07-20-08, 10:28 PM | #1 |
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New Boat Update!!!!!
Well i have got abt 70% of the stuff done to it that i want done so far i think it looks like a totally diff boat than it did 2 weeks ago. LMKWYT
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Nicely done, sir. Looks great.
Did you ever think about extending the front deck back further, say to the driver's console? The front deck on my little boat is similar to yours, and I'm constantly wishing for more space. |
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awesome work man!!! night and day difference.
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"Just tie a Yellow Ribbon 'round the old TMmmmm..."
You've done an amazing job of work there. Enjoy! And...I second the motion for extending the front deck. Not only might you increase storage but it will be a definite safety boost as well. I recommend a step-up from cockpit to extended deck, since Gramps or a person with knee issues might wanna climb up. The step-up can be configured as a small cooler or storage as well. Again, GOOD JOB! Lancer6 Credit where credit is due. |
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nice work man it's really coming along
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ol' girl cleaned up nice. great job
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for what my opinion is worth.....i would leave a space under the front deck for a co-anglers tackle bag. my ranger has this and it really helps keep things out of the way (it's also a good place to keep the net out of the way but where you can get to it really quick). just a thought
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Sounds like aluminum is out of the question priced a 4' X 4' 3/16 thick and its abt $200 just for that not including the floor braces....OUUUUUUUUUUCH!!!!!!!! To plan B now which i have no idea what that is yet.....LOL Last edited by BassMaster_17; 07-21-08 at 10:02 PM. |
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Is that the side-imaging system from Floppybird?
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BTW...Is there a kill switch? Hope so. If not, add one NOW and use it 100% of the time...make that 110%.
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Yup its got one and one of the best safety inventions ever, just like the kill switch in nascar even though they get used hardly ever but great to have incase you need it.
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I hear ya there, i may make a drop in out of some other material for now then do the aluminum thing this winter, i wanted aluminum do to weight saving and i would only have to do it ONCE, but since it will mainly be me and my 6 year old fishing out of it this year it should be fine for now plus its not like its 64sq foot of decking its only abt a 16 ft square.
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Fantastic job and I want to add save your pennis for the aluminum. I just finished mine...........extended the deck and transformed the lil Tidecraft into the worlds only 16XD Bullet ever built(a little humor there). You will not be sorry for using the aluminum but you will be sorry for the added weight and handling issues involved with adding that weight in with wood. Even though you have a slower rig you would notice a huge difference in handling issues and performance. 200 seems alot but think about it this way...............What are you gonna have to do to overcome the added weight of the wood to get the boat to run correctly??? and the amount of fuel you will use in a VERY FEW short trips will have you thinking Dang I wish I had used aluminum. Trust me bud I know this from experience good and bad. I been doing boat work for years now and I wouldnt steer you wrong.
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By the way you want some ideas onhow to install the deck extension gimme a holler.
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Nice job on the ride, man! You gotta be proud of her. Thanks for the pics, too.
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Bassmaster17, just a suggestion here. Try a scrap yard for the aluminum. Around here we have quite a few yards and they will sell you whatever you want for the going price of the metal. You might find something you are looking for.
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now that is looking like a nice ride man. it does look like night and day. great job you have done so far.
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Nice looking work.Thats gonna be a nice ride.Didn't you have the grumman you were gonna do to?
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other than the gumming bird your set up right fer sure...
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gotta re-do that gnarly lookin steering wheel...distracts from all the good work to see those rusty old spokes
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