Blast From the Past, 20 SF Redo

[Blue197320]

i think i would raise the boxes all the way to gunnel height but not have lids so i can install a rod holder on each side for maybe the taco cutting board on one side or a trident for kite fishing on the other side. they would be accesable through hatches on the front side. i would probably keep the floor livewell because it does keep bait alive. i would also keep the rest of the boat in stock config except the bow rails. i would make those alot lower for a sleeker look.

[strick]

Bait might get beat up a little in the front. It wold not be too hard to make that look good. You would have to make a fiberglass flange that inserts into the livewell opening and tucks up under the seat flange. I have some pictures somewhere I'll see if I can find them.

strick

[Bryan A.]

Here is another question.

What is the latest on replacing the transom.

Should I go with plywood? Coosa? etc.

Been a while since I read the boards here, need to catch up.

[Rlbol]

If you fish with live bait I would do something similar to the first picture. You could do two round bait tanks and take them up to the transom /gunnel height. Doors would be easy enough to do with cutting boards on the inside of the door. Just do a 25" open transom.

[zach]

My livewell doubles as a seat. Plenty of storage for bags/towels/whatever when the livewell isn't being used.

[Billybob]

I think the leaning post/livewell combo is nice (although Zach's setup is sweet).I would insulate under the front seat so you can use that space for storage or a cooler.

[Bryan A.]

Bump

Work begins tonight, gonna drag it out from the back yard again, looks like the first thing I need to tackle is the trailer, specifically the hubs hopefully don't have to replace the axle and springs too.

Any good sources for trailer parts?

[DonV]

http://www.sturdybuiltonline.com/

Their shipping is cheap, especially from their eBay store. Even though I just drive down to their store to get what I need, I really like the USPS, UPS or FedEx truck to bring it to my front door!!

[Bryan A.]

Thanks for the link.

Think I need new rims and hubs?? Lol.

[Old'sCool]

If the baitwell is pressured-up with no air gap there's no sloshing and bait stays fine. I like Zack's layout.