IDAHOAUGER's New Lowe L1436 Conversion

[IDAHOAUGER]

You don't have to worry so much about that since the compartment is completely open.

All of my bass boats had batteries and gas tanks under a closed hatch that was vented. As long as it's vented, you're good to go.

Thanks! Good to know, I figured it would be OK having both in an open compartment.

 

[IDAHOAUGER]

You don't have to worry so much about that since the compartment is completely open.

All of my bass boats had batteries and gas tanks under a closed hatch that was vented. As long as it's vented, you're good to go.

Thanks! I think I will also add a fire extinguisher back there as well which is not required for my type of boat but I think it's a good idea.

 

[spotco2]

Anytime you have gasoline onboard a fire extinguisher is a good idea!

 

[IDAHOAUGER]

I added a portable Lowrance fish finder which uses a scuction cup transducer and can be moved around as needed. I also would like to try it using the same unit during ice fishing season.

 

[IDAHOAUGER]

The deck between the center bench and front deck is for mounting an elevated bass boat style seat and to have additional storage below. I wanted this section to just drop into place so it can be lifted out and removed for cleaning or just not having it in place for a given trip if I choose not to have it. Here is the basic 2x4 framing which will rest on the ribs and the deck floor will be mounted over this and fit by butting up against the sides of the boat. The one photo shows cardboard below the frame since I had water sealed the wood and wanted to avoid contact with the aluminum until I placed carpet under the supports.

 

[IDAHOAUGER]

For the front elevated seat deck, I cut out the basic shape using a jigsaw and then used a belt sander to clean up the edges and get it shaped more percisely. Once I got the floor mounted to the 2x4 frame I marked off the location of the storage hatch and the seat pedestal where the 2x4 framing below would also be used as the lips for the storage hatch and the seat pedetsal bolted into the 2x4s.

 

[IDAHOAUGER]

Cut out the storage hatch opening and after doing the water seal I put the carpet on the deck. I did not mention this before, but I find a baking rolling pin to be perfect for smoothing the carpet over the adhesive glue.

 

[IDAHOAUGER]

Seat pedestal installed and dropped into place in the boat.

 

[IDAHOAUGER]

Storage area and hatch.

 

[IDAHOAUGER]

Added a simple latch from Lowe's.

 

[IDAHOAUGER]

I'm pretty happy with added storage space below the deck.

 

[IDAHOAUGER]

The seat installed on the front pedestal.

 

[IDAHOAUGER]

Added a Cabela's rod holder up front.

 

[IDAHOAUGER]

I wanted to retain the center bench for seating for another person while the boat is in motion and utilize the built-in live well for additional storage or for use as a live well.

 

[IDAHOAUGER]

Almost complete and ready to fish out of.

 

[fool4fish1226]

Nice work now go get it bloody :beer:

 

[IDAHOAUGER]

Nice work now go get it bloody :beer:

Thank you and I did today Bass fishing. I took the week off from work since I had vacation time to burn. Deer hunting earlier this week and bass fishing from my tin today. Hunting and fishing in the same week is always a good thing!

 

[IDAHOAUGER]

Ready to go.

 

[IDAHOAUGER]

Photos on the water from today. Got a real nice picture of the sunrise as I made my way to one of my favorite spots on the lake.

 

[IDAHOAUGER]

From today at the boat ramp.