Alumacraft 1448MV - Catfish, Casting & Bowfishing

[fish4thriLLs]

Man I really like this mod. It is so similar to how I would like to make my 1648 Lowe into someday.

Great job! =D>

 

[hotshotinn]

Like your 1448 =D>
I have a 1448 but my front deck is lower.I am wondering about how tippy your boat is when you are standing up there shooting carp and gars?I like the extra height for casting but am concerned.I have been thinking about makeing mine alittle higher

 

[RiverBottomOutdoors]

Like your 1448 =D>
I have a 1448 but my front deck is lower.I am wondering about how tippy your boat is when you are standing up there shooting carp and gars?I like the extra height for casting but am concerned.I have been thinking about makeing mine alittle higher

It's super stable. Two people can bowfish from the bow with no problem.

 

[RiverBottomOutdoors]

Added a few accessories to the boat. But I haven't wired anything up yet. I'm waiting to get my blacklights so that I can knock the wiring out in one shot. I will be going back and painting the screw heads black.

Switch panel that I bought from Cabelas. I like it. Wish it didn't have the Cabelas' logo on it. It did not come with wiring instructions...but I don't see why you need them myself. Pretty straight forward.

Anchor light plug

Anchor light stowed

1st of two 12V DC plugs

 

[Jay415]

Nice build! I might have missed it, but did you ever find out how fast it goes? Did you take video yet?

 

[fullpage]

what is the thickness of the aluminum used for the bow platform? ALso for the seats on the bench. Nice job!

 

[RiverBottomOutdoors]

what is the thickness of the aluminum used for the bow platform? ALso for the seats on the bench. Nice job!

.090 I believe.

 

[RiverBottomOutdoors]

Why ain't you working on your boat???

Here's why.... He'll almost make Pope & Young. Plan on starting on the rod holders and floor pretty soon.

 

[fool4fish1226]

Did it make the 12 point class or did it class out as a 11. Very nice deer either way good shootin.

 

[olbrazosDon]

Are you going to use those horns for rod holders? That would be sharp.(no pun intended)

 

[RiverBottomOutdoors]

Little bump... Took the boat to the fab shop. Floor and custom rod holder mounts should be done in 2 weeks. Can't wait to pick it up!

 

[RiverBottomOutdoors]

These are the prototype rails for my rod holders along with the drawing I made.

You can see the assembly with the knob will slide on the rails for adjustment. I think they will be sweet...but I'm not sure how they will hold up to abuse. Can't wait to use them.

Concept Drawing

Prototypes

 

[RiverBottomOutdoors]

what is the thickness of the aluminum used for the bow platform? ALso for the seats on the bench. Nice job!

.090

 

[RiverBottomOutdoors]

Pics of my rod holders (without the actual rod holder.....Driftmasters on order).

Slide forward to fish, slide back to stow.

 

[donkey]

awsome job she must move along nicely with a 25

 

[PitFishin']

really like your rig! id like to go all aluminum but not sure if i can afford it. looks great!

 

[JasonLester]

Why ain't you working on your boat???

Here's why.... He'll almost make Pope & Young. Plan on starting on the rod holders and floor pretty soon.

Almost!?!? to many deductions....Net kills me...whats his numbers before deductions? Got to be high...Great buck...Congrats

 

[New River Rat]

Look Ma!!! No wood or carpet!!!

Looks sweet!

 

[RiverBottomOutdoors]

Floor is in. Painted the perimeter, hydroturf should be coming in this week. Hope to get it laid this weekend.

More pics of the rails for my rod holders

Video showing how the rod holders adjust
https://youtu.be/b6cbZIlywes

 

[vahunter]

Nice and clean. Great job. I like the fancy rod holders!