Two steps fwd. Plenty of new hardware added, but still have lots of hinge work to do...which is always a PITA.
Rubrail is still in transit.....& next week: start bending pipes and squaring away the metal work.
Of all thing, trailer tires went extra innings (why is that?) A decent D rated trailer tire is like unheard of.



I like the Accon cleats, the Boat Buckles should make life easier. The flush fuel fill and vent worked out awesome....


We have (some) color. Plans for the bottom have changed for the 100th time....more on that later. Didnt want a popup cleat on the bow, and found some pretty cool LED Nav lights. The horn in the console worked out great for looks, but sounds like a sick goose. Oh well...


Threw the doghouse in to see if my tape measure still worked....its big & heavy, exactly as planned...

The bottom was sprayed this week. The plan changed to Interlux Epoxy.
Disregard the tape, temporary cover for dirt & water while she cooks outside.

Made it to the water. A minor bug or 2 to work out, but progress, is progress.










And...what really made 3) years of work worthwhile....

She looks great! I love the lines of the Novas and your CC conversion is perfect.

very cool!

there is a wellcraft version of this boat sitting in gormleys marina westville nj. sign on it says free. single engine pre-alpha cuddy. looks like it hasn't been washed in a decade. if somebody sees this and wants to try to recreate yours or leave the layout as brownie designed it...

Sweet project, way cool, and practical.

WOW -- I am impressed-- I wish I had your talent and time to "play". You did a phenomenal job. I think the neatest was the kids tubing!!

All the best and above all

Safe Boating

3pointstar

Very kind words Sir! Very much appreciated & safe/fun boating to you & yours too.

Thank you frickstyle....Practical was indeed a top priority.

After considerable thought, I decided to change things up a little.
Went ahead & cut the console off while in the barn, cut the deck & pulled the fuel tank. Cut the tank down to 60 gal, added a transverse stringer and finished off the aft area the tank resided in.
Boat is back in the shop and deck is being patched as we speak.
Once done, The finished area between the console & engine may become additional storage.

With Spring right around the corner, the goal this year is more time boating...less time working on it.
Still havent gotten to a Swim Platform or Arch yet. If anyone has either and wants to donate or sell....I'm game.