Got her like I want her now

[CliffordN]

I bought an older Lowe deck boat to fix up for all around fishing, and to use on the rivers for big cats and stripers. So, I needed a bait tank and rod holders along with my electronics. The boat had plenty of room, but I wanted to make the best use of it, and avoid getting it cluttered.
After some consideration and a couple of days work, this is what I came up with. I think we are ready now!

 

[PossumSlayer]

Huge deck!

 

[CliffordN]

Huge deck!

It is 8 feet wide and 22 long.

 

[chimneyman]

Sent you a message. Love the boat

 

[double browtine]

That is really nice! I have a 20' Seaark that is just about the same thing. One of these days I think I am going to gut mine and install a center console and delete all the rear seats and make it where I can fish out the back like a catfish boat and also fish off the front with the trolling motor for everything else.

 

[CliffordN]

That is really nice! I have a 20' Seaark that is just about the same thing. One of these days I think I am going to gut mine and install a center console and delete all the rear seats and make it where I can fish out the back like a catfish boat and also fish off the front with the trolling motor for everything else.

I left the seats so I can use it when family wants to go out too. But, there are rod holders all the way around, including on back.

 

[bluball]

Looks like lots of room,nice

 

[WTM]

nice. a boat like that would come in handy with the grand kids.

 

[JCDEERMAN]

Great looking boat

 

[dmonty]

Very nice set up,I always thought turning a deck boat into a fishing boat would be a great idea especially if you normally fish from a pontoon boat

 

[CliffordN]

Very nice set up,I always thought turning a deck boat into a fishing boat would be a great idea especially if you normally fish from a pontoon boat

I was originally planning to get a pontoon, until I saw someone else with this same boat. The deck boat hull looked like it would work better for me.

 

[CliffordN]

The only big downside in this has been the difference in gas consumption. The 115 uses a lot more fuel than my 50 did on the smaller boat. I have also noticed that it is a little harder to get this one on the trailer exactly like it should be, and the wind makes a real difference. It can push this boat sideways a lot easier, especially with the Bimini top up.
I can fix the loading issues by adding some guides. I just need to get the guys who go out on the water with me to chip in a little more for fuel!

 

[RUGER]

Awesome !