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

[Vezo, Part II]

I’m not either, so I stripped everything I could before it goes to the Man. I spent $800+ on two new hatches. One is a trapezoid for a new access to anchor on the bow. The second will be a larger than expected rectangle hatch that will open to a hold forward of the fuel tank bulkhead, and sit between the two center stringers, probably for dry storage only. Still left with leaning post to design with another cooler beneath, and lacking a live well. Would love to have a Pathfinder style leaning post mounted to the top of the livewell. Gotcha on the budget issue.

Michael.

Do you have a livewell in the floor with the smaller fuel tank (40 or so gallons)?
That seems to work well on my brothers 87 Tracker 18.

BTW, if you’re replacing your fuel tank, ORDER IT NOW! My 70 gal went from about $8?? to $1284 due to the proposed aluminum tax! Yeah! Budget getting tighter!!! NOTE to Self: Sunshine Tanks from now on!

[uncleboo]

Originally Posted by Vezo, Part II

BTW, if you’re replacing your fuel tank, ORDER IT NOW! My 70 gal went from about $8?? to $1284 due to the proposed aluminum tax! Yeah! Budget getting tighter!!! NOTE to Self: Sunshine Tanks from now on!

I just got mine before the prices went up!

[Vezo, Part II]

How many money? How many gallons? From Sunshine?

[afterhours]

My console is fastened to the floor with aluminum angle. It is through-bolted to the console sides and screwed into the floor. There is also wood quarter round around the outside to hide any gaps that may be visible after you cut off the flange.