I will be pulling a brand SPANKIN' new 1648 sierra and 25 evinrude e-tec with electric start home on the first of next month, so here's the project plans: simple, it's a duckboat. It's gonna be the 20" transom version, I'm very excited!
trailer:
-extend bunks for 16' boat, as well as move winch forward (done)
-repack or replace trailer bearings, bearing buddies
-repaint the whole thing. PO just sort of shlupped black paint on it, doesn't look that great.
-spare tire
-I need guide-on's for backing up. I suuuuck at backing up trailers with mirrors, being able to see the guides sticking up past my tailgate will really help. Any info on getting these onto a trailer? I could fab some steel ones, but plastic would be nice in case the boat hits them...
-replace chains with decent ones with clips
Boat-
-Camo, camo, camo.
-duck blind
-hopefully some sort of pedestal seats, at least one in the front for wifey. Info on the best way to mount these would be great as well.
-bow mount trollin' motor with foot control, good for picking up decoys and for fishing when i'm not trolling with big motor
-rod holders for summer
-some sort of carpet for the open section that is removable for fall hunting. Neomats?
-i need headlights for seeing while driving around before sunup in duck season. Ideas? I also need front and rear nav lights so folks without headlights don't run into me when mine are turned off
-switch/fuse panel for said accessories
-some sort of cooler that doubles as a mobile seat. I will probably camo one and use it just like i just described it. LOL.
motor-
-camo? do the vinyl camo wraps for outboards come off easily enough to not ruin the paint??
-Enjoy the glory that is a brand new motor with a 5 year warranty and electric start.
If I think of anything else, I will add it on here, that's all for now! Open to any ideas, especially one for a gun box, or decoy storage system. rod holders? Easily removable storage space?
Thanks!
-Paul
same boat as mine!