Fishin' Commish
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Hello Tin Boat folks!
I'm new here and just bought my first boat so any help is appreciated. I would like to get some ideas for some modifications if anyone has ever had this type of boat or something similar. Also, if anyone can help me confirm that it is a Cadillac boat (not affiliated with the car company) from the '50's I would really appreciate it.
Mods...First, It is about 15' 6" long and about 5' 6" wide.
1. One thing I really DO NOT want to change is the "covered bow". That unique style is something that really attracted me to the boat and even though I will lose a little length, I want to keep it intact. Maybe storage underneath??
2. Over the next 6-8 months I would like to potentially add some rod lockers, additional storage and eventually a side mount steering. So, ideas on that are appreciated.
3. The main thing is the floor...I like that it is aluminum and has square aluminum tubing supporting it, but I'm concerned about slipping when it get wet. Any ideas about whether carpet or vinyl is best?
4. And...Has anyone used foam board or other ways to add into/under the existing floor?
That's it for now...I've attached some pics, so let me know what you think. Thanks!!
Fishin' Commish
I'm new here and just bought my first boat so any help is appreciated. I would like to get some ideas for some modifications if anyone has ever had this type of boat or something similar. Also, if anyone can help me confirm that it is a Cadillac boat (not affiliated with the car company) from the '50's I would really appreciate it.
Mods...First, It is about 15' 6" long and about 5' 6" wide.
1. One thing I really DO NOT want to change is the "covered bow". That unique style is something that really attracted me to the boat and even though I will lose a little length, I want to keep it intact. Maybe storage underneath??
2. Over the next 6-8 months I would like to potentially add some rod lockers, additional storage and eventually a side mount steering. So, ideas on that are appreciated.
3. The main thing is the floor...I like that it is aluminum and has square aluminum tubing supporting it, but I'm concerned about slipping when it get wet. Any ideas about whether carpet or vinyl is best?
4. And...Has anyone used foam board or other ways to add into/under the existing floor?
That's it for now...I've attached some pics, so let me know what you think. Thanks!!
Fishin' Commish