Freedom Stripper Update

[Darrells]

Decided to update the boat a little. I used Benjamin Moore Spar Varnish on the boat and have been waiting to see how it held up. The boat has been stored outside in the direct sunlight (Daylight till dark) and the elements since completion (14 months). Well there are no problems after this time so I guess I will continue to buy Varnish locally.

I am adding a depth finder and a Scotty triple rod holder ( two rod holders and the depth finder).

 

[BEARS BUDDY]

Beautiful boat. 14 months is more than most bright work was holding up when I was boat building at the marina in the 70's. We were using Dolfinite and then switched to Z-Spar Captain's varnish.

 

[Kayak Jack]

Darrell, you'll like having that depth finder. I side-mounted one to the gunnel of a canoe years ago for my wife's fishing. It was right up in front, next to her. We could see any fish in the area. Catching them was a different story.

My buddy's motor boat has the transducer aft of the transom. Too late by that time; you've already gone over and past the fish.

 

[Darrells]

Finished. All I need to do now is get it wet and see how it works.

 

[Kayak Jack]

Looks well thought out, Darrell. Do you plan to fish different, or same, bait on your separate rods? I just ask, because I remember Dad would sometimes do that to test the waters.

In case the fish aren't biting, will the screen show I love Lucy reruns?

 

[oldsparkey]

Not sure about yours but when I was using mine it would show a line of fish ( Nose to tail ) under the boat. YEP...Right.... WRONG .... the longer the line of fish the bigger the Gator.

Found out the fun way , stuck a paddle down there to break the school of fish up ....... :roll:

 

[Darrells]

I would of liked to been there to see that. Course I probably would have turned over laughing. :lol: