Hi guys,
Apologies for being away for so long, what a roller coaster it's been over the last 12 months or so.
But I owe you some updates
I've done the trailer fenders in marine ply and covered them with FG, paint matched the boat so it looks cool and it just happens to be super functional as well
With all the lock-downs etc. we managed only one tournament last year. But it turned out to be a successful one!!
Finished 5th overall (again) but this time we took the best individual angler as well as the main prize for the most valuable single fish. Bagged ourselves a Goliath Tiger Fishing trip to Tanzania as the prize!! So looking forward to doing that sometime soon. (travel bans dependent )
Here are some of the fish we caught:
Nembwe, caught on a crank bait that I airbrushed myself (dabbling in the airbrushing baits thing lately
Another Nembwe
My Three Spot
Riaan's three spot that won the main prize!
Just had to make a mount for lasting memories
On the boat front: I've been tinkering with the motor setup and the trim tabs and I'm at the point where I can leave it as it is, everything is now as good as it's gonna get and I'm super happy with the performance. Took a while, but now the testing and trying things are done, so I can just go launch and go fish
I am going to change the steering wheel configuration, it's sitting a bit flat and would like to angle the steering wheel a bit more upwards just to make it more comfortable for me. Still got to get a game plan together for doing this, but it'll happen soon.
Best Regards to you all!!
Wouter's PH18 Namibia
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Congrats on the fenders and fishing! Both look great!
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Congrats Wouter, your boat and trailer look great!! And, nice win!!! Jeff
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Everything looks great Wouter. Congrats on the win!
Tom
Tom
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Nice!!!. Please post pics of the Tiger fish when you go on the trip you won.
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This build thread should be on the required reading list for all new builders, it's just amazing!
Congrats Wouter!
Congrats Wouter!
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Re: Wouter's PH18 Namibia
Thanx everyone!
Paul, unfortunately we hooked into a few nice Tiger fish but were unable to land them. They can be tricky to land at times
Almost forgot: after a few fishing days I realized I needed a tool holder, so made one out of carbon and mounted it on the console. Having used it now, it's in the perfect position on the boat and makes it so much easier when having multiple anglers, whether fishing from the front or the back it's easily accessible.
I made a flat sheet of carbon and cut it to shape. Then made some plugs from hardwood to the shape of the pliers and scissors. Covered them with packing tape and vacuum bagged some carbon over them. (included a magnet in between the carbon layers, helps to lock down the tools) I then glued the 'holder pieces' onto the flat carbon and gave it a good layer of clear self leveling casting epoxy. The lip grip is held in place with a simple kitchen cabinet broom holder, works pretty well. Simple but very effective
Paul, unfortunately we hooked into a few nice Tiger fish but were unable to land them. They can be tricky to land at times
Almost forgot: after a few fishing days I realized I needed a tool holder, so made one out of carbon and mounted it on the console. Having used it now, it's in the perfect position on the boat and makes it so much easier when having multiple anglers, whether fishing from the front or the back it's easily accessible.
I made a flat sheet of carbon and cut it to shape. Then made some plugs from hardwood to the shape of the pliers and scissors. Covered them with packing tape and vacuum bagged some carbon over them. (included a magnet in between the carbon layers, helps to lock down the tools) I then glued the 'holder pieces' onto the flat carbon and gave it a good layer of clear self leveling casting epoxy. The lip grip is held in place with a simple kitchen cabinet broom holder, works pretty well. Simple but very effective
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Too slick!!
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That tool holder is a small thing but it is amazing none the less. You have a truly custom boat!
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Happy birthday Wouter!
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