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It always takes longer than you plan.... even if you plan in extra time... :roll: :roll: Got the front deck frame all welded, and the bottom painted: Front tackle and misc storage done, there will be another in the locker behind it that holds 6 standard 3700 boxes, this one holds 3...

think thats what I missed, cool! Been working on deck supports on my own project (probably overthinking it a bit), trying to keep weight down... so I've been looking at what other folks are getting away with. It's a broad spectrum...lol Nice project btw!

Looking good! on the pull straps (if you do decide to use them): I just use stainless staples to attached them to the wood lid, works good :) Question: Whats supporting your deck on the opposite side of the console? I didn't see any sort of frame work there, just curious.

Well.... after fishing this thing all last season, it was time to replace the old front deck, and build the storage up front that I really wanted. I'm horrible at documenting, but basically I ripped out the old wood deck, and started basically new. I've still got a bunch of welding to do, and...

LOL! we think alike, I tried that... she dealt with it(and the boat rode better), but I've been tasked with a "new" seat mount so she doesn't need to sit on the floor...lol (she doesn't know how spoiled she is with a carpeted floor) 8)

I agree, it did outstanding for what it is. I had to cross a few bays with 3-4' rollers(and lightning at my back) on a couple occasions. I was solo, and fairly empty, it did well, way better than I expected. But, with the GF, and the dog in, I needed more weight in the back, even with the Merc...

Thanks guys! Rod savers: they seem perfect for transport. Installed two sets of 4 rod holders last night. I'm not sure how much I'll love putting rods back in all the time on the water, but it I definitely like them for trailering/motoring around. Mainline: good to hear! mine will be garaged...

Got the side panels sealed and carpeted. few little things left and she'll be good til winter. Planning to re-do the whole front deck then.

I seem to be boring people to death... took her out last night. She played nice. Did a little carb tuning, and tried out some prop options. Think I'm all set for a week at the lake, I'm certainly mentally prepared!

Started making sides for the interior, and wrapping things up a bit: they are drying in spar as we speak. plan to carpet them, and wrap this thing up by Friday sorting out Rod storage, ended up trying rod savers

Got the foam in the floor done. I used 1" and 1/2" foam layered. Carpeted the floor too, debating adding some tie-down points to it for traveling/ tying down gear. Still debating rod holders too... Rod savers or Du-Bro holders like these: something makes me think I'll like that better...

Photobucket messed everything up....lol Heres some current photos. I ended up adding to the front deck, because I have a week on the lake coming up, and didn't have time to redo the front yet. Still working back to front. She's been in the water now, and does good, so wrapping up the floor now.

Had some delays, but finally got back to this. Rear deck is carpeted now, most of the supports are burnt in now, gonna add another brace in front of the motor mount, and hopefully lock down the rear deck for good this weekend. still debating if I want to extend the front deck, or...

I was happy, it was dude's long since passed grandpa's boat, hadn't been used in 2-3 years, and transom was rotted. On top of all that he posted it for sale during a snow storm... couldn't have timed it better. I got the rear aluminum supports cut and tacked together last night(but neglected...

nice job on the boat! and cute pup!

thickness of material is only one factor here. Structure is the big variable. Triangles are the strongest shape there is. IE you can use thin material, and lots of structure to get strength, or you can use material thickness with less structure to obtain roughly the same strength. Design, size...

Life caught up with me, and I haven't spent a ton of time n the boat, but did get a few hours in yesterday. Front supports for the now missing seat almost done, still have to finish burning that in. Started getting the rear deck laid out too. Started adding some storage to the rear bench too:

Nice job on the boat! and documenting, ready to see more :)

hmm, interesting, I did not expect that...thanks Guess I have no choice but to wait out the weather a bit. Plan now is to brace the removed bench, then stall until I can get it in the water and play the weight distro game.

Been staring at this thing, planning out the layout. I have 55lb trolling motors for the front and rear. I'm planning to run two 100AH AGM batteries. My initial thoughts on weight distribution say to put both batteries in the back(electric only configuration), and run wire to the front for...