Dwight, I could use a bilge pump, and a little more rope. I also need a tarp. The boat is 14ft long.

thank you, it has been a drastic change alright, and a whole lot of work, but boy is it gonna be great to fish from...hehehe

I bet she could use that aerator, she needs to keep the fish alive for fresh eating right!!!

Kelkay,

I found an Attwood Mini King 500 bilge pump with about 7' of hose. I don't guess it was ever used, the motor still spins.

I also found several surface-mount deck cleats (still in the plastic bags), some battery tie-down straps, poly rope for an anchor, a couple of oars with rowlock's and a couple of paddles.

I also have a Minn Kota Maxxum 36volt, 101#, 42" trolling motor with the mount and foot control and a MotorGuide gator mount less the trolling motor.

Dwight

Dwight, I could use the bilge pump, and cleats. The oars would be too much money to send. I already have a trolling motor. I will send you a pm. I have one boat paddle at this time. I really appreciate the offer!!

These guys are very nice! I cannot wait to see the finished product.

PM sent Kelkay...

Kelly, do you have any new photos?

No, I do not have any new photos. I asked a friend to help when he had time, to let me know, still haven't heard from him. Then somebody else offered to help. (I thought this weekend.) I called him today, and he hasn't called back. So I am hoping tomorrow I will get it finished.

How much do you have left to do?

the only thing left to do is label wires, attach the last piece of pvc to the bow, and wire up the bilge pump, fish finder, and lights..I tried to get the light to plug in right, but I had trouble with it...I was afraid to push it in any more, for fear of breaking it...someone will have to look at that...hopefully the volunteer will be able to help me tomorrow

I bet you are getting excited about the finishing touches and then the maiden voyage...

yes, but this last bit is killing me, I just knew I'd already have it in the water by now...if it was something I could do myself, it would of already been done...the wiring is too complicated for me to do on my own, I already tried...so once I get the last bit of help...I am gonna be one happy lady

Just another update. I thought a guy was going to help over the weekend, he said that would be a good time to work on the wiring. I called him, and left messages, and he never got back to me. I do not know if he is okay, or he decided to go out of town, or what. I went over to the boat yesterday, and the tree the boat was parked under at my friend's house let off some kind of black sooty mold all over the boat. So I spend all afternoon trying to clean it. I tried regular dishwashing soap, and water...that didn't work, even when I scrubbed it. Then I tried a bleach water mixture, that didn't work. Finally I got the idea to use baking soda, and a sponge..with a bit of water and soap, and that did better. I ran out of time and did not get it cleaned up 100%. Her tree also put a whole bunch of leaves in it. I got that all out though. I am going to have to get a tarp so this doesn't get all inside the boat again. It is pouring rain today, so I cannot go finish the clean up, and attach that last piece of pvc to the bow. It will require a drill...and I cannot be doing that out in the rain. So when this blows over, I will be going back out there. I am giving up on that volunteer. So I have more who recently offered to help, and I will be contacting them. I am more than ready to get this done, so my son and I can fish asap, out of the boat.

Sad how some folks are already and willing to help but when it gets down to it they back out. I know you will find someone who is willing and capable of helping you finish it up. Keep your chin up. There's always a light at the end of the tunnel or as it maybe a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.

Thanks for your words of encouragement. I am trying to keep positive about this, but it is tough. It will get done though.

Kelkay, A suggestion, I get used vynl signs from a sign company in Dallas, they are 23'x40', heavy grade vynl, but very pliable, one side has the printed sign, the other is white, where I got mine (Free) they stiulate that the white side must always be the exposed side, I cut mine into 4 pieces (Each plenty big fo your boat,) I got some grommets from Tractor Supply (clothing material stores have them) affix the grommets and ties and wolla you have a cover that will never wear out. You might inquire at some of the outdoor advertising companys there in Tyler.

I never thought about vinyl signs. That would be better than tarp you think? I need to keep the inside clean and free from leaves.

My leaves blow out on the way to the lake.

kelkey,

Vastly better then a tarp, stronger and better to shed the weather, I built a frame (Simple), out of old pvc that set inside the boat to shed the water and other stuff

do you have a picture of what you are talking about?

kelkay, just went to photobucket and looked at your boat.
Awesome job.

Kelkay,

Sold that boat, along with the cover and pvc braces.

To explain: make two posts of 1/2" pvc, about 24" tall, connect these with a longer piece of pvc, in your case about 12' long, the connectors on the posts should be 90 deg, elbows, this system should stand in the long part of your boat, allowing the vynal cover to drap over it like a tent.

thanks, I am trying to imagine that

Thanks, I sure do appreciate it. I put many an hour on that boat fixing her up...that is FOR SURE.