My First Mod - 1542 Sea Ark (Update 9/23 Pics)

[HRalston]

Has anyone ever had any experience with these interior lights?

https://www.wholesalemarine.com/p/T-H-LED-51816-DP/TH+Marine+LED+Companion+Way+Lights.html

I like the size and they seem to be what I wanted so I went ahead and ordered a pair. I want something that is just enough light to see around the boat while loading and unloading or sitting and waiting for the sun to come up on those cold winter mornings.

 

[HRalston]

Lot of work done on the boat the past two weeks. It is 99% complete now and I am ready to get some use out of it. Still looking to upgrade to a 25 HP motor.

Modifications:


-New floors with Hydro Turf
-Front storage compartment with Tempress hatch
-(2) 12V outlets (front and center bench)
-Deck lighting forward and aft of the center bench
-Font and rear nav lights
-5-switch electronic control panel w/ 12V outlet
-750 GPH bilge pump
-Cabela's rear bench seat
-Full camo paint

 

[HRalston]

More pics

 

[DrNip]

Very nice! I'm loving the soft camo job you put on that. How tall are the sides on the boat?

 

[HRalston]

Very nice! I'm loving the soft camo job you put on that. How tall are the sides on the boat?

Thanks DrNip, Not sure exactly how tall they are I'll measure them when I get the chance.

I was inspired by everyone on this forum to remake a jon boat that has been in my family for years and I am very happy about it!

 

[2050z]

Great job!

 

[HRalston]

Great job!

Thanks! I'll get some more action shots on the water this weekend.

 

[Badbagger]

Nice to see another Sea Ark project. I just finished my 1872 not long ago. Great job =D>

 

[HRalston]

Nice to see another Sea Ark project. I just finished my 1872 not long ago. Great job =D>

Thanks Badger, I have watched yours and Dave's very closely over the last several months. Great job on Knot Right!

 

[HRalston]

Spent a little time on the river this weekend.

These LED interior lights provide more light than I thought they would- I think I'm really going to like having those.

 

[HRalston]

DrNip » 28 Jul 2013, 21:34[/url]"]Very nice! I'm loving the soft camo job you put on that. How tall are the sides on the boat?

The sides are 22 inches at their tallest point.

 

[HRalston]

I have used this boat a good amount since I finished it and finally found a motor for it. 2004 25 HP Nissan- soon to be 30 HP after a few simple modifications.

The added weight and power make it a totally different ride and I'm very pleased with it.

Here are some pictures from recent trips.

 

[HRalston]

New motor with stainless steel prop.

 

[RStewart]

What kind of speeds are you getting with that 25? I bet it moves pretty good.

 

[HRalston]

The Nissan/Tohatsu 25hp and 30hp models are built on the same block and most parts are the same except the 25 has a restrictive gasket for fuel flow entering the carburetor. So by swapping out a gasket in the carb and adjusting the timing wheel you can get a little more horsepower but it kills the fuel at WOT, especially compared to my 15hp.

WOT I can get right at 30 mph with a pretty light load. Thanks for looking!

 

[HRalston]

I also ordered a new aluminum prop for it. The stainless one that came with the motor is a little bent and it vibrates the motor so I will use it as a backup. I debated whether to go stainless or aluminum and I think for my purposes the aluminum works.

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