Just picked up a 15' aluminum tonight.

[newfound]

Picked up an 81 Sea Nymph SS 150  15' aluminum bow rider.
Comes with a 50hp Merc.  Plans are to see how she is on the water in the spring, and then maybe totally restoring it in a heated barn next winter.  It's in great shape for the year with a newer trailer.  Now I plan on looking for a slightly used 15-25hp 4stroke and sell the 50hp Merc.  The Merc. runs fine, but this boat will strictly be a troller for early spring Salmon.  It towed home like a dream.  Couldn't feel the thing behind my Tundra.  I'll have to get a hitch for the wifes RAV.
Any how, I plan on bringing the boat in the garage soon, and filling her with water to check for leaks and how bad.  Then if it needs repair, I'll redo the interior this Winter instead.
Here's a link to some pics.
http://nh.craigslist.org/boa/1500545846.html

Anyone with experience with riveted boats, please chime in.
Yes, a used Lund would have been nice, and it's not 'perty' like a new boat, but is in good shape and the price was right.
And I did post over in myfishfinder, but everyone seems to have moved over here now.

Newfound Bloodhound

[BrianF]

Good for you! You will have fun with that.

[tippin2back]

newfound where the h3ll you been?.....good to see ya back!!!! congrats on the 15', you will have a hard time with that on the ice though..hehe

[wshnIwsfshn]

I saw that boat boat on CL thats a sweeet deal good luck you should just keep the 50 hp on it and add a trolling plate

[JIGGIN-]

Nice boat!

Got the bobhouse ready? Doing Newfound this year?

Welcome back.

JIGGIN.

[Thumber]

Newfound
I also saw that add and thought it was a great deal, when I called they said someone was coming to look at it, was going to flip it out this spring.

Good luck with it.

[Zorros shack]

Nice boat you'll have alot of fun next year.

[thefinlessbrown2]

well i also saw that add i'm jelous what a steal thats a great package for under a grand without a doubt !!!!!also i would think you could advertize an even trade on CL for a 4 stroke troller switch on the 50 
           good luck with it and congrats !!!!!

[newfound]

newfound where the h3ll you been?.....good to see ya back!!!! congrats on the 15', you will have a hard time with that on the ice though..hehe

Should I put 8" or 10" holes in the floor for jigging?   

[newfound]

Nice boat!

Got the bobhouse ready? Doing Newfound this year?

Welcome back.

JIGGIN.

I'll be doing Newfound this year.  I have my best luck, just outside the mooring field in front of my place.  But I'll be bouncing to other water bodies this year too.
I think I'm going to put the shanty off Belmont Beach on Winnisquam this year though. Out off the South side of the 20' hump.  One side of the bobhouse will be 70' of water and the other is the western tip of the 20' hump..  The only issue with that area of Winnis. on ice is we bring up a lot of Salmon..  If I do get my shanty on Newfound, it'll be in Pops Cove..  If I venture out in the deep, it'll be on nice days with the portable.  South Ledges, 60' of water just north of the lighthouse.  You know where that is.  I'm glad it's finally getting cold.  According to my chesapeake bay retriever 'Ginger', the water on Newfound is still like bath water.   

Newfound

[Adrock]

Sweet new ride!  I remember seeing that on CL as well.  There are certianly some decent deals that come up if you keep an eye out.  Enjoy!

[slip_knot]

That's funny... I saw the ad too and was thinking there had to be some sort of catch. Just seemed too good to be true. Guess I was wrong. Congrats on the deal. Should make a great boat for NH waters.

[DasRottweiler]

 While it`s on the trailer , stick the garden hose in the boat with the plug in . Grab a big permanent marker and crawl underneath. You see which rivets are leaking and can mark them for later repair. They sell a buncha epoxies including one that is a stick ya heat with a small torch and then apply to rivet. They eventually fail. The best way to fix leaky rivets is too drill them out and replace them. Not sure how much of a deck you would have to remove , but that`s the best route. Hopefully she is pretty tight, after all , that`s what we all wish for-(wink wink-knudge-knudge) and ya won`t have to take it apart too much if at all. I would also keep the 50hp and look for a small kicker outboard to troll with. You will regret moving to a smaller motor.

[NH piker]

nice boat, You'll be happy with it. I have a sea nymph fishing machine 16 footer with a 30 hp. motor. its a 89 and is in mint condition..only boat I've ever had..I to would like a new Lund but theres nothing wrong with my sea nymph so why spend alot of money for a Lund?  Good luck with it in the spring.

[tippin2back]

  If I do get my shanty on Newfound, it'll be in Pops Cove...... Newfound

well we hope its a newfound yr. for ya.....it was kinda cool being the first on the ice last yr. and hearing on the radio...."tippin2 you still out there behind mayhew?....whats the conditions like?", then hearing you tell me how you just hopped outa bed and your enjoying your coffe, as im shoveling around the bob-house in single digets.....sorry just remonising

[JIGGIN-]

Reminisce away Tippin2! Those are good memories. Fun times to be had again this year.

Bloodhound,
Winnisquam will produce bigger lakers for sure than Newfound. That area your planning to go to is very good for lakers during open water fishing, just be careful of open water though. That area opens up quick towards the end of the year.

Good luck and keep us posted!
JIGGIN.

[salmon stalker]

When I had my aluminam, I had my rivets welded over that leaked. They have to use a low setting to not go thru the aluminam but it worked better than any sealant or apoxy and never gave out.

[newfound]

When I had my aluminam, I had my rivets welded over that leaked. They have to use a low setting to not go thru the aluminam but it worked better than any sealant or apoxy and never gave out.

Let me know who you used.  I'm in Derry.  If you used someone in the area, I may go this route.

Newfound

[Thumber]

Just a little info. for you on the new boat, many aluminum boat owners have used bed-liner spray to seal rivet leaks on there boats, I for one have used it and its still working fine. It also make an nonslip floor. There are a few good brands out there and not that expensive ....Many boats forums rave about doing this....... just a thought.