1648M Lowe build / deck conversion multi purpose rig

[CircleG]

I'm new to this and the boating world. Thanks to the kids taking a liking to the world of fishing we recently bought a boat to build. Its a 1648M Lowe with a 25hp Johnson. Pretty rough shape when I got it. I have started building a deck and rebuilt the bottom end of the engine. might be a little late on getting this on here. but, maybe this will help some guys out there or some guys out there could willingly point out what I'm doing wrong. I will get some pics up today. Also despite the rain in Ks I'm going to mount a 45 / 45 HC Minn Kota trolling motor swivel ez seat mount and budget seat all from BASS PRO. I hope to have a boat for both the river and lake that will be convenient for bass, crappie, and catfishing. Also safe and clean for the kids.

 

[CircleG]

Having a heck of a time uploading pics from my iphone the site says they are too big??? any help? thanks

 

[KenG]

If you google 'convert photos to smaller size' you will find many options, including free, online services that reduce your photos to a smaller file size.

 

[CircleG]

here is a few pics.

 

[CircleG]

for the deck I used 3/4" CDX and 2x4 deck was then coated in rubberized undercoating. for the carpet I ordered marine grade cut pile carpet glued and stapled. Also on the trailer I used 13" wheels, tires, and bigger fenders to avoid blow outs and gain ground clearence. I went with the 45 / 45 minn kota edge hand control trolling motor so I don't have a ton of clutter on the deck.

 

[typed by ben]

wow lots of deck space on that one!

 

[Abraham]

Love how that front deck came out. And you ain't lyin' about the rain right now, been storming off and on all weekend in sek. Keep up the good work!

 

[Dark3]

When you guys deck out these jons, where does your co-angler fish? I basicly co angle off the back of my own boat because I'm there with the motor and everything but it does get annoying fishing left overs sometimes. That's why I have supertuned shimanos so I can out cast anybody that's with me lol

 

[CircleG]

Yeah, the deck I had a slight grade to the back of the boat just below the top of the rail. Should keep the water from sitting on the deck. I hope. Co-angler the wife...? Lol she can stay in the back! Just kidding she wanted the deck a little longer to layout.

 

[huntinfool]

That's my wife's only request. She'll go fishing with me, but wants a place to lay down later and take a nap.