15x42 project time!

[cheapskate]

Hi guys I guess after a couple of years it's time to upgrade from my Coleman crawdad with a 5hp to a tracker topper 15x42 with a new merc 20 hp. Anyway I promise I've searched and for the life of me I can't find a deck build on that exact model to save my life! My main question is how high I can build the deck? I'm a very good balancer considering I never fell out of the crawdad. Thanks in advance for any help. Here are a few pics of the dad

 

[cheapskate]

Got a little work done this weekend

 

[Flat_Bottum]

Its coming along nicely. For me personally, I dont like a deck that is flush with the boat rails...not saying its bad but its just a personal thing. If my screw driver or ball sinker starts to roll, I like something there to stop it haha. There is a thread about boat sizes and decking here that is a good read. Keep up the good progress.

 

[cheapskate]

I don't keep much up there while fishing. If it becomes a problem I may install some sort of raised lip. As far as stability is concerned I'm sure it'll be fine. Some how I managed to stay dry in my little crawdad. That was only 11x32. I do a lot of pitching for bass and I hate the feeling of standing in a bucket. I'm going to take it out Sunday and report back

 

[Scott06z71]

Looks good. I have the same boat with the a 20 hp mercury too. What model trolling motor do you have on it? I have a hand operated on mine for now.