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Whaler. Nice work !! Went out to a local farm cause the farmer said he heard dogs night before. Called in 4 different fox, 2 cats (barn) and had 2 coons. So no shots but tons of action in an hour sit. Have a few other locals by me mention hearing dogs close to one of my new spots I haven't tried yet. Will hit that spot this week for the hail mary Sent from my XT1650 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

See my downside isn't my project...it's that I started out crazy, so nowhere to go from there !! Sent from my XT1650 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

With the list I have to get done, I was happy to sit on somebody else's can !! Im so thankful to be able to start now Vs wait for this winter to end... Sent from my XT1650 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

And then.....they vanish. Lol Sent from my XT1650 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

But speaking of logging hours and my to do list... I'm also trying to research gear and what works. From spoons to wire, reels to planers. I'm on info overload. I typically don't ease into anything, I like to give it 110%. I just hope my wallet can keep up !!! Sent from my XT1650 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

I've have Def logged some hours on the web. Lots of good info out there if you have time to sort through the typical bs. I'm thankful that there's so much knowledge on this site and others. So. The tentative to do list Install new bilge in center of boat and new one in the rear Some electrical re wire while floor dries Floor Vinyl on floor Build bow Carpet/vinyl the rest of the boat Make deco panels for around the perimeter of the boat (if there's enough nautolex left over) Install electronics/radio/speakers/lighting Install batteries/circuit breaker and isolator Install tracks, triple base and riggers Kicker go through- lower unit oil, impeller,plugs,oil etc., Install trollmaster, Then mount all. Buff and wax boat Launch boat somewhere close and blast/paint trailer and replace some lights Then, fish. And fish. And fish. And fish. Take pics for the mounts of a 40# king and a 50" muskie Start thinking I'm a pro, trade in the boat for a bigger boat ..... Etc. Etc. Sent from my XT1650 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Yes. And yes. I bought the nautolex adhesive and the recommended sealer. I did the last coat thick so that I could lightly sand even though the manufacturer doesn't require. More or less it's added security as the only real potential issue spots are the sides/ cut areas. I will prob sell this boat someday, so Id like to do things right for me and the next owner. The guy I bought it from used regular plywood and put 5 coats of exterior paint. That lasted 10 years so I'll assume this will last 20. Sent from my XT1650 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

I'll be satisfied with half awesome. Lol Sent from my XT1650 using Lake Ontario United mobile app

And now I wait till they dry. Will be doing some electrical in the mean time. Sent from my XT1650 using Lake Ontario United mobile app