Title: Custom Micro Bass Boat: SwampCat Boat Works lives!!!
Post by: FD on September 04, 2022, 06:59:10 AM
Post by: FD on September 04, 2022, 06:59:10 AM
Yep, my most ambitious project yet began yesterday.
The DIY garage boat, the SC 12-60 Tunnel Micro Bass boat started yesterday. Here are a few sneak peek pics from day 1. Video coming soon.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220904/826e4a5edaf1afea2b50bdf3c57e0977.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220904/b3e63bd8ea92fb3e285341d4f6ad533a.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220904/728195148b6df026498924068c7cb718.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220904/7c4ee14c2236e3afa69d35d86104bde9.jpg)
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The DIY garage boat, the SC 12-60 Tunnel Micro Bass boat started yesterday. Here are a few sneak peek pics from day 1. Video coming soon.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220904/826e4a5edaf1afea2b50bdf3c57e0977.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220904/b3e63bd8ea92fb3e285341d4f6ad533a.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220904/728195148b6df026498924068c7cb718.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220904/7c4ee14c2236e3afa69d35d86104bde9.jpg)
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Title: Re: SwampCat Boat Works lives!!!
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on September 04, 2022, 07:15:18 AM
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on September 04, 2022, 07:15:18 AM
Looking forward to following this project. ~c~
Title: Re: SwampCat Boat Works lives!!!
Post by: Princeton_Man on September 04, 2022, 07:46:30 AM
Post by: Princeton_Man on September 04, 2022, 07:46:30 AM
Very cool! Is this going to be a glass boat?
Title: Re: SwampCat Boat Works lives!!!
Post by: Donald Garner on September 04, 2022, 08:41:13 AM
Post by: Donald Garner on September 04, 2022, 08:41:13 AM
Quote from: Capt. BassinLou on September 04, 2022, 07:15:18 AM
Looking forward to following this project. ~c~
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Title: Re: SwampCat Boat Works lives!!!
Post by: Smallie_Stalker on September 04, 2022, 11:27:20 AM
Post by: Smallie_Stalker on September 04, 2022, 11:27:20 AM
Always enjoy these types of threads. I'll be watching the progress. 
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Title: Re: SwampCat Boat Works lives!!!
Post by: Oldfart9999 on September 04, 2022, 04:55:42 PM
Post by: Oldfart9999 on September 04, 2022, 04:55:42 PM
Quote from: Capt. BassinLou on September 04, 2022, 07:15:18 AM
Looking forward to following this project. ~c~
Me too.
Rodney
Title: Re: SwampCat Boat Works lives!!!
Post by: twocold on September 04, 2022, 05:18:48 PM
Post by: twocold on September 04, 2022, 05:18:48 PM
Looking forward to following this!
Title: Re: SwampCat Boat Works lives!!!
Post by: FD on September 05, 2022, 05:42:47 AM
Post by: FD on September 05, 2022, 05:42:47 AM
Day 2 went well. The tunnel is taking shape. Got the interior side walls in and glued with Thixo epoxy. The overnight cure is unbelievably solid.
I'm still having issues with making the bow geometry work out. That's day 3's task.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220905/5b48870999cd5593945f657b25ce0eed.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220905/be55ddf40e7152e12f941f8660b5ff30.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220905/3a39a107ff9738a4a66530986393b4b3.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220905/eef750aa37a7f3a16e4890efa53dc06a.jpg)
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I'm still having issues with making the bow geometry work out. That's day 3's task.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220905/5b48870999cd5593945f657b25ce0eed.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220905/be55ddf40e7152e12f941f8660b5ff30.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220905/3a39a107ff9738a4a66530986393b4b3.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220905/eef750aa37a7f3a16e4890efa53dc06a.jpg)
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Title: Re: SwampCat Boat Works lives!!!
Post by: FlatsNBay on September 05, 2022, 10:32:03 AM
Post by: FlatsNBay on September 05, 2022, 10:32:03 AM
Looks Heavy?
Title: Re: SwampCat Boat Works lives!!!
Post by: FD on September 05, 2022, 01:54:48 PM
Post by: FD on September 05, 2022, 01:54:48 PM
Part of what you see is the jig to keep it square during the build. The boat is made out of 5mm plywood.
That being said it is going to be heavier than a Jon boat or pond prowler. But it is larger and has the capabilities of a bass boat, in an 11'-8" frame. Still should fit in the back of a pickup with the Reese hitch mounted frame/loader I designed. It is also designed to fit in the back of a toy hauler so I can have a comfortable boat when we hit the road in a few years.
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That being said it is going to be heavier than a Jon boat or pond prowler. But it is larger and has the capabilities of a bass boat, in an 11'-8" frame. Still should fit in the back of a pickup with the Reese hitch mounted frame/loader I designed. It is also designed to fit in the back of a toy hauler so I can have a comfortable boat when we hit the road in a few years.
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Title: Re: SwampCat Boat Works lives!!!
Post by: FD on September 05, 2022, 02:08:50 PM
Post by: FD on September 05, 2022, 02:08:50 PM
End of day 3. I got the bow geometry worked out so it looks less like a barge. Having room for storage under the deck made it look tall for its length.
We will see how it looks when I get it out of the jig and flipped over, but that is still 40 hours away...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220905/74d3ee345f4357a98e47f6f9ae68c0db.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220905/d3a8522794764fcf5290b4f05fdfc4c0.jpg)
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We will see how it looks when I get it out of the jig and flipped over, but that is still 40 hours away...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220905/74d3ee345f4357a98e47f6f9ae68c0db.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220905/d3a8522794764fcf5290b4f05fdfc4c0.jpg)
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Title: Re: SwampCat Boat Works lives!!!
Post by: topdsm0138 on September 05, 2022, 05:36:32 PM
Post by: topdsm0138 on September 05, 2022, 05:36:32 PM
Looks great! Can't wait to see the end results.
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Title: Re: SwampCat Boat Works lives!!!
Post by: big g on September 05, 2022, 07:04:36 PM
Post by: big g on September 05, 2022, 07:04:36 PM
Your amazing Lee! ~c~ All the projects you take on besides running a company at the same time. What are you planning to power this boat with? Good luck moving forward. This will be fun to watch!!!!!
Title: Re: SwampCat Boat Works lives!!!
Post by: FD on September 06, 2022, 03:39:12 AM
Post by: FD on September 06, 2022, 03:39:12 AM
Quote from: Princeton_Man on September 04, 2022, 07:46:30 AMEpoxy and paint over 5mm plywood with some glass reinforcement.
Very cool! Is this going to be a glass boat?
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Title: Re: SwampCat Boat Works lives!!!
Post by: FD on September 06, 2022, 03:43:32 AM
Post by: FD on September 06, 2022, 03:43:32 AM
Quote from: big g on September 05, 2022, 07:04:36 PMThanks G. Honestly the company runs itself most of the time, but I like to think I'm amazing..
Your amazing Lee! ~c~ All the projects you take on besides running a company at the same time. What are you planning to power this boat with? Good luck moving forward. This will be fun to watch!!!!!
Normal power will be all electric. Likely a MK Edge TM and an ePropulsion outboard.
However I have two test dummies, Nate and Josh, that want to put a 25 on it and see if they can get 50 mph out of it.
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Title: Re: SwampCat Boat Works lives!!!
Post by: Princeton_Man on September 06, 2022, 05:17:07 AM
Post by: Princeton_Man on September 06, 2022, 05:17:07 AM
Quote from: FD on September 06, 2022, 03:43:32 AMBetter use a lot of epoxy. ~roflmaoQuote from: big g on September 05, 2022, 07:04:36 PM
Your amazing Lee! ~c~ All the projects you take on besides running a company at the same time. What are you planning to power this boat with? Good luck moving forward. This will be fun to watch!!!!!
However I have two test dummies, Nate and Josh, that want to put a 25 on it and see if they can get 50 mph out of it.
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Title: Re: SwampCat Boat Works lives!!!
Post by: Larry Francis on September 06, 2022, 06:49:08 AM
Post by: Larry Francis on September 06, 2022, 06:49:08 AM
This is pretty cool. looking forward to seeing this through in the end.
Title: Re: SwampCat Boat Works lives!!!
Post by: FD on September 10, 2022, 12:06:54 PM
Post by: FD on September 10, 2022, 12:06:54 PM
Progress photos from Day 6. It's starting to look like a boat.
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Videos coming weekly or when I get time to edit.
I got it off the horses and on the ground by myself. It still weighs well under 100lbs.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220910/e3016cbb597c611656f3a05102756bd9.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220910/f7033003f85ba122bfb6ec93de28e0d7.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220910/73f28bdaadc8a12ad13b193889c46791.jpg)
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.Videos coming weekly or when I get time to edit.
I got it off the horses and on the ground by myself. It still weighs well under 100lbs.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220910/e3016cbb597c611656f3a05102756bd9.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220910/f7033003f85ba122bfb6ec93de28e0d7.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220910/73f28bdaadc8a12ad13b193889c46791.jpg)
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Title: Re: SwampCat Boat Works lives!!!
Post by: Smallie_Stalker on September 10, 2022, 03:04:17 PM
Post by: Smallie_Stalker on September 10, 2022, 03:04:17 PM
Wow it's really coming along quickly. Are those open spaces going to be filled with some type of floatation?
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Title: Re: SwampCat Boat Works lives!!!
Post by: FD on September 11, 2022, 03:09:01 AM
Post by: FD on September 11, 2022, 03:09:01 AM
Quote from: Smallie_Stalker on September 10, 2022, 03:04:17 PMYes, sort of, but not until I flip it over.
Wow it's really coming along quickly. Are those open spaces going to be filled with some type of floatation?
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Because I wanted it to track well under TM power and handle a higher HP outboard at the same time, the pontoons are more pronounced at the stern while the bow end is more flat. With the changing angle, I have to cut and fit each one individually.
When I finish the skin and flip it, I'm putting 10" of 2lb density, closed cell pour foam in the pontoons. That should give me 1800 lbs of buoyancy.
If it fills with water I should be able to sit in it and wait for someone to come get me.
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Title: Re: SwampCat Boat Works lives!!!
Post by: Smallie_Stalker on September 11, 2022, 10:42:43 AM
Post by: Smallie_Stalker on September 11, 2022, 10:42:43 AM
Yessir that should keep you afloat! 🛟
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Title: Re: SwampCat Boat Works lives!!!
Post by: FD on September 11, 2022, 05:36:47 PM
Post by: FD on September 11, 2022, 05:36:47 PM
Day 7. I survived.
Probably should not have taken on such a complex hull shape for my first boat build but it's too late now. Finally got the skins on but it was a pain. I was attacked by a horde of love bugs and had to close the garage doors and break out the portable AC to keep it tolerable. It did keep most of the bugs out of the epoxy.
Tomorrow I flip it.
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Probably should not have taken on such a complex hull shape for my first boat build but it's too late now. Finally got the skins on but it was a pain. I was attacked by a horde of love bugs and had to close the garage doors and break out the portable AC to keep it tolerable. It did keep most of the bugs out of the epoxy.
Tomorrow I flip it.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220911/1321381a48d6793cb4b1639fdd85e68e.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220911/61b2cc85ea9f088a54967780f835cb96.jpg)
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Title: Re: SwampCat Boat Works lives!!!
Post by: Princeton_Man on September 11, 2022, 07:10:04 PM
Post by: Princeton_Man on September 11, 2022, 07:10:04 PM
Lookin' good! ~c~
Title: Re: SwampCat Boat Works lives!!!
Post by: big g on September 11, 2022, 09:24:25 PM
Post by: big g on September 11, 2022, 09:24:25 PM
Wow, looks stable, but heavy! Enjoying the journey! ~c~ ~c~ ~c~
Title: Re: SwampCat Boat Works lives!!!
Post by: Oldfart9999 on September 12, 2022, 05:29:13 AM
Post by: Oldfart9999 on September 12, 2022, 05:29:13 AM
Quote from: FD on September 11, 2022, 03:09:01 AMQuote from: Smallie_Stalker on September 10, 2022, 03:04:17 PMYes, sort of, but not until I flip it over.
Wow it's really coming along quickly. Are those open spaces going to be filled with some type of floatation?
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hen I finish the skin and flip it, I'm putting 10" of 2lb density, closed cell pour foam in the pontoons. That should give me 1800 lbs of buoyancy.
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I see a small problem with that, the amount of tackle the average baas fisherperson carries weighs much mow than that. lo lo It's coming along quite nicely Lee.
Rodney
Title: Re: SwampCat Boat Works lives!!!
Post by: FD on September 13, 2022, 05:11:00 AM
Post by: FD on September 13, 2022, 05:11:00 AM
I flipped it by myself with no issue. Picked it up and set it on the milk crates. Still around 100 lbs
Did a lot of cleanup, put in part of the epoxy fillets, and filled all the screw holes from the temp bracing. Cut and fit the TM deck support plate out of 3/4 ply.
Lots of sealing and sanding to be done.
It's looks like an egg crate at the moment, but I started the layout of the rod lockers and deck cutouts. Hopefully the sleek design that was in my head starts to show itself soon, or not...
It's going on it maiden voyage in the canal soon for a leak test and to check the balance before I install the floatation foam.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220913/97fdaaa1070fa75fbfc954e69a96d8bf.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220913/32915517e3c84f421b26d40911c05440.jpg)
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Did a lot of cleanup, put in part of the epoxy fillets, and filled all the screw holes from the temp bracing. Cut and fit the TM deck support plate out of 3/4 ply.
Lots of sealing and sanding to be done.
It's looks like an egg crate at the moment, but I started the layout of the rod lockers and deck cutouts. Hopefully the sleek design that was in my head starts to show itself soon, or not...
It's going on it maiden voyage in the canal soon for a leak test and to check the balance before I install the floatation foam.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220913/97fdaaa1070fa75fbfc954e69a96d8bf.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220913/32915517e3c84f421b26d40911c05440.jpg)
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Title: Re: SwampCat Boat Works lives!!!
Post by: FD on September 16, 2022, 08:55:22 AM
Post by: FD on September 16, 2022, 08:55:22 AM
Day 12! Videos are coming but I wanted to share(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220916/5d17e54778d68f8db2ecd2b12ede96db.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220916/696451554c39a2d5429d410e46909b57.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220916/022ac4c4f733fdf12ca403b8f8867af7.jpg)
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Title: Re: SwampCat Boat Works lives!!!
Post by: big g on September 16, 2022, 10:27:04 AM
Post by: big g on September 16, 2022, 10:27:04 AM
Wow, floats high, should be great in the shallows. There is light at the end of the tunnel. ~sun ~sun ~sun
Title: Re: SwampCat Boat Works lives!!!
Post by: topdsm0138 on September 16, 2022, 01:30:15 PM
Post by: topdsm0138 on September 16, 2022, 01:30:15 PM
Sweet! Looks good.
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Title: Re: SwampCat Boat Works lives!!!
Post by: Princeton_Man on September 16, 2022, 09:21:10 PM
Post by: Princeton_Man on September 16, 2022, 09:21:10 PM
Cool! ~c~
Title: Re: SwampCat Boat Works lives!!!
Post by: FD on September 18, 2022, 05:00:55 AM
Post by: FD on September 18, 2022, 05:00:55 AM
Full disclosure, it floated great but wasn't entirely watertight... a few leaks from seams and screw holes that weren't properly sealed. But, since the bottom is made of 21 individual pieces of 5mm plywood to get this tunnel shape, I was pretty happy.
We dried it out and corrected those leaks. One more waterproof test, then 4 oz glass on the bottom seams with a Gator Glide bottom coat. After that we will put the pour foam floatation in.
It's coming along nicely. Video 2 is out and I'm working on editing to get the vids caught up to the build progress.
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a few leaks from seams and screw holes that weren't properly sealed. But, since the bottom is made of 21 individual pieces of 5mm plywood to get this tunnel shape, I was pretty happy. We dried it out and corrected those leaks. One more waterproof test, then 4 oz glass on the bottom seams with a Gator Glide bottom coat. After that we will put the pour foam floatation in.
It's coming along nicely. Video 2 is out and I'm working on editing to get the vids caught up to the build progress.
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Title: Re: SwampCat Boat Works lives!!!
Post by: big g on September 20, 2022, 10:15:33 PM
Post by: big g on September 20, 2022, 10:15:33 PM
Looking forward to your next vid!
Title: Re: SwampCat Boat Works lives!!!
Post by: Oldfart9999 on September 21, 2022, 05:39:10 AM
Post by: Oldfart9999 on September 21, 2022, 05:39:10 AM
It's coming along FD, lot of work done and a lot to go.
Rodney
Rodney
Title: Re: SwampCat Boat Works lives!!!
Post by: FD on September 21, 2022, 01:03:45 PM
Post by: FD on September 21, 2022, 01:03:45 PM
Day 3 video is out. Trying to get caught up on the videos and wait for some cooler weather... ;D
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Title: Re: SwampCat Boat Works lives!!!
Post by: FD on September 28, 2022, 04:39:35 PM
Post by: FD on September 28, 2022, 04:39:35 PM
Day 15 sneak peek!
Rod lockers, pedestal seat mounts and pour foam.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220928/153a2044dd185573033ae065e90d5f20.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220928/518e33dc20c15a32e9a3564115a2829e.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220928/e5618ba97f14ecd0a6bed0f0adfcf96f.jpg)
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Rod lockers, pedestal seat mounts and pour foam.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220928/153a2044dd185573033ae065e90d5f20.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220928/518e33dc20c15a32e9a3564115a2829e.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220928/e5618ba97f14ecd0a6bed0f0adfcf96f.jpg)
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Title: Re: SwampCat Boat Works lives!!!
Post by: Smallie_Stalker on September 29, 2022, 10:35:49 AM
Post by: Smallie_Stalker on September 29, 2022, 10:35:49 AM
Wow, she's taking shape fast! 
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Title: Re: SwampCat Boat Works lives!!!
Post by: FD on September 29, 2022, 02:44:26 PM
Post by: FD on September 29, 2022, 02:44:26 PM
I got the hatch supports roughed in today.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220929/73a8415925c91f0068525981967e54d9.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220929/f747fc918b7cad976b5b8909e8fafbc8.jpg)
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Title: Re: SwampCat Boat Works lives!!!
Post by: big g on September 30, 2022, 11:42:03 AM
Post by: big g on September 30, 2022, 11:42:03 AM
Coming along nicely. I hope the storm didn't create any problems for you.
Title: Re: SwampCat Boat Works lives!!!
Post by: FD on October 03, 2022, 02:59:02 PM
Post by: FD on October 03, 2022, 02:59:02 PM
We're good. No internet or phone but we have power.
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Title: Re: SwampCat Boat Works lives!!!
Post by: FD on October 09, 2022, 04:37:02 PM
Post by: FD on October 09, 2022, 04:37:02 PM
It's upside down for the last time...I hope
And the videos are rolling out every few days trying to get caught up.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221009/b28cdd8ee9fb34bf4cd12ed088e8553f.jpg)
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And the videos are rolling out every few days trying to get caught up.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221009/b28cdd8ee9fb34bf4cd12ed088e8553f.jpg)
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Title: Re: SwampCat Boat Works lives!!!
Post by: big g on October 11, 2022, 11:00:37 AM
Post by: big g on October 11, 2022, 11:00:37 AM
You are amazing! ~c~ ~c~ ~c~
Title: Re: SwampCat Boat Works lives!!!
Post by: FD on October 17, 2022, 06:12:59 PM
Post by: FD on October 17, 2022, 06:12:59 PM
Sneak peek!(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221017/c3fc4524b5baaa5f0ad3da03770b8a4c.jpg)
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Title: Re: SwampCat Boat Works lives!!!
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on October 17, 2022, 06:26:31 PM
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on October 17, 2022, 06:26:31 PM
Quote from: FD on October 17, 2022, 06:12:59 PMVery nice!
Sneak peek!(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221017/c3fc4524b5baaa5f0ad3da03770b8a4c.jpg)
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Title: Re: SwampCat Boat Works lives!!!
Post by: Smallie_Stalker on October 18, 2022, 11:33:55 AM
Post by: Smallie_Stalker on October 18, 2022, 11:33:55 AM
Looks great Lee! 
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Title: Re: SwampCat Boat Works lives!!!
Post by: Princeton_Man on October 18, 2022, 03:28:26 PM
Post by: Princeton_Man on October 18, 2022, 03:28:26 PM
Is that an epoxy or a flex coat?
Title: Re: SwampCat Boat Works lives!!!
Post by: FD on October 19, 2022, 03:33:17 AM
Post by: FD on October 19, 2022, 03:33:17 AM
Thanks guys.
It's a 2 part epoxy Primer for below the waterline that is flexible. Total Boat Total Protect is the product name.
I'm putting GatorGlide on the bottom today. That will finish the bottom and I flip it for the last time.
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It's a 2 part epoxy Primer for below the waterline that is flexible. Total Boat Total Protect is the product name.
I'm putting GatorGlide on the bottom today. That will finish the bottom and I flip it for the last time.
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Title: Re: SwampCat Boat Works lives!!!
Post by: FD on October 19, 2022, 11:55:41 AM
Post by: FD on October 19, 2022, 11:55:41 AM
4 coats of Gator glide on the entire bottom and 6 coats on the bottom of the pontoons and skegs and the bottom is DONE!(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221019/5714bc2a6ea740bc351219c2c950e9fd.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221019/96e5d7ffc39b7fcc35cddc6d27aa96e5.jpg)
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Title: Re: SwampCat Boat Works lives!!!
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on October 19, 2022, 12:00:07 PM
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on October 19, 2022, 12:00:07 PM
~c~
Title: Re: SwampCat Boat Works lives!!!
Post by: Princeton_Man on October 19, 2022, 12:42:09 PM
Post by: Princeton_Man on October 19, 2022, 12:42:09 PM
Weight must be adding up? Looking good! ~c~
Title: Re: SwampCat Boat Works lives!!!
Post by: FD on October 19, 2022, 04:58:50 PM
Post by: FD on October 19, 2022, 04:58:50 PM
Quote from: Princeton_Man on October 19, 2022, 12:42:09 PMNot to bad. I can still pick up one end at a time pretty easily. I will definitely be getting help to flip it this time because the bottom is slick as owl snot.
Weight must be adding up? Looking good! ~c~
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Title: Re: SwampCat Boat Works lives!!!
Post by: Bud Kennedy on October 19, 2022, 05:33:57 PM
Post by: Bud Kennedy on October 19, 2022, 05:33:57 PM
Now that is slick ! ! ! !
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img922/7083/MHf2oS.gif) (https://imageshack.com/i/pmMHf2oSg)
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Title: Re: SwampCat Boat Works lives!!!
Post by: topdsm0138 on October 21, 2022, 09:10:33 AM
Post by: topdsm0138 on October 21, 2022, 09:10:33 AM
Gave you a shameless shoutout to someone on TBN's social media who wants to do this. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221021/77579e6ae514f0cddb242262687e4c3c.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221021/6bcf7787fb04e1f17f0de0bb830e3df9.jpg)
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Title: Re: SwampCat Boat Works lives!!!
Post by: FD on October 21, 2022, 03:12:44 PM
Post by: FD on October 21, 2022, 03:12:44 PM
Quote from: topdsm0138 on October 21, 2022, 09:10:33 AMThanks Josh. I've been talking to Mike over at TBN about livewells and other stuff.
Gave you a shameless shoutout to someone on TBN's social media who wants to do this. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221021/77579e6ae514f0cddb242262687e4c3c.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221021/6bcf7787fb04e1f17f0de0bb830e3df9.jpg)
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He has been a lot of help.
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Title: Re: SwampCat Boat Works lives!!!
Post by: FD on October 21, 2022, 03:15:00 PM
Post by: FD on October 21, 2022, 03:15:00 PM
It's right side up again on the auto loader. I'll get you guys a sneak peek of the loading prototype in action.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221021/bfe4554df9435e52e2da9d3b583f5c3d.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221021/484273062847d0135d522a0bef93be85.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221021/7b302cf09ac35f39db1123eba4d5a687.jpg)
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Title: Re: SwampCat Boat Works lives!!!
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 04, 2022, 05:24:12 PM
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 04, 2022, 05:24:12 PM
Got to see this boat in person over the wknd. It's going to be a kickass micro bass boat!!
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221204/00de2e888da4f0b71a71b23de07f9437.jpg)
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