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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
Custom Flat 1654...under construction -Complete! 10/24
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<blockquote data-quote="rellis1962" data-source="post: 165679" data-attributes="member: 2519"><p>Alrighty, I have been on two fishing trips in my recently completed Custom Flats Al boat. Some observations and things I would do differently if I were to do another boat project.</p><p></p><p>1. Kiwigrip is awesome but... I would choose a little darker color next time because it looks dirty with just some light traffic. On the plus side it is cool on the feet and very easy to clean - stiff bristle brush and a water hose and it is nice and bright again.</p><p></p><p>2. You can never have enough storage! I thought I had built in plenty of storage - I was wrong!</p><p></p><p>3. Front pedestal seat needs to be almost leaning height. I have correct this as you can see in the pics. This is the only way I can be comfortable while using the trolling motor and fishing at the same time.</p><p></p><p>4. Trolling motor is a beast! 71lbs thrust foot control. Lowest speed is perfect for everything so far. I tried the fastest speed and I might as well have been using the regular motor!! I thought the dang thing was going to pull itself off the mount. It is securely mounted, by the way.</p><p></p><p>5. Aerator timer was a good choice. Set it for 1min on and 3min off and kept fish perky until cleaning time (about 3hrs). Didn't have a lot of fish though.</p><p></p><p>6. Four 200lbs+ guys plus equipment is about the limit, too much if you are interested in speed.\</p><p></p><p>7. Boat was very stable with four people walking around fishing.</p><p></p><p>8. Did not use the bimini on either fishing trip. But is was a very pleasant temperature both times.</p><p></p><p>9. Have not used the stern pedestal seat. Considering stowing it until wanted.</p><p></p><p>10. Stern deck is great!! 220lbs guy used it for two hrs and it is no worse for ware.</p><p></p><p>11. Decided to install an on board battery charger for trolling motor batteries. I recommend this!!</p><p></p><p>12. Tilt and trim switch is in a perfect place. See picture.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Here are some pics of some changes made after completion</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rellis1962, post: 165679, member: 2519"] Alrighty, I have been on two fishing trips in my recently completed Custom Flats Al boat. Some observations and things I would do differently if I were to do another boat project. 1. Kiwigrip is awesome but... I would choose a little darker color next time because it looks dirty with just some light traffic. On the plus side it is cool on the feet and very easy to clean - stiff bristle brush and a water hose and it is nice and bright again. 2. You can never have enough storage! I thought I had built in plenty of storage - I was wrong! 3. Front pedestal seat needs to be almost leaning height. I have correct this as you can see in the pics. This is the only way I can be comfortable while using the trolling motor and fishing at the same time. 4. Trolling motor is a beast! 71lbs thrust foot control. Lowest speed is perfect for everything so far. I tried the fastest speed and I might as well have been using the regular motor!! I thought the dang thing was going to pull itself off the mount. It is securely mounted, by the way. 5. Aerator timer was a good choice. Set it for 1min on and 3min off and kept fish perky until cleaning time (about 3hrs). Didn't have a lot of fish though. 6. Four 200lbs+ guys plus equipment is about the limit, too much if you are interested in speed.\ 7. Boat was very stable with four people walking around fishing. 8. Did not use the bimini on either fishing trip. But is was a very pleasant temperature both times. 9. Have not used the stern pedestal seat. Considering stowing it until wanted. 10. Stern deck is great!! 220lbs guy used it for two hrs and it is no worse for ware. 11. Decided to install an on board battery charger for trolling motor batteries. I recommend this!! 12. Tilt and trim switch is in a perfect place. See picture. Here are some pics of some changes made after completion [/QUOTE]
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