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alumacrafts: 1648 sierra NCS, 1648 and 1448 riveted jons.
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<blockquote data-quote="Butthead" data-source="post: 240970" data-attributes="member: 637"><p>I've got the 1648 NCS. I like the 8'2" of open floor space in the middle. It gives me lot's of room for activities. (Ha!) </p><p>It's easy to deck with a sheet of plywood and the boat has a nice 5' long front casting deck. Definitely get the 20" transom model if you can. </p><p></p><p>Originally I was going to extend the front deck, but changed my mind later to leave the middle area open. Since I have kids with me from time to time, it's nice to have all that low-lying open floor space, plus it leaves plenty of room for a wife to lay down in a folding lounge chair. </p><p></p><p>Installing pedestal seats are very straightforward. Just seal, carpet, and screw down some 1/2" or 5/8" plywood onto the top of the bench and then mount your pedestal brackets onto that and screw through the wood into the metal. You need the wood to brace the aluminum so it doesn't flex when you shift your weight in the seat. </p><p></p><p>From a fishing standpoint, it's nice to have as much room as possible between the front and back fisherman, that way no one gets accidentally hooked. The extra length and width also helps with the stability for people who aren't used to small boats.</p><p></p><p>And don't feel bad for buying a brand new 1648 NCS. I had to do it because a used Alumacraft 1648 NCS is only a thing of legend. I guess they're just so awesome that people never ever sell them. :LOL2:</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Butthead, post: 240970, member: 637"] I've got the 1648 NCS. I like the 8'2" of open floor space in the middle. It gives me lot's of room for activities. (Ha!) It's easy to deck with a sheet of plywood and the boat has a nice 5' long front casting deck. Definitely get the 20" transom model if you can. Originally I was going to extend the front deck, but changed my mind later to leave the middle area open. Since I have kids with me from time to time, it's nice to have all that low-lying open floor space, plus it leaves plenty of room for a wife to lay down in a folding lounge chair. Installing pedestal seats are very straightforward. Just seal, carpet, and screw down some 1/2" or 5/8" plywood onto the top of the bench and then mount your pedestal brackets onto that and screw through the wood into the metal. You need the wood to brace the aluminum so it doesn't flex when you shift your weight in the seat. From a fishing standpoint, it's nice to have as much room as possible between the front and back fisherman, that way no one gets accidentally hooked. The extra length and width also helps with the stability for people who aren't used to small boats. And don't feel bad for buying a brand new 1648 NCS. I had to do it because a used Alumacraft 1648 NCS is only a thing of legend. I guess they're just so awesome that people never ever sell them. :LOL2: [/QUOTE]
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