michaeljames
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I just found this site and registered, so hard to find info on tinny upgrades. I got this boat for free off a good friend who just sold his cottage, this boat was in the family for decade. it fits in the back of my truck perfectly. I had plans, alot of plans. but looking at it now, I wonder if its big enough to do anything with, he had used it for years on a flat water shallow lake with a trolling motor. I bought an OMC 10hp for it. I dont think it would cost much to upgrade but even though I've fished off it before, is it worthy to upgrade? all I want to do is remove the benches, install 2 bass boat swivels, create a storage area in between the 2 seats, about 2.5 feet wide, all alumin sided, with a top on it to store life jackets, anchor, rope, maybe snacks. anyways tell me what you think, she's awfully small. her dimensions are.
11 feet 3 inch long (odd length no?)
2 benches
41.5 inches wide floor.
48 inches wide at top of sides max width
15 inches tall transom
10 inch high bench seats
I though it was a v hull looking at the bow, but now looking at it, it's incredibly flat bottom with only a curved floor the last 2 feet towards the front of boat. tell me what you think. is it big enough to warrant to fisherman and a 10hp, should I remove the benches, reinforce that area with a aluminum storeage area from side to side that reinforces and makes that area more usable. thanks for your help and I love this site~!!
11 feet 3 inch long (odd length no?)
2 benches
41.5 inches wide floor.
48 inches wide at top of sides max width
15 inches tall transom
10 inch high bench seats
I though it was a v hull looking at the bow, but now looking at it, it's incredibly flat bottom with only a curved floor the last 2 feet towards the front of boat. tell me what you think. is it big enough to warrant to fisherman and a 10hp, should I remove the benches, reinforce that area with a aluminum storeage area from side to side that reinforces and makes that area more usable. thanks for your help and I love this site~!!
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