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'67 14' Alumacraft Shallow V and Trailer remodel.
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<blockquote data-quote="Hanr3" data-source="post: 83023" data-attributes="member: 1055"><p>Someone asked about how I plan to strengthen the gunwalls after removing the bench seats? It's a valid question and on everyones mind when they rework a boat. </p><p></p><p>The floatation box replaces what used to be the rear bench seat. I posted pics earlier.</p><p></p><p>As for the sides, space is a huge concern for me. This is where I have to point out a few things. I like to Crappie fish over brush piles. Anchor up, and fish off the Port side (left) side of the boat. I figure all the action will be on the port side, hence the lievwell opening on that side too. I plan to put my fishing pole rack on the starboard side, out of the way of the action. Last thing I need is a hook in the leg, or to break a pole. </p><p></p><p>This is my solution for the starboard side.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]5901[/ATTACH]</p><p>[ATTACH=full]5902[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>I decided not to use the original brackets. Instead I fashioned up some new brackets from 1 1/4" angle aluminum. I riveted the brackets in place. I will attach my fishing pole holders to the brackets. </p><p></p><p>As for the port side, still working on that. I might make cup holders, or paddle brackets on that side, or maybe just put in the same style brackets and put carpet on them?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hanr3, post: 83023, member: 1055"] Someone asked about how I plan to strengthen the gunwalls after removing the bench seats? It's a valid question and on everyones mind when they rework a boat. The floatation box replaces what used to be the rear bench seat. I posted pics earlier. As for the sides, space is a huge concern for me. This is where I have to point out a few things. I like to Crappie fish over brush piles. Anchor up, and fish off the Port side (left) side of the boat. I figure all the action will be on the port side, hence the lievwell opening on that side too. I plan to put my fishing pole rack on the starboard side, out of the way of the action. Last thing I need is a hook in the leg, or to break a pole. This is my solution for the starboard side. [ATTACH type="full" alt="4-07-09 006.jpg"]5901._xfImport[/ATTACH] [ATTACH type="full" alt="4-07a-09 001.jpg"]5902._xfImport[/ATTACH] I decided not to use the original brackets. Instead I fashioned up some new brackets from 1 1/4" angle aluminum. I riveted the brackets in place. I will attach my fishing pole holders to the brackets. As for the port side, still working on that. I might make cup holders, or paddle brackets on that side, or maybe just put in the same style brackets and put carpet on them? [/QUOTE]
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