alumacraft 1648

[joseph101088]

so while i get to miss fishing season this year. i am currently deployed with nothing better to do than think about whether i want to paint my boat a marshgrass camo or buy a vinyl wrap for it. The painting wouldnt be that difficult as i paint for a living. i have found some stencils for $90 online. I feel pretty comfortable that with the expertise i have i could make it look great. The only issue i have is the time it would take to do it the right way. When i get home i will have four sons and a wife that havent seen me in almost seven months. (ie) not alot of time for a project. On the other hand i could get a wrap for 195-255 and be done with it in a few hours. Possibly at night since i dont sleep good anyway. wondering if anyone has any input about either of these options. im torn because i did a little duck hunting last year and now i think i might be hooked. this will allow a use for my boat year round but its hard to decide which route i should go. any input good or bad will be much appriciated.

 

[foxtrot]

If your thinking about stencils look at red leg camo on eBay. I got a 3 stencils from them for like 33 bucks. They have several patterns.

 

[joseph101088]

If your thinking about stencils look at red leg camo on eBay. I got a 3 stencils from them for like 33 bucks. They have several patterns.

Thanks for the info looking at them now.

 

[LeftCoastAngler]

That camo looks cool.

 

[typed by ben]

out of curiosity what reservoir is that? hardwoods mill?

 

[joseph101088]

out of curiosity what reservoir is that? hardwoods mill?

The one with the bass is lee hall. The one with my kid and myself is Harwood mills. It's one of the best bass lakes around here imo

 

[typed by ben]

The one with the bass is lee hall. The one with my kid and myself is Harwood mills. It's one of the best bass lakes around here imo

surprised- didnt know harwoods mill was known for that

ever been to any of the military ponds like cheatham annex or camp peary?

 

[joseph101088]

The one with the bass is lee hall. The one with my kid and myself is Harwood mills. It's one of the best bass lakes around here imo

surprised- didnt know harwoods mill was known for that

ever been to any of the military ponds like cheatham annex or camp peary?

It isn't known for it. That's what makes it good. I brung my Ohio fishing techniques to it and have had great luck. I have yet to try either of those places. Are they any good?

 

[typed by ben]

never been to camp peary but cheatham annex was good. my stepfather took me there- first place i caught a pickerel

 

[Gators5220]

Cool lookin boat man.

 

[joseph101088]

Cool lookin boat man.

Thanks. I don't get on here enough anymore.

 

[scoobeb]

That is a storage compartment,someone made that into a livewell.Those boats all have just storage compartment as mine does to.I just bought a brand new one a few days ago.I was thinking about making mine into a livewell to but in fl it get down right hot and the water boils at 90 degrees so the water in the livewell will boil my live bait,lol, so i will just use it for a storage compartment.Nice rig by the way,alumacraft makes great boats.

 

[lugoismad]

Consider putting ice in your livewell instead of water. Your fish will be dead and stiff when you get home.

 

[scoobeb]

I fish saltwater,plus ice doesn't help in 90degree water. The bottom of the boat boils in the water so ice is useless,I use a yeti cooler for my fish and food and a ten gallon home depot drinking cooler for my livewell.

 

[joseph101088]

Did a few more things to the boat. 65lbs bow mount and a depth finder plus chairs.

 

[fsupeej22]

Great looking boat! Glad you are back to fishing and thank you for your service! :USA1:

 

[joseph101088]

finally compleatly done with the boat. only other thing to do is add the motor when i chose one. probably wont untill after may of next year. "gotta love going tdy" posted pics of the finished product.

Finally moved to phoenix where I need a gas motor. Found this 25 horse with new starter, impeller, and throttle controls for $720.

 

[joseph101088]

finally compleatly done with the boat. only other thing to do is add the motor when i chose one. probably wont untill after may of next year. "gotta love going tdy" posted pics of the finished product.

Finally moved to phoenix where I need a gas motor. Found this 25 horse with new starter, impeller, and throttle controls for $720.

Finally got it out on the water. a little uncomfortable working the throttle seeing as its a remote. still looking for the steering linkage. to hook steering up but couldn't wait till I find one to take it out. 26 mph by the gps with two 200 lbs people and all our gear and 2 31 group deepcycle batteries.

 

[Fishfreek]

Love the boat..... you've definately made it your own. I jjst oerded my new MV1648 NCS can't wait to pick it up on the 31st.

Where did you find the standup seat and post? I will be needing one soon I never got used to sitting down in a regular seat up front.

 

[joseph101088]

Love the boat..... you've definately made it your own. I jjst oerded my new MV1648 NCS can't wait to pick it up on the 31st.

Where did you find the standup seat and post? I will be needing one soon I never got used to sitting down in a regular seat up front.

I found the post at Wal-Mart marked down from 69$ to 25 .I was on the fence about putting one up front until that steal decided it for me. Its nice and the base only sits a quarter inch above the deck so its not tripping me when I remove the seat to throw my cast net