Console modification

[jorgeinmiami]

I have a original Seacraft console that I would like to do the following modification.
I want get rid of the flange that goes around the bottom of th console. I think it would give it a better modern look and also provide a little more room for the t-top I will eventually install.

Question is how best to have fixed to the floor from the inside?

Has anyone done this?

[Vezo, Part II]

That’s what should have been taking place on my ‘79 MA large console, but I’m also thinning mine. My guy builds Fiberglass 90’s, like a long L bracket but glass, then glasses it from the inside to the deck. At least that was the plan before I decided I wanted the console narrowed. He’s waiting on the new fuel tank I still have with me in Fla. Hope this helps.

Vezo.

[jorgeinmiami]

Vezo that has me thinking...maybe a aluminum L bracket screwed in the floor and the the console from inside.

[uncleboo]

Some have glassed in a strip of good coring along the inside perimeter and screwed the console to it horizontally.

[Vezo, Part II]

That would work also, Uncle Boo. My glass guy is not excited about cutting down the large console. Liked the idea of a Pathfinder console for $500 and done. Was his intentions for his Potter 18. It’s just too damn big. Forward seat does nothing but store two batteries. I’m cutting it off and setting a cooler there for more bow weight and seat. Hopefully have it in Fla by summer.

Vezo

[jorgeinmiami]

I hear you about the pathfinder console, but I already have the console and mine has the cooler up front under the seat. As to the size I guess I'll get used to it, but cutting it to get it thinner is a mission since everything has to play nicely together and I'm not that much of a pro to get it done

[WillyC]

One can purchase fiberglass angle stock (90 degree) from McMaster Car. Comes in a variety of sizes. I screwed this down to the deck (may be possible to use thru bolts if the fuel tank hatch is opened, I can't remember now which method I used) and then used bolts to to secure the console to the angle stock. The seam can be caulked with a marine sealant. A pretty good solution.

[jorgeinmiami]

I like the aluminum angle bolted down and the finish off with caulking

Was planning to cut it this weekend but it's racing here and I travel all this week for work.

[jorgeinmiami]

I like the aluminum angle bolted down and the finish off with caulking

Was planning to cut it this weekend but it's rainig here and I travel all this week for work.