Hey guys, I love this site! So many ideas, so much talent :beer:
Here's my project, I have a 2008 1448 Aluma Craft that has been modified with some pretty nice features already!
I'm a bass fisherman, so I need to convert this rig to suit that style of fishing. You know, bow mount troller, casting deck, etc. I started work on this a few weeks back and here is where I'm at with it so far...
First I needed to remove this 50lbs of winch stand so that I could even mount a troller up front.
I made a new, much lighter one....J/K :lol:
Actually, I drew up the plans in Mastercam to copy the winch stand on my glass boat...
The new stand needs to be finish welded, sandblasted and painted.
I'm basically switching from operating the boat from the back to the front. So I removed all of the original wiring, which is kind of a shame because it was done very well. But at least I'll be able to salvage the wire and save $$
Next, I'll start building what I'm going to call the front cap. This is where the trolling motor will mount, along with the depth finder, nav light and custom made switch panel. I'll be using 3/16" plate aluminum for this. Yes, it's a little overkill perhaps, but I prefer that than under doing it. :!:
Mocking it up, taking measurements.
I had no way to cut this plate other than my jig saw, but with the proper blade it cut surprisingly well.
Here is the shape that I've come up with for the cap. You can also see custom foot pedal tray that I made.
The cap is basically ready to be welded up, I'll save that for my brother, he's a welder by trade :wink:
Here's my project, I have a 2008 1448 Aluma Craft that has been modified with some pretty nice features already!
Aluminum floor
Battery storage cut into the middle bench seat (port & starboard)
Gas tank cut into rear bench (port)
Storage between the two bench seats (port & starboard)
Custom switch panel
Fully plumbed live well
Bilge pump
Fold away tongue
No wood, ALL aluminum construction =D>
I'm a bass fisherman, so I need to convert this rig to suit that style of fishing. You know, bow mount troller, casting deck, etc. I started work on this a few weeks back and here is where I'm at with it so far...
First I needed to remove this 50lbs of winch stand so that I could even mount a troller up front.
I made a new, much lighter one....J/K :lol:
Actually, I drew up the plans in Mastercam to copy the winch stand on my glass boat...
The new stand needs to be finish welded, sandblasted and painted.
I'm basically switching from operating the boat from the back to the front. So I removed all of the original wiring, which is kind of a shame because it was done very well. But at least I'll be able to salvage the wire and save $$
Next, I'll start building what I'm going to call the front cap. This is where the trolling motor will mount, along with the depth finder, nav light and custom made switch panel. I'll be using 3/16" plate aluminum for this. Yes, it's a little overkill perhaps, but I prefer that than under doing it. :!:
Mocking it up, taking measurements.
I had no way to cut this plate other than my jig saw, but with the proper blade it cut surprisingly well.
Here is the shape that I've come up with for the cap. You can also see custom foot pedal tray that I made.
The cap is basically ready to be welded up, I'll save that for my brother, he's a welder by trade :wink:
) So I was able to draw it up, create the program and spit out a gauge panel 
