Strip build
-
toolman
- Posts: 86
- Joined: Mon Nov 14, 2011 11:42 am
- Type of boat I like: the Laker freedom strip
- Location: Cambridge Ont. Canada
- Contact:
Re: Strip build
Finally the fiber glass is on the deck with 2 coats of epoxy. Like my cars when I was younger I put a little extra effort into them as well as have them perform well and because I have to wait until may to launch them I have time to do the little extra.
-
neon14
- Posts: 181
- Joined: Tue Jul 13, 2010 8:19 pm
- Type of boat I like: SUP hybrid kayak
- Location: Center Point, Tx
Re: Strip build
Thats pretty dang cool looking.
-
toolman
- Posts: 86
- Joined: Mon Nov 14, 2011 11:42 am
- Type of boat I like: the Laker freedom strip
- Location: Cambridge Ont. Canada
- Contact:
Re: Strip build
thanks it was a lot of extra work but I trying things to see if I can do it.Besides like I said I've got til May to lauch themneon14 wrote:Thats pretty dang cool looking.
-
toolman
- Posts: 86
- Joined: Mon Nov 14, 2011 11:42 am
- Type of boat I like: the Laker freedom strip
- Location: Cambridge Ont. Canada
- Contact:
Re: Strip build
Finally are a few reworks and headaches she's done .Now all that's left is the water test.
Put in a sliding tray for some tackle[img]http://i1130.photobuc
ket.com/albums/m534/toolman519/DSCN0755.jpg[/IMG]
Put in a sliding tray for some tackle[img]http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m534/toolman519/DSCN0755.jpg[/IMG]-
toolman
- Posts: 86
- Joined: Mon Nov 14, 2011 11:42 am
- Type of boat I like: the Laker freedom strip
- Location: Cambridge Ont. Canada
- Contact:
Re: Strip build
I just want to thank everyone on the forum for your advice and help .It's not quite as clean a build as I was hoping for but I'm satisfied and with what I've learned look forward to an even better next build.Thanks again guys!!!!
-
jem
- Site Admin
- Posts: 4916
- Joined: Fri Jun 18, 2004 8:14 pm
- Type of boat I like: Wooden
- Location: Greensboro, NC
- Contact:
Re: Strip build
Not clean? Trust me... those little things you see right now will seem to disappear later.toolman wrote:I just want to thank everyone on the forum for your advice and help .It's not quite as clean a build as I was hoping for but I'm satisfied and with what I've learned look forward to an even better next build.Thanks again guys!!!!
-Matt. Designer.
-
toolman
- Posts: 86
- Joined: Mon Nov 14, 2011 11:42 am
- Type of boat I like: the Laker freedom strip
- Location: Cambridge Ont. Canada
- Contact:
Re: Strip build
Finally the real water test
And this is the first fish caught in it a 7lb. walleye (who needs a trolling motor)
And this is the first fish caught in it a 7lb. walleye (who needs a trolling motor)-
OnkaBob
- Posts: 401
- Joined: Fri Jul 18, 2008 10:12 am
- Type of boat I like: <-- Please read instructions to the left and delete this text. Then, tell us what type boat you like! :-)
- Location: Seaford, South Oz
Re: Strip build
Mate, you ARE a trolling motor!toolman wrote:(who needs a trolling motor)
Well done all round.
Cheers, Bob
Laker 13 - christened and slimed (just).
Laker accessories underway.
Laker 13 - christened and slimed (just).
Laker accessories underway.
-
toolman
- Posts: 86
- Joined: Mon Nov 14, 2011 11:42 am
- Type of boat I like: the Laker freedom strip
- Location: Cambridge Ont. Canada
- Contact:
Re: Strip build
I wasn't the trolling motor but the fish did well to toe ne around for a bit