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So, after last summer I was dissatisfied with the amount of HP on the ole' sylvan. BTW, turns out it's an '89 sylvan snapper. Found an 85 hp Yamaha. However, after rebuilding the transom, I'm a little afraid it's A. too much power (I dont think there is such thing) and B. going to rip the...

Maiden voyage yesterday! Its name is ProCastination. More pictures to come. \

The semester is over, so ill be able to start getting some real work done. Today, i got the console wood cut to the correct angle and it mounted. Also, the hole for the steering system. Tomorrow, I've got to figure out how to properly measure to find out where to drill the hole in the floor for...

Yea one would think it'd be enough but the hull is made of such light gauge aluminum that i think if my little bro or some less experienced boater were at the helm and hit a pilon or a pier it would bend the gunwale like it was tin foil. I plan on adding a 1.5" oak rail around the inside of the...

Yea man, you had one of the best ideas ive seen!. I was looking for one deeper like yours, but i got that box off of a guy for 25 bucks. Kind of looks like a gas pump i think. heh. Just gotta clean it up and do the wiring. Havent been fishing in a couple of weeks but when i did i went to dog...

I WANNA FISH! getting close Anyone have any suggestions about routing cables under the floor(sole)?

So the carpet was WET! I flipped the platforms over and set them in place and in the sun. Hope the moisture didnt ruin $150 worth of supplies. I still have to cut the carpet sroung the holes in the fordeck. Any suggestions about the best way to dress the surrounds of the hatches? Lke how wide...

Here are pictures of the scene.

So, Im laying the carpet on my sole foredeck and sterndeck and everything was going smoothly. Installed per glue instructions and left upside down with weights providing pressure. this morning, i leave for work and it had rained. getting the peices wet!! Will this be a problem as it was only 18...

New pictures. Progressing slowly. Comments? Questions? Concerns?

Hey man, Love the console ingenuity. How did you attach the wooden top to the aluminum body? "L" brackets or something? Any chance of an underside picture? Thanks, Brian

x2 I'm mid-project and will be building my own as well. Prefab ones are too expensive! The one i have on mine, I threw together in an afternoon out of crappy ply i had laying around. It will be replaced with a complete one after the bench is removed and the sides are reinforced.

Thanks for the input, however im on a budget and already had the TWS laying around so i soaked it on. Also, i made the deck so that it is removeable. I will be adding those supports you mentioned when i add the seat plates later.

Whelp, I'm ready for carpet. How much gap do i need to leave between the hatch doors to allow for carpet? Also, i decided to forgo the seat post plates for now. The deck is completely removable. Does anyone with a removable deck know the best way to keep it from creaking when you walk around...

Update! Been too busy fishing on nice days to work on the boat, but today I buckled down and cut out the ply to fit the foredeck. What do you guys think is the best order for attaching ply to framing to deck? Also, diring that process when when is it best to (Thompsons water) seal and carpet?

Looks great man, i had a 15' cajun special that was almost identical to that several years ago. Just crawled the thread, cant wait to see the final result.

BTW, thanks for all your input so far guys. It has been quite helpful. Now if it would only stop raining here i could get some work done.

Robbie, the semi-V for me is best cause I'll mostly be on the bay where it can get pretty choppy. so the hull allows me to cut through the waves with out jarring the boat in half. That being said if i was confined to a river or skinny water all the time i would probably go with a flat bottom...

I see some folks using a waterproof backing between the carpet and plywood. Is this necessary?

Started Framing up the casting deck. This evening, got a 3/4 inch hardwood sheet of plywood, some more 2x3s, deck screws and Thompsons water seal. Take a look at this set up and let me know what you think if you will. I plan on just attaching a 2x3 to the side of the benches to support the...