Recent content by kustomguitarist

Basically I'm wondering what size/type of battery would fit me best. My electrical requirements are different than most on this site as I do not have/need/want an electric trolling motor and my 25HP outboard is NOT electric start. I just ordered the suzuki regulator/rectifier kit that will...

Delta, PA huh? I've been up there for my fair share of cold murky SCUBA diving and hot delicious Delta Pizza! I love my trotline but I have about 18 topless traps as well that I use early in the season when the crabs have a tendency to drop off the trotline. The traps are also nice if you...

This method is called trotline crabbing. Basically it's a long line (500-1200 ft) with bait tied every 5 feet that lays on the bottom with a marker buoy and anchor at each end. The trotline is extremely productive when it's laid in a good spot. This site has an awesome guide on how to build...

Installed Foam between the ribs today. Bought this 1 1/2" foam at home depot. Price was about $12 per sheet of 2x8ft. I figured 2 would be enough. As you can see I still have a few rows to finish up.

Crabbing is a ton of fun! Check out this video. ubt2ikhdQVo Basically I just need to keep the floor low because we're usually standing near the edges of the boat and stability is an issue. Also there's a lot of gear that could accidently be knocked overboard. Here's some pictures of the...

All photos will be uploaded to https://www.photobucket.com/MikesJonBoatMod I bought this boat two years ago and it's served me well with the scrap plywood flooring I threw in it then. I finally have the money to do it right so here goes nothing. My Set Up: - 2009 Alumacraft MV1648 (with...

Thanks for the quick response. That's a good point. I still have 3 years left on my warranty and I've already had to use it twice (at the end of each season to have leaking rivets replaced). Both times it has been all 12 rivets that go through into the center seat storage/livewell area. I'm...

Hey Jay, I have the same boat as you (MV1648) and I'm in the process of modifying mine. I really like what you've done with yours and I have a quick question. I've heard of people cutting out the top of the back seat, removing the foam, and then using a piece of plywood as the new seat. Thereby...