Boat built by eye. Need feedback

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  1. Skip Johnson
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    Skip Johnson Senior Member

    FWIW after a number of painted boats I sprang for a real marine (expensive) gloss paint. It really is good stuff but it took a lot of flattner to get the gloss down to where it didn't telegraph every little imperfection. It turns out I'm a porch enamel kinda guy.
     
    Skip Johnson, Jun 9, 2025
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  2. BlueBell
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    BlueBell . . . _ _ _ . . . _ _ _

    Good job NMN.
    I enjoyed your build video. What engine size did you get up to?
    Enjoy your summer.
     
    BlueBell, Jun 9, 2025
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  4. Nomiddlename
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    Nomiddlename Junior Member

    6hp. I think the transom could handle 9.9-20, but idle speed on the 6 is even pushing it for trolling speed.
     
    Nomiddlename, Jun 12, 2025
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