tonynoriega - 7:40 pm on Sep 4, 2012 (gmt 0)

@SevenCubed...

I think for the most part I have taken into account most of your recommendations. From what I have researched, my boat type is a "Deep V" type hull... and do not plan to make the bottom deck very high at all... It will essentially lay below, or just even with, what I refer to as the "low ribs" the shorter ribs that run up the side... I would venture to say that the height, if I can get away with it will be no higher than 3"-4" from the center line.

I also only plan on running the deck to the rear bench, and leaving the stern/aft portion of the boat as is to accommodate my gas tank. I did remove the center bench, which I am hoping the deck would compensate for the overall weight missing between the two benches. With the trolling motor and outboard on the rear, I will put the battery up front and wire along the gun wale.

[disclaimer] This is my wish list... not what may really happen!

She is only going to see local inland lakes, and rivers around the Boise area.. Snake river, Lake Lowell....(if anyone cares)...which are fairly calm and steady...

No ocean waves for this baby.

I have a few rivets to replace, and plan on putting a coat of GluvIt all around the seams to increase overall watertight integrity...(ahhh Navy terms... gotta love em.)

At this moment, I got her flipped over and am wire brushing the crud off the bottom and giving it a nice bath...came across some gouges that concern me, but nothing penetrating the hull at this point.

Am hoping to get some AB Marine grade plywood to replace the rotted out transom wood...put a nice shine on that and call it good...

If I have time... will hit the boat with a few coats of primer and paint and get my "design" skills to work...

This is my new hobby... never had anything this before that consumed so much of my mental capacity...
With 4 kids in the house, I need something to pass the time since I dont get out much any more!