Tracker Topper 1436 mod

[Roasty47]

Starting my mod on my new topper 1436. When making a hatch cover, do i reduce the hatch by 1/4" on top of the 1/8" cut from my circular saw. Or do i need to go bigger to account for the carpet. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Brine]

Depends on the thickness of the carpet.

Hatch Cut Size = Opening - (Carpet Thickness x 2)

If the opening was 12 x 18 and the carpet was 1/8" thick, the Hatch Cut Size would be 11.75 x 17.75

Forget about the thickness of the blade. Just think about finished sizes.

 

[Roasty47]

Thanks i guess i also have to remove carpet thickness that i will be putting on the decking

I was talking about this at work and the consensus was i am going to step on center of hatch and break it anyway so make more than one. My wife agreed. Too funny.

I will be back at it on the weekend as i try to actually fish between thoughts to gauge where I need to alter my plans. I will provide more pictures as I go.

 

[Brine]

What thickness of plywood are you using?

 

[Roasty47]

1/2 plywood.

 

[Roasty47]

Updated photo of a long day baking in the sun, finished benches and bow platform...all thats left is to construct main floor on back section and head to Lowes for more carpet...

 

[panFried]

Looking good toasty!

 

[Roasty47]

I have found that a $5 2'x75' roll of white paper was my best friend in getting exact layouts of the decking and benches...

 

[Brine]

Looks good. Congrats =D>

 

[JIMMYTHEFISH]

Roasty Great Job there. I have the same boat with trolling motor on transom and 2 batteries. What kind of wire and connections did you use to lengthen the battery cable? I want my batteries up in the bow if possible. Any tips?

 

[Roasty47]

I used a minn kota connector which allowed me to connect the 10 gauge from the 55lb thrust mk trolling motor to the 8 gauge wire run to my battery up front.

The part cost $22 and can be ordered from the website if in the states.

It can connect 6-12 gauge cables as needed. Also a quick connect so i can remove motor and leave wires as is.

 

[Roasty47]

JTF thanks, the minn kota manual shows what cable to use for thrust levels and length of run including what size breaker.

 

[Roasty47]

Today was a good day as the floor in the back is now in and the weather forecast shows no rain for a week.

Definitely made good use of suggestions from other builds to speed my life up.