Posted pics of the deck. Got that done last week and took the boat out this weekend. It's working well. I have several more ideas. Didn't get to utilize the trolling motor. Batteries have been sitting and I didn't want to drop $200 for batteries at this point. Hopefully that will be hooked up...
I've been looking for this thread for a while. For some reason it just showed up on my phone. I wish I would have seen it before I started my fabricating.
Built the bracket for the Riptide and got it mounted this afternoon. Not sure how to post pics from my phone but I'm trying. I will post later tonight from the computer if I can't figure it out.
a little update on my mod with pics.
I picked up my Minn Kota Riptide ST 80# thrust with co-pilot today. Hopefully I can get it installed tomorrow or at least start on it.
After pricing the mat and aluminum I think I will go with the mat for now. Not at the point of buying yet but I may change my mind and go with aluminum. Have to wait and see what my money is after I file my taxes! lol
May just go with wood only as a temporary fix for this summer then foam and...
on second thought I think i will go with foam between the ribs and rubber mat rolled out on top of that. Aluminum is too expensive at this point for this huge floor. Has anyone ever tried the rubber mat?
My son and I tore the synthetic wood floor out today, Getting a better idea of what we need. We got a ittle further than I thought we would. The center console is loose and still all connected. I may get away without having to touch any of the wiring or steering cable.
Any ideas would be...
New Power Pack, 4 carbs rebuilt, new choke, release the blockage on the port side cooling passage and she feels like she is close to 55 mph on the water. This thing really rolls out. I am very pleased with the performance and handling. She sucked down 3 gallons in what felt like 15 minutes...