SlowPoke Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 Does anybody else have any suggestions? Well duhhhh.... downriggers of course! Nice job UF, I'll be looking for you in the bay... channel 68 on the VHF We'll have to hook-up this year. -Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinman Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 i think it needs those neon lights on the bottom, plus a tv stand and a brakcet to hold on a dish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b2kptbo Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 Pretty slick, WTG... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POLLIWOGG Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 You have raised the center of gravity a long ways from the original design and might notice a change in stability, hopefully before its too late but probably better than standing on it. I take it the seat goes back to its original position for the 6' waves. I bet thats a whole lot of fun, I want one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoty Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 Ya man, thats pretty sweet for sure! I saw the epoisode of "Bass Techs" that they did that to a pontoon boat like that. They cut a hole in the deck, added netting underneath for a livewell, and put a hinged cover over the hole for easy access to drop the fish you want to keep. It turned out to be awesome!! Other than the FishFinder(GPS) unit, and livewell, you have done very nice work! Good job! *Stoty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 Satellite Radio! Wow, good job! A little more chrome and your good to pop it onto the back of a truck and cruise Yonge Street! HH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hookset Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 Drift sock (small one) - I use one on my back lakes "tupperwear boat". Stops you from spinning down the shoreline like a fart in the wind. And controls your drift nicely too. Hookset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennyman Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 We just need to get you a chain steering wheel, latino accent and some dingle balls and you'd really be cool. Nice job. I bet it'd be exciting on some fast water! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walleyejigger Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 that's some awesome pimpin', great job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snag Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 We have to hook-up! That looks awesome! and there I thought you sold it???? I can think of some areas where that would be the best unit to have. Please post as many progress reports as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJQ Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 Ya we need to get you a pimp hat... lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Urban Fisherman Posted March 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 Drift sock (small one) - I use one on my back lakes "tupperwear boat". Stops you from spinning down the shoreline like a fart in the wind. And controls your drift nicely too. Hookset. Yeah good call hookset - last season when I was fishing twitch baits I'd end up going in circles from the pull! haha We have to hook-up! That looks awesome! and there I thought you sold it???? I can think of some areas where that would be the best unit to have. Please post as many progress reports as possible. Hey Snag - I had it up for sale for a while, and had a small boat lined up (all before the house came along) but the small boat deal fell through, the tuner didn't sell right away because it dropped in price from when I bought it...yadda yadda the rest is history..... Got some PM's about the original boat - I paid close to $500.00 for it just over a year ago, and saw it on sale at BPS last week for around $250.00. It's a solid little boat - and considering it's big brother is $800.00 you can't go wrong.. Cheers guys, UF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravinerat Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 (edited) It sure looks pretty sweet. I wondered about the triangle of stability being so high now too. I'm sure you'll enjoy the pontoon boat. My buddy bought one for the back lakes we hit. I'm going to one because of getting too wet in the float tube. I'll have to show my buddy yours. RR Edited March 20, 2008 by ravinerat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikethespike Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 (edited) agree with the stability observation, also looks like weight is concentrated to the rear, not familiar with the motor's hp but you might consider putting the motor right @ the front to prevent backflip. i would also suggest some kind of quick-realease clips or floating line for the rods, nets, etc. they do look expensive and you wouldnt want to loose them in the event of a flip. just my 2 cents... Edited March 21, 2008 by bravo_3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musky66 Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 A Beagle seat! My beagle loves fishing in my boat with me- but it's got a bit more room than yours! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Urban Fisherman Posted March 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 agree with the stability observation, also looks like weight is concentrated to the rear, not familiar with the motor's hp but you might consider putting the motor right @ the front to prevent backflip. i would also suggest some kind of quick-realease clips or floating line for the rods, nets, etc. they do look expensive and you wouldnt want to loose them in the event of a flip. just my 2 cents... Yeah I was thinking of setting up some sort of clips for the rods, last year I used to just strap them down to the frame with travel straps. As for flipping backwards, not a problem,I did many balancing tests prior to doing the mods. Even with the additions, the boat is only about 70 lbs, so the motor mount at the back does make it lean back a little in the photo but once you add my weight which is situated closer to the front of the boat it'll even out fine. The seat also has the option to slide forward and backwards on rails which will allow for more balancing adjustments. Once I get it on the water I'm going to move around the battery until I get the balance PERFECT, than bolt the bracket down into place and I'm good to go! I won't be using it in rapids of any sort, mostly resevoirs, shalow water back bays and slow streams/rivers. I stood up on it all year last season without any balance issues also, so now I'll just be fishing with a little more comfort. Any ideas for making rod clips? The chances of the boat going down are slim to none but possible as anything in life! Cheers, UF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 I like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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