Center Console attachment

[Tashmoo2]

Beaver


This is my 1st time trying to upload picture to show you what it looks like with deck removed

Ed

[Tashmoo2]

I added the supports which are perpendicular to the stringers. I did not think about the bow lights when I installed them.

I in the worst case you can run a electrical fishing wire along the outside of the stringers back to the stern and then from the back of the stern through the pipe or channel that comes up under your console.

I you cannot access the wire from the bow cut a small hole and install a deck plate so you have access to the fuel hose clamp. I can send you more pictures if you email me.

What is the dimension of your console from the front edge to the edge of the casting platform. I lost my notes when I took boat apart

[Tashmoo2]

I removed the live well and replaced with a bulkhead and foam insulation.

[Tashmoo2]

the stringers were full of water because they cut off the top to fit cockpit liner and never covered them

[sidelock]

Thanks for the pictures, that confirms that my only choice is as you suggested and I have suspected all along, to run the wires from the bow all the way back to the stern then back up through the channel to the console. That's going to require 20' of wires at the very least which will ultimately have a significant voltage drop that I have to figure out to determine wire gauge. I was hoping to be able to run shorter wires approx. 8' from the bow starboard side liner where I installed the plug directly to the console.
B.T.W, how did you finish the stern/transom, did you put the side compartments back on or did you leave it open ? Do you have a build thread with additional pictures ?

[Tashmoo2]

Side lock

I do not have a build thread because of my skill (lack of) up loading pictures. I will try today or tomorrow.

I would run your wires over top of fuel tank? Can you do me a big favor and measure distance from transom where engine mounts to back of console and from edge of casting deck to front of console

[sidelock]

Originally Posted by Tashmoo2

Side lock

I do not have a build thread because of my skill (lack of) up loading pictures. I will try today or tomorrow.

I would run your wires over top of fuel tank? Can you do me a big favor and measure distance from transom where engine mounts to back of console and from edge of casting deck to front of console

Sorry I can't help you there, the boat is in a barn for winter storage and its a1.5 hour drive but I'm sure someone else with an 18' will chime in.
I'm trying to fish the wires without disturbing the console or the fuel tank hatch.

[Beaver]

Thanks Ed for posting the picture. I always appreciate the feedback I get from this site.

[Tashmoo2]

Beaver,

there is no way to through bolt the console as the flanges as there is no access to the underside of the deck. I would remove the rusted hold down screws any way you can. The location of holes should be marked when you remove the console. The deck in this location is plywood and holds screws well. You can move he console forward 3/4 -1" and oversize followed by filing with epoxy and milled fibers.l

I found things on my '85 that baffled me.

1. Old sneakers to level the deck that were left under the deck.
2. They cut rear stringer top about 1/2' deep x 8" long and never recovered the foam.
3 Steel nuts on the machine screws that hold the front casting platform lid piano hinge
4. Steel nuts underside of the bow rail.

[FishStretcher]

If you use LED bow lights then the current is much lower and so the resistive voltage drop is less. I do this on my 20MA. It works well. I don't even have active electronics in the LED lights, but it works well.