Ok.... For now... I'm happy with the front deck. On to the back. I tore it all out tonight and started the framing for a deck on the back large enough to stand on and fish.... Only question, is the back end as stable as the front with the more shallow and rounded bottom. However... Even if I can't stand and fish from this new back deck, it's going to open up a lot of wasted space for storage and my switch panel that I'll flush mount on top. Thinking of leaving it open across the bottom for ease of access to tackle, life preserver and such. I'll put a divider in to separate the storage from the bilge. I'm going close in the sides to add the foam that was in the rear bench seat, plus I have plenty under the floor. I have another pin style seat base I'll mount on the deck. Anyways, here is a couple of pics showing the framing (without vertical supports I'll be adding) and a mock up piece of wood I had in the garage from an old project.
Let me know what you think!
Even with adding this large deck to the back, I still have a larger than average floor in the center of the boat, more than enough room for standing/walking around with a large cooler on board
Let me know what you think!
Even with adding this large deck to the back, I still have a larger than average floor in the center of the boat, more than enough room for standing/walking around with a large cooler on board
