Stinkys V18 repairs....

[Stinky_Hooker]

Well guys I have been working my butt of lately on the 18. I am going to post some pics later this weekend when i finish things up, but I wanted to go ahead and list some on the things Ive done while I can remember them. ::)


-Lots of Misc. wiring repairs

-new steering cable

-I glassed some plywood down in the front storage area over the foam between the stringers. This helped seal out water and gave me a better place to store stuff.

-I painted the front area with urethane


-all new anchor rope and chain

-I went to my buddys last night and we built an anchor roller out of aluminum plate. Its NICE! I am going to put a roller on it and itll be good to go (pics later)-. I am putting in a bow anchor rope storage box with hawse and a lock too...now it will all stay put!!



-I built a recessed tackle box thats in the front of the console. I am also organizing all my tackle into rubbermaid totes so it can stay on the boat at all times. Iit even has a light! 8)

-I installed speakers and a cd player

-I pulled all the old aireator hoses out of the hull and replaced leaky brass cutoff valve for the intake in the bilge ( I was wondering why my bilge pump ran so much... :o)

-I fiberglassed a few busted up areas on *rod boxes


ill take pictures later tonight or this weekend.....I am sure more will come to me as well. ;D

[willy]

Sounds like a splash coming soon bud ;D ;) ;D

[Stinky_Hooker]

I recaulked the gas hatch and console yesterday. Man that old 5200 is fun to get off!! :o


I WILL have some pics up later today!! I promise on Willy's life and Skools' sanity. ;D


Well, one of em is worth something at least. ::)

[Stinky_Hooker]

Here we go...a few pics

Here is my leader spool holder. I made it out of starboard and a piece of 1/2" pvc. o its not glued on...just slipped in. ;)


http://www.forumpictureprocessor.com/pictureprocessor/images/100_0651_2.jpg


http://www.forumpictureprocessor.com/pictureprocessor/images/100_0652_1.jpg



I made two of these rod holders for the front. Starboard and pvc. I routed all starboard edges and even the entry to the top of the pvc.

http://www.forumpictureprocessor.com/pictureprocessor/images/100_0654.jpg


Here is my anchor hawse for the rope to run into the anchor hatch. I havent put the lock on yet...its next.


http://www.forumpictureprocessor.com/pictureprocessor/images/100_0653_1.jpg



Here is the roller a buddy and I built. I also put on all new chain, anchor and rope.

http://www.forumpictureprocessor.com/pictureprocessor/images/100_0662_2.jpg



Here is my tacklebox inspired by MJ. It was a severe waste of space. It was an open hole that use to be covered by a fabric cover originally, which was of course long gone. It holds four drawers and a bottom starboard drawer with all my heavy weights in it. I even put a push button light in it.



http://www.forumpictureprocessor.com/pictureprocessor/images/100_0656.jpg

I havent finished putting together my other trays yet so its a little bare. *::)

http://www.forumpictureprocessor.com/pictureprocessor/images/100_0655.jpg


Here are the new speakers powered by a Pioneer cd player.

http://www.forumpictureprocessor.com/pictureprocessor/images/100_0657_3.jpg



I had most of this stuff waiting around for my V20, but since I decided to scrap that project I put it all in the 18 instead. 8)



I even done a few shed improvments. I ran water overhead so I dont have to drag a hose on the sides of the boat for cleanup.

http://www.forumpictureprocessor.com/pictureprocessor/images/100_0658.jpg


Righook is at the ready at all times too. ;D


http://www.forumpictureprocessor.com/pictureprocessor/images/100_0660_1.jpg



I also put in an overhead shelf for my cleaning stuff. Now I dont have to get down at all to clean up the boat. Its at about eyelevel from the deck.

http://www.forumpictureprocessor.com/pictureprocessor/images/100_0659_1.jpg

[willy]

Busy busy busy, when the splash brother

[shicks007]

That stuff looks awesome Stink! It sound like you were using your head for alot of that stuff.

[msbhammer]

Damm, I should get my wife to read Stinks thread, maybe she maight learn something and work around the house as much as Stink been working ;D
Looking good Stink !!
Love those big old volkswagon looking headlights on the front of her.
Just got off work this morning, can see the boat from my computer. Should I work on the boat or be a couch bum today. : ) :P :P :P

[TheTinMan]

Nice work Stinkster! I like the leader dispenser, been thinking of doing the same.

[Stinky_Hooker]

Thanks guys!! I have a couple other repairs...I will post pics later. I am going to get the steering cable on saturday (have to pull motor).

On the headlights....I hated em at first...previous owner put em on there. I thought they looked dumb and reneck. Then I used em to run offshore at night and wow I love em. 8)


I also realized I am just a dumb redneck anyways. ;D

[Blue_Runner]

LOOKIN REAL GOOD MAN!! I WANT AN 18 CC!! 8)

When I build my shed, the water hose is DEFINITELY goin overhead. A drain will be in the floor (concrete floor) and of course, a shelf will be built for cleaning supplies - I LOVE YOU MAN!! :-* :-* :-*

Also, I've never seen a leader dispenser before, but that is an awesome idea too! ;)

The tackle storage on the front is off the chain too!! :o

Love it! What's next? ???

[Stinky_Hooker]

Well, I am going to drill a few holes in my starboard rod holders to hold hooks/lures. There are alot of times I am fishing offshore, running from spot to spot and we run across a school of spanish or kings. We re-rig with spoons and chunk and then rig back. These spoons inevitably end up on the dash or in the floor. I hate that....this will help.

I am also working on organizing my extra needed, but not so often used tackle into small tuperware and then into rubbermade totes for somewhat dry storage in front and one back compartments. The other back one will have both batteries, if they will fit....I think they will.

I am going to clean those compartments up too and repaint them as well.


I am getting some more starboard tomorrow...I am trying to think of what else to build now!!! ::)


More to come soon!! 8)

[Stinky_Hooker]

Another buddy just seen my anchor pic and reccomended a piece of clear rubber hose split for the anchor chain. I like that idea! 8)

[Blue_Runner]

My chain is coated with white rubber. I don't know if it was made that way or the previous owner hot dipped it or what??

[msbhammer]

All this work Stink is doing, Guess I'll get off the computer and do something on the boat. ;)

[macojoe]

Great Ideas there!! I like the Tackle box idea!! ;D

Keep going and you will have used as much Starboard as I did!!

I love that stuff!

[chumbucket]

Careful MJ. I think the Stinkster is about to de-throne you as the "Starboard King". :o

Looking good Stink. 8)

[Stinky_Hooker]

This just in:



STARBOARD IS BETTER THAN SEX!!!!!

[Kajun]

awesome mods stinky!!!..i'm digging that tackle box mod....only prob is...i live in norfolk...i'm scared to leave anything of value in my boat lol....like the anchor mod too!

[Blue_Runner]

Kajun, all you have to do is park the boat next to the window. Sleep with your shotgun and one eye open :)

[Stinky_Hooker]

The way I toss and turn I would just blow a hole in the side and have more repairs to do. :P

[Stinky_Hooker]

All this for a freaking steering canle!!! :P


http://www.forumpictureprocessor.com/pictureprocessor/images/Photo_052706_001.jpg



http://www.forumpictureprocessor.com/pictureprocessor/images/Photo_052706_003.jpg

[Airslot]

Stinky, if you think Starboard is better than sex, you've never tried sex on starboard, thats where it's at brother.

Airslot

[Stinky_Hooker]

Stinky, if you think Starboard is better than sex, you've never tried sex on starboard, thats where it's at brother.

Airslot


:o WOW BRO THANKS FOR THE IDEA!!! 8)

[willy]

Lube the board up first, even better ::) :o ::)

[reelapeelin]

Man that's some great work, Stinky...and good idea on the cleaning shelf...careful the sun doesn't break down the momofilament leaders in the rack...if exposed for a long time, it'll surely weaken them... ;)...

[Stinky_Hooker]

no sun gets in under there at anytime during the day.

[Vic]

Stinky, Very nice job man. The hose over the boat, sweet. Nice rod holders too. Oh :D a drilling rig hook. The schooly dolphin are thick over here this week right off the beach. You better hussle they are headin your way.

[racerx]

awsome job bud. some good ideas there. so what did you do with ur v20?

[Stinky_Hooker]

awsome job bud. some good ideas there. so what did you do with ur v20?


sitting at my dads house....trying to sell it.....CHEAP!!!! Want it?? :D

[Stinky_Hooker]

Well, I stopped by the sign shop today and here is the design im playing with for my boat.

It'll be 36"X7".

What yall think? 8)


http://www.forumpictureprocessor.com/pictureprocessor/images/LastScanhook.jpg

[macojoe]

Looks Great!!

That said it looks like alot of others out there.

Can you add a grapic to it?? Like a girl attached to the Y ::) ;)

[Skools Out]

Here stink's these are some websites you can use to play with hull graphics. some of them are good deal's too.

https://joycemedia.net/~boatlett/newversion/namePreview.htm

http://www.boatgraphicpros.com/

https://www.myboatsign.com/default.aspx

http://www.boatus.com/boatgraphics/

[Stinky_Hooker]

Thanks for the links Skools, but JAMMIT at the prices!!! :o

I am getting mine done for 50.00...both sides! I have alot of sign work done there and know the guy. I dont think I can beat the price. :-*

[Blue_Runner]

I like it Stink but what about making the hook and barb more pronounced on the "y".

Either way, your boat needs that dude. Wouldn't be right without it.

Peace in the middle east,
Blue

[Stinky_Hooker]

I think you are right on the barb. You will have to get up really close to see it. Maybe a little more bend in the Y so it would be more easily seen.


Check out what the wife had me made for my birthday.

8)

http://www.forumpictureprocessor.com/pictureprocessor/images/untitled_17_14.jpg

[Stinky_Hooker]

I also wanted to get rid of the plastic housing around the back on the
console. It has two plexiglass sliding doors and they have seen better days.
I replaced the doors with 1/4" starboard and the face with 3/8" starboard. I put in new door slides also. The new slides are 1/4" aluminum U channel.
Here are a few pics.

Before shots:

http://www.forumpictureprocessor.com/pictureprocessor/images/Photo_060106_004.jpg

The busted up bottom area:
http://www.forumpictureprocessor.com/pictureprocessor/images/Photo_060106_005.jpg


Old plastic door slides:

http://www.forumpictureprocessor.com/pictureprocessor/images/Photo_060106_009.jpg

New Aluminum ones:

http://www.forumpictureprocessor.com/pictureprocessor/images/Photo_060106_007.jpg

The old ones were also caulked in, which I hated so I bolted these with
small machine screws and locknuts.

Here are the doors after install:

http://www.forumpictureprocessor.com/pictureprocessor/images/Photo_060106_008.jpg

Here it is all finished up.

http://www.forumpictureprocessor.com/pictureprocessor/images/Photo_060306_007.jpg

[macojoe]

Check out what the wife had me made for my birthday.


yep yep yep is from that there southern place!! :D ;) ;D
Happy B day!!

The Console looks great!!!!!!!!!!!

[reelapeelin]

WOW Stinky, your new console looks GREAT!!...you're gettin' better than MJ w/ that Starboard !!... ;D...

[Stinky_Hooker]

Thanks guys!!! Starboard rocks!! I wish it wasnt so expensive...Ill build me a house put of it!!! :D


Ill have to upgrade to a V6 soon just to push the starboard around.

[Kajun]

stinky do you still have the old sliding doors?...mine are missing and i'd like to get some measurements on yours so i can build some more.

[Stinky_Hooker]

Sorry Cajun....the trash done ran. ::)


Just measure the height and add about 1".... 1/2" for top and bottom. Same for width and split it in half. *8)


If you need to, I can get some pretty close measurements off my new doors.

[willy]

Hey Stinkman, nice. Very nice. I've been away for a few days and expected to see some shots of the ensemble you were wearing while doing that work. Nothing :-/
Everything all right with you down there or is the heat getting to ya :D

[reelapeelin]

Hey Stinky...the ensemble thing...you don't have to answer that if you don't wanna ;) ::) ...it might be that some of the ol' boy's drugs are still workin'... ;D ;D ...

[Stinky_Hooker]

Willy, I have offended a few on a local fishing internet board as of late (imagine that) so I will opt out of that one. ::)

[TheTinMan]

Willy, I have offended a few on a local fishing internet board as of late (imagine that) so I will opt out of that one. ::)

aw shucks.....one bad apple............... :'( :'( :'(

[reelapeelin]

Willy, I have offended a few on a local fishing internet board as of late (imagine that) so I will opt out of that one. ::)


SKREW 'EM...

[Stinky_Hooker]

SKREW 'EM...


Thats what I said too!!!


Its funny ya know. I have been in this club and actually fished with these guys for over 1.5 years now. However my playing around and strange sense of humor always seems to rub someone the wrong way. I have never met any of yall, but have also never been judged by you guys either.

It jusy kinda strange ya know.......a bunch of "strangers" accept you better than your own brothers. :P


I am a square peg in a round hole. I need a hug...Willy hold me brother, hold me now!! ::)

[willy]

You know Stink I have been all over this country and over a good chunk of the world and my job has shown me things others might find a little unsettling but I always have enjoyed the differences in people. I love the different charactures I meet and as long as they have a good heart they make my day. You my friend are one of those charactures, don't change because of others opinions.

Now about that ensemble 8)

[Stinky_Hooker]

You know Stink I have been all over this country and over a good chunk of the world and my job has shown me things others might find a little unsettling but I always have enjoyed the differences in people. I love the different charactures I meet and as long as they have a good heart they make my day. You my friend are one of those charactures, don't change because of others opinions.

Now about that ensemble * *8)


Thanks bro!! I have never compromised who iam for anyone...wont happen, EVER. ;)


On the ensemble thing.....you have talked me into it....I have to wash the boat down today and get it loaded and ready to head South. Ill see if I cant do it in a thong for you.

Prepare to see a bright full moon!!! ;D


you gonna need these>> 8)

[willy]

Oh Boy 8)

[parishht]

Will it be leopard skin?

[Stinky_Hooker]

Will it be leopard skin?


PINK! 8)

[macojoe]

Like the old saying,

Those who know me know me well, and those who don't can go to hell!!

[Stinky_Hooker]

Ok Willy....you ask and you shall recieve!!!! *::)


I buffed that cooler top right up!!!! :D

[chumbucket]

As disturbing as that is too look at, I do believe this places the ball in msbhammer's court. read down the page;

http://www.wellcraftv20.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=General;action=display;num=11465912 77

Your turn msb. ;D ;) 8)

[macojoe]

Stinky... http://syncboard.com/albums/album02/inass.gif

[chumbucket]

Ummmmmmm. NO! >:(

[macojoe]

Hey whatyou doing?? want to go cast a few into the Canal??

[TMcGovern]

;D Oh that's not right on a multitude of levels!

[willy]

I guess the grace period is over ::)

[chumbucket]

Looks that way, eh willy? ::)

[Stinky_Hooker]

OK, my boy Willy seen it so its gone! Dont want yall to have any nightmares...or wet V20 dreams. ::)

[willy]

Stink Man you got a major pair of nortons brother LMAO
And um I don't need to see them ;)

[Stinky_Hooker]

Anything for a laugh!! no price too high!!!!! 8)

[Stinky_Hooker]

I am doing another starboard improvement....more details tomorrow!!!!

[Stinky_Hooker]

Here is another hint:

;D

http://www.forumpictureprocessor.com/pictureprocessor/images/Photo_061406_005.jpg

[Airslot]

I got it; youyr gonna cut the 18 in two and splice in 2 feet to make her a 20?

Airslot

[willy]

You had a short in the power cord and you are standing in a puddle. You found it shockingly stimulating and are recreating it for us ;D

[Mac_Attack]

Your thong is too tight!? Bill Mc ;D

[Stinky_Hooker]

OK guys here ya go!!

I wanted to get rid of some more very unuseable space. My 18 had a "livewell" in front of the console that I never used. It had long since been out of commission and I dont know why they even put them up there. When in anything but slick calm conditions all the water bounces out and the bait gets beat to death too. I keep a cooler in the back for a livewell untill I get the transom enclosed and the bracket on.


Here is the before shot:
http://www.forumpictureprocessor.com/pictureprocessor/images/Photo_061406_002.jpg


After some grinding:
http://www.forumpictureprocessor.com/pictureprocessor/images/Photo_061406_003.jpg


The uneeded livewell:It will be on Ebay, the first 299.95 gets it!! :D
http://www.forumpictureprocessor.com/pictureprocessor/images/Photo_061506_001.jpg


Oh my, thats gonna take on water! :o
http://www.forumpictureprocessor.com/pictureprocessor/images/Photo_061406_006.jpg


The floor actually cleaned up pretty good where the old livewell sat and now I just have to caulk the front of the gas hatch with some 5200.


I know just the thing to cover that up with! Starboard to the rescue!!! :D

http://www.forumpictureprocessor.com/pictureprocessor/images/102_0724.jpg



After smoothing the front lip off while being very careful not to damage the console I covered the hole with a piece of 1/2" starboard, which still has to be caulked in.



Here is the final result: As you can see now I have room for a cooler and I am able to walk around. Before the cooler had to sit on top of the livewell or get tripped over.

http://www.forumpictureprocessor.com/pictureprocessor/images/102_0718.jpg


I even buttoned it down with two Igloo tie downs from a set of cooler chocks holding my 150qt in place of a seat behind the console. I screwed small stainless strap hooks into the console so that I would'nt have to put any more holes in the floor for cooler chocks. ::)

http://www.forumpictureprocessor.com/pictureprocessor/images/102_0720.jpg


I LIKE it!! 8)



One other tip I thought of that some of you guys might can use was this fan setup.


http://www.forumpictureprocessor.com/pictureprocessor/images/102_0723.jpg


I keep a fan blowing into one of the back storage compartments of the boat. It runs ALL the time. If the boat isnt in tow or in the water the fan is going. This keeps the whole inside of the hull from holding moisture when not in use. It even blows through the belly drainage and up under the console. You can also feel air blowing out of the anchor storage up front. I like knowing the water doesnt collect in there...it'll probably add many years to the life of the old girl. ;D

[reelapeelin]

Stinky, that fan movin' air thru the bilge has gotta be "The Idea of the Year!!"...as they say on the beer commercial; "BRILLIANT!!"...what a great way to keep her insides dry...

...and super job on the baitwell tear-out...that came out good...ain't Starboard wonderfus!! ;D ;D ...

[msbhammer]

I would have kept the bait well. Would make a great porta-potty. ;D ;D or for those sea sick days ;D ;D

[Stinky_Hooker]

Thanks Rap!!!! Simple but effective. 8)

Hammer, the flange for the drain was broken off so all water and "other" stuff ran into the under console storage. NOT GOOD man!! ::)

[bigshrimpin]

Stinks - Do you still have that baitwell? If so . . . I'll send you some $$ for it . . . just like it is.

[Stinky_Hooker]

BS, if you are serious... just pay to ship it and its yours bro! 8)

[bigshrimpin]

Stinks I'm dead serious.

Here's my address
1158 San Gallo Terrace
Davis, CA 95616

Let me know what I owe ya!!

[Stinky_Hooker]

10-4 bro....Ill pack it up monday at work and ship it. 8)

[Mac_Attack]

Stinky your new set up is great! My Gruman 16' CC had the same set up worked fine. Your right about the water splashing out. Mine had a live well under the helm seat and if you were heading in with fish and it was a little rough the water would come out. Bill Mc ;D

[Stinky_Hooker]

I did the last couple repairs I had as far as starboard goes tonight. I replaced the back transom hatches with 1/2" because the old ones were looking rough!

Here is a before pic......

http://www.forumpictureprocessor.com/pictureprocessor/images/Photo_061906_002.jpg


Here is the hole on one side...same on both:

http://www.forumpictureprocessor.com/pictureprocessor/images/Photo_061906_001.jpg




Here are the two I cut to replace them:

http://www.forumpictureprocessor.com/pictureprocessor/images/Photo_061906_003.jpg


Here is the final product after rounding the corners and routing the edges:

http://www.forumpictureprocessor.com/pictureprocessor/images/Photo_061906_004.jpg


http://www.forumpictureprocessor.com/pictureprocessor/images/Photo_061906_005.jpg


Did I mention I like starboard? *;D

[chumbucket]

How can you not like it? Now if we could only find a way to make a pair of thongs out of it that wouldn't chafe. :o ::)

[Stinky_Hooker]

WOW CB, You are talkin mega dirty!!!! :D


One can dream, I guess.... ::)

[racerx]

wow, that hooker dude (hooker dude? i cant believe i just typed that) sure does get a lot done to his boat. must have the energy of a 10 year old. think when i come pick up that trailer this weekend i will just leave my 20 in his yard. that way i can just keep setting around my cpu, drinking iced tea, chatting about what i'm gonna do, and my boat might actualy get finished!

[Blue_Runner]

must have the energy of a 10 year old

Racer, I think you hit the nail on the head ;)

[Stinky_Hooker]

I do have lots of spunk, but its only because the way I eat/workout. You old farts would be surprised how much better you would feel if you went to the gym regularly. :D ;)

[racerx]

come work with me for just one day, we'll see how spunky you are then.

[Blue_Runner]

Gym? Remodeling house, mowing yard, boating on the weekends, keeping wife happy, raising two kids - who needs a gym to work out ;D

I agree with you 100% Stinky. Only I don't need the gym right now! If I ever get this house done, maybe.

[Stinky_Hooker]

come work with me for just one day, we'll see how spunky you are then.


HAAA!!! I do more before 6am than you do all day, I garantee it!!

Then I rest at work so i can work when I get home again. ;D

[Skools Out]

NEW NAME's FOR Stinks ;D

Hooker Dude

&

Spunky Monkey

[willy]

Thats Humble Hooker Dude ;)

[shicks007]

You are the man.........................................someti mes scary, but your still the man! :o :o :o :o :o :o

[macojoe]

LMFAO!!

Posted by: Skools Out Posted on: Jun 20th, 2006, 2:22pm
NEW NAME's FOR Stinks

Hooker Dude

&

Spunky Monkey

[Stinky_Hooker]

thanks Shicks, but I aint the man...hell I aint even sitting next to the man. ::)

[willy]

But you are the friend of the man, just as good ;) 8)

[Stinky_Hooker]

That I am brother Willy. 8)

[msbhammer]

Yo STINK,
did you router out the bottom of the starboard ?
I just ordered some starboard myself, but in 1inch, so I can route out the bottom so it fits overtop of the lip on the hatch cover.

[Stinky_Hooker]

No Hammer, I didnt...I only used some 1/2" than I had already. I wanted to do just what you said, but didnt due to $$ and the fact that I already had some 1/2" material. I want to get some and do it the way you are though....good thinkin. ;)

[Stinky_Hooker]

I was just gonna let yall know I dug around till I found a friend with a friend that works for a sign company. Getting the Hooker's badging done for FREE!!! I like free!!! ;D

Will post pics when its done! 8)