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The console is placed in general position.
The front navigation light is under the trolling motor section cause a bit of the bow.
The trolling motor deck overhangs the main deck.
Now I have to figure how to bolt the decks into position.
I also need to measure and place aluminum or wood supports between trolling motor deck and main deck.
The console is placed in general position.
The front navigation light is under the trolling motor section cause a bit of the bow.
The trolling motor deck overhangs the main deck.
Now I have to figure how to bolt the decks into position.
I also need to measure and place aluminum or wood supports between trolling motor deck and main deck.
looking good hammer! =D>
Captain Ahab
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That looks awesome - you have a fish catching machine there for sure.
How much weight have you added with all that wood? I decked out the front of my 19" deep v aluminum boat and it actually improved the ride, kept the bow down just a little and the boat rode super smooth.
How much weight have you added with all that wood? I decked out the front of my 19" deep v aluminum boat and it actually improved the ride, kept the bow down just a little and the boat rode super smooth.
esquired said:
Thanks. I'm looking forward to final assembly, carpeting, setting the livewell and configuring storage.
I know what you mean about weight distribution and speed and handling improvements. I did a temporary deck a few years ago and brought the batteries forward. It was quite an improvement.
I guess I have about 1 and 1/2 pieces of 23/32 plywood and pressure treated frames, so maybe 50 lbs or so? I would have preferred using aluminum instead of pressure treated but I can't find what I'm looking for.
Captain Ahab
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Hammer - where are you located?
Waterwings
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Hammer, it's looking good! 
Carpeted Deck:
1. New seat will be positioned here. About 10" - 12" back from OEM, better stability, wider beam at this point and additional room for trolling motor cable.
2. Dry storage access. Don't know if I'm going to build something, rig something or get hatches and liners.
3. New live-well position. Definitely a hatch w/ liner.
1. New seat will be positioned here. About 10" - 12" back from OEM, better stability, wider beam at this point and additional room for trolling motor cable.
2. Dry storage access. Don't know if I'm going to build something, rig something or get hatches and liners.
3. New live-well position. Definitely a hatch w/ liner.
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That came out awesome! =D>
Notice the angle of the rise from front of deck to accelerator stick/ignition. I may remove another 1/2" from studs to bring it just below the gunnel guard.
That will be determined when I can get out on the water for a shakedown.
Electric is next along with trolling motor.
The carpet wasn't glued. I attached with stainless steel staples from two positions; edges of decks and from underneath. I also am using screws with finishing washers. Part of my decision was about getting back on the water other part was based upon rod straps, screws for utility hatch and live well lids.
If it turned out to be an issue, I can always do adhesive later.
That will be determined when I can get out on the water for a shakedown.
Electric is next along with trolling motor.
The carpet wasn't glued. I attached with stainless steel staples from two positions; edges of decks and from underneath. I also am using screws with finishing washers. Part of my decision was about getting back on the water other part was based upon rod straps, screws for utility hatch and live well lids.
If it turned out to be an issue, I can always do adhesive later.
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pbw
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Looks good! :shock:
Waterwings
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Looks great!
Popeye
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I was wondering... Do you want the deck to be level or slightly sloped to the back when it's floating. I think I would so any water would not pool up front. Never done anything like that so I'm just guessing and throwing it out.
Waterwings
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Hard to say without seeing the boat floating, but I'm guessing the deck [slope] will be fine once the boat is in the water and there's weight in the back, but you never know once you're standing in the front. The shakedown cruise will show if anything needs to be adjusted.
Status Report:
Doing a bit of work but nothing really pic worthy. Laid the 6 gauge wire, put in the livewell and waiting on the final length of 1 1/8 hose. Drilled the holes to attach the console. Will take a few shots when all that is completed.
Minor Product Recommendation:
I went with one of those Tempress hatch w/liner for the livewell. I like how it installs. Liked it so much, I ordered another one for dry storage.
I know a lot of guys go for a DYI build and I did give it some thought myself. Despite the cost, I went for the pre-mold. My reason, shed some weight on the total build. I'm using 3/4 or 23/32 plywood and the stuff ain't light. If I can shave a few pounds here or there, I'm going to go for it.
Later
Doing a bit of work but nothing really pic worthy. Laid the 6 gauge wire, put in the livewell and waiting on the final length of 1 1/8 hose. Drilled the holes to attach the console. Will take a few shots when all that is completed.
Minor Product Recommendation:
I went with one of those Tempress hatch w/liner for the livewell. I like how it installs. Liked it so much, I ordered another one for dry storage.
I know a lot of guys go for a DYI build and I did give it some thought myself. Despite the cost, I went for the pre-mold. My reason, shed some weight on the total build. I'm using 3/4 or 23/32 plywood and the stuff ain't light. If I can shave a few pounds here or there, I'm going to go for it.
Later
thanks for the update hammer, Look forward to seeing the pics.
Waterwings
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Sounds like it's going well .
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