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Message: <blockquote data-quote="bdub065" data-source="post: 346666" data-attributes="member: 13806">Next step was to build the side gunnels.  I had to build 4 because the seats wouldn't swivel if the gunnel wasn't recessed, but in the end I am happy with the result.  They were made by cutting the angle aluminum and then cutting the diamond plate to 4" wide.  I then had to develop some brackets (angle alum) to hold, mount and support the gunnels. The connection point at the hull I lined with the marine weather stripping to make sure the aluminum didn't rub any holes in the hull or cut the LED wires. Finally all the edges of the tray were lined with the marine silicone to eliminate any edges/gaps for line to get nicked or cut.The steering wheel was weathered from a grey color to an almost white so I hit that and then front seat mount with some black plasti dip to bring it back to life.I had to make a trip to the dollar tree and picked up some pencil holders that fit any cup, can or bottle for 1$ a piece which was a good savings.  Cheapest I found online were about 2.50 and only fit cans.  I will eventually hit the metal with plasti dip as I assume the metal will rust out on the 1st trip but thankfully I have a left over can so no added cost here.  I drilled out the holes with my 3" holse saw and the holders drop right in.I ran into another good buy online for some led lights and picked up a pair along with some marine wire and switches for my dash.  I will probably add to the system with a few more later down the line and designed the system to just wire in additional lights.I called it a night after that but I was starting to get excited to fish at this point!!!</blockquote>

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