NoahsArk
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Well, here goes nothing.
I have been searching for a boat project for a while and happened across this site. I have gotten many ideas from all of the great project and pictures posted by members, and thought I might give it a try. This is my first boat mod and the first time using a forum, so I figure d I'd give them both a try.
About the Boat:
Purchased this Monark 1648 yesterday with a new trailer and without a motor. Came with a foot pedal 40 lb TM, Lowrance sounder, battery, and 2 anchors with cranks. I will be using a friend's 10 hp Johnson short shaft until I find a motor that I want to buy. Overall goal for the boat is to have a comfortable and efficient fishing rig, but also something that I can use for sandbar camping. I live on the Mighty Mississippi in southern Wisconsin, so large access to both fishing and camping. My initial thought is to extend the casting deck, re-do the wood decking, create some storage in the middle and rear bench, and create a platform on the rear to fish from as well.
The boat is water-tight, however, I purchased it from a guy that removed a trim bracket (not sure if that is the technical term) that the motor attached to. So my first priority is to seal the holes left by the bolts in the transom. I am thinking that I can get replacement bolts with metal and rubber washers, seal the inside with marine grade caulk, and snug the bolts down to seal the holes. I am trying to avoid replacing the transom, as that was just recently replaced.
Pictures of the boat and the transom below, and I welcome any questions, comments, or suggestions that any of you have!
Thanks for reading!
I have been searching for a boat project for a while and happened across this site. I have gotten many ideas from all of the great project and pictures posted by members, and thought I might give it a try. This is my first boat mod and the first time using a forum, so I figure d I'd give them both a try.
About the Boat:
Purchased this Monark 1648 yesterday with a new trailer and without a motor. Came with a foot pedal 40 lb TM, Lowrance sounder, battery, and 2 anchors with cranks. I will be using a friend's 10 hp Johnson short shaft until I find a motor that I want to buy. Overall goal for the boat is to have a comfortable and efficient fishing rig, but also something that I can use for sandbar camping. I live on the Mighty Mississippi in southern Wisconsin, so large access to both fishing and camping. My initial thought is to extend the casting deck, re-do the wood decking, create some storage in the middle and rear bench, and create a platform on the rear to fish from as well.
The boat is water-tight, however, I purchased it from a guy that removed a trim bracket (not sure if that is the technical term) that the motor attached to. So my first priority is to seal the holes left by the bolts in the transom. I am thinking that I can get replacement bolts with metal and rubber washers, seal the inside with marine grade caulk, and snug the bolts down to seal the holes. I am trying to avoid replacing the transom, as that was just recently replaced.
Pictures of the boat and the transom below, and I welcome any questions, comments, or suggestions that any of you have!
Thanks for reading!