dettmer13
Active member
Hey everyone. I've been lurking the site for about 6 months now, mostly checking out other people's builds and getting ideas for my own. I'm glad y'all are here to help me along/give motivation/give advice. The trip to NC to pick it up was an excursion in itself, but the boat is here now. So, without further adieu, here it is:
I picked up this 1985 Polar Kraft 1444, the 1989 Johnson 25HP, and a 1997 tilt trailer for $850. The motor runs great, but the boat and trailer needed some work. Here's the pics.
The boat as it sat on the trailer:
Lots of stuff and an old gas tank by the transom:
Lots of possibilities here:
Took the motor off the transom and made a quick mount for it:
Plans for the boat:
Cut out center bench for more room.
Front casting deck
Carpeted floor
Swivel seats
Switch panel for bilge pump, lights, etc
Batteries under the casting deck
Steel flex the bottom
I picked up this 1985 Polar Kraft 1444, the 1989 Johnson 25HP, and a 1997 tilt trailer for $850. The motor runs great, but the boat and trailer needed some work. Here's the pics.
The boat as it sat on the trailer:
Lots of stuff and an old gas tank by the transom:
Lots of possibilities here:
Took the motor off the transom and made a quick mount for it:
Plans for the boat:
Cut out center bench for more room.
Front casting deck
Carpeted floor
Swivel seats
Switch panel for bilge pump, lights, etc
Batteries under the casting deck
Steel flex the bottom