1977 Fisher Marine 14ft Jon Boat...FRONT DECK BUILD

[baseball_guy_99]

I got alot of work done over the last few days. Finally got some nice weather and some time off work.


Got all the 2x3's cut, urethaned, and put into place. I then cut the foam down to fit in between the supports. I got my holes drilled for the seat bases and got them mounted in. I got the floor laid in and fastened down. I'm going to wait for a little warmer weather before I try to lay the carpet. So I broke out the cover that my parents bought me for my birthday and put it on so I could set the boat outside and get the trailer back in the garage to finish it up.

The cover fits very well, but is about 6" to long for my boat (overall I am very pleased with it). I will have to fashion some sort of supports so the water will drain off of it.

 

[Ictalurus]

Looks good man, I like the layout.

 

[baseball_guy_99]

Been a while...

I have the boat about 99% done. I need to have a support rewelded on the trailer and put some carpet on the 2x6 under the trolling motor.

Took quite a few pictures on Friday. Also took a video. Will get it on here after I upload it to YouTube.

 

[baseball_guy_99]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRa3Hh_-6iQ

 

[jasper60103]

Looks like she rides real nice. Good job!

 

[dc3232]

I like what you've done to it. It looks good. I'm thinking about doing my floors the same way, now that I've seen yours. I still want some type of storage though. Got any Ideas? Just send me a PM if you do. 8)

 

[baseball_guy_99]

Long time since an update! Have not done anything to the boat since I got the interior done.

I'm thinkin about adding some rod holders along the side so I can keep my rods off the floor.

I'm also still toying with the idea of building a back deck for easier fishing 2 guys. but that just might wait til I decided to tear it all down and rebuild everything using aluminum.

I fixed up the 20hp merc that my uncle gave me. Put $150 into it and sold it last week for $600.

I got a different trolling motor. A 43lb thrus motor guide that is a whole lot more quiet that my old one. My next upgrade will be a new battery...I think mine is about done for.


Me and my buddy have fished out of it a few times now and the only thing I think it needs is a back deck.

 

[baseball_guy_99]

Forgot to mention the trailer rebuild.

I put new rollers, cut off the side supports so they would stop scratching the paint, put new LED lights on, ran new wiring, and gave it a new paint job.

 

[baseball_guy_99]

Upgraded my trolling motor to a 56lb thrust 12/24v motor guide. So I had to put my 2nd battery back in the boat. Took it out for a spin and noticed it was not pushing as well as I thought it should be.

Low and behold my batteries were about shot...only reading 20v. So I went to Wal Mart and got 2 new batteries and ran the extra wiring for the 12/24 setup. Got it all wired back up and now I'm just waiting on a time to get out to the lake to try it out.

 

[baseball_guy_99]

Dang! It has been awhile since an update.

Have not changed much except got a 25hp motor now and gave the boat a new paint job.

 

[baseball_guy_99]

Well after a long debate, I decided it was time for a front deck for easier bass fishing. So I went to Lowe's and picked up some aluminum and some rivets.

I bought 2 pcs of 1/16"x1"x8' Tubing, 2 pcs of 1/8"x1"x8' Angle, and 1pc of 1/8"x1 1/4"x6' angle.

I brought the stuff home and then I sat there and stared at the font of the boat for like 2hrs trying to figure ou what I wanted to do. It finally hit me and I got to work.

Here is the rear supports...


Here is the rear support with one of the supports that runs forward...


Here is the framing. I'm thinking of adding 2 more pcs running towards the front for more support. I will be using 1/2" plywood on top. The space is about 21" right now.


And here is my fat butt standing on it!




Any questions...feel free to ask!

 

[baseball_guy_99]

Welp, the front deck is about 90% complete. Got the trolling motor mounted, the wires redone, and the plywood secured down.

Now I just have to figure out what I want to do to close up the bottom. I want it to be hinged because that will be my storage area.

Any suggestions?

Here are some more pics...