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  1. jmcaswell

    Fishing Seats- Recs?

    Ok, I bought three seats last year for my mod. they were cheap. It was not in the budget at the time to buy nice seats. while they have held up fine I want to replace the drivers seats with something better, maybe with arm rests. and RECS out there on the highest quality swivel seats that wont...
  2. jmcaswell

    Splitting the Transducer to Create two outputs

    can I split one transducer cable line ( trans mounted to the trolling motor) to have two outputs for multiple head unit mounting locations in my boat? Bc i mount the Fishfinder in the back on the steering console sometimes and on the front deck while fishing. I only need one transducer up...
  3. jmcaswell

    Lowrance fish finder master opinions

    Ok, wow the world of Fishfinders is quite vast these days! I would love the 2 cents of my Tin Boat Mentors! So, I got a regular old fishfinder a mark5 I think. I am going to upgrade to a real one. Concerning Lowrance- theres the "downscan" feature on the none "hd gen2" and then theres the...
  4. jmcaswell

    Control Box Cable Run

    Experts-- Got a question and need the wisdom of you boys-- concerning my shift/throttle cable run from my 30HP merc to the standard merc side mount control box The cable run is to a new center center console on my 1648 mod and I dont want to run out and around the gunwale, I want to run...
  5. jmcaswell

    Mon Ark 1648 mod

    Boys I just finished up a 1436 mod and I think I'm getting into a new project in this '85 1648 mon ark. Solid Jon with heavy duty ribbing. Got to restore first before decking etc. It's got some serious pitting going on and I will need to clean up the livewell. Is there a good post that lays...
  6. jmcaswell

    Mon ark 1648 '85 Jon

    What's y'all opinion of value? For just the boat and maybe trailer Boat in ok shape no major dings just pitting and needs new paint. It's got an '05 30hp mercury with low hours too, I peg that at around $2k ? Thoughts
  7. jmcaswell

    Motor Capacity for a 1436 Alumacraft

    The boat says the max capacity is 15hp But can I stretch and put a 20hp on there? will the power be that different? Both weigh around 115 pounds. Thank you-
  8. jmcaswell

    1436 Jon with 9.9 Gamefisher

    I have a 1996 sears gamefisgher 9.9 (mofel 225581998) it has run great for years. Does anyone know if this can be converted to a 15 hp? My 1436 Alumnacraft can hold about 650lbs total. it says 15hp max. can a put a 20hp on this boat? my 9.9 wieghs about 80lbs, today they all weight 100-115...
  9. jmcaswell

    Minn Kota Endura C2 50lb thrust battery size

    I believe I need an AMG battery bc the battery must sit at an angle. i believe wet cells must sit on a flat level surface. Is this true? I have weight and space constraints on my 1436 alumna and want to know if i can get away with a smaller 12v batt than a true big daddy heavy marine battery...
  10. jmcaswell

    JC's 1436 Alumna MOD - front deck storage HATCH DESIGN

    Friends- I need your creative insight- on what I should do with my front deck storage comparment. I have added photos and plans below! My front storage comp for my 1436 isnt a large area. i want to store my batteries in there. ones a stradard big boy thats 11'' wide 7" tall etc. The prob is...
  11. jmcaswell

    TRAILER WANTED for 1436 Alumnacraft

    Live in North Atlanta- open to anything yall got in the metro / north ga area! Jim
  12. jmcaswell

    my first MOD. '96 16ft alumacraft

    Men- my dad and I have owned this boat for 15 years, never modified it. The day has come, and I am pumped. Standard 16 ft boat. rear bench, middle bench, front bench, 8 ribs, 10-15HP motor capacity. I am toying with all the ways to mod it. Deck up front, remove center bench ( dont think I can...
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