**2011 Alumacraft 1236 MOD**

[inman59]

Alright Guys,

I've popped in and out of the forums for the past few weeks and have decided to build another TINBOAT! The last 1436 I did got sold when I decided to get rid of some toys and buy a new house in this buyers home market!

I could not decide on what size boat I wanted to do since we fish in ponds, lakes, and rivers. But, the one thing I new I wanted to start with this time was a brand new tin! So, I started looking around and search Craigslist and I found a like new 2011 Alumacraft 1236. I know a 1236 isn’t very big so after a lot of thought… I’ve decided to go ahead and get the 1236 and try to find a larger one down the road. That way I can keep the 1236 for the small creeks and ponds we fish.

So, for the build plans:

Cut Both Seats (storage/live well)
Aluminum Floors
Move Floatation Foam under flooring
Carpet
Bow mount trolling motor

Since it is a 1236... I will be keeping things low and light as possible, so no casting decks.

I mainly plan to use this boat for Crappie fishing! Let the fun begin!

 

[Mass_Bass]

Just joined the site to get some ideas for a Starcraft 12' I want to add floors, seats, bow mounted trolling motor, etc like you are planning to do...

I haven't modified before so interested in how you are going to do the floors, the materials and how to get the floor between the front and middle benches level.


thanks

 

[inman59]

Some pics:

 

[inman59]

New updates:

Bought a like new 2009 Suzuki 2.5hp. I know its small but its light and what I wanted! Also in the picture you can see my Optima Red Top. I know its not the best for trolling but it was a blem we got for free from a sponsor for our racecar... So it will troll for now!

I also started on the front seat. Cut the shape I wanted and started fitting somethings in!

 

[inman59]

New updates:

I finished the center seat cut out off with some door trim. I placed a piece of left over plywood I had lying around the house on a hinge so we could go fish last weekend. I plan to build the same piece out good ply and cover it in marine carpet. I have also mounted a fishfinder and Bow mount FC trolling motor. I also rewired the trailer and added new lights!

ALso picked up a new boat: