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1542 Build - Mean Lean (and Green) Fish Fighting Machine!
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<blockquote data-quote="andy409" data-source="post: 420501" data-attributes="member: 21579"><p>Once we finished up welding the sheet metal onto the casting deck's frame, we started cutting out a space and removing the middle/rear bench foams to put in an access hatch for battery/storage. Going from 4 seats to a single captains chair to accommodate the hatches. To support the benches for standing and seating, we braced it with left over 2x1 tubing underneath. Even with the holes cut out, it should be stronger now. I am still deciding if I want to turn the middle bench into a built in live well or a dry storage... TBD I suppose. </p><p></p><p>Next, we test fitted the captain's chair with a 7" riser underneath in order to see over the front deck. However, it was too high and top my head would get in the way of the bimini top. Instead used a plastic swivel seat mount (yay for no more rusted ball bearings!) and I think the proportions look better.</p><p></p><p><img src="https://i.imgur.com/s7QdXwd.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="https://i.imgur.com/sE9a8cF.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>After the holes were cut and we were happy with how the hatches looked, it was time to prep all of the flat surfaces (casting deck, middle bench, and rear bench) to install the traction mat. Started by removing the paint, rough sanding, and final acetone wipe down. Decided on using Gray Wishbone pattern from Blacktip Jetsport and used 2 of their sheets purchased from Amazon. Mint!</p><p></p><p><img src="https://i.imgur.com/ZbBAeiS.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="https://i.imgur.com/I7FYkYV.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="https://i.imgur.com/IYO3HLD.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="https://i.imgur.com/Q4dAOfd.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="https://i.imgur.com/GkNG0tV.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="andy409, post: 420501, member: 21579"] Once we finished up welding the sheet metal onto the casting deck's frame, we started cutting out a space and removing the middle/rear bench foams to put in an access hatch for battery/storage. Going from 4 seats to a single captains chair to accommodate the hatches. To support the benches for standing and seating, we braced it with left over 2x1 tubing underneath. Even with the holes cut out, it should be stronger now. I am still deciding if I want to turn the middle bench into a built in live well or a dry storage... TBD I suppose. Next, we test fitted the captain's chair with a 7" riser underneath in order to see over the front deck. However, it was too high and top my head would get in the way of the bimini top. Instead used a plastic swivel seat mount (yay for no more rusted ball bearings!) and I think the proportions look better. [img]https://i.imgur.com/s7QdXwd.jpg[/img] [img]https://i.imgur.com/sE9a8cF.jpg[/img] After the holes were cut and we were happy with how the hatches looked, it was time to prep all of the flat surfaces (casting deck, middle bench, and rear bench) to install the traction mat. Started by removing the paint, rough sanding, and final acetone wipe down. Decided on using Gray Wishbone pattern from Blacktip Jetsport and used 2 of their sheets purchased from Amazon. Mint! [img]https://i.imgur.com/ZbBAeiS.jpg[/img] [img]https://i.imgur.com/I7FYkYV.jpg[/img] [img]https://i.imgur.com/IYO3HLD.jpg[/img] [img]https://i.imgur.com/Q4dAOfd.jpg[/img] [img]https://i.imgur.com/GkNG0tV.jpg[/img] [/QUOTE]
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