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Figured I'd start a build thread before I get home and get started on modifying my boat to my liking. Now, I know it's not a full bass boat or mod-v/jon like most are used to, but for the price, condition and size of the boat, I couldn't say no.

Here we have a 2020 PolarKraft Dakota 1670 w/15" transom. on a Continental trailer. Guy I bought it from deals in small boats, had this one in his garage, used it maybe three times and lost interest. So, he sold it to me.

My plans for boat include a casting deck in front, deck the rear and put a floor in it. Along with the normal bilge pump, depth finder, seats and rod holders. I have purchased a new in box 2019 Evinrude E-Tec 30hp for propulsion. Not looking to win any races, just get me and up to 2 passengers around the local lakes n waters.

Plans for the trailer, replace that bow stop with a v shaped one, put some side bunks/guides on, and add a transom saver.

I'm always up for suggestions, concerns and comments. Enjoy.
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Aerial shot and short specs from their website. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210827/ae40c60a72400367a9a3019283fa158d.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210827/d5aa5247cf337e5b5ddfade575db2309.jpg)

Congrats on your find. Looking forward to following your build progression on this boat .

Thanks Capt!

I was considering on removing the center bench, and putting a 48qt cooler w/cushion there. My plan was to use that as my livewell/cooler. But....wife said she wants me to keep the bench for her. I guess she does have a say as it's 1/2 hers "technically". She even asked if I could get one of those fold up bimini tops for it, for when we're just out joy riding or live bait fishing. I think I can live with that. I mean they do remove quick with three thumb screws if it's just going to be me and a buddy.
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Nice boat and good luck with the build.  I just did a MV or maybe I should say I'm not completely done with it yet.  Still considering modifications. 
From my experience and from what I'm hearing is that it seems most of the basic aluminum boats are not built completely square.  I'm not sure about the style you have but mine and the ones I know about have been Modified-V style boats.  At places mine was as much as 1 1/2" off in about a 2' range.
Before you cut any wood measure twice maybe three times at all corners and sides.  I used marine grade plywood and carpet. 
What are the dimensions of the center seat that you're considering removing?  Is there flotation in it?  Before removing it I'd probably try to find a cooler that would fit inside the seat and just cut the top.  It looks like it's part of the structure of the boat. 

Your boat looks great Ron. I figured there will be some "off square" areas, same as when I did my tracker. What I did for the Tracker was find the centerline of the boat and measure outwards from that line. Just looked up the price of .090 aluminum sheet in 4' x 8' at the local metal supply, 90bucks. Not as expensive as I thought it would be. But 3/8 plywood is way lighter and less expensive. I don't want to be too heavy on this build.

Thank you sir.  I thought about going with aluminum but I don't have a way to work with it.  I used marine plywood and it cost me way more then $90.00 for a 4x8 sheet but it was easier for me to work with.  I have more money in the boat then I figured I would and still have a few minor changes I'm thinking about. 
Good luck with your build. 
Oh on the top, if it makes the wife happy I'd get it.  A happy wife is a happy life!!

Quote from: Pacific NW Ron on August 29, 2021, 11:28:45 AM
Thank you sir.  I thought about going with aluminum but I don't have a way to work with it.  I used marine plywood and it cost me way more then $90.00 for a 4x8 sheet but it was easier for me to work with.  I have more money in the boat then I figured I would and still have a few minor changes I'm thinking about. 
Good luck with your build. 
Oh on the top, if it makes the wife happy I'd get it.  A happy wife is a happy life!!

You will most likely not do boat in budget and will be under budget, just the way it is. Because of the changes you'll make as you go it'll be much more than you thought. Just enjoy the process and look forward to all the enjoyment you'll have.
Rodney

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GREAT!!!

Dale

What's y'all's thoughts on the Suzuki outboards? The company I was getting the 30hp Etec from is now 100% out. They have Mercury 20-25hp and Suzuki 25-30hps though.

Love my "DF150" Suzuki I have been running it for 8 years.

And I got a chance to pick up and bring the new motor home. A new 2021 Suzuki DF25A, pull start w/battery charging kit and short shaft. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211115/314afff6589262cf5d7c015acf39e0ac.jpg)

Quote from: topdsm0138 on November 15, 2021, 05:16:49 PM
And I got a chance to pick up and bring the new motor home. A new 2021 Suzuki DF25A, pull start w/battery charging kit and short shaft. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211115/314afff6589262cf5d7c015acf39e0ac.jpg)

That's awesome man!! That's going to be a great boat for your home lakes.  ~c~

Congrats again on getting your boat.  We're all looking forward to seeing the pictures of the build.

Got the 25hp mounted. The manual says to have the cavitation plate 1" below the bottom on a deep V.. that's a 1st for me, but atleast I read the manual. I have the trim pin set in the middle hole of 5 in the pic. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211117/3da0c8128ed1588f53cd9fa3b175df41.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211117/ebff35a500d8149b9e7d128dbaa70459.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211117/c0f94e03c204780bdd3462fe6013e6f6.jpg)

Trying to figure out where to put the 27 battery, fire extinguisher, gas tank and 800gph bilge. I will be putting a platform/floor back here to level it out. Can't forget a transom saver as well..(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211117/ea55d90ebbf76d71e6abf3a79ebc18a7.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211117/4f8e098490b4440b17fe5d8bdddbf6e9.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211117/c9165fa631bfd10987d7e282ff066189.jpg)

I would mount the bilge pump at the lowest point of the boat. Which looks like right in front of the gas tank.

Quote from: zippyduck on November 17, 2021, 05:29:21 PM
I would mount the bilge pump at the lowest point of the boat. Which looks like right in front of the gas tank.

If I relocate the fire extinguisher, I can shift the gas tank foreword and mount it behind, in the middle. Was looking at that after I posted up.

Hmm....their website has totally different specs than the plateon the transom. The website says 6 people/30hp, but the plate says 5 people/25hp?...
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Go with the plate, it's what the Coast Guard will go by. You may want to move the batteries to midships or the bow, if you're alone the nose may run to high making it hard to see what's in front of you. The cable is pricey but # 6 welding cable works better than most other, I used it for my TM in the last boat I had, worked great.
Rodney

So went with Zippy's advice and relocated the fire extinguisher so I could scoot the tank forward, giving me room to mount the bilge pump a little lower. I can't put it at the lowest, lowest point because I wont be able to get to my drain plug, but now it sits where there will only be about 1.5" of water (happened on my jon boat all the time) max. Transom doesn't go all the way to the floor, so there's really no where else to mount it either. Swapping it to this side dropped it by about 2 more inches. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211120/ae39d066b55b43a86305efdcc650d281.jpg)

As you may be aware, we have an excellent resource for boat compliance questions in Florida waters.  FlaltsNbay is a recently retired game warden in Florida that might be able to give you information about other possible requirements.

Put the hose on for the bilge pump, mounted my navigation lights, bought an engine cover, and mounted my rod holders up(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211122/eaa8d193665c1549858d8245657adfb1.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211122/0ea8b2d2ef4b59df5238593541b6db18.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211122/bd811a27e2471a5f4d22f88dcf3d36df.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211122/97205c5cfc2147c6268b1e70f3c0589d.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211122/76007cd762fb2cbe87a137c03b432231.jpg)

Taking shape Top, taking shape!!!
Rodney

Thanks guys for all the support and ideas.

I think I'm not going to not put a deck on this boat and just a floor instead. It was really nice having all that room to walk around, and I could still cast comfortably. Also, you sit pretty high up, so I don't want to raise the center of gravity any. So just a nice floor with some vinyl or seadek will be great.

Today's project, some guide bunks. Loading a light aluminum boat, on a trailer with no guide bunks or posts, in the wind, was NOT fun. Challenging, but no fun. Just got the boat close enough to pull out of water, then son and I picked the back up and shifted it. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211124/fb3d155cef61d2f5ce646fe6e4235f8f.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211124/daae246add817e60a13cccef20f399eb.jpg)

Well, all anyone had in store (between Bass Pro and West Marine) was short bunks. They'll do until I can order some longer ones. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211124/77760bf3732f3cba909e9c7b468c345a.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211124/59e74de7cb1d22b6e41512031b607f49.jpg)

Short clip of the boats 1st 1/2 throttle run during break-in.

https://youtube.com/shorts/Sy5fT2siZps?feature=share

Nice!!

Serious question as all I've ever owned are light jon boats. Do you guys thing that I should have a 36lb or 45lb thrust trolling motor? And will 36" be enough to mount on the back transom? I'm just going for a sime hand controlled transom mount. Any help is appreciated.

Quote from: topdsm0138 on November 27, 2021, 04:16:03 PM
Serious question as all I've ever owned are light jon boats. Do you guys thing that I should have a 36lb or 45lb thrust trolling motor? And will 36" be enough to mount on the back transom? I'm just going for a sime hand controlled transom mount. Any help is appreciated.

55lbs. You won't regret it.

I have a 54lb hand controlled 12volt trolling motor on the transom and a 46lb foot control 12 volt mounted on the bow of my G3 1548 Alweded jon boat.  Get the 55lb thrust one that will be all you'll need to back up that outboard and to do some trolling.

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55 lb as others have said. You may want to try a bow mount, they work better for boat control in breezy to windy when you fish shallow.
Rodney

Quote from: Capt. BassinLou on November 27, 2021, 05:10:53 PM

Quote from: topdsm0138 on November 27, 2021, 04:16:03 PM
Serious question as all I've ever owned are light jon boats. Do you guys thing that I should have a 36lb or 45lb thrust trolling motor? And will 36" be enough to mount on the back transom? I'm just going for a sime hand controlled transom mount. Any help is appreciated.

55lbs. You won't regret it.

Agree

For 180 bucks, how can I say no?! Still gives me money to get a Group 27 batter too. (I budgeted $320 max) (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211202/52a5a4e6d1b39fbac3ae31f5bdea65a0.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211202/00c0e8820af9fc2edc0e4eca4f226917.jpg)

Quote from: topdsm0138 on December 02, 2021, 02:56:40 PM
For 180 bucks, how can I say no?! Still gives me money to get a Group 27 batter too. (I budgeted $320 max) (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211202/52a5a4e6d1b39fbac3ae31f5bdea65a0.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211202/00c0e8820af9fc2edc0e4eca4f226917.jpg)

~c~ ~c~ You found one!! Good for you.  ~beer~

Ok, I've decided on where I'm going to relocate my battery. I'm going to put my floor in and then build a storage compartment to the left. This will house my battery and misc stuff like my life jackets, first aid kit, anchor light, etc.. (pic at bottom, area in red)

Now, the trolling motor and charging system worked great. Where my old 35lb Minnkota on the Tracker would have been dead by end of day (no motor charging system), this one kept going strong. I can comfortably stand and reach the motor as needed, no issues. Once I get the boat headed straight, I can use speed 1 and move at a decent pace to cover water and the banks. Thank you guys for the advice and input on the Thrust Size as the 50lb/42' was perfect for this boat. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211205/09f99e75f0cff573375b31fec3aae534.jpg)

Quote from: topdsm0138 on December 05, 2021, 10:18:01 AM
Ok, I've decided on where I'm going to relocate my battery. I'm going to put my floor in and then build a storage compartment to the left. This will house my battery and misc stuff like my life jackets, first aid kit, anchor light, etc.. (pic at bottom, area in red)

Now, the trolling motor and charging system worked great. Where my old 35lb Minnkota on the Tracker would have been dead by end of day (no motor charging system), this one kept going strong. I can comfortably stand and reach the motor as needed, no issues. Once I get the boat headed straight, I can use speed 1 and move at a decent pace to cover water and the banks. Thank you guys for the advice and input on the Thrust Size as the 50lb/42' was perfect for this boat. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211205/09f99e75f0cff573375b31fec3aae534.jpg)

Happy to hear the TM is working great for you.

So started to build a small, portable baitwell/livewell for the boat. Got a basic Igloo Marine cooler in 25qt and a Frabill air pump. The pump runs on either 2D batteries, a 12v car adapter or wall outlet. Figure this should be good enough for my boat come Speck (Black Crappie) season, or if the family wants to do some shiner fishing.

*Will post a completed pic tonight. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211228/69d4257e9f2b9010a038400bd929683e.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211228/8d9fd89b300dbd3c4961f9e88d106fa6.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211228/fd4e2829a6dcedc4f888605e8a06289c.jpg)

Very cool!!

Should be fine.
Rodney

That will work out good for ya.

Here's two final pics of it. Son netted a few small shiners, so got it hooked up to the wall outlet right now. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211229/3e485911e24b26b45272688685403f89.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211229/f7e778a8ed4006ec09f0760f910a38a7.jpg)

 Now that im back to work and have steady income again, I have finished designing out my subfloor frame and flooring. will be using angle aluminum (will weld it up) then a sheet of plywood, sealed and covered in gray eva foam. The side storage will be frame out of the same angle aluminum then covered with aluminum skin w/plywood lid. Why plywood for the floor? Simple, it's cheap and easier to replace in about 5 years. This is a "Average Joe's Budget Build", so trying to keep things as simple and affordable as possible for others to base theirs off of. :)

Sounds good top, are you going to get a second battery for your electronics and livewell? If so you might want to move that one closer to the bow, it'll help keep the bow down during those high speed runs when you're alone.
Rodney

Quote from: Oldfart9999 on January 10, 2022, 08:19:48 AM
Sounds good top, are you going to get a second battery for your electronics and livewell? If so you might want to move that one closer to the bow, it'll help keep the bow down during those high speed runs when you're alone.
Rodney

My live well pump runs off D batteries. I will only have to plug it into the accessory outlet, if the batteries go dead. My bow and stern light are both LEDs so they don't have the current draw that a conventional bulb does. One of the selling points that led me to choose the Suzuki over the other brands of outboard, was that it is batteryless EFI. Now I don't have the worry or the extra weight of a cranking battery. Although I did get the battery charging kit for my motor. Being a 25 horsepower, this engine takes no effort to pull start.

One of my goals of this boat was to try and keep the weight reasonable, so it's easier to move around the trailer by myself.

I finally got time to sit down, measure out and design my floor frame, floor and storage compartment. Now I just have to find the time to build it. Aluminum frame, welded by me with plywood deck topped with brown seadek or carpet.

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Quote from: topdsm0138 on March 08, 2022, 08:15:18 AM
I finally got time to sit down, measure out and design my floor frame, floor and storage compartment. Now I just have to find the time to build it. Aluminum frame, welded by me with plywood deck topped with brown seadek or carpet.

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Well, after almost a year of having to move my boat from my house (neighbor wqs a jerk and called Code Enforcement because I took all the beer cans & bottles he dumped in my boat, and threw them at him one by one..) I'm finally able to jump back on this starting in June.

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Ok, been a while but now have my front deck and floor designed out, and am gathering the materials. I will be using aluminum box and angle for the framing, welded together (I have aluminum welders) topped with a sheet of marine plywood, coated in Marine epoxy. Then topped with either Hydroturf or Marine Vinyl.

I haven't decided on Hydroturf orbthe Vinyl yet, but am open to suggestions.

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Good luck and have fun getting the front deck constructed.  Make sure you take lots of pictures.

Looking forward to seeing the outcome of this build.

Upgraded to some Bearing Buddys today. Smashed the old cap on a rocky bank launch. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230622/dc928bea2eea0b20534d5e90d6bb9186.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230622/344961248aa1b53de11a18fb3969e029.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230622/52b336f37b2dc9033785a67ae7ca3892.jpg)

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Trailer Wheels do take a beating.  You keeping the old ones as backup in case of an emergency?

Quote from: Donald Garner on June 22, 2023, 02:26:53 PMTrailer Wheels do take a beating.  You keeping the old ones as backup in case of an emergency?

Yes sir. I figured since the old one still held grease, it wouldn't hurt to keep them just in case.

This oughta work a little better than the old one.

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  The Enviromental Department has been using my baot for the past few months and wont be done until December. So I have been gathering everything I need to build my floors, front deck and wire it all up. This all came in and now I'm waiting for my spools of wire to run it all before I build the floors.

Looks like fun times ahead upgrading your boat  ;)

Man, this takes me back to when I rebuilt an old Bass Tracker.

Thanks for letting us be part of the fun.

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That's just in time for the cooler months. Good stuff! Good luck!

About time I added a few of these to the trailer for my shallower launches. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20231218/14eaf16d39fd6f9fec7db102a8835519.jpg)

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Wow...what a difference those made in loading and unloading. I mean, my boat only weighs 520lbs without anyone in it, but still.

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Top,
Glad the new rollers made loading and unloading much easier.  I had to replace the back roller on my Stratos Trailer earlier and you're right it's a lot smoother operation.

If it makes the loading and unloading experience easier, it's a great buy!! Thank you for sharing!

Wife got me a spare tire and carrier for the boat for a Christmas present. I now have to drill a hole in the rear roller bracket for the transom saver. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20231225/7cfe2e15154e812d8877f011630c5a25.jpg)

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The Spare tire carrier looks great.  I hope you never have to use it  ~shade

Quote from: Donald Garner on December 26, 2023, 04:42:25 PMThe Spare tire carrier looks great.  I hope you never have to use it  ~shade

Thanks. Now to build a set of steps for the front of the trailer. Loading and unloading by myself and going over the side of the boat, on the ramp, is getting a little tiresome.

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I hear ya about loading and unloading by yourself.  That does get old real quick.  I have planks attached to the front of my trailer that I walk out on.  Of course it's a little easier getting in and out of a jon boat than it is a V-bottom boat.  Make sure you take some pictures of your new setup.

Here's the planks I have mounted on my trailer.  I got these from the Bass Pro Shop.
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Decided to start wiring up my navigation lights, anchor light and bilge pump. I added a switch panel and a fuse block. I know, the wiring looks like a mess, but I left a lot of extra because when I build my floor, I'm going to re-route it all under the floor. It will do for now. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240218/130b38e72cbf0e8548514c7e048ccdc4.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240218/4b0043ca53d35b9d421a22a2e764f219.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240218/0a6771149567c72785651b44928456f1.jpg)

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Top, the upgrades are looking good.  Tks for sharing the pictures with us.

Thanks as always for the encouragement guys. It's been slow, but can't really go all out yet, especially when it's still being rented out by the Enviromental Department at work. Project should be over by Spring and I can be back on Lake O in no time.

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Any updates? I just got this same boat and are looking to modify it.

Quote from: Kyleherrick on May 08, 2024, 02:28:11 PMAny updates? I just got this same boat and are looking to modify it.

Tops is currently deployed. I'm sure when he returns, he will share some updates.

Quote from: Kyleherrick on May 08, 2024, 02:28:11 PMAny updates? I just got this same boat and are looking to modify it.

Hey, first off, Welcome to the UB family.

I just got back this morning, so catching up on a few things here. Currently, I haven't done much as the environmental department at my work has had my boat for a little over 1/2 the year for a big project. But, all the money from renting it out to them is going into the build starting next month.

The boat has been great so far and I have a Suzuki DF25A powering it. Yes, a 25hp is plenty for that light boat with 2-3 people and gear.

Two of the biggest upgrades to my trailer has been the 2 rollers and the side bunks.

Looking forward to seeing what you do to yours as well.



Tiller Mafia.

Went to the metal supply shop today. Bought 10 sticks of 1.5" angle aluminum in 8 foot length and 1/16" thick. Time to start building my floor.

Tiller Mafia.

Picked me up 4 rolls of this as my flooring.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240524/d1561448fda225a1ce1613c18df85a02.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240524/608e569bc871ad0b8035ca3297e30eb7.jpg)

Tiller Mafia.

Oh yeah...let the games begin! (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240524/c68bc239fb1158776fa625e0fac6f6d5.jpg)

Tiller Mafia.

Getting there. Hardest part is the whole boat is not "square", it's all uneven. But have the rear framed up and test fitting the wood. Still have to cut a few more braces and supports, but with this heat, I'm done for the day. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240525/7f016749edd053587c23635a45bb13ae.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240525/90a4b5238a87dc08e075a7eb2854c020.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240525/d91b8ff4bccc95c954e877241f1f83c3.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240525/4dbb0648684eb0138f13c95122f88657.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240525/992f2219dac5831d05dd65bb535b8f43.jpg)

Tiller Mafia.

Good luck in getting the floor installed.  I ran into the same issue with measuring my G3 1548 for a new floor.  The back end was wider than the front in.  We finally got it all worked out though.

Tks for sharing the project with us.

Got a little more done to it today. And the Enviromental Dept wants me to take them around another lake sometime this week. So I'll get to test it out, stability wise.

I finished the framing for the back floor, walkway and rear area. Then got two coats of polyurethane on the wood to seal it even more. I'll have to add two more coats later this week and let it cure for 48hrs before I can put the hydroturf/EVA flooring down. Even got a chance to clean up the wiring and mount the battery box down.

Not going to mount the 25hp back on it until im done with all the flooring(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240602/16e1336733c24da149a0fef6f0eecef6.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240602/1acf9876fcef7d0221a8d72ebc7ecad2.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240602/4e2fa7d64118149ce5f52b83244c7497.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240602/1411203add33eabc482b7cc914ed2689.jpg)

Tiller Mafia.

Top tks for sharing the update.  The project is coming along and looking good.

Started laying down the EVA flooring on what little bit of floor I've completed. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240717/3d9c8378e0c934e40799f7b600ec8f01.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240717/4c1df360c1b932fcfc59bde0d35c7341.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240717/fc3d691968a952f5340ffa3fad288333.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240717/b929636414f6de183421182d1a4272dc.jpg)

Tiller Mafia.

Top, the project is looking good.  Tks for the update.

I swear, ain't nothing symmetrical in this boat.

I swear, if I have to do this again, I'm going with carper as it fills the imperfections in a little better. I'm still proud of my first attempt at hydroturf/EVA, but it was definitely a challenge.

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Ta-Da!! (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240718/391c04369d814c714b2b54f6be9cbe93.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240718/ed69a36a4a6b5e58667da7c3206221cb.jpg)

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Top you did a great job  ~c~

Quote from: Donald Garner on July 19, 2024, 09:25:20 AMTop you did a great job  ~c~

Thanks. That EVA was a PAIN to measure and get cut straight. Lol. I'll be trying it out (wonder how hot it will get as I don't wear shoes when fishing) next Thursday.

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