my project wellcraft 180 fisherman

[mannydvk11]

I'll get some pics of my buddies sea vee, he used a regular bracket then welded two pieces of tubing to the bracket that bent around, He inlaid the area with teak and it turned into a nice swim platform

Thanks that can help and it can be good idea

 

[Kracker Jack]

yes smokeonthewater that is what i was asking i also show different types of bracket to see witch one can work better with out me cutting the transom and had to make a wash area i like my close transom also i am trying to save as much as i can from the old omc with out using the power head but i have no choice to discard that idea i have no experience when it comes to boats that's why i have a bit difficulty explaining and trying to get a solution to my problems witch they are simple i see now i have to get a 25" motor and a bracket witch it comes to my other question how far back dose the bracket needs to be for the motor

thanks guys for all the help and trying to figure out this problems

I completely misunderstood your direction. I thought you were trying to use a jack plate as a bracket. my fault bud.

 

[mannydvk11]

It's ok we are here to help out and that's what you guys are doing

 

[Kracker Jack]

I found this pic for ya showing platform added with aluminum tubing. This is based on a stainless bracket.

 

[mannydvk11]

that is a good idea

 

[spareparts]

here's my friends sea vee, he welded the Armstrong ladder mount to the tubing as well

 

[mannydvk11]

Wow that is some nice work what type of wood he use

 

[spareparts]

He builds T-Tops for a living, so the welding is easy for him, the bracket and steps were painted with awlgrip paint. The wood is either teak or ipe decking, I can't remember which

 

[mannydvk11]

He did really nice work and is something different tell him I will steal the idea

 

[spareparts]

there are two pieces of flat bar welded to teh round bar and the bracket to support the wood

 

[mannydvk11]

well i had some time today to sand the floor and give it some paint also was able to pic up the new motor i will show some pics later here is what is done for now

new floor paint and noneskid i use the rubber type

i was also able to get this for good price

 

[mannydvk11]

have any of you guys have done there own upholstery i am thinking on doing my leaning post

 

[Stinky_Hooker]

I did this one on my 18, used 3/4" treated to build the backing, then cut foam and used white vinyl. Not much to it, just use stainless staples.

Side view:

 

[mannydvk11]

that is cool looking tell me something what i see in your picture is 2 coolers and one bucket did you remove your gas tank i have a similar idea to add under my leaning post a life well

 

[mannydvk11]

today i took some time to restore the center console here is some of the stuff i have done so far

the door on the side

before

after

painted this part of the steering

 

[mannydvk11]

can some one tell me how this work because it seem to me water can in to the boat

 

[mannydvk11]

new add on

 

[mannydvk11]

some updates

 

[mannydvk11]

Well some updates I just got the new bracket it was made by a local builder here in Miami I must say the craftsmanship is the best and price was good I got a grate deal

Here is how it looks

I will start the installation tomorrow if I can

 

[Curapa]

Nice.

Have you thought about dealing with the additional weight of the outboard and bracket further off the transom? My 18' had a problem with letting water in the scuppers and drains at rest with a notched transom.