11/15/2007 08:56:21 PM
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Crackfiller
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Just bought a gutted 34 Aqua Home. Busy reading old posts so I
don't ask what's already been asked and answered. I did want to ask
a couple of quick questions before I go too far.
Am I going to be able to tow this boat around legally I have a
single axle semi and I snuck it home the back way and didn't have
any problem pulling it.
Is there anyone close to Cedar Rapids, Iowa with an Aqua Home I
could look at to try and put things back the way the factory
did.
This thing doesn't have anything except a decent hull, old Buick's
and Vol/Pentas, the old wiring, controls, cabin glass.
Just about everything else I will have to redo. interior, wiring,
plumbing, galley, waterproof deck and roof, build a new trailer. I
have all winter off and more time than money or sense. Any
suggestions or alerts to items missing on my agenda will help a
lot.
I've been looking around the site for a week or so and I get a kick
out of the way everyone helps the new guys.
Best regards to everyone,
John
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11/16/2007 01:53:47 AM
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stmbtwle
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Welcome to the forum... You have a BIG job ahead of you; and you're going to need skills you never dreamed of. Been there, done that.
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Willie She's a tired old barge but she's paid for! http://s71.photobucket.com/alb...p;current=ef324993.pbw
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11/16/2007 10:40:50 AM
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jimg
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Welcome John. Crackfiller,,,,like your in sheetrock, right?
You are gonna learn so much this winter. Good luck, ask questions,
someone on here has already done it.
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Riverliver
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11/16/2007 11:01:27 AM
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Skallywag
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Joined: 09/22/2003
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Welcome to the forum John.
First and foremost educate yourself in boat building. Especially in the areas of marine wiring and plumbing. There are several excellent books as well as some very knowledgeable forum members.
Secondly, having built our little boat from logs up, think 'SPACE' and 'FUTURE'.
Lastly, consider what marina services are available and what your main use of the boat is. You may need to add things like a water maker for fresh water, or, thru hull halogen lights if you're a fisherman. Maybe wire for cellular phone and satellite TV.
But NEVER forget this piece of advice.......... ALWAYS INVOLVE YOUR WIFE OR SIGNIFICANT OTHER IN THE COMFORT PLANNING.
Good luck,
Edd
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Chance Favors The Prepared Mind!
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11/16/2007 02:57:52 PM
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BananaTom
Admiral
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Welcome Aboard!!
And do tell us the meaning of your handle, if you can, this is a clean forum.
Good luck in your new addiction.
PLease Keep us posted.
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Banana Tom
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11/16/2007 06:49:32 PM
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stmbtwle
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The fun part is that if you're lucky you'll end up with something YOU want, not what some designer thought was best for you. But it'll be a lot of hard work getting there. At least it won't be a boring winter for you!!!
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Willie She's a tired old barge but she's paid for! http://s71.photobucket.com/alb...p;current=ef324993.pbw
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11/16/2007 07:23:17 PM
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OLD HOUSEBOATER
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And the 2 following winters. Numro uno is to get rid of all the rot then start the building process. In some cases you will only have the hull left. Good Luck.
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OLD HOUSEBOATER
Edited: 11/16/2007 at 07:25:56 PM by OLD HOUSEBOATER
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11/17/2007 03:58:40 PM
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stmbtwle
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That was my case... all winter with the circular saw and a crowbar. All I had left was the "bathtub"; but I had it decked over, engine in and running in less than a year... One big deckboat!!!
building the house took another year, all the trimmings another; but it was in the water and I was using it the whole time.
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Willie She's a tired old barge but she's paid for! http://s71.photobucket.com/alb...p;current=ef324993.pbw
Edited: 11/17/2007 at 04:00:23 PM by stmbtwle
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11/26/2007 04:40:18 PM
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BananaTom
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Willie,
Is that a houseboat in the picture?? It looks like a huge crab skiff they use in Louisianna. I bet Ted could have sold it as was, in the picture.
What does it look like today. Boy - when you say a project boat - I think you take the cake. However, Amelias is also a project. But hers was intended to be from the start. Did you buy this and know you were take it to the hull and then back UP!
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Banana Tom
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11/26/2007 07:29:53 PM
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stmbtwle
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that's about the size of it. What you saw actually has two berths and a head down below the deck.
Originally: 
Now: 
Inside: 
Now it has another head with shower topside, a queen bed aft, full galley, and diesel power.
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Willie She's a tired old barge but she's paid for! http://s71.photobucket.com/alb...p;current=ef324993.pbw
Edited: 11/26/2007 at 07:40:19 PM by stmbtwle
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11/27/2007 07:51:23 AM
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BananaTom
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Nice job, looks great!
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Banana Tom
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11/27/2007 11:02:32 AM
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stmbtwle
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I'm still not sure it was worth it!!!!
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Willie She's a tired old barge but she's paid for! http://s71.photobucket.com/alb...p;current=ef324993.pbw
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