Lately I've been fishing more than working on the boat, but I have managed to add a few more things.
I glued down foam mat to the floor for a cleaner look, sound reduction and a bit of traction. It also helps keep my rods and reels in better shape when trailering the boat.
I used 5200, glueing...
I forgot to mention the hatch handles I used. They are Southco brand stainless handles. I found them on eBay at a reasonable price. They work very well with the thin aluminum decking i used.
Thanks! -The original idea came from this forum!
I forgot to mention some other finishing touches...
I used inexpensive interlocking foam mat on the deck for comfort and glued it down with 3M adhesive...
I put in flush mount LED navigation lights in the front...
I installed a three bank...
While creating this post, I realize that there are a few details I still need to get pictures of... I will soon post pictures of the gas filler hatch and the front compartments.
As with any project, I still have some work to do. I plan on adding a swim platform with a ladder in the near...
The front deck was originally two-leveled, so I added a support brace in the center and along the edges to make it into a single front deck. There is open storage underneath, a 12 gallon aluminum fuel tank, a trolling battery and two sections of closed storage. I then added decking along the...
I chose the center console style at this point... This is where I got creative...
I repurposed an angle-sided aluminum truck tool box.. It turned out better than I expected and makes a great, lockable electronics storage area. It holds an onboard 3 bank charger and a battery. Near the steering...
Next step is the floor. I am lucky enough to have a metal recycling center nearby that sells aluminum fairly cheap.
I ran irrigation drip hose up the chines in order to run wiring under the flooring.
I laid down foam for floatation and sound reduction.
This is my first time posting!
Project boat= 1985 Sea Nymph Bass Attacker 16.5' with a 40hp Evinrude
This took me 7 months working mostly 1-2 days a week with a few setbacks and constant re-imagining along the way. I decided to document my project as I worked and then post all at once...