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1978 MonArk

Here’s mine!

...so now I’m building a MonArk 1644 with a new Minn Kota 70lb 24v motor. I now have to find a reasonably priced pair of batteries to power this beast. ...ugh every time I turn around it’s another cost....she’ll be worth it though!

This is great information for people like me with lower end units with no GPS. Thanks guys!

Engel makes a cooler/drybox that has four vertical rod holers on it. I use one when catfishing with great success. It doesn’t hold ice for days like their blue water series but it does well for long day trips or over nighters.

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That’s gonna be alot of fun and work bro. I think you have a great boat to bring to a new life!

Make sure you knock a dent in the rivets with a center punch so your drill doesn’t walk. I highly recommend Aircraft Paint Stripper to remove any and all paint. That stuff removes everything!

Thanks brother! I went into this really naively lol. It’s been alot of work...especially the little setbacks that constantly pop up.

I’ve been slowly rebuilding this boat after a complete teardown and inspection. ...before... ...torn down... ...transom before... ...new transom, getting there. I sandwiched two pieces of marine grade plywood... ...existing livewell. I’m not sure if I’ll use this or buy a new one and fab...

Johnny is dead on bro. I have 1436 which is a tad skinny for decking....I chose to deck it low at first but went high soon after. The advice from everyone here has been spot on, much to my chagrin lol. Get used to instability in just about anything under 48" brother....it is fun to tinker...

...watching 'Engineering an Empire' on youtube is a great background sound as opposed to the radio... =P~

I forgot to add...I have 45 degree supports under the recessed foot control along with fwd and aft 2x4s. Weight is my enemy now as I endeavor to add flotation and remove weight while keeping functionality.

I'm trying different configurations to get her dialed in... :LOL2: ANY ADVICE IS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED...lol