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Well it floats! And rows well. I have to paint a few spots and make and install a splash guard. Then get a motor for it.

I have the deck boards installed. The two end boards are loose and I left a section out of one of the middle boards for bilge access. I am going to contact cement some green army bed roll mats from Midway USA (I read this from another post before I started this project and I just so happen to...

I’m now waiting for the wetlander to dry (for a few more days). Then I’ll flip it over and put down the decking and install the oar locks. At that point I can finally test her on the “seas”.

Ok thank you for your advice. I’m going to use the wetlander product. Would any one that’s used it think that it’s tough enough to apply over the keels without using aluminum or brass strips to protect them?

Thank you!, it’s overall good but I really could’ve kept sanding for better fine detail work. I want to hunt this within the next two weeks so it’s getting painted regardless ;). Thank you for suggesting this product.

How much of a difference does the gator glide really make? Yeah I looked at the scaup also, it looks like a solid boat for the bays. But I went with the mallard for hunting up tight inside creeks and back bays.

Thank you Eric! I really just had to stop myself and paint because there are enough imperfections that I could work on for the next month lol. Parker’s all the way then!

I hope everyone is well! So this has taken far longer than I expected, however I’m finally at the home stretch. I just put the second coat of petit protect on the bottom. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what I can paint the bottom with for economy? I read somewhere that people have...

Hey Gabe, South Jersey Lumberman’s in egg harbor. Good pricing and local to save on shipping costs.

Thank you Eric, I’m going to start sanding and fairing soon. What fairing compound do you all prefer?

Here is what I came up with to reinforce the hull, at least a little; I think 😉 It’s not the best craftsmanship ( I thought of this after I had already cut the floor beams)but it should do.

SJ, I should try this.

Thank you Carl, it’s probably too late for me now though. I’ll definitely make a mental note for if I ever build another one (probably gonna need a little time after this to spend time fixing things around the house 😉).

Thank you for your thoughts, I’m going to run it on ~ 10hp outboard. If I do go with his original drawings I’ll add some more cross sectional supports and bond the two outer most boards directly to the hull. I appreciate all your guys feedback!