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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
1989 Bass Tracker TX17
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<blockquote data-quote="kalninm" data-source="post: 448082" data-attributes="member: 18635"><p>So to solve the rod storage dilemma, we cut two holes in the divider up front but kept it in tact. Then I used 3/8" plywood and made a false floor for the front of the boat. The rods will slide in from an opening in the back of the front deck and they will be held in place by a mesh net and a velcro strap. The velcro strap will hold the butt ends down, and the mesh net will drape down from the bottom of the front deck and attach to the top of the center floor to ensure the rods don't slide back. This solution may mean it is not locking storage but it will hold way too many rods, probably 15-20 without an issue and it will also hold my 8' rods without issue. Then this Saturday I had some time, I got the hole cut for the trolling motor foot pedal tray, and installed the pedestal seat base for the front deck. Also got the second half of the deck cut out and fitted and installed the trolling motor bracket up front. Continued to clean up the seats a little bit, and carpeted the front piece of the deck along with 2 of the 3 remaining aluminum pieces that needed to be carpeted. Once my aluminum rails come in this week I'll cut out an opening for a storage compartment on the back piece of the deck and use the aluminum as rails. Then it'll be time to carpet the last few pieces and work on the remaining wiring.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="kalninm, post: 448082, member: 18635"] So to solve the rod storage dilemma, we cut two holes in the divider up front but kept it in tact. Then I used 3/8" plywood and made a false floor for the front of the boat. The rods will slide in from an opening in the back of the front deck and they will be held in place by a mesh net and a velcro strap. The velcro strap will hold the butt ends down, and the mesh net will drape down from the bottom of the front deck and attach to the top of the center floor to ensure the rods don't slide back. This solution may mean it is not locking storage but it will hold way too many rods, probably 15-20 without an issue and it will also hold my 8' rods without issue. Then this Saturday I had some time, I got the hole cut for the trolling motor foot pedal tray, and installed the pedestal seat base for the front deck. Also got the second half of the deck cut out and fitted and installed the trolling motor bracket up front. Continued to clean up the seats a little bit, and carpeted the front piece of the deck along with 2 of the 3 remaining aluminum pieces that needed to be carpeted. Once my aluminum rails come in this week I'll cut out an opening for a storage compartment on the back piece of the deck and use the aluminum as rails. Then it'll be time to carpet the last few pieces and work on the remaining wiring. [/QUOTE]
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