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LarryA
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Advice... I would deffinetly stay away from any high decking. The pictures show a boat that will very unstable the higher up you are. Not much different from my boat I just finished up. I went with pretty much simple flooring as low as I could keep it and seats mounted only the 5/8" thickness of plywood above the factory bench seats. It can still be a nice boat but will never be stable platform standing fishing boat.
LarryA said:
Exactly what I would do too!
Great looking boat. With a nice simple floor and comfortable seating...You will notice a world of difference.
Just found this forum. Here is a pic of my boat. I have since "finished" the back half but have not taken any new pics. It matches the front. I would agree that you don't want to deck it too high. I've had mine out in all sorts of conditions and it handles great and is plenty stable.
russ010
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either right at the top of the seats or just below will be fine for deck height.
As far as removing the center bench - you can do it, but I wouldn't recommend it because you will lose the support of keeping the boat keep its form...
As far as removing the center bench - you can do it, but I wouldn't recommend it because you will lose the support of keeping the boat keep its form...
russ010
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I've been in boat man... I had a 1236, and just upgraded to a 1546 - both are flat bottoms and handled good in the electric only waters I fish. I fish in one lake that allows gas motors, but I still did fine.
I think V bottoms cut through waves a lot better - so it might help if we know what kind of waters you are fishing.
I think V bottoms cut through waves a lot better - so it might help if we know what kind of waters you are fishing.
