LM18 Houston Tx

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I like the jump box idea more than my jumper cables post. Re the troll motor, I don't think Ulterra comes in 12v, only 24 and 36. I'd go the 24v and cough up the dough for 2 lithium-ion batteries to save weight.

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Work has kept me away for a while but i made some progress this week.

I appreciate all the feedback on the electrical. All good advice. I am now thinking i will install the 12V trolling motor system. As noted by cbuf, I think it will be a good fit for this boat.

I just finished some trim work that looks pretty good. I hope it holds up. I did 3 coats of epoxy resin followed by 5 coats of spar varnish.

Next job is painting the top deck. I will use AlexSeal again but this time i will be adding applying non stick. I will be using SoftSand.

I have someone lined up to the the aluminum work including the post for the center console and the poling platform. Still working on procuring a motor. I wanted the 40hp Mercury but i have not had much luck finding one. However, i have found a good local boat shop that can provide me with a Honda. It is only 8lbs heavier so i am pretty close going that direction.

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Nice! :D

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Looking good!

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Looking very nice. Tom
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Cockpit painted and non skid down. I used Softsand and AlexSeal paint. I ended up putting three coats of paint after laying down the Softsand. It looks and feels pretty good.
Next the deck which will be white.

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Love that color.

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Console box with early thoughts on layout.
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Nice!!! Jeff

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Non skid on top deck next. Then varnish the rub rails. Then motor and wiring.
I did find a motor but it doesn't come in until late September.
I am still trying to find someone to do the aluminum work.

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