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That was the original plan but where I wanted my battery box to have the cooler flush that lower floor would have to be much lower and not have the extra width in the compartments. I could have cut out a segment and lowered it but I didn't mind it sitting higher. No kit eer I got lucky at the...

More pics just have a few things to do and looking for a 20-25 horse tiller

Had a /few curve balls but spent a good amount of last week and the whole weekend got the electrical done busbars weren't transferring power so went wit a messier but working rig cleaned up exterior part and mounted most of everything.

I would not suggest running to motor cycle battery for a trolling motor simply uneducated decision. Weight factors of your boats capacity hitting the limit with the minimal amount and yourself , maybe a bigger boat is needed I always go to interstate and buy refurb deep cycles they are round 70...

Looks awesome dobson nicely done and looks sick on the water hopefully my build will be splashing soon

Can't say I know never had anything to judge speed she wasn'tfast but wasn't to slow.

So far I scaled all the deck and frame. It was around 150lbs then Plus my two batteries I think it'll be just over 200. But mainly have two or less in the boat Plus or minus a dog. It is a 14' not sure if i ts a deep fisherman only had a decal for level floatation

Some updates on the deck got it all cut out and finally sparing everything ready to get to the carpet and electrical stage it is getting to fishing time and been hitting the river chasing wallys very chance I'm not working on the boat or at work. I got all the edges routed and smooth than sanded...

I also want to replace the thru hull that's below the waterline for the livewell fill. The fitting that was in before isn't approved for below waterline, so now I have to find a replacement that is........ :x I have the same situation but was gonna just. Leave it is it a big issue to have it...

Looking good. N nice looking with the carpet

Update finally have internet so some more photos. Just bought my plywood today to start the deck tomorrow. Got marine carpet on sale at menards a couple weeks ago for 35¢ a square foot. .

Some pics

Well for an update. The ole lady got angry at time Warner x and cancelled our internet so sorry have to wait on the pictures. But I got everything framed. And coated with spar for at least one layer I have the side consoles ready just got to cut out a spot for my switch panel and livewell...

The handles and hardware look great I was debating something like that what kind of paint did you use?

that was my original plan have you checked out greatlakesskipper.com ? its in racine i was originally going to buy one from him but didnt want to pay the 60 to ship and fondy was closer, he sells display models or units of store boats that didnt sell good prces on trolling motors that arent used...

I am originally from New London right by the wolf river so this old mirrocraft saw many walleye runs but I live in menasha now. The TM was from fondulac. He's also selling a bunch of trolling rods and gear for cheap he had about 50+ rod and reel combos. Where you from?

Some updates from the weekend luckily was a bit nicer out.

Some more of the paint work

The zinc primer was rustoleum by the other spray primer. Than the paint was oil based protective enamel

For prepping I was able to keep most of the original print as a base.I first cleaned the surface than sanded it all with a finishing sander light scuffing really. Scratch it up a bit. On th e open aluminum which was more than I thought. I sanded real well with a sanding block, I cleaned the...