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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
typed by ben's 2001 Lowe 1648M all aluminum build (UD 6/27)
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<blockquote data-quote="typed by ben" data-source="post: 315169" data-attributes="member: 11717"><p>okay so lets decide what we want. foregone conclusion is removing the wood and carpet so imagine the boat starting anew.</p><p></p><p>1. bow mount trolling motor</p><p>2. rear mount trolling motor for electric only setup</p><p>3. removable tiller outboard (25 hp roughly) and fuel tank</p><p>4. comfortable operator setup</p><p>5. storage for net, seats, anchor, vests, etc. </p><p>6. batteries and 12v bus in front and rear</p><p>7. fishfinder/depthfinder for operator in rear</p><p>8. nice fishfinder for fishing up front</p><p>9. bilge </p><p>10. nav lights</p><p></p><p>this idea has just a large casting deck up front, since i do a lot of fishing by myself. im showing two kingpin seat mounts in the rear- one can be used by whoever is fishing the rear. the other is used when youre driving with the outboard. just jerk the post out and move it over. i have it shown on the port side because im right handed and i feel that would be more comfortable. </p><p></p><p>up front i have extended a casting deck from the first bench up to the existing bow platform. </p><p></p><p>-i practically never use a livewell but i know as soon as i removed it id want it back. with this setup id cut a notch over the existing lid and then just use the hardware and setup that lowe provided</p><p>-another kingpin mount up front if i want to use a chair or butt seat, but i mostly stand. </p><p>-two side opening hatches to utilize storage under the covered deck</p><p>-an angled transition to eat up the height difference between the bench (about 6 inches below the gunwale) and the bow platform (level with gunwale)</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]52540[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>pros: </p><p>1. less fabrication in the rear, uses what lowe provided with the boat</p><p>2. perfect setup for one guy </p><p>3. might be safer for little ones to fish near the rear with the side height </p><p></p><p>cons: </p><p>1. less ideal for more than one serious fisherman</p><p>2. no hiding spot for the batteries, fuel tank, or wiring in the rear</p><p>3. no splashwell when the motor swamps</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="typed by ben, post: 315169, member: 11717"] okay so lets decide what we want. foregone conclusion is removing the wood and carpet so imagine the boat starting anew. 1. bow mount trolling motor 2. rear mount trolling motor for electric only setup 3. removable tiller outboard (25 hp roughly) and fuel tank 4. comfortable operator setup 5. storage for net, seats, anchor, vests, etc. 6. batteries and 12v bus in front and rear 7. fishfinder/depthfinder for operator in rear 8. nice fishfinder for fishing up front 9. bilge 10. nav lights this idea has just a large casting deck up front, since i do a lot of fishing by myself. im showing two kingpin seat mounts in the rear- one can be used by whoever is fishing the rear. the other is used when youre driving with the outboard. just jerk the post out and move it over. i have it shown on the port side because im right handed and i feel that would be more comfortable. up front i have extended a casting deck from the first bench up to the existing bow platform. -i practically never use a livewell but i know as soon as i removed it id want it back. with this setup id cut a notch over the existing lid and then just use the hardware and setup that lowe provided -another kingpin mount up front if i want to use a chair or butt seat, but i mostly stand. -two side opening hatches to utilize storage under the covered deck -an angled transition to eat up the height difference between the bench (about 6 inches below the gunwale) and the bow platform (level with gunwale) [ATTACH type="full" alt="lowe1648m-idea1.jpg"]52540._xfImport[/ATTACH] pros: 1. less fabrication in the rear, uses what lowe provided with the boat 2. perfect setup for one guy 3. might be safer for little ones to fish near the rear with the side height cons: 1. less ideal for more than one serious fisherman 2. no hiding spot for the batteries, fuel tank, or wiring in the rear 3. no splashwell when the motor swamps [/QUOTE]
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