Recent content by Scott Mac

I sold"Dead Phish" and purchased a larger boat to fish out on the Saginaw Bay. I plan to do another project in the spring. I would start this Winter but eye surgery has slowed me down for now. I have however added a stereo, depth finder, seats, rod holders and interior lights (not in picture).

Hi SCARNG2011, First and foremost I want to thank you for your service to our great country. We are free to pursue our passions thanks to people like you. You have a kick butt mod yourself, I am sure it is very comfortable and a fish catching machine. My son took his rig out for the first time...

Delivered this rig to my son today just in time for vacation in 6 days. We will meet up near Traverse City, MI next Sat. and with my rig and his along with my two other sons (his brothers) we will pound the fish for a week straight. This is what the whole "Tin Boat" world is all about, enjoying...

Worked on my sons 14 flat bottom this weekend. I hope he likes it. I still have to bolt things down and tweek some panels to finish things off but the 90 degree weather slowed me down.

Well I have been using my rig and have enjoyed it and harvested my share of fish. I am helping my son do a few mods to his 14' jon. He is very busy with a family, job and school so I grabbed his rig and started in on it. I do not (shame on me) have before shots but here is where I am at with...

Hi bigchromedog, Checked it today and yes I can see photos. Great build I know you are diggig that rig. I bet that 15 HP gets the job done. I will get pics. of that transome saver but not until I pound the Walleyes this weekend. Fish On!

Doin' right! Keep it up it looks amazing. Fish On!

Hi bigdog2594, For some I can't see the photos on you project. I'll check some stuff out to see if it on my end. Anyway thanks a lot I have been chomping at the bit to give it a good workout. I took it out about 2 weeks ago and the motor ran like crap so I removed the cover that exposes the...

Hi th30dd7, There are visible screws that hold down the carpeted panels and some are hard to see because the carpet (20 oz.) is quite thick and the screws get buried in it. I did use those stainless finish washers to avoid the screws from getting buried too deep but the carpet hid it well. I...

Hi assaultcraft8993, I boxed in both sides so I did not put those support arms back on an it is fine. Keep in mind I left the outside of each bench and then ran supports from the front to the back and that stiffened it up. I have done this a few times and have not had any structural issues. The...

Hi simbelle, Thank you for the kind words. They mean a lot coming from you. As you know it takes patience and attention (both I have issues with) but the result is very rewarding. I used this site for inspiration and ideas. Now it is time to reap the rewards, I am going fishin'! Fish On!

Hi arrowlauncher, Thank you. I tried out the transom saver last weekend and it worked great. FYI...The trailer attachment is a black pipe cap that I bolted to the middle rear roller bracket. I then screwed a 3" long nipple into that. Because the nipple O.D. was a very tight fit to the I.D. of...

I guess when you think about it I see golf carts being pulled down the road, in excess of 70 MPH, on trailers all summer long without problems. If you have it secured to the boat like they do on a golf cart and you strap your boat securely to the trailer that should not be an issue. As far as...

I can't wait any longer...I will go in search of an open ramp so I can shake this rig down. I banged out a transom saver so I don't drag the motor on drives and speed bumps.

Hi OklaAngler, Sorry it took so long to post the picture you requested but this work thing keeps getting in my way. But here it is, like I posted it is for bling and not necessaryly for function but it does add light to the inside of the side compartment. I ended up favoring one side because the...