Laguna Madre 18'

Post by **VT_Jeff** » Fri Mar 10, 2023 2:44 pm

Diggin it!!!

TomW1 · Post by **TomW1** » Fri Mar 10, 2023 3:04 pm

Jerid Ray wrote: ↑Mon Jan 30, 2023 8:42 am
TomW1 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 26, 2023 1:52 am Glad you built the tunnel, make sure you get a good electric or pneumatic jack plate. I would recommend a 4-blade prop on your motor. I can run the numbers through my calculators when you get to that point so you have a starting point for a 4-blade prop.

Tom

Wait...Tom.....do you live in Tivoli Texas?

Sorry for the late reply but no I am in NC. What size motor are you putting on your LM18? It sure is a beauty.

Tom

Jerid Ray · Post by **Jerid Ray** » Fri Mar 10, 2023 7:41 pm

Progress pics with hull paint and gator glide.

Jerid Ray · Post by **Jerid Ray** » Fri Mar 10, 2023 7:44 pm

Progress pics as Iayered the gator glide on

Jerid Ray · Post by **Jerid Ray** » Tue Mar 14, 2023 10:50 pm

Filleted the seams and then Lay seam tape after work tonight

Fuzz · Post by **Fuzz** » Wed Mar 15, 2023 12:36 am

That looks really nice, you are doing some fine work!

Jerid Ray · Post by **Jerid Ray** » Sun Mar 19, 2023 4:33 pm

Thank you. It's been a fun learning curve. I definitely want to build another and already know how it can go alot better hahah

Jerid Ray · Post by **Jerid Ray** » Mon Jun 19, 2023 5:58 pm

Welp. It's been aWhile. I haven't stopped working on the boat.just haven't posted in awhile. Just keeping adding time sucks to the list

Built independent rod holders so the fly reels will stack right. Fiberglassed both sides and then sandwiched two together. Nice and strong.

Built my own gas tank that form fits in the bow out of fiberglass to give me lots of storage up front (,love the new water skiff front locker so I copied it)

Carbon Kevlar front bulkhead.

Built carbon kevlar tubing bench seat with mahagony slats and top ( cannot STAND normal skiff seating, so built my.own) it is independent and can be moved towards the bow for.breaks and lunch, or put on shore for hanging out. Provides storage for any carry ons we all ine inevitably have. Seats unclip with a lever if I only have one passenger. They are built on a slider.

Built custom center console to accommodate Dometic Cupholder chillers. I'm done with piss warm drinks. Period.

Building a carbon poling platform. Might as well at this point ...in for a penny!

Just ordered my final paint order, Burnewiin boat jewelry, parts, wiring, lights, etc. Should have it decked and finished in two weeks or so barring any craziness Progress pics

Jerid Ray · Post by **Jerid Ray** » Mon Jun 19, 2023 6:10 pm

Started with pool noodles but they were to big for the biaxial socks I bought so went with Lowes pipe insulation foam. Worked great

Fuzz · Post by **Fuzz** » Tue Jun 20, 2023 1:14 pm

Dang that is one pretty and tricked out skiff!! You are doing some fine work.

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