Alumacraft 1648 Project - Getting Ready, Again

[Scott1298]

He just needs more practice, hopefully you guys have many more fishing days together ahead of you now that they're closer :!:

 

[novaman]

x2 and then some.

 

[trueblue1970]

Gillhunter,

Love your build, great job. And all of your pics! I read you thread over and over and im buying the same exact boat. Thanks for all the cool ideas and info as Im sure I will be copying what you did for the most part. Only diff is mind is coming with a 15 hp Honda. How do you like the Honda? How stable is the boat? I moved up from a 1431 to a 1542 and now going to the 1648. I will be done with this one for sure. Keeping the 1431 for electric only lakes.

 

[gillhunter]

Trueblue,

Thanks. The 1648 is very stable. The Honda has worked out well. Starts every time and is real easy on gas. Looking forward to seeing your build.

 

[Brine]

Glad to see you put Eli on some fish =D>

He will remember it for life.

 

[trueblue1970]

Thanks Gill. If you dont mind I may pick your brain a bit on this one. Being that it is a new setup I dont want to make as many mistakes (less holes the better) and have more patience. Again thanks...great job

 

[gillhunter]

Thanks Gill. If you dont mind I may pick your brain a bit on this one. Being that it is a new setup I dont want to make as many mistakes (less holes the better) and have more patience. Again thanks...great job

Trueblue,

Thanks. I'm more than happy to share both successes and mistakes. :LOL2:

 

[IDAHOAUGER]

I really like your 1648, simple, clean and very practical...nice! By the way, I like how organized your garage is too! =D>

 

[gillhunter]

The wife and I celebrated our 41st Anniversery this weekend and spent a little time on the water Sunday. Caught a nice little mess of bluegills and had a great afternoon.

 

[IDAHOAUGER]

Very nice and Congrats!

 

[rickybobbybend]

Congratulations to both of you. Condolences to the fish.

 

[BrazosDon]

Congratulation, Gilhunter. When me and my wife had our 20th anniversary I took here to Bangkok, China. And then on our 40th I went to pick her up. LOL

 

[Jay415]

Congrats on 41 years Mike! Nice to see your getting some good use of your boat, unlike me, :mrgreen:

 

[gillhunter]

Merry Christmas everyone! The wife and I got each other Tempress seats for Christmas. I can't wait to try them out!!

 

[theyyounggun]

Those look comfy! Dd you use those pin pesestals?

 

[gillhunter]

Those look comfy! Dd you use those pin pesestals?

No, I use a swivel and a removeable mount. It's the same setup that I had on my last seats and it worked out pretty well.

 

[theyyounggun]

That's how I am wanting to do mine. I was wondering if people have used them and are pleased with them. Sounds lik you are. Are those the 7" swivels? I could only find the setup for 7" swivels but then I could only find 6" swivels.

 

[gillhunter]

That's how I am wanting to do mine. I was wondering if people have used them and are pleased with them. Sounds lik you are. Are those the 7" swivels? I could only find the setup for 7" swivels but then I could only find 6" swivels.

The swivels I have are 6". The bases I have will work with either one.

 

[Jay415]

Merry Christmas everyone! The wife and I got each other Tempress seats for Christmas. I can't wait to try them out!!

Very nice! And they do look quite comfortable! Merry Christmas to you and your family!

 

[JMichael]

Nice, I've always thought the tempress brand looked comfortable and well made. If I could store my boat inside I might consider spending the extra $ to go with tempress.