I figured I would post up a few pictures of my build. I started with a new boat and new trailer so my build is pretty mild compared to most on here.
This what it looked like in May when I picked it up. I had a hard time deciding between the MV and the deep V but after having the boat out a few times especially in rough water I'm very happy with my purchase.
After the first trip out with just the trolling motor (MK Endura Max 55) while I was looking for a motor I realized with my short legs and the boat being a deep v that with the planned swivel seats my feet would never touch the floor. Built 3 floor panels that are a wedge fit but ended up removing the rear panel after moving the batteries forward for better weight distribution. I mounted a bunch of trailer tie down rings to the panels for strapping down the batteries, gas tank, etc.
I found a 2007 Mercury 9.9 Bigfoot on Craigslist that had less than 3 hours on it close to me that I got a great deal on.
This what it looked like in May when I picked it up. I had a hard time deciding between the MV and the deep V but after having the boat out a few times especially in rough water I'm very happy with my purchase.
After the first trip out with just the trolling motor (MK Endura Max 55) while I was looking for a motor I realized with my short legs and the boat being a deep v that with the planned swivel seats my feet would never touch the floor. Built 3 floor panels that are a wedge fit but ended up removing the rear panel after moving the batteries forward for better weight distribution. I mounted a bunch of trailer tie down rings to the panels for strapping down the batteries, gas tank, etc.
I found a 2007 Mercury 9.9 Bigfoot on Craigslist that had less than 3 hours on it close to me that I got a great deal on.