Dyeguy's 1648 Mod- Pics Update... DONE

[dyeguy1212]

Ran to harbor freight (1:30 round trip) and got a fathersday present and a strip of LED lights for my rear cargo area. They get the job done and look clean when mounted, but they definitely aren't as bright as bluewaterleds. https://www.harborfreight.com/9-inch-led-red-strip-lamp-98408.html

I carpeted one of the "wall toppers" today and then figured out a better way to mount them, so it sits flush with the deck instead of angling with the braces.. so back to the drawing board. I should be able to carpet them tomorrow, meaning the boat will be "done" and I'll be on to the "redo" stage.

 

[dyeguy1212]

Alright I redid the wall toppers and got them installed, so the boat is DONE! Like I've said, I have some things I want to redo so I can call it perfect, but the hard part is finally done... Here are some pics..

 

[Troutman3000]

Looks great man, are you still going to sell it for a glitter rocket?

 

[dyeguy1212]

More like sell it and save for a year to buy a glitter rocket.

 

[Brine]

dyeguy, how do you like the gps on the finder?

I got a steal on a Bird Matrix, and I can't decide whether to use it or sell it. Do you use the gps function alot?

 

[Froggy]

Nice work!, about the glitter rocket, you are young, if fishing continues to be your passion, eventually you are going to get one, so dont sweat it. enjoy your current ride. Wait till you can afford it. Fish on!

 

[teamhoytpa]

Looking good!!! I think i might steal your floor mat idea :mrgreen: I have the carpet done on mine (same color as yours), and after all the work i put into making it right i DON'T like seeing dirt on it :x :mrgreen:

 

[free jonboat]

VERY NICE work dyeguy. looks gr8

 

[dyeguy1212]

dyeguy, how do you like the gps on the finder?

I got a steal on a Bird Matrix, and I can't decide whether to use it or sell it. Do you use the gps function alot?

I liked it until the GPS randomly died on me. I really have no idea why it stopped working, but it really bums me out. I hadn't had a chance to actually use the GPS function, but I planned to use it today to mark the launch on a new lake so I don't get lost on the way back. I used it mostly for speed and time, and it was awesome when it worked.

Thanks for the kind words everybody.

 

[fender66]

quite impressive to say the least.

 

[monarch1652]

man i just joined on in the end of this thread but i have to say. you did a great job man. very nice clean work. that is one slick boat! =D>

 

[dyeguy1212]

thank you sir :beer:

 

[Home Grown Basser]

Very nice I love the older trolling motors also. My favorites.

 

[dyeguy1212]

Had a few stray pics I had to post to show this rig catches some fish... Nothing too big, but sure beats shore fishing right?

 

[fender66]

Saweeeet! I think we should all post pics of our catches. I try to get a pic of everything that's keeper size and I put them in my log with details like:
Caught on, where, water temps, time of day, etc....

 

[dyeguy1212]

Saweeeet! I think we should all post pics of our catches. I try to get a pic of everything that's keeper size and I put them in my log with details like:
Caught on, where, water temps, time of day, etc....

I thought about doing that this year, but as the season progresses I really find myself overthinking the fish. Just being out on the water is fun, but really figuring out the fish and knowing why theyre behaving a certain way is whats really rewarding for me.

I'd have to imagine it drives my coangler nuts when I drop 1000 hypothetical on him starting from the days leading up to a tournament, the drive over, the time on the water, and the drive home. Half the time I don't know wtf I'm talking about either :wink:

I do keep a pretty good mental log, but I find myself always trying to group things together with weather patterns. I guess that's just the whitetail hunter in me 8)

 

[Waterwings]

I'm a lot easier on myself about fishing, as I don't need the added stress, lol. If it's not raining, no major wind, and at least 65 degrees outside, I take the boat out. If I catch fish, that's cool, if not, I don't get worried about it. It's nice just being on the water for a few hours. Of course, with these 90+ temps we've had, I haven't been out this entire season.

 

[CountryRoad]

awesome!

 

[dyeguy1212]

Thank you!

 

[huntingbronco]

Did you use flat piano hinges or did you use ones that have wrap to them so the fasten to the bottom surface of the hatch, rather than the top surface?

Thanks - HB.