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Brettmpriest Thank you for the reply, great first post and let me be the first to welcome you here. I had welded some 1/8 for about 4ft. It started as a square panel and by the time I was done, well, I could not get the bolt holes to match. Bit frustrating to say the least LOL Definitely going to tr...

What do you guys do to prevent major distortion of the welded material. Thanks in advance.

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Slick looking ride congrats on the purchase.
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My brother runs this machine and he's quite happy with it burning 1/4 inch all day long I'd give it another chance

IMHO

Friend of mine got a DF250 around 900hrs that almost bought myself, just blew the head gasket... 6k for a new powerhead

Auch...

Couple more pics, progress is not as fast as hoped but she catches fish :) http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd5/gypseas/2014-09-01170321_zpsff82c394.jpg http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd5/gypseas/2014-09-17173029_zps55325f38.jpg http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd5/gypseas/20141004_145641_zp...

Cool vid indeed!

Thanks for sharing

New to me that is... who can afford them 300s brand new??, maybe our Floridian friends....LOL... however, the motor (2012) seems to be in good shape with 470 hrs. The hours breakdown shows nothing too exciting most hours are idle or cruise. The place I bought it from is sending me a new impeller so,...

Was surprised nobody said anything about the pic above the "banana" one. See the body chalk outline LOL Today, instead of following her lead ... http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd5/gypseas/2014-09-01095712_zps3357d2ae.jpg I ended up starting the motor for the first time (long story :)) ...

That is a Cope 10ft and yes it does look like a lot of fun
http://www.aluminumboatdesigns.com/stoc ... etboat.htm

HaHa yes almost done ...the fun work is just starting

Many thanks for your input guys!!

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Well, here it is



Easy does it, wish I had a bigger shop/garage

Oh boy, I hope it's over soon it's been quite a ride but I think I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. I am off work next week so I will have some time to fiddle with it and get her ready for water.

The salmon is waiting for my boat to be ready to start showing up in good numbers.
Haha

Funny I thought the same thing when I saw the yellow the screen, but yeah its just a strap LOL

The middle of the bracket needs to be recessed to accommodate the seastar hydraulic steering, so, drain holes

Should be ready tomorrow
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Snapped couple pics today

Todays update, didn't have my phone with me so this is what it looks like after going there yesterday with Kevin's post printed for directions :banghead: I must admit it did look good I just hope it is strong enough. Holding my breath here... http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd5/gypseas/2014-08-02...

Much appreciate your responses and advice gentlemen. Kevin as always Thank You for taking the time for such a detailed step by step response. After reading it several times just to comprehend and visualize what you are suggesting this is what I came up with (apologies for the crude "paint photo...

These pics were taken today

Had the boat in the shop since Friday. The way I was explained, the hashed area where the jet intake was will be cut and the "V" bottom restored, as well as a plate welded where transom has the round hole for the jet nozzle. Some hull stiffeners will be installed on the inside and then the...

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good post Kmorin we feel the same across the border (same issues)

you going to leave the raised lip around the engine bay or cut it off flush? Removing the tow post? Lip stays but maybe up to 1 inch or so topped by a lid with gas shocks, for anchor rode storage, life jackets, maybe a fish hold ...dunno yet. If you leave the tow post you could go into business wit...

Nice cut, plasma? No just a circular saw and a sawsall, you can see it through the hole actually. One thing leads to another and I ended up removing the gas tank cover just for a quick inspection. Quite pleased to find a 100 gallon tank behind the plate. http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd5/gypse...

All alloys must be sweating I found some water coming from under the foam and dripping out, foam was wet about 1/64" but bone dry in the middle, on the port side. Dry with no water whatsoever on the starboard side. Pulled a bunch of foam out to ensure water does not pool. Will keep an eye on it...

Couple more hours of work before the heat sent me in.
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