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Re: Dry box
[Re: AdanV]
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11/30/15 07:16 PM
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That's awesome.
Did you also make that Poling platform? And those rod holders? +1
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Re: Dry box
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11/30/15 09:06 PM
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Thank you richg and gar. Yes, I made the poling platform and the rod holders as well as the center console, the floors, decks, throttle extension on the outboard and the casting platform ( which isn't in this photo). Needless to say I've spent way to much time and money on the boat but it sure is fun to fish out of.
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Re: Dry box
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12/01/15 12:47 AM
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thank you, could u post some pics of the poling platform and how its mounted?
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Re: Dry box
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12/01/15 02:42 AM
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I'll get on that tomorrow.
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Re: Dry box
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12/01/15 04:43 PM
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Re: Dry box
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12/01/15 06:49 PM
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i built the platform out of 1 3/4" galvanized conduit i bought at Home Depot. I borrowed a pipe bender from an electrician buddy of mine to make the bends - i bent the pipe closer to the center then used a chop saw to cut it at the angle i wanted. I mounted it thru the transom with stainless steel bolts and teflon nuts. i filled the thru holes with silicone to keep it from leaking. I cut out some angel iron to use for support braces on the inside of the transom. I made the top out of 3/4" plywood, painted and lacquered it (to water proof it) and glued carpet on it with marine glue. I countered bored holes and glued carriage bolts thru the plywood for a flush surface, so they wouldn't rub thru the carpet. I put several coats of paint and spray lacquer on it before mounting the top on. That,s it. Not complicated at all, just time consuming. I do keep my boat in my shop but i have had the platform on my boat for nine years now and it still works great. i have to do a little spot sanding and repainting every couple of years (that saltwater is tough on stuff)but that's about all the maintenance. Hope this helps.
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Re: Dry box
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12/02/15 06:39 PM
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your a true craftsman capt.mac thank you for taking the time to post pics and instructions. i'v got a 1656 allweld i'v been wanting to build a platform for. thank you thank you thank you!
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Re: Dry box
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12/03/15 03:56 PM
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Your welcome sir! Please keep me posted on your progress and if you have any more questions just let me know. Good luck.
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Re: Dry box
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12/10/15 02:25 PM
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dude did you lose this??? over by eagle mountain back in the summer??? looks like it would match your rig pretty close
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Re: Dry box
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12/10/15 02:28 PM
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I posted and tried to find its owner but no luck
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Re: Dry box
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12/10/15 09:28 PM
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No sir, not mine. But the color does look close.
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