1988 MirroCraft "Deep Fisherman II" (New pics 6/9/13)

[kensho1976]

That's a really classy boat! Good job!

 

[thewalleyehunter]

kensho1976 » Today, 20:21[/url]"]That's a really classy boat! Good job!

Thanks! I still have a few final details to add that I think will really pull it all together nicely.

 

[riverrat174]

That sucker looks HUGE for a 14'er!!! Beautiful work.

 

[panFried]

Really nice job and good fishing!

 

[thewalleyehunter]

Thanks for the positive comments everyone! I finally got it out on the water today. The kids and I took it out for a nice ride today. Everything worked out well, but I'm already thinking of things to add on. :wink: Definitely thinking new trailer, FF/GPS, and maybe trying one of those Fishouflage camo boat wraps as well. =P~

 

[hcr32]

Where do you get the latches you used for the hatches? Can't seem to find them anywhere.
Also, how to you find the seat @ the front of the boat, does it seem quite tippy when you're sitting on it?

Very nice build. Pretty much identical to what I plan on doing with my 14' Princecraft

 

[thewalleyehunter]

hcr32 » 24 Jun 2013, 15:33[/url]"]Where do you get the latches you used for the hatches? Can't seem to find them anywhere.
Also, how to you find the seat @ the front of the boat, does it seem quite tippy when you're sitting on it?

Very nice build. Pretty much identical to what I plan on doing with my 14' Princecraft

I picked them up at the local Fleet Farm. They are made by Attwood. The seat at the front works great, even with the extension in, it feels solid. If I were to change anything, I might get one of those off center extensions, just for weight purposes, to keep my weight more centered.

 

[thewalleyehunter]

It's been a while, but I added a new(to me) Humminbird 385ci w/Lakemaster chip to the boat as well as a new AGM battery for the trolling motor. I've been looking into painting the boat with some sort of a metal flake finish, but that will be a winter job if I do it. I'm also going to see if I can swap the carb and intake to add a few extra horses to the motor. 8)

 

[fla_cracker]

Great looking boat. I love the layout and plan on doing something very similar.

Thanks for the inspiration...

 

[thewalleyehunter]

Well, it's time to put her away for the year.......sadly, not many fish were put in the boat this year, due to work, family and school........oh well, there's always next year! I am starting to plan out a few things already.

-stereo install
-finish adding the remaining cupholders
-add locker/storage on the sides
-lights for night fishing
-a better anchor setup
-paint the outside.....maybe something bright 8)
-move the 385ci to the front on the TM and a 597HD DI to the side
-new trailer

 

[m01d]

Hey nice job! Very inspiring, I just picked up a 77 MirroCraft, 14 footer as well, I can't wait to dive into my project now!! Them last pictures of the boat in the water, the landing looks awfully familiar... that isn't Beaver Dam is it?

 

[thewalleyehunter]

m01d » 21 Nov 2013, 17:21[/url]"]Hey nice job! Very inspiring, I just picked up a 77 MirroCraft, 14 footer as well, I can't wait to dive into my project now!! Them last pictures of the boat in the water, the landing looks awfully familiar... that isn't Beaver Dam is it?

Good eye, it sure is.......whereabouts in WI are you from?

 

[m01d]

grew up in Burnett, currently living in Fond du Lac...

 

[RStewart]

thewalleyehunter » Wed Sep 11, 2013 9:54 pm[/url]"]It's been a while, but I added a new(to me) Humminbird 385ci w/Lakemaster chip to the boat as well as a new AGM battery for the trolling motor. I've been looking into painting the boat with some sort of a metal flake finish, but that will be a winter job if I do it. I'm also going to see if I can swap the carb and intake to add a few extra horses to the motor. 8)

Awesome boat. You did a good job. If you haven't already, check out this thread here that might help with the extra ponies you want. https://www.tinboats.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=23898.

 

[thewalleyehunter]

m01d » 28 Dec 2013, 21:28[/url]"]grew up in Burnett, currently living in Fond du Lac...

nice, I grew up in Fox Lake, but live in Beaver Dam now.

 

[thewalleyehunter]

RStewart » 28 Dec 2013, 21:59[/url]"]

thewalleyehunter » Wed Sep 11, 2013 9:54 pm[/url]"]It's been a while, but I added a new(to me) Humminbird 385ci w/Lakemaster chip to the boat as well as a new AGM battery for the trolling motor. I've been looking into painting the boat with some sort of a metal flake finish, but that will be a winter job if I do it. I'm also going to see if I can swap the carb and intake to add a few extra horses to the motor. 8)

Awesome boat. You did a good job. If you haven't already, check out this thread here that might help with the extra ponies you want. https://www.tinboats.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=23898.

Thanks, I will check it out.

 

[thewalleyehunter]

Well it's been awhile, but I'm back on the forum. Last spring/summer I knocked a couple of things off of the to do list. Put a new trailer under the boat and installed the stereo. Filled the cover on my cooler that I built in and it helped a ton.