Hello all, I initially got on the forum to gather info about a Jet Jon build which I have tabled until later. I switched gears and decided on a prop boat build to hopes of fishing a few tournaments out of it. I bought a 2010 Tracker 1654, I have so far stripped it down to bare hull, cut a pocket tunnel , 4" high, 13" wide, 13" forward, cut out the bench seat to design fuel tank and livewell area with a seat pocket for driver and passenger. The pocket tunnel will incorporate top riser knee braces and 4 inch shoulders on transom. Rigging wise it will be a 60 Merc 4 stroke, an atlas micro jack, a 112 Fortrex, baystar steering, an 8 foot front deck with trolling motor recess and center rod locker. All the foam areas will be re-done with 3lb closed cell marine foam. The left side of deck will be a single door compartment and the rt side a pair of small doors in front of the console. I will add float boxes to recover the lost square inches of flotation. Once I am done I will figure out electronics and anchoring. I will post some pics as I get this thing rolling. Input on prop for decent lift would be appreciated. I know top speed gets scrubbed with pocket tunnel but want to be able to run skinny water.