TangoTracer
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Hey guys! First post here, I'm a soldier stationed in South Korea and coming home on Saturday - when I was 16 I inherited my grandfather's rowboat, and have since added a 5hp Briggs 4-stroke plus some rod holders. Now that I'm going to tow it 2000 miles to my next duty station and I have a bit more budget being 21, I'd like to restore it into a fishing machine
I've seen lots of decking/compartment mods, and would like to do something similar - but it's a bit skinny for good stability I think. Definitely want to take out the middle seat though if it's structurally sound enough?
I plan on sanding down everything, repairing the split joints on the transom with some aluminum brazing rods, and replacing the wooden bench seats then painting everything and probably adding some carpet. The idea is to be able to leave all of my tackle in the compartments locked up, as i won't have a garage in Georgia, maybe just a carport.
So far I've purchased 2 seats/swivel/post sets (7&13inch), a 30lb minn Kota, a few nylon cleats, anchor etc. Seen laying in the boat.
Anyone have some suggestions or tips? I will be doing the work on my leave this June and towing the finished product around July 4th.
Pics make it hard to see the structure/floor I'll get some better ones once I arrive in the states
Thanks!
I've seen lots of decking/compartment mods, and would like to do something similar - but it's a bit skinny for good stability I think. Definitely want to take out the middle seat though if it's structurally sound enough?
I plan on sanding down everything, repairing the split joints on the transom with some aluminum brazing rods, and replacing the wooden bench seats then painting everything and probably adding some carpet. The idea is to be able to leave all of my tackle in the compartments locked up, as i won't have a garage in Georgia, maybe just a carport.
So far I've purchased 2 seats/swivel/post sets (7&13inch), a 30lb minn Kota, a few nylon cleats, anchor etc. Seen laying in the boat.
Anyone have some suggestions or tips? I will be doing the work on my leave this June and towing the finished product around July 4th.
Pics make it hard to see the structure/floor I'll get some better ones once I arrive in the states
Thanks!