Recent content by PhilG

wait..it wasn't snow. it was foam from the bench seat being gutted for a livewell. That $%^ went everywhere!! The forum gave me the confidence to break out the jig saw - which wouldn't cut, just kept pulling out the blade - and then the cutoff well on a 4" grinder. Got the opening and bench...

Thnx for the ideas. Guess I'll know when I cut the hole once get a little better weather. Since I am gonna deck some I be able to cut away one face and make it easier. The deck would hide the wound.

looking to place livewell into the top of a bench seat. Was wondering best way to remove foam when you only cut a square out of the top. any ideas appreciated. Phil

awesome . .the FishMate stuff . . thanks so much! killer boat too!

Thanks for the advice . .fixing to check out yours after this reply. In the rear bear, the previous owner cut out a small portion and it houses the starting battery. I am still seeing so many good ideas, I dont have a solid plan yet. I have also looked at the toho-rig at BassPro, doing a custom...

Figured as such. Thanks for the help!!

Thank you. Looking forward to learning.

well I have easier access to 2x2s than aluminum. Will treated 2x2 react with aluminum? I have been thinking of cutting out the front bench and modeling around a walk-through design or go with traditional deck/hatches. Not sure. I also considered using the front bench to house a livewell from...

Hey there. What a great board with some awesome work. I have a 97 15 foot xpress I am looking to customize. I would like to add storage and livewell. I am not oppossed to ice chest livewell, but am thinking I would like to go ahead and incorporate something built in. Looking forward to it. Phil