Building a catfish boat

[DM1975]

 

[DM1975]

Then again, there is still this stuff to put on. Plus a few more tweaks. I actually made the spotlight bracket telescope down today!

 

[DM1975]

Wiring….

 

[Treeratsniper]

Great looking rig, awesome floorplan!

 

[DM1975]

Thank you! I took it out today. Unfortunately I didn’t drain the gas out of the carb and it wouldn’t start. I got it home, pulled it apart and cleaned the jets, and now it fires right up.

I did use the trolling motor, which worked great! I took my kids and my girlfriends kids out on it with me at the bow. I had a picture taken of me sitting in the back alone to get a feel of how it sat, which left me about 7” of boat sticking out of the water at the back corner I was sitting in.

Now the boat was perfectly level with me in the front and two kids in the back so I’m sure it’s ok, but I think I’m gonna add a set of pods to the back.

Any thoughts???

Also, I’m not sure why my photos are all upside down and sideways.

 

[DM1975]

I ordered a set of small pods from beavertail. The clearance might be a slight issue so I bought a 7” setback jack plate to push the motor back.

I’ll have the pods welded on next week when they arrive. I should have the jack plate mounted on Thursday or Friday after it arrives.

 

[DM1975]

Vance 7” setback manual jack plate. Pods are next.

 

[Jim]

Cant wait for the invite! How long is the drive from Massachusetts? LOL


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[DM1975]

Cant wait for the invite! How long is the drive from Massachusetts? LOL


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Lol I don’t know. I never been that far north but bring it! Lol. We can tear it up on the bluecats here.

 

[DM1975]

Do these pods make my boat look fat? Lol

 

[DM1975]

All lit up…

 

[DM1975]

Nicer at night…

 

[DM1975]

Good enough for me!

 

[DM1975]

The start of the SeaDek. I used some IPSC targets I had stacked in the garage to make templates and then cut the pieces out with an Exacto knife and then sanded the edges. I’ll do the benches later.

 

[Treeratsniper]

Looks fantastic, great work!