Shawn Dompierre

Here's your new option, create only a rod locker, this will create a "fish and ski" style of boat. The rod locker will act like a long seat.

Hi, I would build the desk flush to the console (like most bass boats today) The weight issue is all in how you build it and with what type of material. I would cut into the storage compartment in your front deck and then build the frame like he did.then if budget allows get some aluminum lids made. Or use plywood, 3/4" is great but 1/2" does the job but needs to be supported. (good for small lids and areas that are well supported)

Yes and yes for the removal of the foam part.

Nice, I like this list, under your floor is usually foam, you can cut it out, of course you have to be sure to have enough space to actually put the pedal inside ( don't just make a random hole ) Take your time stand on the boat and see where you'd like to have it. But in the end its worth the upgrade. Cheers

Its nature... As men we always want to upgrade.. Sometimes we just need to take a step back and enjoy what we have.

I'm in to watch the progress

Wait, are you buying or selling??? 1200$ Would be a good sell,( I personally think that engine is quite old , being 2012 and all...) A good price if your buying this is 800$

Down load the Navionics app on your smart phone for 16$ and get a big phone with a water proof case.

Finished the floor boards friday and I've been working on the rear end of the cap. The rear end had loads of stress cracks and I knew it was going to be a PITA putting it back on... I have a lot of work to do to that.. I try looking for where I could add supports and after I tested the top cap I knew that this was going to be impossible because I have no room (the splash well occupies the entire area) . I have 4 layers of 6 ounce on both sides of the transom. I'll be buying paint to for the bildge area and then masking it because of all the repairs I have to do to get the cap to fit without wanting to twist and warp. Shawn.D

Hmm you have a point, but I can assure you that the boards along the flotation compartment were only there for the filling of the foam.. The boards were very thin and were pressed wood with very little fiberglass on them. I followed how the boat was built. The pieces you see on my other pages are pieces I tried to mimic but made of 3/4" plywood. If your telling me, with the experience you have that I should add those pieces and glass them in properly the I will, I'd rather follow someones advice that has more experience then to find my engine at the bottom of the lake... Thanks for the advice Tom, I'll get on it after I finish the floor boards. Shawn.D

Took that picture this morning

Don't believe the "oh yeah they all sound like this.." Or "yea thats the noise it makes when .. blah blah blah " get it checked. With that much money on the line I would get it checked.

Tie a 100ft rope with a floater incase she sinks ahhhahah

So whats wrong with your boat that would make it sink in the first place?

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Here are 2 pictures of the entire thing glassed in but not sanded. I could not get all the picture on the one reply. Thanks for the comments and feel free to like the reply! Shawn.D

Update The cut out of the transom, The dry mock up 1''1/2 of wood with my ugly template serving a second duty as a sandwich, I used a combination of bolts and sockets to make sure that I had a secure and tight squeeze all around. I would like to add that there is a lot of sanding required to have any and all parts fit right , there for don't think for a second that ANYTHING gets slapped together... If I had to make videos I would make 1/2 of them about sanding and having that perfect fitment. Getting that transom together bolted down with a thick peanut butter layer evened out. I filled up the sides with more peanut butter, I have to note something about peanut butter, 1 always make it thicker then you think it should be and 2nd really work it , you need it to fill any gaps and cracks to eliminate the pockets of air. The west system epoxy work very good!! more sanding more sanding more sanding........... 24 ounce fiber glass this is some thick stuff!!!!with 1 layer of 6 ounce over that. The brace, Even though I have peanut butter as a gap filler, I suggest taking the time to really cut straight lines and dont forget to sand , curve and trim . Makes it easier to lay down glass. sand sand sand... I don't have a picture of my holes re-drilled but I will get one up, my transom is DONE. I'm currently working on some boards to go over my stringers, (where the batteries will sit) then some paint and we'll see the cap go back on before the week is over. (I'm current;y catching a cold so I cant make promises) "Never give up" - Mike Iaconelli Shawn.D

I agree ^ Best way to get the maximum money out of this is to part it out.

I bought a 70lb with 2 deep cycles for 200$ just last week, its all about getting to the deal first and of course keeping your eye on local forums and craigs list/kijiji

I'm with Mhtranger , I have a 13' loaded with 3 guys and a 30 lb motorguide its PLENTY even on a windy day. 17 pounds could be enough depending what kind of body of water your on, I paid 100$ for my TM

I've never installed one but after looking at this video I wouldn't be afraid to try..

I'm in the same situation and I'll be buying the necessary extra pumps and hardware to run a recirculating pump.

They both seem easy to install, if you have a jack plate that makes your life even easier... They're youtube videos with DIY. I'd like to know if one makes more noise then the other.entering the water..

I have to say bein a SUV the trailer your pulling may sway, my RAV-4 ( smaller SUV) sways when I pull the truck.

Seats came in today!