Badbaggers SeaArk 1872 Modification & Restoration Project

[Pweisbrod]

Badbagger » Yesterday, 14:42[/url]"]Thanks very much, slowly but surely and FYI there is NO smoke lol... that's the OLD 2 strokes. This is SUPER quiet. Today I finished up the LSS2 Transducer for the HDS 12 Touch. I've got go fab up a bracket to lower it 5". Right now it will take a pretty picture of my trim tabs lol.
That's next week. Also mounted the door today to hide the crap under the console. John from Florida Marine Plastics made this up for me as well as the top of the console, gunnel rod holders which go on tomorrow and a few other things.

My previous motor was an etec. I am telling you they smoke even less after 8 or 10 hours of use lol. The computer uses extra oil for the first while, even though you don't have to worry about break in. I am telling you it will smoke even LESS

 

[smackdaddy53]

Congrats man! I can't wait until that day with mine

 

[Country Dave]

The only thing I want to see smoking is a 50 wide with a 30lbs Gag on the other end. :mrgreen:

 

[Badbagger]

Thanks Smack and Dave, gotta agree. Just installed the rod holders and now to work on the measurements for my trolling rod holders. Needed the boat back to do that since the jackplate and steering (max left and max right) comes into play. Going to take some really good measurements and buy some PVC pipe at Lowes once I've got what I THINK I want. $20 worth of PVC is a LOT better than a $200 mistake.
Also did the software update on my HDS 12 that Lowrance just put out and managed to installed the DI transducer today. Last thing transducer wise is the extension for my LSS-2 Sidescan Ducer. I'll play with that some this week.

Trying to knock out a few things before Wednesday when I'm off since we plan to get the decks BLOOD RED!

 

[Pweisbrod]

Badbagger » Today, 14:41[/url]"]

Trying to knock out a few things before Wednesday when I'm off since we plan to get the decks BLOOD RED!

Pics or it didn't happen!

 

[Badbagger]

Come Wednesday, I'll get some pics :mrgreen:

 

[Badbagger]

Looking for some suggestions before taking the plunge. I need a trolling rod holder setup. I've posted the photo before but here it is again. So far, this seems to be about the best option and it's right at about $200. Money isn't an issue but it's GOT to be a good rod holder. It'll be holding my two new 30-50 # Class trolling rods and Shimano reels. We're targeting Grouper so the holders have TO be stout. Going to lay down some 65# braid and a top shot of mono this week on the rods and just need an idea aside from what I have and I'd make it removable.

Thanks
Bagger out....

 

[Country Dave]

Badbagger » 11 minutes ago[/url]"]Looking for some suggestions before taking the plunge. I need a trolling rod holder setup. I've posted the photo before but here it is again. So far, this seems to be about the best option and it's right at about $200. Money isn't an issue but it's GOT to be a good rod holder. It'll be holding my two new 30-50 # Class trolling rods and Shimano reels. We're targeting Grouper so the holders have TO be stout. Going to lay down some 65# braid and a top shot of mono this week on the rods and just need an idea aside from what I have and I'd make it removable.

Thanks
Bagger out....

Bro that thing is sick, I love it. If I wasn’t going to have a polling platform I would go f something just like that. =D>

 

[Badbagger]

Thanks Dave, then that's it. It is cats azz lol. Going to mock one up out of PVC this week first.

 

[Country Dave]

Badbagger » 15 minutes ago[/url]"]Thanks Dave, then that's it. It is cats azz lol. Going to mock one up out of PVC this week first.

LOL I’m going to do the same thing with my polling platform,

I’m going to mock one up out of wood and make sure all of the angles and clearances are right before I start welding up the real thing. I have a little while yet for that though. Always trying to think a least a few steps a head anyway.

 

[Badbagger]

That's the BEST way to go. Use to do the same thing building my Harley's.

 

[bigwave]

That rod holder should be just fine...the angles are just right to keep your rod butts from breaking......I know when we troll for gags over here, you should never put the rod in a 90 degree holder unless you want a broken rod. Those gags hit like a freight train on stretch 30's, I change all my hooks to double's since the trebles are too weak and bend out. I love trolling for grouper......just can't keep them yet. Yesterday we released one that was 37 inches.....and many more that were between 28-30 inches......argggggg :evil:

 

[Badbagger]

Thanks Kevin, it's the way I'm going. Just finished up putting on the new registration numbers which I wanted something different hence the black and gray. Also had them make me a new SeaArk logo which I'd measured prior to having the boat painted and lastly, a shot of the battle wagon. Noaa is calling for some nasty wind out of the SE tomorrow but damn it, we're going fishing about 5 am. Time to make the pretty white blood red. And I know, the light poles on the trailer need a good cleaning but it's going to have to wait. Also ordered the extension for my LSS 2 transducer mount to drop in 5" to be out of the way of my trim tabs.

Bagger out.

 

[Country Dave]

Brother that thing looks freaking awesome, =D>

Rapala Magnum’s CD14’s’s and 18’s red head with white body and the blue silver mullet color. Fish on……………………. :mrgreen:

 

[bigwave]

Man o Man, Awesome.......The wind is cranking over here too.....we will be heading out for some ARS come sunday, if the wind lets up. I am speechless, really a bad *** rig. Good luck when you get on the water. By the way that black console cover and door really turned out nice. :beer:

 

[Badbagger]

Thanks very much chaps! I just checked the winds and it's blowing 15 to 20 with the seas 3 - 5. That SUX and ain't no weather to fish in. GRRRRRRR

 

[Badbagger]

Spent yesterday and today on a couple of things and some projects. Most notably mocking up my trolling rod holder and I used some PVC from Lowes. Better to use $10 worth of PVC than $200 of work. It'll be 46" wide and about 30 inches high. I had to figure the angle of the engine when the wheel is turned and take into account engine height with the jackplate. Also got the LSS-2 Transducer lowered. It was "looking" right at the middle of my trim tabs and that's not working. This bracket lowers it 5" and it's 1" below my tabs. Running WOT with the tabs down will cause issues but with tabs up, no worries. The best images typically come from speeds between 3 mph to about 25 mph so I'll be good to go. Now a few more measurements and I'll order the trolling rod holder.

Slowly but surely...

 

[Badbagger]

Snapped a quick pic of the rod holders that John from FL Marine Plastics did for me out of starboard and decided mounting my anchor pin on top was the way to go. Going to have him make me another set for the starboard side for another 5 rods and holders built in for my paddle and boat hook.

 

[Country Dave]

Badbagger » Today, 16:00[/url]"]Snapped a quick pic of the rod holders that John from FL Marine Plastics did for me out of starboard and decided mounting my anchor pin on top was the way to go. Going to have him make me another set for the starboard side for another 5 rods and holders built in for my paddle and boat hook.

Looks great, :mrgreen:

Not sure where I’m going to mount my anchor pin yet, maybe just under the rail.

 

[Badbagger]

Thanks Dave.... I didn't want any holes that I don't NEED and it's easy to grab.