14 Ashcraft paint job - Page 3

jorgeinmiami · #21 03-07-2021, 06:40 PM

So this weekend I got the stainless steel rub rail on, relocated the console ,the front hatch, screw down the bilge pump, and the teleflex steering helm also. Have aluminum gas tank sort of in place and that will be done next time.

Since I relocated the console the steering cable is now too long. I want to sit on the back deck instead of buying and installing some kind of seat. So I imagine that the cables to the side binnacle will also be long. Easy fix ...just break out some more money.

jorgeinmiami · #22 03-13-2021, 06:45 PM

I installed the gas tank and had the carpet on the sides glued in. Before it had a feeling of being inside a bath tub. I need to do some trimming on the edges of the carpet but it looks a lot better.
Now the gas tank which is tucked under the front is pretty ugly as is. I could just live with it, glue some more rug on it, or make a panel .

Or some other idea may come my way.

Tommorow I'm going to get the engine back on and hook up the rigging and maybe start it up.

jorgeinmiami · #23 04-07-2021, 07:24 PM

So today I sold the Ashcraft. Was tired if it not looking like I would want it to be and I'm not up for a project.

Good news is that I ordered this today.
Brand new 14.6 Skimmer Skiff. Plan is to put the 30 Yamaha on it and use the trailer that I have.

Not ordering in that yellow and I'm leaning on either Ice Blue or match it to the Seacraft in Aqua Mist

nestorpr · #24 04-10-2021, 01:17 AM

Woohoo, nice boat buddy! That'll make fishing the keys so much better, hope you get it soon!

jorgeinmiami · #25 04-10-2021, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by nestorpr

Woohoo, nice boat buddy! That'll make fishing the keys so much better, hope you get it soon!

Nestor. Good hearing from you

It's a 3 months wait for the boat ....seems like everything you want is a 2 to 6 month wait. What times we are in.

Yes fishing in the keys and flamingo are is going to be good.
One day I hope to fish up your way

Jorge

nestorpr · #26 04-11-2021, 02:36 AM

Yep, that's what I've been hearing from everywhere. News say boat sales are WAY up due to Covid, the Boston Whaler factory close to here was recently hiring up to 300 more people to try to meet the demand!

By all means do come up, there are so many different places to fish up here; Indian River, Mosquito Lagoon, Banana River, Lake Washington, St. John's river, etc. A boat like that Skimmer can go anywhere and if you go want to go on open water we can use my Aquasport as a base boat for safety.