33 replies to this topic

[RustyReel]

coolers will drain ouy the transom,was thinking about bench seat into the transom & using a engine bracket but scraped that idea also have a insulated fishbox / cooler in floor

[FL Boater]

Really nice, very "factory" look about the transom. I'm checking these (Ocracokes) out with the intention to build. I like your baitwell set-up, clean. Very nice job. Almost forgot...this is the 20....right?

[RustyReel]

yes

[RustyReel]

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[Pat Mellema]

That looks nice,

 

Pat

[FL Boater]

Look huge for 20'. Beautiful job!

[Fishman38]

Beautiful work Rusty!!  I am "considering" building this boat.  "Considering" because among other things I'm getting a little long in the tooth to take on such a project.  Would you hazard a guess as to the number of man hours you've invested in your build?

[RustyReel]

No Clue, But good guess, average 1 hour per day for year & half, would  be close

[Fishman38]

Thanks!  Hard to tell from the pics but it looks like you're maybe 2/3 done, with the console and other interior issues?  Which would make it 3 or 4 months of 8 hour days total? Even though I'm retired would probably take me more like a year or so.  4 or 5 hours a day of real work is a pretty good day for me.  It's a gorgeous boat and looks to be well worth the effort and expense.  It's those hours and hours of sanding that that scare me.  The rest I think will be fun. Thanks again for your input.   

[areame]

Looks great! Thanks for the updates! 

[RustyReel]

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[Miyot]

Looking really good.  Is the color Fighting Lady Yellow?  That is the color I have chosen as well.  Looks like you have a nice gloss.

[Hirilonde]

 Is the color Fighting Lady Yellow? 

I have always wanted the job naming paints for some paint company

 

Kidding aside, it does look great.

[RustyReel]

yes it is Fighting Lady Yellow