Just started working on this the other day. Recently got in to fishing for smallmouth bass up here in B.C. Canada. Building this boat
for what I think would work best for me. Not in a rush to mod this thing so I'll slowly post updates whenever I get stuff done
This is what I started with. Boat is in good shape, couple very small leaks that are annoying me (About a cup of water in a 5 hour period) but I found them and I just need to repair them.
I had a Mid 70's Merc outboard for the boat that I didn't really use so I sold it. Only have the Minn kota 40lb thrust for now which works great for the small lakes around here. Im going to try and source another newer outboard then rig up some sort of bracket on the bow for the TM.
So heres the first mod I did to it. Since I recently bought another rod (Abu Garcia Pro Max reel with a Vengence rod) I figured it'd be a nice idea to have some sort of boat storage for them.
I found a horizontal "broom" holder that works perfect and a Berkley horizontal holder. Made some small brackets out of some thin aluminum and bolted it all down. Im really happy with the way it turned out.
Then, yesterday, I enlisted my Dad's help to give me a hand with enclosing in the bow and making a storage compartment (Since my woodworking abilities severely lack). So we got it all done and carpeted. Turned out great! Now I have somewhere to store all my lifejackets, anchor etc. out of the wind and it's semi secure. Can also stand on it as a casting deck if need be.
Plans are as follows:
1) Remove 1.5-2ft of the center bench to make a small "walkway"
2) Deck in between the Rear bench and the front
3) Get some decent seats. Small pedestal on the front.
4) Fabricate some kind of TM mount for the bow.
As you guys know these projects never end and you always dream up some kind of improvement.
Thanks for looking
for what I think would work best for me. Not in a rush to mod this thing so I'll slowly post updates whenever I get stuff done
This is what I started with. Boat is in good shape, couple very small leaks that are annoying me (About a cup of water in a 5 hour period) but I found them and I just need to repair them.
I had a Mid 70's Merc outboard for the boat that I didn't really use so I sold it. Only have the Minn kota 40lb thrust for now which works great for the small lakes around here. Im going to try and source another newer outboard then rig up some sort of bracket on the bow for the TM.
So heres the first mod I did to it. Since I recently bought another rod (Abu Garcia Pro Max reel with a Vengence rod) I figured it'd be a nice idea to have some sort of boat storage for them.
I found a horizontal "broom" holder that works perfect and a Berkley horizontal holder. Made some small brackets out of some thin aluminum and bolted it all down. Im really happy with the way it turned out.
Then, yesterday, I enlisted my Dad's help to give me a hand with enclosing in the bow and making a storage compartment (Since my woodworking abilities severely lack). So we got it all done and carpeted. Turned out great! Now I have somewhere to store all my lifejackets, anchor etc. out of the wind and it's semi secure. Can also stand on it as a casting deck if need be.
Plans are as follows:
1) Remove 1.5-2ft of the center bench to make a small "walkway"
2) Deck in between the Rear bench and the front
3) Get some decent seats. Small pedestal on the front.
4) Fabricate some kind of TM mount for the bow.
As you guys know these projects never end and you always dream up some kind of improvement.
Thanks for looking