1982 SmokerCraft 1650 Deluxe Angler - Rebuild Troller

[badbill]

Well not completely done but I did take the project out for a spin today. No leaks or issues. It ran great and got to 28mph per gps.

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[badbill]

I added a trolling plate to my 2 stroke to slow me down trolling. I want to be able to troll with my big motor too. Just putting it in gear I was moving to slowest at 3.8 mph tops and now after the addition of the plate I can get to 1 mph constant. I trolled for 5 hours straight yesterday pulling cranks and it was awesome. The good thing is the 2 stroke never cut off or missed a lick.

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[TDobb]

Love that starboard for the decking. Wish I could have found some of that stuff local to me. I would have done that in a heartbeat over the plywood that I used. I do like the carpeted plywood I used, I just think that looks so clean. Great work.

 

[badbill]

Love that starboard for the decking. Wish I could have found some of that stuff local to me. I would have done that in a heartbeat over the plywood that I used. I do like the carpeted plywood I used, I just think that looks so clean. Great work.

Thanks TDobb. I love the starboard. I have a plastic dealer local and they carry it. It is well worth the money over plywood and all the carpet. You have to plan everything out when you decide to use it because it will hurt your feelings if you cut it wrong! [emoji23]


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[badbill]

Started working on the front to finish up the boat for good. I want typical front with a panel so I can mount a few things in, have power outlets and will support a 24v trolling motors torque. I cut out a 3/4 inch piece for the top and will cut a piece I can easily remove if I need to access the power connections. I will tie it back to the deck for ultimate strength with my extrusion. Sealing is next and carpet

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[JigglyJohnson]

Pocket post. Boat looks great.


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[badbill]

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[Fire1386]

Very nice job. I like the addition of the rails where you can move your accessories to unlimited positions. I will be stealing that idea when I redo mine......

 

[Target]

Where did you get those black hanging bags?

 

[Mainline9]

Bill - Really like the way those extrusions allow you to position red holders and tools. Photos from November appear to show top of extrusions higher than gunnels but latest photos don't seem to show this. Did you reduce the height of your risers since November or am I seeing things?
Two other questions. How many feet, all told, of extrusions did your build use? Do you envision keeping herring in the live well and are you working on a rounded corner insert for this?


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[badbill]

Where did you get those black hanging bags?

The bags are tacklewebs. Google search them, I love them. About to add 2 larger ones on the sides


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[badbill]

Bill - Really like the way those extrusions allow you to position red holders and tools. Photos from November appear to show top of extrusions higher than gunnels but latest photos don't seem to show this. Did you reduce the height of your risers since November or am I seeing things?
Two other questions. How many feet, all told, of extrusions did your build use? Do you envision keeping herring in the live well and are you working on a rounded corner insert for this?

The extrusion ended up about 1 inch higher than the gunnels. I wanted them to clear the gunnels and allow me to access them easy. I'm 6'4" lol.

The side and back it's about 20 feet worth. I made the sliding holders out of the king starboard and mounted the Scotty mounts to them. From the kayak world I also used holder and anchors from yak attack.

I will be purchasing a small live bait tank for the back for herring. 14 gal. I have the wiring back there for it now

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[badbill]

Had a catfish yesterday hit a crankbait @ 2mph that was pretty fun. Caught 10 bass a perch and the cat

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[badbill]

adding Scotty downriggers this week so stay tuned! Trolling for trout on the summer plan

https://scotty.com/product/no-1050-depthmaster-23/


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[badbill]

Very nice job. I like the addition of the rails where you can move your accessories to unlimited positions. I will be stealing that idea when I redo mine......

Thank you!


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[badbill]

Scotty downriggers came in and the mounts are built and in place. Used the same extrusion and used the starboard scrap as bases. They came out great if I say so myself. Out of the main area, fully mobile on the rails. If I don't like where they are mounted now after a fishing trip it's simply loosen 2 nuts and 3 hex bolts and slide to new position

Attached board to rail

Downriggers mounted and ready for action

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