So... What are you guys looking forward to trying this year?

[ShawnD]

Can't wait to try the boat out!
Built a deck extension, going to change the carpet, changed the outboard and I'd like to put some time into Prop selection/ Jackplate height.

[TheMaverick]

Shawn,

Thanks for the thread redemption…..pics pls!

[TheMaverick]

Also assorted 3" grubs, motor oil, pumpkinseed and white. 3 and 4 inch Havocs.

Proven classics shall never die!

[jona38]

Can't wait to try the boat out!
Built a deck extension, going to change the carpet, changed the outboard and I'd like to put some time into Prop selection/ Jackplate height.

I would also like to see some pics of your deck extension.(sounds dirty doesn't it) I also built a casting deck at the back of my boat for this year. It actually turned out better then I thought it was going to. Here's what I did.
My boat came with a rear deck that was only 12'' wide. I don't know why they would even put it in and most of my buddys wouldn't even stand on it. I put in an L shape deck. Used 3/4'' pressure treated plywood.

Then I went to get the marine carpet that I was gonna install myself but ended up the upholstery shop where I got the carpet only wanted $40 to install it. They did a way better job than I ever could have.

Then I bought another seat post and I welded a 12'' round plate on it to support the extension. The seat base was already there in the floor. I also had to make one bracket to support the edge.

And here's the finished product.

I'm looking forward to seeing how my buddys like this addition.

[StarTzar]

Jona,

That is one nice looking rear deck. You did a fantastic job.
That $40 was a very good investment.

[jona38]

Jona,

That is one nice looking rear deck. You did a fantastic job.
That $40 was a very good investment.

Thanks! I'm planning on offering up some open seats this summer for bass and musky so maby some fish hawkers will get to try it out.

[ShawnD]

Jona,

That is one nice looking rear deck. You did a fantastic job.
That $40 was a very good investment.

Thanks! I'm planning on offering up some open seats this summer for bass and musky so maby some fish hawkers will get to try it out.

Awesome! I better get my butt in gear and get er done then!



I'll show you the extension when I get a recent picture, right now it looks like this:




Don't forget it's no where near done!

[jona38]

Looks like its coming along nicely. Give us a pic when you're all done. Jon.

[StarTzar]

Awesome! I better get my butt in gear and get er done then!


Don't forget it's no where near done!

I know for a fact that the finished product will be a thing of beauty.
Let me know if you need a hand ...
I will encourage you to keep on working while I have a cold one.

[CNs]

Awesome! I better get my butt in gear and get er done then!


Don't forget it's no where near done!

I know for a fact that the finished product will be a thing of beauty.
Let me know if you need a hand ...
I will encourage you to keep on working while I have a cold one.

StarTzar, I will volunteer to help you with the encouragement.
Never know when the voice will give out

[Moosebunk]

Very nice job with that back deck Jona! Customawesome!

[TheMaverick]

When i got news it had arrived at 11am, and stuck at work till 3pm...
The feeling was one similar to having to take a huge dump with no toilet in sight!

[biggs]

When i got news it had arrived,
stuck at work,
11am and having to stay till 3pm....
The feeling was one similar to having to take a huge dump with no toilet in sight!

Sweet man, I love mine!

[biggs]

Oh yeah, I guess its official.

WELCOME TO THE DARKSIDE!

[CNs]

When i got news it had arrived,
stuck at work,
11am and having to stay till 3pm....
The feeling was one similar to having to take a huge dump with no toilet in sight!

Gonna put it on a used rod?????? ----> TACKLEHOE!