New Boat Modifications

Since this place has been slow, I figure every one is actually BUSY with RL (Real Life)

I too have been busy, but the new boat modifications are coming along well.

I removed the 8 Cabela's Flush Rod holders, & the 2 Cannon 6 inch tracks. (Rod holders are for sale, Cannon tracks are spoken for) I have the new Traxstech Tracks installed, 2, are 5 foot, 1 on each side, and then 4, 6 inch tracks. 2 on each side. I was required to replace the Cannon's b/c the color was *UGLY* per the wife. @ the wifes Command, they were removed, and replaced with Traxstech, and the matching color.

Ran some wire last night, did some damage with a soldering torch, and just need the plugs and will have the wiring in place for the down riggers. test, and ready for Salmon fishing.

Need to get a accessory plate painted, and a support mount for the trolling motor, and then figure out how to mount the antenna for the VHF Radio, & where to mount said Radio.

Here are some pictures.

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That's lookin' good for sure. I've got a new 2020 Triton 18tx coming the third week of February and I can't wait to do some rigging and some custom tweaking for a little better fit.
Keep up the good work... we'll be looking forward to seeing the end product. Thanks for sharing.

Be ready, had to laugh, when I saw this and thought to myself *Its a new boat?*
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New or used, they all still need riggin' and tweakin' to make them your own. Isn't it funny how wives usually step in on things like color. I know mine was quick to tell me "No white, red or blue or dark blue!" when I ordered mine... but doesn't seem to care about things like rigging or customizations I might want to make that are more important to me than color.

Jennifer is a *Color Mavin* If she says this color, I do it etc.

If I said, (Which I did) *Its going to cost more to replace those Silver ones with Black, are you sure? its $70.00 to change them*
Her answer *Do it, its looks stupid with that color silver, draws to much attention to blah, blah, blah,* as I stop listening, nod my head, and order the proper colors.

Side note, I get allot of people tell me *Nice Boat*, I credit the Wife.

I can not complain, her color schemes make things look like they belong there no matter how customized.

Looking great! Got to make it your own.


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Sold the other boat yet?

No,

Just tire kickers, can’t really water test anyways right now.

Should pick up or more interest as it starts to warm up

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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.

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Damn, and all I did was plug in the onboard charger....lol

I'm pretty excited, also a bit apprehensive, as the use of the TM will be new to me, and will be testing away from the crowds at DR until I get used to the critter.

Then its GAME ON,


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Added a TuffSkinz motor cover for the Kicker.

Been on 3 trips this year and noticed some minor rock chips from road travel.

Ready2Fish, Skillet007, Just Steve & I had been looking @ different Rock Guards.

I bought some they mount to your Ball Mount *like mud flaps* when I first picked up the boat, but still ended up w/ some chips, after a bit over 2500 miles already

As I see the not so friendly roads of Michigan, and my plan to have this boat a very long time, I invested in *Montana Rock Guards*

This should keep the front of the boat from looking like a teenager with acne.

Took a bit to get installed, directions say 2 people. That secretly translates to 1 Pollock, w/ Duct Tape and Tie Down Strap........ lol

So should no longer have an issue.

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