Corky's Build

[Corky]

Well guys it's just about that time...I've been gathering parts and pieces all summer for this build and since my work is slowing down a bit I figured I'd get the thread rolling...
Basic overview:

The hull is going to be a 14 foot aluminum using 1/8th inch 5052...
Engine is a 4A084-4 {new in the crate}

I've got the shop set up for boat building now with lots of room...I bought the Eastwood 175 mig welder{220V} with the spool gun using the .035 wire and a heavy gauge 50 foot cord to reach around the shop...And have learned my first lesson about putting gloves on using the spool gun...Even just a quick first session gave me a nice "sunburn" on my hand and wrist!! Yes, I know better but did'nt give it much thought for how little time I spent dialing knobs and gas pressures...

Anyhow here's 2 pics of my dusty engine in the crate and the starting point of the build..And yes the pics will get better from here on.....