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| Author | Topic: Raider Re-do |
| chumboy |
posted 12-14-2009 05:08 PM ET (US)  
It has been quite a while since I posted here, but I read and learn often. Just thought I would stop by and give a little update on my Raider project. I bought this boat over four years ago at a govrenment auction, piddled with it a little the first year including: --Stripped the hull bare OK, life got in the way, the boat sat in my warehouse for three years without being touched. I started back on the project about a month ago, and hope to have it in the water just after the first of the year (2010) for a test run. At this point the additional work includes --fabricate new console I am putting the console back in the stern of the boat where it originally was located. This will be an open work and fishing boat. I will use it to set crab traps, haul clams and oysters, and also use it to tote around the family and our camping gear. It will also serve as a photography platform at times, I work with a couple of local wildlife photographers when they are shooting coastal wildlife. I am somewhat concerned that the boat will be stern heavy, thus the temporary deck. My plan is to mount the deck and console where I "think" I want it and test run the boat. If she points to the sky, I can move the console forward and change my center of gravitt. Here are a few pictures in my photobucket album for reference. I will post again as things progress. Dave |
| sandman |
posted 12-16-2009 08:19 AM ET (US)
Chumboy. Thanks for the pictures! I am rigging my Raider, also, and needed to see the deck area. These pics are just what I need!.I will try to keep in touch and compare notes. I am rigging with the original twins, and still haven't decided where to put console. Post after you splash, please! Thanks. |
| TexasWhaler |
posted 12-23-2009 10:37 PM ET (US)
I've posted this before, but here's a link with some photos, that you Raider guys might like ;-) |
| R T M |
posted 12-24-2009 07:41 AM ET (US)
From the looks of those Coast Guard photos, I would locate the console in the original position, the boat gets plenty of air even with it mounted pretty far forward. I would also use the original console as it looks like is has plenty of storage. Actually that is a boat I would restore to original specs and color, with the exception of the machine gun mounts. I never saw a Raider in person, but it looks like a great boat. rich/Binkie |
| Jeff |
posted 12-25-2009 11:01 AM ET (US)
The Raiders in those photos are 22 Raiders not a 18 Raider which chumboy has. |
| 2319 |
posted 04-28-2010 12:04 PM ET (US)
Dave, I just saw your post, thanks for including the link to the pictures of your Raider. I have a Raider that I bought at a Gov auction about fours years ago. I stripped the boat then let it sit for the same reason... At least the hull had some time to dry out. I have a question: How did you flip your boat over to work on the bottom? Thanks, George |
| chumboy |
posted 05-18-2010 04:27 PM ET (US)
George, Sorry to take so long to reply, just saw your question. I had the advantage of a forklift to flip my boat. I took it off the trailer with the forklift, set it on old tires on the ground, then used lifting straps on the exterior grab rails to turn it over. Without the forklift, not sure how I would have done it. If you can get in on the ground on tires, I would think enough manpower would make it happen. Good luck, Dave |
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