**26ft Up -> Flat Slider** Floating on 15' Larson

wakemads · Posted: Feb 22, 2010 2:29 am Post subject:

Yeah had the same thought as soon as I had put it together. gonna change the angel a little bit, the picture however makes it look stepper than it actually is.

But thanks for the heads up Wink

curtblanchette · Posted: Feb 22, 2010 8:32 pm Post subject:

wakemads · Posted: Feb 27, 2010 3:05 pm Post subject:

have now changed the angel, so it is not so killer. took the frame out of the boat, then it is a little easier to work on.

almost finished Wink

UPDATE: thinking about building a float instead, worried that it might be to heavy for the boat. still not decided about that.

curtblanchette · Posted: Mar 01, 2010 12:12 pm Post subject:

The weather here in BC is starting to warm up... as you all know if you've been following the "winter" Olympics lol. Rolling Eyes

Time to start finishing my project. The days are getting warm enough to paint so I'm starting the first coat of white latex paint. 1 Gallon should be enough to get a few coats across this 26 foot span.

Pictures Coming soon...

BTW 'wakemads' that frame is looking great man. Those carpet rolls are way bigger than i thought. As for me I think i might use a hardwood for my surface. (undecided)

wakemads · Posted: Mar 01, 2010 1:06 pm Post subject:

Yeah, I am happy with the frame, but I have abandoned the small boat, I don`t trust it. it can keep it afloat and stable, but what if it gets full of water, cause I won´t beach it every time i am finished with it.

So I am building a raft a lot like that rainbow slider on this page, and attaching the frame to that instead. got 5 barrels for the equal of 10 USD, brand new. will be done by the weekend. And we still got snow here, so it will be a little while before it can be tested

curtblanchette · Posted: Mar 04, 2010 4:38 pm Post subject:

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wakemads · Posted: Mar 04, 2010 11:34 pm Post subject:

Hey Curt.
That looks awsome. thanks for the pics from the inside, the helped to see how you attached the sides. how thick is the plywood you used for the sides ??

Mine will be almost finished by the end of this weekend.

mads

walb0244 · Outlaw Joined: 05 Aug 2009 Posts: 122 City: Terre Haute

That is a really neat project. We don't have any sliders on the lake I go to. I can't wait to see how it sits in the water.

wakemads · Posted: Mar 05, 2010 1:53 pm Post subject:

decided to go with a float instead of the boat.

so i build one, this is how it looks.

weekend is over, and i only need to bolt the frame to the float, as well as installing the sides.

but almost done.

curtblanchette · Posted: Mar 07, 2010 10:43 am Post subject:

Looks good wakemads, I'm taking mine down to the launch today to see how it sits. I'll takes some pictures for you all to enjoy.

PS: are you going to sheet your rig? you could really hurt yourself if you bail onto that thing.

wakemads · Posted: Mar 07, 2010 11:51 am Post subject:

yeah its gonna get sheets but its kind of big so will do the final assembly at the beach.
Transport it down there in three/3 pieces. and bolt it together and then balance it in the shallows.
pull it out and tie it down with 5 anchors

Basically waiting for the snow to clear and the weather / water to get warmer. all our water is still iced over. Also have to get the tow boat ready. middle of april and it will be in the water.

CAN´T WAIT.

curtblanchette · Posted: Mar 07, 2010 2:08 pm Post subject: Thar SHE FLOTS!

Here it is. Looks like we're going to have to dump some weight into the boat just to get ride of that gap from the sheeting to the water.

Other than that the thing is as solid as a rock. I jumped around on it and it's very stable. With anchors and weight she won't budge a bit.

Check it out.

wakemads · Posted: Mar 07, 2010 11:32 pm Post subject:

Nice looks good.

but that is a lot of weight to put in the boat if you want the water to get level with the sides. Might be better to extend the plywood on the back, so you cant get under it.

Leave the sides. you will still slide of it if you fall

curtblanchette · Posted: Mar 08, 2010 2:19 pm Post subject:

Yah i thought the same thing, it would be too much weight to be level with the water but a few inches lower would be perfect. I'm throwing a couple sandbags around the inside of the hull and have finished closing in the front. Can't wait to rail this thing in a couple weeks!!!

wakemads · Posted: Mar 08, 2010 3:05 pm Post subject:

hmm i have to wait a least 1 1/2 month until the water will be ok to get in with a drysuit, that sucks.

just bought the sheets today. 12mm wood the most expensive part of the hole project.

post a video or pics when you hit that thing.

curtblanchette · Posted: Mar 12, 2010 1:18 pm Post subject:

I've welded guide poles on the trailer and covered them with pvc to protect the boat. Closed in the front and the white coats are done. all the finish paint is going on monday-tuesday.

More to come...

wakemads · Posted: Mar 13, 2010 12:29 pm Post subject:

Nice that thing looks cool Curt.
we are also getting close only need to make the triangles in the back

curtblanchette · Posted: Mar 20, 2010 7:12 am Post subject:

Now just to wait for my new setup to get herE!

wakemads · Posted: Mar 20, 2010 11:24 am Post subject:

Nice graffiti,

just an d update from DK. finished the sides, only details, plus paint / sticker job missing.

Even got a semi sponsor, buying gear at cost price from boardpunx.com. Wink

LF dealer in Denmark.

texaswakerep · Outlaw Joined: 19 Jun 2008 Posts: 138 City: Hattiesburg

Nice work by both you guys Very Happy

curtblanchette · Posted: Mar 22, 2010 10:32 am Post subject:

wakemads · Posted: Mar 22, 2010 11:10 am Post subject:

Thanks and thanks Wink

we are pretty glad the way it ended up. for a first time, its a big pass. if / when we build no 2, it will be a lot easier / faster. me and one of my friends, built most of it, like 90 %, and we sit in front of a computer from morning to evening. so trial and error, and it might be over-designed at some points.

just need to find a nice paint job for it, unfortunately none of us is very good at graffiti, but are trying to get some grafitti artist to come and give it a paint job. the selling point " get the only piece in the water for all the sailers / tourists to see."

won`t get in the water until May, but will post pics as soon as it is in the water.

Cheers and happy Boarding, the season is about to start Wink

wakemads · Posted: Apr 20, 2010 4:34 am Post subject:

Just got a local graffiti artist "L:Ron" to come and paint our Slider, turned out pretty wicked.

wakemads · Posted: Apr 20, 2010 4:37 am Post subject:

And some more from the other side

wakemads · Posted: Jun 15, 2010 2:11 pm Post subject:

Finished and in the water after being delayed a little bit because of bad weather and other stuff. but tomorrow is gonna be so much fun