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Old 22 August 2021, 02:55   #1
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New to Me Achilles SB140 14ft SIB

After having 2 half boats that don't equal a whole, I'm finally the owner of a complete Achilles SB140 14ft rubber duck. Found it locally on the fascistbook, complete with aluminum hard deck, oars, foot pump, beach wheels and swim ladder $1200. My intent is to drop the 55hp IMARS I got from Judd SoCal Hurricane 3yrs ago on it, then eventually paint it black. I'll sell off the FC530 as a project and the FC470 aluminum hard decks to pay for most of it. The Wing 17 gallon bow tank I got from Abe SolarGuy fits just fine.

This all started with the FC530 I bought off a surplus dealer, when I got it it had 3 FC470 hard deck panels and just one FC530 panel. 3 years of searching and No Joy. I've been in FL for 3.5yrs now and haven't even been out on a boat or fishing.

Before I can launch it I need to do some alterations on my trailer. The SB140 tubes are about 54" center to center, so I'm centering my 2x6 pressure treated planks same width. Need to add another 2 under the keel and fashion a pivotting support for the 55hp IMARS in the up position during transport.
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Old 23 August 2021, 15:08   #2
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