ccmtcanada Posted May 6, 2012 Report Share Posted May 6, 2012 (edited) You may or may not remember, but at the end of last summer, I purchased a boat. It came with removable floors, but there were a few issues. The first is that the floor didn't go all the way to the bow. Because of that there wasn't a lot of room for the foot pedal for the trolling motor when sitting up front. The plywood was old, weathered and beginning to rot out and the 'shelf' where the trolling motor was mounted wasn't quite long enough, so it hung off the end. First order of business was to replace that shelf up front. It's now plenty big enough to mount the trolling motor properly. Then with Fishnsled's help on design...we figured out a good way to extend the floor all the way to the bow instead of leaving that space open from the front bench forward. Water sealed all the parts Put on some marine grade carpeting.... Now the floor extends all the way to the bow...and can be raised for storage. Now came the task of replacing the rotting plywood for the main part of the casting deck. Brand new plywood, water sealed and ready for assembly. Best make sure it fits in the boat before I go any further...CHECK! Time to carpet, make sure the hatch is installed and lifts up...and put the seat base back in. Fits like a glove! WHEW! Today I finished things off...reinstalled the trolling motor bracket and wiring, and reinstalled the light base. Oh yeah...one other thing. I towed this boat with my Kia Spectra just 2 times last summer. I just wasn't comfortable even though it seemed to pull the boat (and stop) just fine. So a few weeks ago, I purchased a 2009 Hyundai Tucson V6. I'm all set now to hit the water!!! I want to thank Fishnsled for the use of his ideas as well as tools! We'll get out in it soon hopefully! Edited May 6, 2012 by ccmt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted May 6, 2012 Report Share Posted May 6, 2012 Real nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i2cool2fool Posted May 6, 2012 Report Share Posted May 6, 2012 Nice job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted May 6, 2012 Report Share Posted May 6, 2012 Great job,Nice and clean looking. Your pulling it with a what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted May 6, 2012 Report Share Posted May 6, 2012 (edited) Real nice job!!,but you didn't have to keep the boat on it's side to work on it. Edited May 6, 2012 by davey buoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted May 6, 2012 Report Share Posted May 6, 2012 wow that looks great Cliff. A relatively easy project that pays huge dividends. Its got me thinking about installing a carpeted casting deck on my sportspal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskieman Posted May 6, 2012 Report Share Posted May 6, 2012 Great upgrade Cliff , good job ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted May 6, 2012 Report Share Posted May 6, 2012 Looks great Cliff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf 3 Posted May 6, 2012 Report Share Posted May 6, 2012 Looks great. Nice job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted May 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2012 Thanks everyone! Wasn't a lot of work, but I only had short periods of time to work on it. Hopefully get it out in the next few weeks. The most expensive parts of this job? The stainless steel screws!! Great job,Nice and clean looking. Your pulling it with a what? Brian...what? Have there been a few contentious towing threads or something of late?? The entire package is less than 1000 lbs, so I have no worries Real nice job!!,but you didn't have to keep the boat on it's side to work on it. When I previewed this post, the pics were all rotated 90 degrees....so I went and edited them all. They show ok here....is it still messing up on some screens? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted May 6, 2012 Report Share Posted May 6, 2012 When I previewed this post, the pics were all rotated 90 degrees....so I went and edited them all. They show ok here....is it still messing up on some screens? T H E Y L O O K F I N E T O M E . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted May 6, 2012 Report Share Posted May 6, 2012 Excellent job Cliff, it's always nice to get things rigged up just exactly the way we like them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike rousseau Posted May 6, 2012 Report Share Posted May 6, 2012 Nice overhaul.... It's fun making your boat custom... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted May 6, 2012 Report Share Posted May 6, 2012 Brian...what? Have there been a few contentious towing threads or something of late?? The entire package is less than 1000 lbs, so I have no worries LOL Nice work Cliff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tybo Posted May 6, 2012 Report Share Posted May 6, 2012 Great work Cliff. Now you need a bigger puttputt on the back for the extra weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenboater Posted May 6, 2012 Report Share Posted May 6, 2012 Hey Cliff, Curious why you went carpet instead of vinyl for the flooring. Is it a slip thing, or a cushy, squeeze the carpet with your toes thing and great job on the extended deck and trolling mount. WB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted May 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2012 Excellent job Cliff, it's always nice to get things rigged up just exactly the way we like them. Nice overhaul.... It's fun making your boat custom... Lew and Mike, Thanks! I have to admit, it's pretty satisfying doing this and having it turn out well. Can't wait to get it out on the water now! Great work Cliff. Now you need a bigger puttputt on the back for the extra weight. The 30hp that's on there already scares me full out...one time gunned it WOT and it felt like the back was going to swing out on me! LOL Hey Cliff, Curious why you went carpet instead of vinyl for the flooring. Is it a slip thing, or a cushy, squeeze the carpet with your toes thing and great job on the extended deck and trolling mount. WB Hey thanks! To tell you the truth, vinyl never even crossed my mind! I do like the feel of the carpet though.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistaredone Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 Nice job. Looks pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 Nice job. Looks pro I was thinking the same thing. I may pick up a fixer-upper and drop it off at chateau cliff and pick it up in a few days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 Amazing upgrade Cliff !! Looks like a reak fish blaster !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 Nice clean job, Cliff. Congratulations, you'll be really happy with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAW Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 Nice work Cliff! and nice Tiller!! How much could the Kia pull? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted May 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 Thanks Roy! Can't wait to get it out...maybe next weekend with my little one if the weather holds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnsled Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 Looks awesome Cliff except you put the trolling motor on the wrong side..... I have a feeling I know why you did it that way. Great work Cliff. Now you need a bigger puttputt on the back for the extra weight. That boat is fine with the extra weight, it moves very well with 2 guys, gear and wood floor. Can't remember what it did on the gps last year, will have to test it out again soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 Cliff, boat looks awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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