18' Lowe center console flat bottom rebuild

[ToonGuy]

Sounds like an air leak
Check all your rubber parts well...

[Mrtoler]

Thanks for the help, Craig and Ty... I'm working on getting some help cleaning the carbs!

[spurhunter]

Man what a great build!

[Mrtoler]

I tinkered with the boat a bit today, I have been working on a mount for the controls so I could mount them on the correct (starboard) side of the console, but after battling it I decided to just mount them on the port side. I know it not the correct way but I'm left handed and I'm selling it so if it's a problem for the new owner he can buy the correct controles for the other side.. I also mounted my rod holders on the console. Nothing real major but still progress. Here's some pics







Here's a list of what I can think of that needs to be done to finish the boat

1-I need two of the bases the anchor and nav lights plug into
2-gauges, tach fuel and volt
3-vent hose for the fuel tank and vent
4-cooler cushion for seat In front of console
5-build a floor for the batteries
6- make some storage room
7-bolt down floor
8-rebuild carbs
9-finish painting interior walls and gunnels
10-fish it until it sells

[curtiscapk]

looks great ryan!

[Mrtoler]

Thanks man!

[Mrtoler]

I've been working on this boat a lil here and a lil there but yesterday I worked on it almost all day. I got all the thru hull fittings sealed with 5200 and tightened down, got all the hoses ran and clamped, got my dash panels made and mounted my switch panel mounted and hooked up, bot my battery in place and secured, and got my floor mounted. All I can think of that needs to be done is, finish up the captains seat and finish plumbing the livewell that's inside it, and mount it down. I also need to get the bolts to mount my two fishing seats, then clean it up and paint the inside in a few spots... And that's pretty much it!

[dunny961]

Good job! It's coming along quite well! I would like to start redoing my dad's old side console aluminum boat with 50hp Johnson. Maybe someday?!?

[curtiscapk]

Getting close Ryan!

[Mrtoler]

Thanks, I'm ready to finish this thing so I can sell it! The tritoon is more of a priority to me and I need a lil cash to get started on it

[Mrtoler]

Just got this thing back from the shop, bypassed oil injection, adjusted throttle linkage, basic tune up, and a good cleaning and it's running great and ready to fish. I'm taking it to the lake in a bit for a shake down run, can't wait to get this thing up on plain and run about 40mph!

[fergusmj]

Now hurry up on the Tritoon!!!!!

[Mrtoler]

Update, everything ran great, have a few small things to do but nothing major! Its getting put on Craigslist tomorrow, and as soon as it sells the tritoon build starts. But I'm going to fish until it sells!

[curtiscapk]

nice! fish away I always say!

[redbeard]

As always nice job hope you sell it fast.