones out you want !!!!!!!! Just kiddinI think you would have a hell of a business if you ever got bored and wanted to do something in the off season. Nice job

10-03-2009, 12:40 PM	#63
Corpsman Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,272	RE: My new Flounder Boat. Love it. More please.

10-03-2009, 04:32 PM	#64
X-Shark Senior Member White Marlin Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pensacola, Fl. Posts: 3,031	RE: My new Flounder Boat. This thing looks like a "House of Mirrors" when it's in the sun. Not to worry. All that blinding Bling will be covered up. Billy @ B&D Welding has been logging some hours with me.

10-03-2009, 06:39 PM	#65
matthewy8 Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 248	RE: My new Flounder Boat. is there a reason you are using diamond plate alum versus sheet aluminum?

10-03-2009, 09:16 PM	#66
Death From Above Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pensacola Posts: 1,276	RE: My new Flounder Boat. It's looking great, but are you concerned at all about the extra weight you're adding? You need to be able tofloat across 6" of water, especially in the summer.

10-04-2009, 12:44 PM	#67
X-Shark Senior Member White Marlin Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pensacola, Fl. Posts: 3,031	RE: My new Flounder Boat. It should float in 4in. It just looks like a lot of weight....It's not. I'm in the process of building a ballast box for the lights too. http://bow.fishingcountry.com/bfcfor...ad.php?t=22719 I just like the Diamond plate look, but when it's done you will not see a lot of it, as most will be covered with Hydro-Turf Boat Decking http://www.backwaterbowfishing.com/o...t_detail&p=197

10-04-2009, 03:20 PM	#70
Death From Above Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pensacola Posts: 1,276	RE: My new Flounder Boat. Urgonna cover up all that pretty diamond plate with turf??!!! That's a sin!! Just wear some good non-skid flounder shoes!

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