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Done for now. I really like how the boat turned out. We had fun this weekend and got some catfish in the freezer. The boat handled well. I actually like the bench versus the previous seat. I'm able to throw my weight around easier using it and make the boat handle easier if I'm running...

After finishing the bench seat it was ready to go in, but I had to finish the floor before I could do that. The necessary holes were filled, all the old carpet and glue removed and new installed. Bow platform recovered and riveted in place Main floor in Interior completed - Finally Rear...

I used the livewell mainly for storage of life vests and such. It will be replaced by a portable cooler-based livewell. But with the loss of that storage location, I needed something to keep the necessities from being strewn around the interior. My solution was to build a rear bench seat. My...

At this point the project took on a life of it's own. I wanted to have it done by my friends birthday 9/14, I finished putting it back together the night before we were supposed to head to camp at the lake. I was never satisfied with the "panfisher" layout of this boat. I bought it because I...

A few weeks ago we got caught in a storm and trying to push out to load up in the rain I accidentally ripped the transom cap up and what I saw wasn't to reassuring. With the 9.9hp it was never a problem, but I finally got my hands on a 20hp Johnson, so I wanted to make sure everything was up to...

Guess it's time to update this thread. I'll try to keep this in order, but I was in a groove so all work has been finished, now time to document. We fished and toyed around in this boat as it was until a few weeks ago. The only changes I had made were adding some carpeted panels on top of the...

I think it would work, but I haven't built or tested it yet. My use would be around the shore edges or small creeks so I would be in a semi sheltered area. Once I get a chance to finish up the some other projects I'll try it out and report if it works out or not.

Haven't gotten around to doing it yet, but my plan for making one on the cheap is an oversized u-bolt at the gunwale and a piece of galvanized electrical conduit. I don't think the short term installation would cause much in the way of pitting on the aluminum, if it does, just wrap some...

Nice looking harvest. Looks like someone will be eating good.

Been lurking and reading on this site for a little over a year. I figured it was time to get a boat to work on join in the fun. I recently picked up a 12' Sears V-Hull, but after fishing for a few weeks with just me and my 12 year old son I came to the conclusion that a bigger boat would be...

The acid helps to tenderize the meat and also adds a little extra flavor. It's a family tradition as well, utilizing what is locally available. My mother's family is true Florida crackers, been in central Florida since before the Civil War. Chasing cows at first, cutting lumber for a while...

Looks yummy. What do you do for prep? We've always done a orange juice marinade before frying.

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I agree with the majority of the above comments. PSG-1 your boat looks well built and designed for its purpose. The one I linked looks like its built for show instead of go. I'm not too familiar with the wakeboard towers, but I don't even see a place for a tow line to connect. The pricing is...

Nice, I had a CRF70F a few years ago. Decent power, and a little bit bigger size for the "kids" at heart. Bought it right, cleaned it up, and sold for a profit due to not having anywhere that was decent and legal to ride. I painted all the white plastic, the "v" on the front fender, and the...

Interesting build found on local craigslist https://tampa.craigslist.org/psc/boa/3218075725.html Definitely a different style, but looks like the work was decent. Aiming for the younger market for sure. Trailer looks like it would be a chore to tow with that much whip to the rear end. Thoughts?

Dig the work so far and the layout you have planned. You might look at flipping the rear seat mount and gas tank side-to-side. If you're using a tiller gas motor and don't have a funky manner of steering, because it looks like your layout will put the tiller arm near where the seat mount is...

Showed my dad (outboard mechanic for 20 years, but been out of the business for nearly 20 years), he is thinking Johnson/Evinrude 5.5 or 7.5 due to location and design of recoil starter.

Don't worry, one little EMP will make most of the electrical goodies a no-go. I like the idea of solar, as it has less maintenance requirements such as fuel and oil for motor and brushes for the generator. My main problem with solar is replacement batteries if it turns into long term issue...

Nice progress. When you add the carpet it'll definitely be a looker. Can't wait to get a chance to build a flat bottom one of these days.