Recent content by BIDZ

Worked a bit yesterday and managed to cut and install some rubber mat, which will hopefully soak up some noise. Also, I re-positioned the fuel tank and like the new spot a lot better. I still wish I could have it under the rear deck. This tank swells bad just sitting in the garage. I can't...

I've just installed 3 of these in my rig with good results. I have 3/4" decking that is partially supported by the front and rear bench seats. I had the same issue of no access to the underside of the benches, so I just ran big sheet metal screws through the 3/4" decking and into the tops of...

Managed to get the fuel tank in the boat yesterday as well as reassemble the rear deck. The 6 gal. tank wouldn't work under the rear deck like I had planned, unfortunately. I could make the tank fit, but it left me unable to get to the plug or my batteries. Also put a kink in the fuel line...

I just returned from a trip to Florida, so I haven't been able to get much progress made on the boat. However, I did finally get my fuel tank in as well as all of the line and hookups. After cleaning the carb and replacing the spark plugs, fuel lines, and water pump I was able to add fuel and...

The front deck is supported in the rear by the factory bench seat. The plywood has two sheet metal screws running through and into the top of the bench seat. The slope of the boat's sides take support the deck for the most part, but I did fashion two brackets from angled aluminum. Each...

Preface: I also know nothing. I've been using a Lowrance with downscan imaging alongside a garmin with 2d sonar for a couple years and have been thinking hard about switching to something with side scan or combo of all 3 types. I've been on the fence with this one from Hummingbird for a while...

I am curious as well. I want to add some lighting to the interior of my rig and have considered the led strips, but have yet to settle on anything at this point. I did use the led strips for my nav lights and they look awesome. I can't speak to their longevity, but I believe they will hold up...

More progress made! 1 of 2 fish finders mounted as well as some work done to the motor. Now waiting on the fuel tank and new water pump to get here. Tracking says tomorrow and friday so hopefully this weekend I'll be up and running.

The bow lights came as a kit from Amazon for $18 shipped. I got them here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ILYUQVA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 The look really sweet IMO and they are very bright.

It's been a productive weekend! I managed to wire up my navigation lights and have all my wiring loomed and tucked away. I also scored an '82 Johnson 15hp (9.9 stickers) motor for free! A good friend had one that wasn't being used and gave it to me on the condition that I not sell it. It...

I've been busy here lately, but I managed to wire electric to the trolling motor, mount the rear nav light, and take the boat out for its maiden voyage. A few snags.... the battery (Everstart Marine 29DC) would not fit where I wanted to put it and I had to store it under the front seat, which...

A quick google search should give you some different patterns that you can print/trace onto your stencil material. I painted a buddies' boat using a set of 3 stencils (all different grass patterns). I've found that the best method IMO is to layer the patterns using different colors on each to...

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I just ran 6 sheetmetal screw through the deck and into the seat below. I would've liked to bolt them in, but the floatation under the seats made that a little more difficult. However, running the 6 screws through the base, 3/4" plywood, and top metal of the seat seems to have a pretty good...

Made a little more progress today. Managed to mount the trolling motor and add the remaining hydroturf to the middle bench seat. Also installed an offset seat base for whenever I come across a motor.