1997 Sylvan 1644 Complete Make-Over New Again!

[Snookhunter81]

I had a nice brand new 19 ft flats boat with a monthly payment and insurance that seemed to come around a lot more than I could use it. I am a new father of two beautiful girls. Both under two years old, finding the time to go was very scarce. I probably used it maybe three time over the last two years. So it was not a hard decision I needed to off load the payment and find a cheaper route. So I started keeping my eye out for a nice wide jon boat with lots of room.

So I found this diamond in the rough.....

It's a 1997 Sylvan 1644. 17ft with a 72" beam. Very sturdy boat.

Here are a few pictures from the day I got it:





So first thing I did was gut it. It had tons on nick-nack crap all bolted in it. Plastic rod holders, cup holders, wood running down side of it for clamping stuff on. I just wanted it gutted clean. So here it is after I got all the old crap off:



After I got everything out, I called a high school buddy who does spray-in bed liners in trucks and boats. He quoted me $500 bucks to spray the interior and the back outside transom. So I dropped it off to him one afternoon. They spent a afternoon sanding and prepping it for the spray. The next morning They sprayed it in about a hour. He called me at lunch to come pick it up that it was ready. When I got there to pick it up, I was in awwwww at how it came out. I couldn't believe my eyes. How could a 20 year old boat look so good!?

















So Next I got it home and last Saturday, I spent the day putting in all the new bells and whistles. I put in (all brand new stuff) a Minn-Kota 54lb thrust Co-Pilot wireless trolling motor, JBL Gauge style bluetooth stereo, Infinity waterproof speakers, Stainless steel cup holders in the top of the drivers console, waterproof 6 switch rocker panel, 8 foot, 4 bow Bimini top, and a 12v socket charger, and a dual USB charger port.

 

[DaleH]

WOW, gotta love that, you proud 'Dad' you!

Was that dual-port USB part of the radio package??

 

[muzikman]

Very very nice!

Especially like the bimini top;

can't wait to install mine - a Christmas gift from my wife (I love that woman!)

Where is the rocker panel from? I like the clean look of it.

 

[Snookhunter81]

Thank You!!

I will include links to everything I bought for it. Most of it I got on Amazon. I like when I read a thread and the person includes links to the stuff so you can order it too if you like it. So I will do that to to make it easier for you guys!

Also here is the newest thing on the boat.....

I bought a old Carolina Skiff with a brand new Yamaha 50hp four stroke on it for $2,800 bucks!! The motor alone books out at $4,500! So this was the icing on the cake. 9 hours on it!









Here she is at the dealership getting the motor mounted on it. I didnt trust myself to do this. So for $150 bucks, I figured it would be better to be safe than sorry.





This is where the project sits. Waiting to get it back from the shop to get to working on the rest. So keep a eye out. Ill be posting updates as I go!

 

[Snookhunter81]

Here is a list with links to everything I purchased for this baby. Hope this helps some of you out!

SeaSense LED Stern Light
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003F3K7RK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Attwood LED 1-Mile Deck Mount Navigation Bow Light, Stainless Steel
https://www.amazon.com/Attwood-1-Mile-Mount-Navigation-Stainless/dp/B001O0DIA4/ref=pd_bxgy_sg_img_y

Bimini Top Radius/concave Base Deck Hinge, Rail Mount - 316 Stainless
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FDZOGKM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Lowrance 000-11448-001 Elite-3X Fishfinder with 83/200 Transducer
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MGAEU0S/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Wise Mid - back Camo Boat Seat
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004WIQLNG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Attwood Boat Seat Swivel
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001O0D6SI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Blue Sea Systems 10 Gang Common 150A Busbar with Cove
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0091VHLW4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Pyle PLMRSW50 18 Gauge Stereo Marine Grade Speaker Wire (50 feet)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000N5YCQU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Forney 54817 Connector, Heat Shrink, 14-16 AWG
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009PHFM3E/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Forney 54826 Connector, Heat Shrink, 14-16 AWG
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009PHFNJC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Amarine-made 4pcs Stainless Steel Cup Drink Holder with Drain
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0097MF4DU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Blue Sea Systems 12 Volt Dash Socke
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001U4ZZPK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Blue Sea Systems Dual USB Charger Socket
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0082CXEI8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Minn Kota Riptide 55 SP Saltwater Bow-Mount Trolling Motor with CoPilot
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000MQNSLU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Infinity Reference 612m 6.5-Inch 225-Watt High-Performance 2-Way Marine Loudspeaker (Pair)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00292XT2I/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

JBL PRV 175 AM/FM/USB/Bluetooth® Gauge Style Stereo
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JJXBBSY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Dual Electronics MAW40 Universal Marine Soft Wire Antenna
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000O8SQNG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Paneltronics Waterproof DC 6 Position Lighted Rocker & Fuse
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JGX2T5G/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1



Here are the hole saw's I used too...

DEWALT DW1803 Heavy Duty 7/16-Inch Shank Quick Change Mandrel (Fits Hole Saws 1-1/4-Inch - 6-Inch)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00004RGZQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

For the speaker holes:
DEWALT D180080 5-Inch Hole Saw
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00005LEZW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

For the 12v socket, and the USB Chargers
DEWALT D180019 1 3/16-Inch Hole Saw
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00005LEYX/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

For the cupholders:
DEWALT D180056 3-1/2-Inch Standard Bi-Metal Hole Saw
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00005LEZO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[earl60446]

That is for sure nice work.
Tim

 

[fool4fish1226]

Very cool - Love the bedliner - and great find on the engine :beer:

 

[Zum]

It's looking great. The old 3cyl Yamaha is a very strong motor as well, people are always looking to buy them.

 

[LeftCoastAngler]

Nice.
That things gonna get it.

 

[kcsphil]

Thank You!!

I bought a old Carolina Skiff with a brand new Yamaha 50hp four stroke on it for $2,800 bucks!! The motor alone books out at $4,500! So this was the icing on the cake. 9 hours on it!

This is where the project sits. Waiting to get it back from the shop to get to working on the rest. So keep a eye out. Ill be posting updates as I go!

Not to be too picky, but what did you do with the Carolina Skiff?