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Anyone know how much 2 full sheets of 1/8" Stainless costs?? I was lookin at a site, it said like 450 for a sheet... I'd rather just buy a glass boat w/ a 40 horse and 2 councils if thats the case

So... I built decks 2 seasons ago, and they have warped quite a bit... Before: After: Ok... So, I was thinking about taking the seats out, designing a professional deck setup. A. Has anyone done this? B. What metal material should I use? (Stainless)...? C. What thickness D. I know metal will last a lot longer, will it weigh less=faster boat? Thanks much.

Hey, I have a 14' ModV-Hull. Mine is very sturdy. I didnt make the decks leve with the top of the boat, i just rested them on the seats, heres a few pictures to give you an idea. My decks lift right out. No straps, or attatchments, and they stay put. I'm very happy w/ them, only wish i had a nice foot controlled trolling motor, fish finder, and a live well. Maybe next summer. PM if you would like any help, or have any questions.

By the way, Live 2 Fish... i hear ya in the college kid thing. Money is tight. Wish i had something like yours though. Looks good.

Thx bunch, So Ive been looking at specs and what not. I'm a little confused, you said that the 18 hp Tohatsu, 2stroke is really light, but every site ive come across says they weigh wroughly 115 pounds. Johnson, Evinrude, and Yamaha's 15 hp ouboards weigh like 70 pounds. These are brand new though, and i cant afford one. Are older moddels different? thanks for all the info though!!

I know its probably impossible to know exactly how fast a boat would go. But how fast are your guys boats going?? I have a 14' Mod V. w/ Decks, 7 Hp Johnson, and I would be surprised if i was getting... 7 MPH by myself and gear. I was thinking about moving up to a 15, 20 or 25 HP outboard. How fast are your guys boats going, similar sizes, if u know the weight that would be awesome. Thanks. BTW.... i am going crazy, fishing-withdrawl.... i dont know if i can take it much longer.. haha anyone else feeling the same?!?

Sry it took me so long to respond, umm i am pretty sure its 55 across, and yes it is very stable. I have a tall swivel seat on it, and i can sway back and forth on that and there is no way it will tip. I used it in a fishing tourny w/ two people on it, and no prob whatsoever. I go Catfish fishing during hte summer w/ 4 of us, and it is fine..

I have a very similar boat. Hope this gives you some ideas? Orig: Paint: Decks: Hope these give you some ideas. My boat runs at about... 5 MPH with a 7 HP Johnson Outboard. Just FYI.

i drew out the stencle for the chickmate thing myself.. it took like an hour of looking at a close up of my dads boats checkmate font.. and then drawing it the same, proportional and everything. Everyone in the area knows my dad by the guy w/ the checkmate, so i had to do it... My dad's my idol... haha its sad, but i love the guy. Thanks for all the posts

Do It Yourself... This is my boat i added a small swivel seat on the front deck yesterday. 14' Mod-V-Bottom, 54" beam $200 6hp Johnson Outboard $225 3 Gallon Gas Tank & Connectors $35 Paint $30 3 sheets of 5/8" plywood $75 20'x6' blue carpet & glue & staples $100 Pedestal seat $20 Seat Bast Mount $20 Extendable Seat Post $65 $770 I am very happy with the way this came out, and am glad i didnt just pay a grand for a similar boat... Its done the way i like it. thats just my two cents

I'm goin out to bass pro today so a bildge is a possability, but i need a seat for the front deck first... i'm 18 and saving up for college, so money is kinda slim... but heres what the boat is supposed to look like. My dad's 27' Checkmate Convincer 454 magnum supercharged My 14' Chickmate Fishmaster 6hp Johnson outboard

Thats not the gass can... thats my bailing bucket. My gas can isnt in the pic.. im running the gas line up inside the the sides of the boat, and it will sit up in the front of hte boat where its nice and dry, and away from any kind of spark.

How do u like??

ok, so i built a fishing deck on my 14' aluminum boat, and put hatches in it and such.. the peice of wood that covers the hole warped in the corners, how can i fix, prevent, do w/e to make this better... will carpet just make it ok? idk, i need advice, heres a pic of it b4 it got warped, ill post a pic of it after if u need it. thanks

k thanks guys, im also looking for a cheap trolling motor, ive heard foot pedals are a good idea, is it worth it to spend the extra buck, or will a bow handle thrust one fine thanks