My boat project....now where are those barra?

[setthehook]

Just thought i would share some pics of my boat project that is now 95% finished. It goes to show that you dont need a massive bank loan or too save for years to go chase barra etc in comfort. All up it cost me $4000.00
Upgrades included buying the boat 4.2 meter stacer with trailer needing attention and a 96 model motor in great condition.
The trailer was sandblasted, primed and resprayed. New leaf springs, tires, bolts, pins,washers. Also new wheel bearings.
Boat was taken back to bare aluminium and primed with aluminium primer and resprayed grey.
I built all the framing to hold the deck up with square aluminium lengths. All the decking went in and carpet aswell as trapdoors. Added a seat and pedistal, drink holders, sounder and electric motor ( maxxum bow mount with foot control). Also bought a large deep cycle battery, nav lights and decl lighting and all new wiring and connections. All screws used are stainless steel and all rivets were sealed aluminium rivets. Anyways here are some before and after pics, hope yas like it!!
Before
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v141/robertbarrett/oldshot.jpg
now
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v141/robertbarrett/DSCF2814.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v141/robertbarrett/DSCF2824.jpg
Birds eye of the Deck etc
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v141/robertbarrett/DSCF2828.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v141/robertbarrett/DSCF2871.jpg

now where are those barra hiding?

[finga64]

Excellent :)
I was pretty impressed with the before shots let alone the after shots.
You've done a great job matey :o

[gutzy]

well done mate that looks insane!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

[cyclone]

Bewdifull! Top job you must be very pleased with the result of your hard work. Great to see someone turn a basic boat into a fishing machine, a really neat fishing machine. I say it again exellent work.

Andrew.

[setthehook]

Thanks guys, im sure 1st barra that slides onto thed eck will feel so much more rewarding after doing the work myself.

[seajay39]

You'll have a Barra on deck real soon, i reckon ;)

[fishingjew]

Mate you have to be proud of that effort well done nothing like doing it yourself setup to the way you want it :D

[Bundy_Burp]

All the work you have put into the boat really shows and everything looks top notch.
Lets hope that first Barra isnt too far off .

Bundy 8-)

[setthehook]

cheers guys

Seajay hopefully this weekend coming if this pain in the but wind racks off..... As soon as i said the words im going fishing this week it started!! ill have to think of a new name for it! like mowing the lawn.

[gunnabuild1]

Looks tidy mate.Good luck with the barra!

[el_carpo]

Looks great setthehook!

[griz066]

Great job mate go get em 8-)

[Stumpy-USA2]

Great job! That's some professional workmanship. The fish don't stand a chance.

[maxwellson]

excelent....very clean and tidy..

now for the fish

good luck

cheers Maxi