Thread: New Boat Modifications

Modifications continued, until yesterday evening, when every thing was wrapped up for now.

Motor Cover, by Tuffskinz.net,

Traxstech tracks are done, traxstech.com, installed by myself.

Down Rigger Wiring is done & tested

After much debate, and looking/searching, mocking up different scenario's, the Antenna mount was bolted to an accessory bracket (Removable, and no holes drilled into boat) and placed on the inside of the gunnel and below the gunnel as well. This will eliminate and issue of rubbing on the cover causing premature wear. I will however, have to screw the antenna on and off as needed.

When attaching to the VHF radio, I left all the cord for now and did not shorten the cord, until I find a suitable location for the radio antenna. If I decide to leave it where it is, I will shorten the cable to reduce any interference, and signal loss at a later time. NEMA connections are also pending, as the NEMA cable was/is not long enough, I would have to add some cable. So the NEMA may be a next winter project.

VHF radio was mounted, connected, mic holder placed as well.

Trolling motor bracket arrived Sunday, and that went in as well.

Borrowed a angle/elbow drill from Jimmy, and have my Anchor & Nav lights tucked up under the port gunnel, All is well, and like Jimmy, *Ready2Fish* except I want less salt on the roads.

OE