MikeH Posted January 8 Report Share Posted January 8 On 1/5/2024 at 8:09 AM, searing said: Finally made the console rod racks I’d been wanting to do for a long while. Since I moved my trolling motor battery to the console I lost my storage for quick but out of the way access to the tools I commonly used. I made more cutouts for those tools, and made the cup holder integrated to them as well. I haven’t permanently bolted and caulked them in yet. Just checked the fit and want to make sure there isn’t another tool I want to cut a slot for before I do the final bolt in. I’ll take any ideas for anything else that should go in that would fit. On 1/5/2024 at 8:09 AM, searing said: Finally made the console rod racks I’d been wanting to do for a long while. Since I moved my trolling motor battery to the console I lost my storage for quick but out of the way access to the tools I commonly used. I made more cutouts for those tools, and made the cup holder integrated to them as well. I haven’t permanently bolted and caulked them in yet. Just checked the fit and want to make sure there isn’t another tool I want to cut a slot for before I do the final bolt in. I’ll take any ideas for anything else that should go in that would fit. Hi, Searing. I love your rod holder setup. I'm not sure how to interpret your post. Did you somehow fabricate the cupholder and the two metal strips that the pvc rod holders attach to? If so, that is amazing work! I have a 2008 Maverick Master Angler with a similar console and would love to replace my 3-rod holders per side with a set-up like yours. Can it be purchased anywhere? Thanks. Also, the cup holders appear to be in an ideal location. If your boat layout is like mine, they don't have any cup holders. I am always placing a Yeti of coffee or drink on the console floor, which is less than ideal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
searing Posted January 8 Report Share Posted January 8 33 minutes ago, MikeH said: Hi, Searing. I love your rod holder setup. I'm not sure how to interpret your post. Did you somehow fabricate the cupholder and the two metal strips that the pvc rod holders attach to? If so, that is amazing work! I have a 2008 Maverick Master Angler with a similar console and would love to replace my 3-rod holders per side with a set-up like yours. Can it be purchased anywhere? Thanks. Also, the cup holders appear to be in an ideal location. If your boat layout is like mine, they don't have any cup holders. I am always placing a Yeti of coffee or drink on the console floor, which is less than ideal. Hi Mike, Thank you I have a small CNC machine so I'm able to make a lot of things which I have for the boat. Problem is my machine is more for very high accuracy work but light duty so some of things I've done require some patience to not over load the machining forces. The black horizontal braces holding the 4 rod tubes on each side of the console were cut out of 3/4" black King Starboard. I made them because I wanted the cup holders to be integrated instead of clamp on stuff. I also wanted to make my own cutouts for tools I use and wanted handy. The stainless cup holders and white rod tubes I bought from Boat Outfitters and did the rest. The white ring inserts at the top of the stainless cup holders I also made from 1" white sheet starboard on a lathe. I made the ID of the rings to hold the Yeti cups a little more snug. I'm pretty sure if you wanted anything custom made boat outfitters will do it if you know what you want or can design it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post THE OUTLAW Posted January 9 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 9 She shines again ! 🇺🇸🏴☠️ 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
searing Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 14 hours ago, MikeH said: Hi, Searing. I love your rod holder setup. I'm not sure how to interpret your post. Did you somehow fabricate the cupholder and the two metal strips that the pvc rod holders attach to? If so, that is amazing work! I have a 2008 Maverick Master Angler with a similar console and would love to replace my 3-rod holders per side with a set-up like yours. Can it be purchased anywhere? Thanks. Also, the cup holders appear to be in an ideal location. If your boat layout is like mine, they don't have any cup holders. I am always placing a Yeti of coffee or drink on the console floor, which is less than ideal. Hi Mike, Google “Cuda Customs marine cup holders” . You want the one that will clamp on 1-1/2” - 2” diameter pipe and they come in white or black. They will give you a place to put your drink cups. I had them before I made my current setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE OUTLAW Posted January 10 Report Share Posted January 10 Quickly looked at the FMT chip , while my wife was with the nurse. I have not dialed it in yet , but it’s better than the map that came with the Lowrance. Impressed ! Gopher Crik 🇺🇸🏴☠️ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coto Posted January 10 Report Share Posted January 10 The best part of the FMT for me is the overhead advantage to find new spots. I look for things like ditches, where dark meets light areas, grass, small cuts, oyster bars, etc… Instead of spending time at my desk top looking at google map, I just zoom out from where I’m at on the water and see if anything looks good near me and try it out real quick before heading to trusted spots. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE OUTLAW Posted January 10 Report Share Posted January 10 Just booked two nights at my favorite cheekie . Pumped ! 🇺🇸🏴☠️ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tender Posted January 11 Report Share Posted January 11 20 hours ago, THE OUTLAW said: Just booked two nights at my favorite cheekie . Pumped ! 🇺🇸🏴☠️ Out of curiosity how are the bugs on the chickees? I have wanted to do a trip and stay on the chickees. and have been down to Flamingo camping. I've spent many nights in the swamps of Lake O and that didn't hold a candle to how bad the mosquitos are in Flamingo when the sun starts to go down. Great place but with wintertime nights being 12+ hours it kinda *** spending 12 hours in a tent. Just wondering how the chickees compare bug wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted January 11 Report Share Posted January 11 On 1/10/2024 at 12:08 PM, THE OUTLAW said: Just booked two nights at my favorite cheekie . My favorite cheekie is the Everglades City Motel or Coto's House 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish5 Posted January 11 Report Share Posted January 11 Let my 19 year old, who is actually very qualified to trailer a boat, take it for a service. Crowded lot, got a little banged up, but we got her fixed 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubble Posted January 11 Report Share Posted January 11 7 hours ago, Tender said: Out of curiosity how are the bugs on the chickees? I have wanted to do a trip and stay on the chickees. and have been down to Flamingo camping. I've spent many nights in the swamps of Lake O and that didn't hold a candle to how bad the mosquitos are in Flamingo when the sun starts to go down. Great place but with wintertime nights being 12+ hours it kinda *** spending 12 hours in a tent. Just wondering how the chickees compare bug wise. Cannot speak for anytime other than Dec-Feb but during those months they aren’t terrible on the Chickees I’ve been to. Have stayed at Rogers, Harney, South Joe and on land at Lonesome. I would think that some of the Chickees that are closer to the mangroves would be a little more buggy.. Typically at dusk they get really active and after about 30 minutes to an hour they move on. We use the heck out of thermacells. Have the standard ones your get at walmart along with some of the type you connect to Jet Boil or Coleman fuel bottles. Have been on a Chickee where r the neighboring group uses a huge tent that is pretty much a screen all the way around. They stayed in that thing as soon as they got off of the water. Rarely came out. We all bring hammocks or 1 man tents and only get in them when we’re sleeping. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coto Posted January 11 Report Share Posted January 11 2 hours ago, Wanaflatsfish said: My favorite cheekie is the Everglades City Motel or Coto's House It’s nice and cool now so I moved your cot outside in the backyard. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE OUTLAW Posted January 11 Report Share Posted January 11 2 hours ago, Wanaflatsfish said: My favorite cheekie is the Everglades City Motel or Coto's House Anybody can do that ! I want to know that I am alive and get truly off the grid ! 🇺🇸🏴☠️ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE OUTLAW Posted January 11 Report Share Posted January 11 No bugs at all right now . 🇺🇸🏴☠️ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 23 hours ago, Fish5 said: Let my 19 year old, who is actually very qualified to trailer a boat, take it for a service. Crowded lot, got a little banged up, but we got her fixed Nothing a little silver Duct tape wouldn't take care of uggggh......looks like new.... dc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
searing Posted January 16 Report Share Posted January 16 Added a little bling in my piece of Marine Mat for the casting platform Ralph is making me. Can’t wait until it’s ready. I borrowed the design from a decal I saw on a truck a while ago. Then added the wave design since it looked incomplete without it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post greenbone Posted January 16 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 16 ‘93 MA , she’s got couple bumps and bruises but shines like the day I brought her home from MBC. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 On 1/16/2024 at 11:06 AM, greenbone said: ‘93 MA , she’s got couple bumps and bruises but shines like the day I brought her home from MBC. Greenbone - are you the original owner of that boat? She is stunning, btw! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenbone Posted January 19 Report Share Posted January 19 On 1/17/2024 at 11:09 AM, whichwaysup said: Greenbone - are you the original owner of that boat? She is stunning, btw! Thank you — YES sir I am. Conceived at February’93 Boat Show. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubble Posted January 19 Report Share Posted January 19 On 1/16/2024 at 8:45 AM, searing said: Added a little bling in my piece of Marine Mat for the casting platform Ralph is making me. Can’t wait until it’s ready. I borrowed the design from a decal I saw on a truck a while ago. Then added the wave design since it looked incomplete without it. That’s awesome. I have a similar decal for my boat the “Big Sassy.” The Pad decal is a little different than the vinyl. Old FG 60qt that’s still hanging on in front of the CC. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyB Posted January 20 Report Share Posted January 20 That yeti is cool ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toeknee217 Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 I have been struggling with the under gunnel carpet on my Hewes over the last two days. I don't know if this was the original carpet but it is some serious stuff and they went extremely heavy on the glue in the back corners. I have used Citrus stripper, kwik paint stripper, and I tried the dissolve it from ace hardware today with not much help. I have gotten it mostly done using a hammer and scraper but the corners dont have much room to work with. Going to try the heat gun tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toeknee217 Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 Got the rest of the carpet off today. I hope I dont ever have to do this again lol. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted January 22 Report Share Posted January 22 That job lies ahead of me, but my carpet is only on one side and appears to have pulled completely loose already - I hope! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE OUTLAW Posted January 24 Report Share Posted January 24 Put air in the tires 🛞! 🇺🇸🏴☠️ Outlaw will officially be back on the water , after a year siesta! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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