my G3 1544 build begins FINISHED PICS!

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I bought this boat new the weekend before memorial day as a quick fix to a broken transom on my 14ft Randall Craft. It was supposed to be a cheap quick solution for a camping trip we took on memorial weekend. So I stripped down the old Randall took the seats out and the Briggs and Stratton 5hp and the MK transom mount TM.

Well that did'nt last long I went in search of more motor and found this 15hp Tohatsu for less than 500.00 all it needed was a tune up and carb rebuild. I didnt rebuild it I replaced it with a 18 carb brand new. I have a water pump repair kit coming it pumps good but I want to be sure of what I have so it will be replaced also.

Now I want a little nicer interior so the build begins. The first thing I did was order a MK bow mount trolling motor. Then purchased the navigation lights and a bilge pump. And picked up a set of Tempress high back seat in camo. The next thing I did was hooked it to my truck and struck out for Cartersville Ga. to see a nice young man by the name of Dawson. (thanks to trolling here and seeing he was a sponsor) at Fish On Fabrications. Here are some before pics and in about two weeks I should have the after pics.

 

[DanMC]

Nice boat !

 

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Well its done .......almost. I still want to add some drink holders and rod holders for when I'm the drink holder also I am going to put a dry storage in the back bench similar to the ones up front only 1 large one.

 

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more pics

 

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some more pics

 

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This was all done by Dawson at Fish On Fabrications

 

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and still more pics

 

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this is a very neat idea that Dawson came up with. He extended the seat with the livewell about 3 inches and that left a hollow between the original bulkhead and the new one in that space he ran all the plumbing for the livewell totally hidden

 

[bassboy1]

I left the camera at the shop today, but I'll get some progress pictures posted sometime this week!

 

[Jr Branham]

Very Nice!!!

 

[bassboy1]

Sorry guys. I came across this post while searching for something else, and realized I never posted the photos.

A few before photos.








The deck extension.




Lower deck.




Chase for livewell wiring/plumbing.




Little carpet and some accessories, and she's ready to go!









Trolling motor bracket.

 

[DrNip]

Superb! =D>

 

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The comfort level is much higher after the upgrades. And it planes out much better now that the battery is moved forward.

 

[nsmeyer]

Boat looks great!!!! How is the powedrive trolling motor working for you?

Nick

 

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So far so good havent used it much since the build but I will give it a thorough test this spring.

 

[Scott06z71]

Your boat looks really good. Does the 15 hp push your boat good enough and get it on plane good?

 

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Between 21-23 mph. Its a 15 with an 18 upgrade

 

[Scott06z71]

Thanks for letting me know.

 

[Gators5220]

Nice jon boat bud.

 

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Thanks we like it