Almost there!

The inaugural trip for my boat is planned.

I've got a trip planned to take the boat to float the Muskegon in mid november with my Dad and some friends.

Here are some progress pics of the boat as it sits now.

Just have to finish the paint and then flip it over and do the duraback on the floor and

finishing touches.

I ordered a cover from David at Don Hill Driftboats in Oregon. I am really hoping that it will fit my MBB kit. Anyone have any experience with those covers? I guess I will just have to wait until it gets here to try it out.

I am very excited to FINALLY get to fish out of my boat!

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Permalink Reply by Rick Newman on October 18, 2013 at 8:10am

I have one for my Greg Tatman 16' and I am very happy with it. I sewed three of the additional tightening straps and their matching buckles to each of the rear sides. It makes it easier to tighten up the cover when installing it. I can post pictures if you like.

Rick N

Permalink Reply by John Kappus on October 18, 2013 at 8:19am

Yeah it looks like a good cover.

I am excited to see how it fits.

Would love to see some pics of how it fits and how you set it up on your boat Rick.

David was very helpful in offering some suggestions. Curious to see what you have come up with.

Thanks

Permalink Reply by Rick Newman on October 21, 2013 at 8:07am

John, I haven't neglected you but there is no internet down on the Grande Ronde River in Southeast Washington. My boat cover is pretty dirty after 20 miles of dirt roads, I get it washed off today and take some pictures.

I did catch a fish which I hoped was a steelhead but discovered I had caught a nice Dolly Varden or Bull Trout instead. It was a beautiful weekend, one of my buddies caught a 25" hatchery steelhead and another native fish three casts later.

Rick N

Permalink Reply by Phillip Westendorf on October 22, 2013 at 4:24pm

Rick, 

Remember a picture is worth a 1000 words.  Two or three are better.

Dorf

Permalink Reply by Rick Newman on November 2, 2013 at 8:11am

John, here's promised pictures;

First an overall picture

Here's a view of the bow:

Side view:

view of buckle and strap:The cover comes with the loop you see, actually there are several. There are also a bunch of straps that come with the cover and a buckle for each strap. I cut a length of strap with the female end attached. As you can see I sewed it next to the loop. I got tired of running the strap through the matching loops each time. Next to the matching loop on the opposite side of the boat I bar tacked (narrow zig zag stitches run forward and backward a few times) the other end of the strap. I left a long enough tail that I can either toss it under the boat or reach under and lead it across. and I can pull on it to make it tight. I tie up the loose ends to keep it from flapping.

 Sometimes others tie it up!

At the stern of my boat I took a couple of the straps, shortened them and used them to help close up the end.

I worked with a guide from Montana that used a similar flagging system on his anchor bracket. He suggested that a Montana State Trooper advised him to use something to warn drivers approaching from the rear especially if you boat extends quite some distance past your tail lights and back of your trailer. Seemed like a good, cheap thing to do even if it isn't required. It's not much fun to walk around the boat and run into the bracket.

John, I hope this helps you out. I bought a used sewing machine for $25, an Italian Necchi. I do some sewing to earn fishing money.

Good luck with your build.

Rick N

 

Permalink Reply by Phillip Westendorf on November 2, 2013 at 7:51pm

Rick, 

Nice looking cover.  I like the bra style from end.  How many straps did you add with the buckle snaps?  Looks like three counting the one at the Transom End.

Thanks for posting the pictures.

Dorf

Permalink Reply by Rick Newman on November 2, 2013 at 7:57pm

Four, two under the stern and two at the stern. On a trailer like yours, more could be added. One thing I want to do is add some kind of support to keep rain water from puddling. I had trouble with water seeping through the cover and collecting on the floor of my boat. I added a brass drain plug on the lowest point on the center right hand side and the water can now drain. The boat will be stored inside for the most part once I get done floating and fishing. Newest plan is to head to the salt water in Hood Canal to fish for Chum Salmon next week.

Rick N

Permalink Reply by Phillip Westendorf on November 2, 2013 at 8:10pm

Rick, 

I just took delivery of a cover from 5C's in Oregon.  I came with a 1" wide web strap (same material as your added straps) with a small loop on the Bow end (hooks over stem end) and it stretches the full lenght on the centerline and it has an adjusting loop on the Transom end.  It supports the cover so as to allow water to run off.  Snow might require additional support in the Winter.

Just another idea..

Dorf

Permalink Reply by Jason Knight on October 23, 2013 at 7:21am
Let me know what day(s)you will be on the MO. I might see you out there...
Permalink Reply by John Kappus on October 24, 2013 at 5:13pm
I'll be there November 8 through 10

I'll keep an eye out
Permalink Reply by John Kappus on November 2, 2013 at 11:02am
Wow that is a great looking cover

Thanks for taking the time to post pics Rick

My cover just arrived and I am hoping to get it on my boat tomorrow to test it out
Permalink Reply by John Kappus on November 3, 2013 at 7:20pm
I talked with Dave at don hill drift boats and he recommended a similar system to create a "ridge-line" from bow to stern. I am going tomgiventhat a shot.

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