To deck or not to deck?

[alumacraftjoe]

I have the same trailer for a jon boat that I own. It came missing several pieces, but when I finally got to the project (after two moves) and ordering or buying the missing pieces it works well. NOTE.... check all the pieces before you have it for 90 days. After 90 days you have to buy any missing pieces. I bought mine from a guy on ebay(came directly from the factory, but I paid him and not harbor freight directly) and reported missing pieces to him and he was going to have them sent to me. He stated they were on back order and we were in the process of moving and then I kept emailing and he quit responding to me. By that time I contacted Harbor Freight directly and found out about the 90 day thing.

 

[asinz]

Heres a few more pics, haven't gotten as much done as I would like the transom took a while to replace, hope it works, the rivets were gone as was the wood.

 

[jkbirocz]

Looking very good. Your project is coming along very quickly. I especially like what you did with the front deck. I was going to suggest something totally different, but I like what you came up with way better. I am jealous, I need a boat to work on.

 

[asinz]

If I find another as cheap as I got this one I'll be doing another one.

 

[Jim]

Asinz,
That is coming along awesome!

 

[Captain Ahab]

That is gonna be one fine fishing machine when you are done. Thanks for showing it.

 

[asinz]

Here are some pics of what I have gotten done, not loaded in any order. Still a ways to go!

 

[Waterwings]

Carpet and paint look great! Nice work! 8)

 

[Captain Ahab]

That is a sharp looking boat - real nice job and great attention to the details!

 

[Toulle]

I think your boat is a Starcraft, as it looks just like mine. Is there a hull identification? Should be one on the outside of the transom, right hand side, and one on the left hand side under that gusset brace at the top. The first few digits should be something like "STRY".
(sorry to tell you something you probably already know.....)
I say it is a starcraft because the gusset braces, ribs, handles and all that look exactly like mine.

 

[Jim]

awesome job man! :beer:

 

[sccamper]

Great job. I like the color combo.

 

[asinz]

Thanks for the compliments.

 

[bAcKpAiN]

I love the clean look that makes it look like it came that way from the factory, yet totally unique. I can't wait to hear how she fishes!

 

[seaarc]

Well have you had it out fishin yet? How do you like your lower front deck design? I really like your idea with the lower deck I may have to borrow it :wink: for my rebuild.

 

[tholdah]

Really nice...pro job on the carpet.

 

[asinz]

Heres some more pics, pretty much finished except for some wiring. In the pics you may notice I took the 11" seat post for the rear and cut it down to 6", gives a little height to the back without being to tall.

Picked up a Tennessee trailer for $175, didn't think that was too bad, Came with new rims and tires plus a spare. Just needs a good sanding and painting, but that will wait I am ready to fish.

I did take it out last Sunday it did great was just too windy and my son wasn't enjoying that much so we left, but overall I am satisfied. It is not as stable as I would like, but as long as you are aware of what you are in it's not a problem.

 

[seaarc]

nice job now go enjoy it and post some fish pictures later.

Dave

 

[Jim]

Agree! It looks good! Lets see some on the water pics :beer:

 

[Waterwings]

Looks really good! 8)