New toy

[TenMile]

Yes, PT wood reacts with Aluminum as well and will corrode it. PT has copper in it (called ACQ):

Aluminum is especially vulnerable to corrosion when in contact with copper-rich lumber.

http://www.canada.com/ottawacitizen/news/homes/story.html?id=23a1217b-9527-4ebb-81f1-97cf362d841d

 

[TenMile]

I did the gimble ring on my Bravo III. You may be better off replacing the assembly than getting one machined -- a rebuilt assembly isn't that expensive and has the benefit of a new gimble bearing.

With that colour scheme, you'll have every fisherman on the west coast dropping a load in their shorts as you'll look just like a Coast Guard / DFO vessel. If you're looking for a paint recommendation -- take a look at "Perfection" by Interlux and check out my thread earlier in the year on refinishing our old Hurston. Sand, prime and roll on 2 coats and it looks like it's been sprayed on.

 

[cheech]

Looks good nice basic design. Sounds like that Merc has LOTS of hours and that will mean LOTS of dinero!
That would also be a great pod candidate when you get sick of throwing $ at that Merc. You could get a good buck for that BB. Keep those suspension seats.

 

[Mi Chica]

Would cost a ton, but have a look at 'starboard' for decking. Will never rot, easy to clean, never needs re-color. If I had the bucks I would do my old piggie with it.

 

[trophywife]

nice ride,, put a big hold in the floor and get a pod,, coupla two fiddies

 

[Gypseas]

Thanks for the heads up on the use of TP plywood. Did google it and it looks like I need to be looking at different options. Diamond plate comes to mind...

As for podding it ... maybe when I get tired of feeding the beast @ 1.32/L. LOL

cheers

 

[JDR]

Nice ride, I think you should leave the color and paint the can, flag on the cabin, should shake up a lot of fisherman as you cruise by,, HE HE. I can hear the fuel flowing thru the pipes now.