Boat Project 3

Still plugging along on the boat project. Slower than I would like but starting t make some headway. The trailer is basically finished aside from attaching the fenders. Turned out real nice. The next big project was to install braces in the gunwhales to stabilize the side walls. The boat is an 18′ and originally had benches that went across the boat to reinforce the sides. I fabricated...

Boat Project 2

I have to track down some odds and end pieces for the trailer reassembly but it is basically ready to go. Once I get that put together it is time to bring the new boat up and start working on that. After a lot of looking on Craigslist I picked up a 1977 18′ Lund Big Resorter from a guy in Bloomington. He was going to restore it for his kid but he never got around to it. I paid $550 for it...

Boat Project 1

I will be posting pics as I go with my boat project. I will try and detail what I did and how it all worked out. If you have any questions about anything feel free to drop me an email. I have wanted a boat for a long time but never had the space to store it and really didnt feel like dropping $3-$4,000 on a decent boat. Well the wheels started turning and I came up with a plan to basically start...

Another summer project checked off the list!

We bought a foreclosed house and the old firepit was in disrepair. We love our bonfires so I though I would do it up good. Went with a 16 ft radius circle so when the fire is a little too hot you can back your chair up and get away a bit. All together I would say this cost me in the range of about $700.00 for materials. I have to thank the Nielsens’ for the field stone . I am guessing I...