Looking for some ideas for new boat.

mangelcc · Feb 8, 2010

I just wanted to say that this is an awesome site. I am a newbie here. I was out looking for some new ideas on mods for my boat and I came across tinboats.net. Many great minds out here. I had a 1232 jon and upgraded to a 1236, still wasnt satisfied so I now have a 1448. Just trying to decide on the decking. I really only want to deck the front. But not sure. Just wanted to know what you all thought? Thanks again.

Nussy · Feb 8, 2010

Sounds like a blank canvas to me!!! not get to work :LOL2:

Brine · Feb 8, 2010

Welcome to the site. Make sure to check out all of the 1448's on the site for inspiration. Look forward to seeing the boat.

caveman · Feb 8, 2010

welcome and yes this a geart site with tons of info and help.
mike/aka caveman

mangelcc · Feb 11, 2010

Heres what I have to work with. Going to start tonight. Front decks first.

mangelcc · Feb 11, 2010

Heres another.

Froggy · Feb 11, 2010

Thats a good looking boat to start

MeanMouth · Feb 11, 2010

Can't wait to see your progress! Here's to hoping everything goes as planned!

russ010 · Feb 11, 2010

Deck that bad boy!!! Run from the front deck to the next bench back - and make the majority of it storage... you have a lot of options with a blank CLEAN canvas like that...

Sureshot · Feb 11, 2010

Thats a great looking boat. Perfect for decking. What type of mods are you wanting to do? Livewell? Just picking your brain. You have a fun project ahead of you.

Welcome to TinBoats. =D>

mangelcc · Feb 11, 2010

I dont think that Im going to put a livewell in my boat. Maybe a cooler/livewell. Plan on plenty of storage locker space. Just trying to decide if I should put the decking on top of both front and second seat benches or put the aluminum L braces and put the decking in between the benches. All my bracing and supports are going to be aluminum. So many ideas, just need a good starting point.

Lunkerville · Feb 11, 2010

Nice boat! Are you planning on painting it or leaving the camo?

mangelcc · Feb 11, 2010

I plan on painting it either green or tan.

mangelcc · Mar 5, 2010

Well I have a little progress now!!!! I have the front deck supports and frame up and sealed. I made four compartments Two rear compartments are for batteries and the two front are just dry storage. The wood for the dry storage boxes are still drying, I will install them tomarrow. I started cutting the two front deck lids out, still have to cut the two rear doors out.

mangelcc · Mar 5, 2010

Decking

mangelcc · Mar 6, 2010

dyeguy1212 · Mar 6, 2010

that decking and supports could withstand an apocalypse...

mangelcc · Mar 6, 2010

Im from nc just preparing for the hurricanes :LOL2: Its really not that much weight. It sure supports the deck.

MeanMouth · Mar 6, 2010

mangelcc said:
Im from nc just preparing for the hurricanes :LOL2: Its really not that much weight. It sure supports the deck.

Looks great, nice job!

Oh, and when I was stationed at Camp Lejeune, a hurricane warning turned all of our bathtubs into "beer lockers". Full of ice and tin cans. :lol:

Can't wait to see more of your boat, keep up the great work!

mangelcc · Mar 6, 2010

I hear ya! I was also stationed at Camp LeJeune from 1992- 1996. Great place.

Looking for some ideas for new boat.

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