Alweld 1648 storage issues

[Fedge3liberto]

I have a 2013 1648 alweld and it has almost no storage. Can I just cut a hatch hole in the front deck. Anybody know if there are structural supports in this area that need to be avoided? Also thought about a hatch in the rear bench but not sure if that's a good idea? Any advice is welcome.

 

[Fedge3liberto]

Another view

 

[texasbred]

I have the same boat except a flat version. Ad far as I know the bench and front deck have flotation in them.

 

[RiverBottomOutdoors]

There is not much room under the the front deck, even if you take out any foam that bay be in there.

 

[DrNip]

I would construct something behind the casting deck. Something like the
G3 1860 CC Deck Extension here.


https://www.fishonfabrications.com/deck-extensions.html

 

[Fedge3liberto]

Thanks for the replies. I think the extension idea is perfect, just have to find someone who can fab/weld aluminumn now. I duck hunt with this boat so I'll probably just take it out to the next rib as I need plenty of room for decoys. Only need to put a battery, life vest etc in there.

 

[texasbred]

I too will be using my boat for duck hunting, bass fishing and family catfishing trips. I think I have finally learned how to keep everything mobile and just add or remove what I need for that trip. Good looking fishing/hunting partner BTW

 

[BASS Bandit]

Fedge3liberto » 03 Feb 2014, 00:59[/url]"]Thanks for the replies. I think the extension idea is perfect, just have to find someone who can fab/weld aluminumn now. I duck hunt with this boat so I'll probably just take it out to the next rib as I need plenty of room for decoys. Only need to put a battery, life vest etc in there.

Dawson at Fishon Fabrications (site sponsor) is currently extending the casting deck and adding storage boxes to my Grizzly 1754. Once I get it back I'll post pictures. His prices are great!