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You can deck and center console a 1542 but I would not go any narrower than 42" at the bottom unless you had a really really skinny console. All I did was take my side console and have another side welded onto it. Decked the whole boat except for the area between the middle two benches.

Where can I get that steering wheel?

Another thing to note: The boat is much more stable than I expected. I am not sure if this is due to the beavertail pods welded on the back or that 42 inches across the bottom is make it that stable. I was able to fish standing on one of the rear pods without a problem. I definitely did not...

The boat does seem to have a small leak somewhere. Either than or the drain plug was not tight enough. Guess I'm going to have to do a leak test before finishing the rear decking. Things left to do include: 1) Rear deck 2) Permanently install hatches 3) Try to figure out a better route for...

One of the first fish caught on the boat.

Finally on the water. Spun prop hub....

make-shift boat ramp I dug in the river bank. Not pretty or easy to use but it works.

Finally made some decent progress. Got the boat painted, front deck cut, console cut and mounted up, steering and throttle/shift cable run. Finally got her on the water for a few runs. Ran well but the decking added a noticeable amount of weight. Also concerned that I have moved too much...

Front framing finally complete. Just need to frame in the rear hatch for the gas tank and bilge and all the framing is finally complete.

No worries, I'm not mad I just prefer not to be called a liar. I'm not sure where you are seeing paint in the masked off area but I did the wire brushing, taped of the area, then sanded to make sure I thoroughly prepped every inch that was going to be coated. (Edit I do see the paint youre...

Everyone else I have talked to has had a great experience with GG so I would say go for it. Its a much better option than steel flex. Also David Ward from GG seems like a stand up guy so if something goes wrong Im pretty sure he will stand behind his product. He has already called me, left a...

Smackdaddy, I thought you had a 17 footer? Mines just a little 1542. Yours is much larger. :oops:

I emailed him right before posting the pictures and he has already emailed me back and called. I will be returning his call tomorrow. I can guarantee that I was told a quart would cover because I have the email. I was also told gator base was a good idea for added durabilty but not absolutely...

Also filled in all the rivet and screw holes of the PO with closed end rivets and 5200. You can see them sticking out in the pictures. Not the prettiest way to fix it but it works. They will end up getting covered with hydroturf and under padding.