Well now that I am recovered from surgery for the most part and feel like a new man it’s time to get the old boat going again. I have a few questions that maybe some of y’all could answer.
First question is this front deck. I don’t really need a fishing platform. Am I able to remove this? Pretty much it looks like it is just attached by welds. That is supposed to be a dry box in the middle. It’s not much bigger than the door and it is not effective as a dry box as it always fills up with water even after adding silicone to it.
Next question is any guesses as to why this boat is only rated for a 50 hp? Similar boats with the same person and weight ratings allow you to go up to a 75. This is a solid heavy boat and I would love to have the extra power. Brand is Alumacraft
This picture makes it look narrow but it’s not.
Some things that I need to do is number one get the motor running again. I’m sure with it sitting I will have to do some cleaning. Second is I need to add The required nighttime lighting. Wouldn’t mind putting those big front lights on it as well even though I don’t usually head out till sunrise. Also need to give it a good camo paint job.
I do not hunt out of this boat. All I use for is to transport my decoys and ground blinds. I typically park about 100 yards away from the spread. I keep it close just in case I need to go after a cripple that the dog cannot get. The lake I hunt is 90 something miles long and is a couple miles wide at some points and I also hunt the Missouri River.
I am open to suggestions as this boat is a blank canvas.