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Old 03-07-2010, 04:12 PM   #1
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Well guys i got my new boat yesterday, built a front deck, added a few things, here she is, what do you think.
Im only wanting to fish smaller lakes for a while. I have fished big lakes and lots of tournaments. I have a 18momnth old boy and wanna spend as much time with him as i can not out practice fishing so this is it, small but very practical.

Tracker it gonna repaint it for me, they used the wrong touch up paint
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Old 03-07-2010, 04:37 PM   #2
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Real nice boat. I got a 12 ft. john boat that I would love to do that with. I just need to get an outboard motor and I'd be set. How long it take you to do that? Was it your own design?
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Old 03-07-2010, 04:47 PM   #3
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Thanks. It took about 9 hours to do it. The hardest part was getting it all to fit. The lengths are not exact they may be 1/2" or so off. I need to change a few things on it. I will post more pictures
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Old 03-07-2010, 04:54 PM   #4
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It looks good. What is the framing made from. That seems quick for me. How long i your boat is it 15 ft.
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Old 03-07-2010, 04:59 PM   #5
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The framing is made of 1 1/4" Aluminum, and yeah its 15' long
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Old 03-07-2010, 05:07 PM   #6
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Looks nice except I would lower the front seat for me .it's .way to high for the narrowness of the boat..Plenty of HP and is that a live well I see?? very nice..
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Old 03-07-2010, 05:52 PM   #7
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looks good man...you'll be amazed what you can get to and catch that the big boats are missing out on....they'll be plenty of time for you and your little buddy to "get out there"

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Old 03-08-2010, 08:41 AM   #8
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mbhutton...i have the same plans/ideas in mind for my purchase of a flat bottom boat this summer, where did you find the layout design plans/list of materials/etc?

a buddy and i did his up similar to you last year and just did it on the cheap with some outdoor carpet, adhesive, and plywood and staples
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Old 03-08-2010, 05:22 PM   #9
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Thanks Guys. Took it out today for its madian voyage. Caught a couple nothing great to post. The platform worked great. The seat was plenty stable. I may make a few changes after it gets repainted, I may put some storage lockers in it, I kinda like just fishing with what i have in my tackle box.

I just flew buy the seat of my pants on the building. I have roughly $300 in the decks, all brought from Lowes
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Old 03-08-2010, 05:36 PM   #10
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Glad you like your boat..It's very nice..the seat wouldn;t be stable in mine though..LOL looks like a great tournamnet boat to me..
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