I'm still contemplating the roof extension and possibly redoing the bed in the back to create some additional storage. Everything depends on the weather and whether I can find a space to work over the winter. I'm still reviewing this site to identify all the material I need for the extension, but I'll keep reading.

Above Water

Hi all,

I am an Aussie and am commencing the building of a pontoon/bbq boat.  It will not be all that similar to most I've seen on these pages.  Firstly, it will be permanently in the lake, and secondly it won't have those round fancy aluminium toons you guys have.  Most the bbq boats built here have squared toons and are built out of steel and only have small outboards.... so they don't plane.  I really do like the look of the boats I've seen on these pages.  Once I start assembling my boat I will post up some progress pics.  I am expecting some laughter from you folks as our versions are very different from yours... anyhow.

Nice meeting you all.

Emu Barron

I'm thinking about a fiberglass boat that I saw at a customers house. The floor needs a total tear out and rebuild.

It is 16ft long , trailered. Has a 65 merc that does not run. Think I can pick it up for around $400. to $500.

As for the above talk about that aussie flat bottom. Somewhere between me and the Florida beach sits a boat/toon. It looks to be about 6ft wide and 14 to 16 ft long. open inside with a flat wide all the way across bottom. Old and for sale.

I still have many projects on the boat to work on.  Should be enough to keep me busy until the Spring!

replacing my 18 gallon fuel tank with a 31 gallon version

Installing all of the gauges and there respective sending units:

    electronic compass, depth sounder, speedometer

A complete wet sanding of all epoxied surfaces and then applying several coats of Spar Varnish.  (That's a special 'wood protection' product that works similar to SharkHide!  LOL)

Install Water Tanks for sink

Build an enclosure for the porti-potty  (The ladies will appreciate this one)

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Oh yeah!  Then there's my Honey Do list (which has grown considerably over the past few years)

You just reminded me of another project I'll be working on, my jon boat. Already got the new seats for it (really nice seats from www.boatingseats.com), got the electric harness, switch panel. led lights and such. Soon as the current rain gives me some peace, I can start on it making the aluminum fixtures I'll need to do the mounting of some of the items.

I am going to begin on finishing.. if that can happen... on mine.. took a while off due to birth of the little man...

but going to work so when he;'s ready next summer..we can head out...