1979 FM160 16' sea nymph (1658) (UPDATED WITH PICS)

[rasmotherman]

i used them in the areas i expect to have the most abuse. those things are too pricey to do the whole thing. i wish i could have.

 

[rasmotherman]

i have finished a good bit since my last post. all i have left to do is hinge the rod locker and front 2 hatches. i also have to wrap up the wiring. the trailer needs bunks added to the front half of the trailer. the old set-up just isnt sufficient. hopefully i will get it all finished this weekend. work will be picking up and dont know when i will be able to get back at it. i will get pics up soon

 

[wasilvers]

Great job, I have the same boat - but have only got as far as pulling the interior out. I plan to put the livewell exactly where you have yours as well as a rod locker on the side.

What are your plans for seating? I was thinking of a folding bench seat that would fit the driver and a one passenger.
Where will batteries go? front/rear/both? I was tyring to figure out a spot and thought of putting the batteries right in front of the livewell, but opening the floor up for them - rather than on the raised flooring. I would only have to raise that part of the floor a little bit (call it a step) and can put the batteries LOW and centered in the boat, but still easily accessible.

Looking forward to your future posts.

Will

 

[wasilvers]

One more question, are you using 1/2 ply or a different size? Just curious...

Will

 

[huntinfool]

Looking good!

 

[rasmotherman]

Great job, I have the same boat - but have only got as far as pulling the interior out. I plan to put the livewell exactly where you have yours as well as a rod locker on the side.

What are your plans for seating? I was thinking of a folding bench seat that would fit the driver and a one passenger.
Where will batteries go? front/rear/both? I was tyring to figure out a spot and thought of putting the batteries right in front of the livewell, but opening the floor up for them - rather than on the raised flooring. I would only have to raise that part of the floor a little bit (call it a step) and can put the batteries LOW and centered in the boat, but still easily accessible.

Looking forward to your future posts.

Will

as for seating there will be 1 seat put in the back and thats it. this year will be spent on electric only lake. i hope to get the motor work done soon, then i might add a low back deck with folding seats under the deck. the batteries will be just in front of the LW. i had thought about butting them in the floor but i wanted them up front and it was just easier to put them under the front deck. BTW mine is a 1979 FM160 Fishing Machine

 

[rasmotherman]

One more question, are you using 1/2 ply or a different size? Just curious...

Will

the floor, deck, and all of the hatch lids are 3/4". i believe the specs say it will carry over 300# per sq ft on a 24" span. i didnt want to have to add stringers in the back and the span to the center rib was 26". it feels real solid (im 280#). the face of the deck and the rod locker is 3/8"

 

[wasilvers]

Thanks for the reply - Mine is a 1978 SS-161 - here's the link to my start of a build- I've been busy with tax season, so not much work getting done for another couple of weeks.

https://www.tinboats.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=12113

 

[rasmotherman]

these sea nymphs are sturdy boats. what is the width of yours at the floor? it looks a little more narrow than mine. i am hoping to get this thing finished soon. right now i am waiting on my father in law to pick up the wiring stuff. that is about all that is left. i will be carpeting it later in the season. i cant wait to just set it in the water to see how i did on weight distribution. i also need flotation. right now i have NONE. im not too worried running with only the trolling motor. i know it doesnt leak and trolling wont let me hit anything hard enough to put a hole in her.

 

[rasmotherman]

ok more pics

 

[rasmotherman]

more

 

[rasmotherman]

the hatches

 

[dyeguy1212]

Looks great =D>

 

[rasmotherman]

last 2

 

[rasmotherman]

i made a short video. it isnt real good but you can get the idea
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Urm8mqYU2s

 

[rasmotherman]

what do you guys think about the rod locker? it wasnt how i originally planned it. if you watch the video i explain why (partially) it also added stability. i can stand me 280# up there and it doesnt buckle

 

[luvdlake]

nice job! I especially like the rod storage box. I think I am going to incorparate that same set up in my boat. I also like your livewell cheap and gets the job done. I was wandering is there a pump that pumps water into the livewell. I see there is a pump for recirculation or aireation. Well any ways you done a great job so far. Keep them pics coming.

 

[rasmotherman]

nice job! I especially like the rod storage box. I think I am going to incorparate that same set up in my boat. I also like your livewell cheap and gets the job done. I was wandering is there a pump that pumps water into the livewell. I see there is a pump for recirculation or aireation. Well any ways you done a great job so far. Keep them pics coming.

i have a long hose in the hatch next to it . i just have to slip off the "spray bar" then attatch the long hose and drop the pump over the side. to empty i just drop the hose over the side. the cost was: "LW" $9, bilge pump $15, 20' of hose $16. so a total of $40 for a 22 gallon live well. the hose was hard to find. the ones they sell for the bilge is $15 for 5'. i searched everywhere and found one at home depot in the lawn and garden (outside). it is for a pond. for the spray bar, i found a plug for the end, in the isle their hoses are in ($.66) so make $40.66 for the whole thing

 

[rasmotherman]

the rod locker ended up giving me a good bit of storage under the rods. the center 2 sections will have shelves to hold my plano boxes. it will open from the front. the down side is that it only holds 4 rods

 

[rasmotherman]

i just thought about how easy you flat bottom guys have it. getting a flat floor on that bow was such a pain. you guys can just slap some ply down and you are done. also my sides flare out so i had to cut an angle on everything to get rid of the gaps. Also to all the GUESTS checking this out: go ahead and register and share your mods!