Recent content by andy409

Continued progress being made and I had the chance to take the boat out and take one of my friend and his kid out fishing for the very first time. Initial assessment is that the boat is better balanced on plane due to the heavier bow weight. Previously, outboard, gas, batteries, and 2 people...

Decided to pull the trigger and update the trailer as well... Picked up a clean galvanized McClain trailer that should last forever! It currently has vertical bunks and will be converted into horizontal bunks. For the boat, the next task is to fabricate a cooler rack (in addition to...

For today I got finished up on fabricating a switch panel for the LEDs. I had a few SPST switches already and decided to repurpose them with a small hatch that I've been using as dry storage. The hatch should also allow for a cleaner wiring as I will drill and grommet two holes for input and...

After the flood lights, individual compartment lights were installed. For the middle compartment, I decided to install a larger LED strip to assist rigging at night. Here is how they look with all of them on. Switch panel and actual wiring of all the lights will be next.

Got a lot done over the weekend. I decided to go with LEDs for the boat over HPS. Here is a full list of LEDs that will be installed on the boat. 10 Flood lights Navigation lights 5 Compartment lights For the flood light installation, I started by cutting 1/2" schedule 40 PVC tube every 2"...

Thanks! Unfortunately I haven't been able to put her in the water yet. Its been raining non stop for a week and if it keeps up I might be able to launch out of my backyard.. :shock: But I suppose I have other things that I can work on in the meantime and I'll keep posting it here as I go. I...

Thinking about whether I should go with LEDs or HPS for the boat. I personally like LEDs because of I can run them quietly which makes for night fishing a blast (also I already have 10 of them so it wouldn't cost me any extra money...). But on the other hand, HPS are much better for gigging...

Next, we got the trolling motor mounted, Minn Kota Riptide 55lb, and its now back in my garage. Next will be deciding what type of fishing/gigging/bow hunting lights to mount, interior accent lighting, and fabricating a cooler rack with rod holders, shallow water anchor, etc. But first thing...

Once we finished up welding the sheet metal onto the casting deck's frame, we started cutting out a space and removing the middle/rear bench foams to put in an access hatch for battery/storage. Going from 4 seats to a single captains chair to accommodate the hatches. To support the benches for...

Hello! My first post here and thought I share with you guys my build that is currently going on. I have a 2011 Alumacraft 1542 with a 2011 Tohatsu 20HP 4-stroke outboard. I purchased this boat when I was in college studying engineering and its been a no-nonsense shallow water machine till now...