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Just picked up this 1984 Alumacraft T-14SF to replace my Grumman Cartopper. It already has a flat floor, live well, and some storage compartments so I've got a good start. I've got a '87 or so Evinrude 15HP which I'm hoping will push this OK, it really made the Grumman fly!
Of course the floor is rotted out and the transom looks like it needs work. It has a bow mount Minnkota All Terrain trolling motor with an attached foot pedal, but the cable is pretty short. When the motor is in the down position you have to sit on the front bench to use the pedal. I'm thinking I'd like to build a front deck over the front bench seat and add a short pedestal mount seat to make it easier to control the trolling motor and have a little more room to fish. Not sure if I should put the battery in the front or back yet, I'd also like to figure out some rod storage.
I've reviewed several of the projects here and see many people use 2x2s as framing. I have a bunch of 2x2 composite left from a deck project, has anyone tried to use that?
Look forward to learning from the experts here and will be posting progress pictures as I go. Thanks for a great website!
Ken
Of course the floor is rotted out and the transom looks like it needs work. It has a bow mount Minnkota All Terrain trolling motor with an attached foot pedal, but the cable is pretty short. When the motor is in the down position you have to sit on the front bench to use the pedal. I'm thinking I'd like to build a front deck over the front bench seat and add a short pedestal mount seat to make it easier to control the trolling motor and have a little more room to fish. Not sure if I should put the battery in the front or back yet, I'd also like to figure out some rod storage.
I've reviewed several of the projects here and see many people use 2x2s as framing. I have a bunch of 2x2 composite left from a deck project, has anyone tried to use that?
Look forward to learning from the experts here and will be posting progress pictures as I go. Thanks for a great website!
Ken