1860 mod

[ctdtjs]

Im new to posting on site but Ive been reading and learning for months
I bought the 1860 6months ago(hard to find) and have been looking for motor
i found a 18ft crestliner with motor cheaper than I could find just motor and i will
have everything I need to install( if someone is interested in the crestliner let me know)
I started last week tearing out the 1x6 floor they had in it and making aluminum braces
Im going to put a center console in the boat
I found A console in scrap at a boat shop
I also epoxyed my new plywood floor as learned from this site
Im taking the boat monday to have the aluminum braces I made welded in
the braces are flat aluminum that was gave to me and I cut and bent it into channel

IM POSTING HOPING I CAN GET SUGESTIONS AND HELP WITH MY PROJECT
THANKS TO THIS SITE i HAVE STARTED AND WITH HELP I WILL FINISH

 

[ctdtjs]

this is 1x6 floor I took out

 

[ctdtjs]

these are braces for floor
ive cut holes for wiring,controls and livewell hoses
im wondering will the aluminum where the hoses go through
rub holes in my hoses or wiring
https://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll289/ctdtjs/boat012.jpg?t=1277079261

 

[Zum]

Looks like a great boat and your coming along nicely with your modding.
Keep it up,sure people will add ideas in a bit.

 

[ctdtjs]

floor braces welded in

motor hanging and waiting

jackplate notice lower corners had to be cut
when you start a mod it seems easy then every part needs customized
now prime and paint console
I havent decided to paint whole boat or not just thinking about beating on docks at ramps
and crappie fishing close to docks may not be worth it

 

[Sader762]

Wow, great work! =D>