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Great progress so far. The hull looks a good bit like my restored 15' Alumacraft that I converted into a flats skiff, but it's a newer one than mine. Keep us updated on the interior plans and progress.

Right, I just reach behind to change speed or operate the shift controls as if the steering wasn't there. The seat is mounted where I would normally be sitting and operating with the tiller. The throttle, gearshift, electric start, and stop are all still motor mounted on the front within easy...

That's a great hull to work on...... unlimited possibilities.

Yes, it has a tiller. I got that model because it was the best buy for me at the time, and I used it that way last season. But when I added the console it was just for the steering and to house my electronics. I still use the controls on the motor for throttle and gear shift. Sounds weird, but...

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That's one of the benefits of modifying an older boat. I took my time, and got most of what I needed either from Ebay or Craigslist. Even the motor was "new/old stock". It didn't matter to me what year it was made, it was still in the box and had the 3 year factory warranty. I was able to make...

Thanks for the welcome. I elected not to add supports and floorboards in order to keep the weight to a minimum and reduce the draft just a bit as I go into very skinny water to fish..... mostly under a foot. I can get into places that the heavier fiberglass rigs can't. The reduced weight in...

I fish the nearshore saltwater flats out of Homosassa with this boat. It does everything that I need for this in very shallow water. I have other boats for farther offshore.

This is how it looked and what I started with. Yes, I got it cheap, but it had a title. After completely gutting the interior, tightening a lot of rivets, repairing a few bullet holes, and scraping and priming it, I finally had something to work with. I built a frame to support a front...