Author Topic: The new crabbing rig project (Read 5478 times)

DoubleJ · « **on:** July 14, 2013, 10:16:30 PM »

Here's the new crabbing rig as it sits right now. A little patch work, a little primer, a little paint, and we'll be off to the races. There's a 10hp motor being worked on to fit on it and I'm probably going to look for a cheap trailer for it but for now, it fits (sort of) in the back of the truck.

DoubleJ · « **Reply #1 on:** July 14, 2013, 10:17:15 PM »

DoubleJ · « **Reply #2 on:** July 14, 2013, 10:17:46 PM »

DoubleJ · « **Reply #3 on:** July 14, 2013, 10:18:23 PM »

You can see in this pic, there's a bit of primer around the edge already

Dirty Mike · « **Reply #4 on:** July 14, 2013, 10:18:50 PM »

Nice! Make model specs?

PolarBear · « **Reply #5 on:** July 14, 2013, 10:28:09 PM »

DoubleJ · « **Reply #6 on:** July 14, 2013, 10:28:41 PM »

12ft fiberglass Sears Gamefisher

Dirty Mike · « **Reply #7 on:** July 14, 2013, 10:29:46 PM »

where did you snag that old fellow from?

DoubleJ · « **Reply #8 on:** July 14, 2013, 10:30:47 PM »

It's under my oldest's control. He "Paid for it" with his birthday money (which grandpa will give back at a later time) so technically, he owns it, even though it was given to us. He's picked Battleship Gray for the hull with a white interior for the color

DoubleJ · « **Reply #9 on:** July 14, 2013, 10:32:08 PM »

Quote from: MasonCtyHitman on July 14, 2013, 10:29:46 PM

where did you snag that old fellow from?

My oldest wanted one badly enough he was willing to put up his birthday money. I was going to buy one off of here and was talking to my dad and he said we could have his (this one). To foster the ownership and caring for what you own, we made my "son pay for it".

Dirty Mike · « **Reply #10 on:** July 14, 2013, 10:34:22 PM »

10 hp will push that thing great, have a 15hp on my 14ft smokercraft and I clocked it at 30mph with my gps

DoubleJ · « **Reply #11 on:** July 14, 2013, 10:37:32 PM »

With my dad's 25 year old minn kota, we were probably going 5-7mph with 2 adults, a 130lbs kid and 2 60lb kids.

Dirty Mike · « **Reply #12 on:** July 14, 2013, 10:42:43 PM »

What's wrong with the 10hp?

DoubleJ · « **Reply #13 on:** July 14, 2013, 10:49:26 PM »

Not sure. It hasn't seen the water in about 20 years. My dad's working on it. He replaced the carb a few years ago but thinks the float is sticking. He'll get it. He's one of those "Fix anything with a crescent wrench" kid of guys. Give him some duct tape, a crescent wrench, JB Weld and some zip ties and he'll build the Taj Mahal in a month

Dirty Mike · « **Reply #14 on:** July 14, 2013, 10:52:54 PM »

SemperFidelis97 · « **Reply #15 on:** July 14, 2013, 11:00:38 PM »

So what are you doing with your old crab boat J ? dingy maybe for the new yacht? On a serious note that boat should server you well, and it should go pretty good once that 10hp outboard is running right.

DoubleJ · « **Reply #16 on:** July 14, 2013, 11:22:57 PM »

Quote from: SemperFidelis97 on July 14, 2013, 11:00:38 PM

So what are you doing with your old crab boat J ? dingy maybe for the new yacht? On a serious note that boat should server you well, and it should go pretty good once that 10hp outboard is running right.

Probably a swimming hole raft now. Once I get that 10hp motor, I'll have to figure out where close to Shelton I can get Dungies. Seems kind of a waste to load up a boat and motor and gas tank to drive it 100yds off the end of the dock for Red Rocks.

DoubleJ · « **Reply #17 on:** July 18, 2013, 01:19:06 PM »

Outside primed

h20hunter · « **Reply #18 on:** July 18, 2013, 01:20:39 PM »

Looks good....now you can leave those little red crabs alone and get some dungies!

WSU · « **Reply #19 on:** July 18, 2013, 01:27:01 PM »

Hood canal.

DoubleJ · « **Reply #20 on:** July 18, 2013, 01:28:49 PM »

Still a ways to go. I have a little bit of primer left I'm going to spend on the inside in a few hours. Then let it dry hard for a couple of days. This weekend, it's going to get it's paint job. I also need to get some plywood and stain it and adhere it to the transom so the motor doesn't damage the paint. Oh, and I need that 10hp motor. I'm not brave enough to go out into dungie territory with only oars.

Gobble Doc · « **Reply #21 on:** July 18, 2013, 01:37:33 PM »

Skillet · « **Reply #22 on:** July 18, 2013, 01:40:35 PM »

That is a cool little skiff, man.

Smossy · « **Reply #23 on:** July 18, 2013, 01:47:05 PM »

Looks good man.

DoubleJ · « **Reply #24 on:** July 21, 2013, 12:00:18 PM »

Underside is done

DoubleJ · « **Reply #25 on:** July 21, 2013, 12:01:12 PM »

Smossy · « **Reply #26 on:** July 22, 2013, 06:09:58 PM »

Its lookin gooood. I got another project for you, repair my 14ft sears john boat

ICEMAN · « **Reply #27 on:** July 22, 2013, 06:27:16 PM »

How does that painted fiberglass hold up to the inevitable scrathes and scuffs, say draggin it over some rocks or oyster beds...?

We always re-shot gelcoat over all of our repairs. My dad is really good at getting the pigment just right and blending it all together....

Carl · « **Reply #28 on:** July 22, 2013, 07:19:43 PM »

Nice job. Looks brand new!

DoubleJ · « **Reply #29 on:** July 23, 2013, 11:50:25 AM »

Quote from: ICEMAN on July 22, 2013, 06:27:16 PM

How does that painted fiberglass hold up to the inevitable scrathes and scuffs, say draggin it over some rocks or oyster beds...?

We always re-shot gelcoat over all of our repairs. My dad is really good at getting the pigment just right and blending it all together....

Not sure yet. Probably not very well. I am letting each coat dry for a number of days in the hot sun to get it cured as hard as I can. I don't have access to gel coat applicators and can't afford to have someone do it so this is as best as I can get it. I have plenty of paint for touch ups at seasons end.

DoubleJ · « **Reply #30 on:** July 28, 2013, 09:23:51 PM »

No progress on the boat from the last update but we did mount the boat on the van today and it'll drive solid it looks like. I'll paint the inside tomorrow and in a few days, we'll mount the boat and strap it down and then I'll drive it around some and get it up to highway speed and see how it handles.

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