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Thanks for the update! Yeah I'm still working on it. Deer season put it on hiatus. [emoji4]

New Minn Kota Edge!

The biggest issue are those braces running into the rear behind the back bench. They take up a lot of room. I may try fastening the riser better after removing the braces. Thanks for all the replies. Getting a new trolling motor, Minn Kota Edge 45 lb, 36" shaft today. Fishing this weekend...

What about the line from the hull to the (terminology needed) part on the foot of the motor? From reading here in this forum those should be in line like they are currently in my setup. If I remove this homemade jack plate I'll only lower the motor 2 inches. And no the transom isn't rotten...

Guys I don't know what to do with the rear riser. As you can see it makes the motor line up perfect with the bottom of the hull according to posts I've seen here. It's just a 9.9 so it's not over large as suggested above.

Dave how did you secure the middle of your stringers to the rib?

Can't figure out what I want to do with the middle and front. The rear bench I think I will put a flush mount seat on the right, and gut the rest of the bench for storage. Probably close off the gap between transom and rear bench for fuel tank. Here's the thing. Most guys here build casting...

Thanks for the replies, guys. Do you guys use blind rivets to put aluminum angle across the ribs to build up a floor? Sorry for so many questions. I've been perusing this forum for a couple months, admiring the builds, but there are a couple of things that I've not seen an answer to. Thanks.

Thanks. I feel more confident removing them now. Going to save a lot of space. I have a few questions: 1) What are you guys using to secure aluminum angle to the ribs in your floor to make a flat bed? Pop rivets? SST screws? I've looked at several builds but can't find what is being used. 2)...

That is correct. I was puzzled by this too but that's what the spec sticker says on the side. 1457. Did Acraft just label them that way? But in any case yeah, it's a 36" deck. About the transom, I'm clueless about them. I'm worried about removing the braces and why the PO put them there in the...

Sorry for the multiple posts. First thing I'm doing is sanding and painting, trailer and boat. The hubs were repainted and had new bearings, seals, and Bearing Buddies installed. If only I had sense enough to install them right side in. :) Thanks for looking.

Final mod from the PO, sliding rear seat. It kinda works and is handy for tiller steering without having your left hand chicken winging behind your back.

Now check this out. I'm assuming the welded aluminum struts strengthen the transom and I'm considering a 15-20 Yamaha four stroke. What do you guys think about these? They take up a lot of room that could be better utilized. I'd love some opinions on this especially.

PO took out the front bench and added the seat pedestal. It's open in the front which is handy for stuffing life vests in. But the live well... I thought I liked it, but it's a fish cooker. Water gets too warm and fish die pretty quickly in it. Thinking about taking it out but this is the most...

The winch post needs work. The roller doesn't even contact the boat. And the PO moved the roller mount down a couple times indicated by the ripped out holes.

The trolling motor mount is kind of rickity now because the rivets have wallowed out some. I want this mounted differently. Also the foot control was screwed to the rib.

It doesn't just look that way brother, it is. You ever stare at something you did wrong as it slowly sinks in, but you still try to mentally will it to be right? Yeah. Anyway, pics next. I have an '87 Alumacraft 1457, 9.9 HP Nissan (1992 vintage). The PO made a few mods that I thought I liked...

I'll get to the specs and before-pics in a bit, but first, a sample of my work. Who can spot the mistake?