Since the console was mentioned...
My main goal with my rebuild here is to optimize the boat for my style of fishing, which is usually 2 or more people drifting live and dead baits or deep dropping. This sometimes creates multiple hook up situations where moving around the boat to deal with the fish is important, so I want to maximize the floor space to ease this. The original console that I got with the boat was way too big, length and width wise. I debated in my head cutting it and narrowing it both directions, but for the amount of work required I didn’t think it was worth it.
I found this one on Craigslist for a good deal that is a few inches taller which gives me more space to flush mount electronics and it’s 4 1/2” narrower. It also removes the front seat, which I plan to put an Engel 65 with a cushion in its place. This saves around 5” in overall length. I still may cut this console and narrow it another 4”, haven’t made up my mind on that yet. I plan to move the console and leaning post forward 4-5” from the original location to help get a little more weight forward to offset the engine weight.
It came with a nice prewired switch panel and nice big access door. When it comes time to rig it I can sit Indian style inside easily.
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04-25-2018, 06:14 PM
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