Bracket on an 18

1Step · #1 03-18-2009, 09:01 AM

Thanks for the replies guys.
Ken, I'm actually going backwards on my boats, having gone from a 23' boat to the 18. I'm fortunate that I have freinds with bigger boats that usually need a crew member or two to go deep on. I fish nearshore and some of the shallow reefs in our area in the 18 with no more than another person, 2 at the most.
It's not it's size so much (it's big for an 18) it's the convience factor of having bait above deck and water not always on the floor.
Upgrading the leaning post to a combo would probably be cheaper in the long run.
I'll check out Herms site.

small45 · #2 03-19-2009, 03:56 PM

well the bracket for my '75 18' is leaving today(i think) from Hermco...so within the next ten years i should be able give a review on it

i've discovered that i can move my fuel tank about 22" foward of it's present location which will hopefully get me closer to self bailing when combined with raising the floor by 3/4". we shall see

Old'sCool · #3 03-19-2009, 10:01 PM

Where are the pics of this project??

small45 · #4 03-22-2009, 10:05 PM

Not sure who the question is directed at, but as soon as my wife gets to work downloading pics i'll start a thread on mine.

1Step · #5 03-23-2009, 09:33 AM

I think you small, I'd love to see them as well.

I've posted what I've done so far but mine are only additions/mods, no rebuilds.