MO Transition Complete!! Now the real learning can begin!

[Alaskageek]

Howdy to you all!!!!! 

I have finally made the move from CO to MO and am ready to continue my journey from a expert AK salmon fisherman to a expert MO fisherman.  I'm all moved into my place near Galmey and have picked up an IT job up in Clinton!  What a beautiful drive I have every morning, crossing over Osceola, Deepwater, and Grand River bridges as the sun rises.  Quite a change from the bumper to bumper drive I had over in N. Colorado.  Hope to become a frequent poster in this and the Truman forums this year as I plan to spend as much time on the water as possible but........ the old fishing boat needs some work..... I mean, she floats and runs, but needs some love... starting with the deck.   

She just a simple SeaNymph Fishing Machine FM161. Thats actually her in the top corner of my profile pic.  Need to replace the main and front decks.  I helped my father years ago, do something similar to another boat, but we did it cheap, cheap, cheap... two sheets of regular plywood and some textured paint later and we were done.   I'm doing basically the same thing, but would like to buy a little more quality materials and would love y'all's opinions.  I'm looking at some 3/4" marine grade plywood from Menards for my wood........ running about $90 a 4x8 sheet (I'll need 2).  Then I figured to seal it all up with.... something???  Epoxy Resin? Marine Paint? Flex Seal? Fiberglass mat?  My main goal is water/weather protection and to hopefully make it last a long time with minor upkeep.  What do y'all think? I'm no carpenter, but am not totally useless and there's always YouTube.   My budget is around $500  for the floor, as some other things need to be upgraded/replaced besides the decks. 

Also looking for a shop in the area to do a tune up on a Late 90's Honda 4 stroke 35hp.  See runs pretty good on step, but sputters a little in gear at idle.

To say I'm really looking forward to this spring/summer would be an understatement!  Thank you all for the great info I've already received and the massive about I will receive over the next year!!!

 

[Ryan Miloshewski]

7 minutes ago, Alaskageek said:

Howdy to you all!!!!! 

I have finally made the move from CO to MO and am ready to continue my journey from a expert AK salmon fisherman to a expert MO fisherman.  I'm all moved into my place near Galmey and have picked up an IT job up in Clinton!  What a beautiful drive I have every morning, crossing over Osceola, Deepwater, and Grand River bridges as the sun rises.  Quite a change from the bumper to bumper drive I had over in N. Colorado.  Hope to become a frequent poster in this and the Truman forums this year as I plan to spend as much time on the water as possible but........ the old fishing boat needs some work..... I mean, she floats and runs, but needs some love... starting with the deck.   

She just a simple SeaNymph Fishing Machine FM161.  Need to replace the main and front decks.  I helped my father years ago, do something similar to another boat, but we did it cheap, cheap, cheap... two sheets of regular plywood and some textured paint later and we were done.   I'm doing basically the same thing, but would like to buy a little more quality materials and would love y'all's opinions.  I'm looking at some 3/4" marine grade plywood from Menards for my wood........ running about $90 a 4x8 sheet (I'll need 2).  Then I figured to seal it all up with.... something???  Epoxy Resin? Marine Paint? Flex Seal? Fiberglass mat?  My main goal is water/weather protection and to hopefully make it last a long time with minor upkeep.  What do y'all think? I'm no carpenter, but am not totally useless and there's always YouTube.   My budget is around $500  for the floor, as some other things need to be upgraded/replaced besides the decks. 

Also looking for a shop in the area to do a tune up on a Late 90's Honda 4 stroke 35hp.  See runs pretty good on step, but sputters a little in gear at idle.

To say I'm really looking forward to this spring/summer would be an understatement!  Thank you all for the great info I've already received and the massive about I will receive over the next year!!!

 

Stop into Everhart's in Clinton. They should be able to point you in a good direction on a shop and any fixes! Welcome! I am in Clinton a lot. If you ever want to fish, let me know. I can show you around the area and on Truman!

[snagged in outlet 3]

11 minutes ago, Alaskageek said:

My budget is around $500  for the floor,

Perf floor maybe?

[oneshot]

There is a place just before you turn to the State Park that has done good work for me.

Lindley Arm is good fishing on Pomme de Terre. Always liked the looks of the Lake towards Clinton.

Everhearts is a must stop.

oneshot

[MOPanfisher]

Not sure on the Honda, but believe that LSK in Lebanon will work on a Honda, not a lot of Honda motors around here. I go through Galmey 5 days a week, twice a day usualy.  Whites Marine is where Oneshot is talking about, they can likely point you toward a Honda dealer.  Heck just take it and some $$ to Whites Marine and leave with a new Crestline or go to LSK and leave with a Seark.  Good time of year to be in MO everything is gonna start to pop soon.  Walleye, white bass, crappie, morels, turkeys.  

I screen shot some area Honda repair centers.

[Heretolearn]

Glad you are here.  I don't have anything else to add to the above, but the advice is good.  I did business with Johnie (Everharts) in the 80's and when it was all much smaller.  He actually went to school with my parents.  I haven't seen him there in a long time and have asked the last couple of visits.  I am hoping to join the masses fishing soon as well.

[kjackson]

Welcome to the area...save yourself a drive. RP Lumber in Clinton is supposed to carry ½-inch marine ply--or they can order it. Heavier ply shouldn't be necessary unless you've got a large span to cover. If there are supports under the decks, ½-inch should be all you need.  Treat both sides with marine epoxy thinned a bit on the first coat for better penetration and make sure to treat the edges.

 

[DADAKOTA]

What brand of marine epoxy?  Do you treat the entire deck top, bottom, and sides?

[Ranger520vx]

Welcome to the area I live just outside of Galmey. Get with me if you need anything. Also if you need lumber I can usually buy it just as cheap locally at Pitts lumber between Carson's Corner and Hermitage.

[MrGiggles]

23 hours ago, Alaskageek said:

Howdy to you all!!!!! 

I have finally made the move from CO to MO and am ready to continue my journey from a expert AK salmon fisherman to a expert MO fisherman.  I'm all moved into my place near Galmey and have picked up an IT job up in Clinton!  What a beautiful drive I have every morning, crossing over Osceola, Deepwater, and Grand River bridges as the sun rises.  Quite a change from the bumper to bumper drive I had over in N. Colorado.  Hope to become a frequent poster in this and the Truman forums this year as I plan to spend as much time on the water as possible but........ the old fishing boat needs some work..... I mean, she floats and runs, but needs some love... starting with the deck.   

She just a simple SeaNymph Fishing Machine FM161. Thats actually her in the top corner of my profile pic.  Need to replace the main and front decks.  I helped my father years ago, do something similar to another boat, but we did it cheap, cheap, cheap... two sheets of regular plywood and some textured paint later and we were done.   I'm doing basically the same thing, but would like to buy a little more quality materials and would love y'all's opinions.  I'm looking at some 3/4" marine grade plywood from Menards for my wood........ running about $90 a 4x8 sheet (I'll need 2).  Then I figured to seal it all up with.... something???  Epoxy Resin? Marine Paint? Flex Seal? Fiberglass mat?  My main goal is water/weather protection and to hopefully make it last a long time with minor upkeep.  What do y'all think? I'm no carpenter, but am not totally useless and there's always YouTube.   My budget is around $500  for the floor, as some other things need to be upgraded/replaced besides the decks. 

Also looking for a shop in the area to do a tune up on a Late 90's Honda 4 stroke 35hp.  See runs pretty good on step, but sputters a little in gear at idle.

To say I'm really looking forward to this spring/summer would be an understatement!  Thank you all for the great info I've already received and the massive about I will receive over the next year!!!

 

I'd skip marine ply for the deck. It's good for transoms and structural parts, it has more plies with less voids, but is made out of the same stuff as exterior sheathing.

I'd use ACX or BCX ply, coated with old timers formula. Epoxy works really well too, but is spendy.

As long as you have enough support underneath, 5/8 would be more than strong enough for the floor, and would save you some weight.