Work2Fish
Member
Good Morning all, I'm a regular lurker here, nice work on all your builds. I have this family heirloom. Many days spent and memories built with my father on Long Island Sound. Now I pulled it out of the weeds, it's solid, no leaks. My kids and I are rebuilding it for some freshwater fishing, for 2013... It's an early 70's Chrysler Skipper, 16ft. Its a real stable boat, and use to go like a bandit (it seemed) when we had the 18hp Sea Horse on it.
I am planning the basics, already rebuilt the transom, replace the bench tops, add some seats, floors, and whatever else we can tinker with, (great having Cabelas 3 mi away). We intend for this to be our fishing boat. I promised the wife a fun family boat next summer.
I'm struggling with the bow cover, right now its aluminum, needs to be replaced, and takes up a couple feet of space. I would like to make it smaller, out of wood, and maybe build an area for a pedestal seat up front. Anyone have any pros, cons, experience with this, or ideas? Thanks.
Andy
I am planning the basics, already rebuilt the transom, replace the bench tops, add some seats, floors, and whatever else we can tinker with, (great having Cabelas 3 mi away). We intend for this to be our fishing boat. I promised the wife a fun family boat next summer.
I'm struggling with the bow cover, right now its aluminum, needs to be replaced, and takes up a couple feet of space. I would like to make it smaller, out of wood, and maybe build an area for a pedestal seat up front. Anyone have any pros, cons, experience with this, or ideas? Thanks.
Andy