Dale Nelson Posted October 16, 2018 Report Share Posted October 16, 2018 How are you guys cleaning up the wiring in the console, you almost have to be a contortionist- unless you remove the console Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane Posted October 16, 2018 Report Share Posted October 16, 2018 It's a struggle, no matter how ya do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulligan Posted October 16, 2018 Report Share Posted October 16, 2018 Advil and an icepack! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justfish Posted October 17, 2018 Report Share Posted October 17, 2018 The acccess is typically horrible for flats boats cause the consoles are small the rear bulkhead doesn’t even allow you to lay on your back. You have to pick a side, and everytime you need to change sides, we’ll we alll know... It almost warrants a move up to a Pathfinder for this reason alone. Even if it doesn’t for your fishing style ha. I could lay out flat under leaning post or even get in the console. Once I got in, I could sit upright in there and do work. Then all I needed was someone to pass me tools and beer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonV Posted October 17, 2018 Report Share Posted October 17, 2018 10 hours ago, justfish said: The acccess is typically horrible for flats boats cause the consoles are small the rear bulkhead doesn’t even allow you to lay on your back. You have to pick a side, and everytime you need to change sides, we’ll we alll know... It almost warrants a move up to a Pathfinder for this reason alone. Even if it doesn’t for your fishing style ha. I could lay out flat under leaning post or even get in the console. Once I got in, I could sit upright in there and do work. Then all I needed was someone to pass me tools and beer Don't forget the straw! Hardly enough room to tilt the can up even in a Pathfinder console. Disclaimer....if you live in CA please forgive me for advising the use of a straw! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyB Posted October 17, 2018 Report Share Posted October 17, 2018 Ever hear the story of the guy who got stuck in the front hatch of his pathfinder? I was looking to get my trolling motor wires from the console forward. Stuck my head in and thought if I put my shoulders in I could have a good look around. Well I did then realized ther was no way to push myself up and out of the anchor locker. Thankfully my 9 year old was with me and called family for help.. my brother in law had to get my legs up and lift me straight up and out. Yes it gets brought up a few times a year for a laugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makomark Posted October 17, 2018 Report Share Posted October 17, 2018 For my maverick, I removed the center console bolts from the brackets and tilted it against a cooler and worked from the bottom of the console. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilemaker Posted October 17, 2018 Report Share Posted October 17, 2018 I thought everybody had a bilge monkey to crawl in tight spaces and keep things neat and clean Looking at some of the bilges and consoles on the forum it is the only feasible way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale Nelson Posted October 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2018 18 hours ago, justfish said: The acccess is typically horrible for flats boats cause the consoles are small the rear bulkhead doesn’t even allow you to lay on your back. You have to pick a side, and everytime you need to change sides, we’ll we alll know... It almost warrants a move up to a Pathfinder for this reason alone. Even if it doesn’t for your fishing style ha. I could lay out flat under leaning post or even get in the console. Once I got in, I could sit upright in there and do work. Then all I needed was someone to pass me tools and beer I have worked on my buddies Pathfinder a handful of times and yes it’s nice to almost sit up and tiewrap things up and keep everything neat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorkDork Posted October 18, 2018 Report Share Posted October 18, 2018 20 hours ago, justfish said: The acccess is typically horrible for flats boats cause the consoles are small the rear bulkhead doesn’t even allow you to lay on your back. You have to pick a side, and everytime you need to change sides, we’ll we alll know... It almost warrants a move up to a Pathfinder for this reason alone. Even if it doesn’t for your fishing style ha. I could lay out flat under leaning post or even get in the console. Once I got in, I could sit upright in there and do work. Then all I needed was someone to pass me tools and beer Hey Justfish, I plan on replacing the hummingbird on the Pathfinder this weekend. Do you think you could take a ride north ? I could use a demonstration on how to fit inside the console. I’d be more than happy to pass you all the beer you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FINCHASER Posted October 18, 2018 Report Share Posted October 18, 2018 Dale.... your doing it wrong.... take it to a shop tell them what to do, write check thank me later lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justfish Posted October 19, 2018 Report Share Posted October 19, 2018 On 10/17/2018 at 8:00 PM, CorkDork said: Hey Justfish, I plan on replacing the hummingbird on the Pathfinder this weekend. Do you think you could take a ride north ? I could use a demonstration on how to fit inside the console. I’d be more than happy to pass you all the beer you need. Haha I spent ALOT of time under that console...that’s your console to get it now. You can do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdemott Posted December 10, 2018 Report Share Posted December 10, 2018 Try installing a poling platform with backing plates on a Bayfisher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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