FS14 -2 week (+11 month build).... Done and spashed

[boat_AUS]

Its great, love the console, im putting one in my FS14 but a little differently. Its still very helpful see I ng the set out on yours

[MarkOrge]

Beautiful reverse chine !

[deuce_454]

thank you all.... its getting little warmer and i am itching to get back to the boat.....
there are a couple of things that need fixing or re-doing... the fairing is 98% ... im not settling for that.. so more filler and sanding in sight....
and the anti-skid treatment turned out to be like 16 grit razor sharp abrasive ... so thats gotta go (that will be fun to remove for sure) and ill paint it with some less than lethal anti skid coating.... im sure that whats on there now will strip the skin of a rino in seconds....

[deuce_454]

thank you all.... its getting little warmer and i am itching to get back to the boat.....
there are a couple of things that need fixing or re-doing... the fairing is 98% ... im not settling for that.. so more filler and sanding in sight....
and the anti-skid treatment turned out to be like 16 grit razor sharp abrasive ... so thats gotta go (that will be fun to remove for sure) and ill paint it with some less than lethal anti skid coating.... im sure that whats on there now will strip the skin of a rino in seconds....

[bateau-webmaster]

Which nonskid did you use? If it is Kiwigrip you can lightly sand the peaks off if it is too aggressive. (120 does fine)

[deuce_454]

painted the hull and welded a trailer... flipped it and painted the inside

[deuce_454]

installed the tohatsu, fuel tank and battery in the front compartment... i still hit myself for not installing a chase tube or two...

To recap the modifications
lowered the stringers to 3 inches, dual cleats and a flat floor to regain lost strength.. foam under sole and in mid seat. console, and the rear seat is shortened to enlarge the floor to 4 feet between mid and rear seat.... nice and roomy...

[deuce_454]

will put a grey cable sleeve over the cable bundle.. to protect the fuel hose from UV ...

[pee wee]

Very nice- looks like just the right boat for those waters.

[BogdanFerariu]

Hello deuce_454

I want to build a fs14 with a small console, just like yours.
The cables can be placed betwen the bottom and the sole? I never had distance controled engines, there are any restrictions about bending those cables?