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ChilliSpoons
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Will you keep the same position for your downriggers?
Stizzla
Crew Member
They are pretty far back. If I do end up cutting the top back, I may move them forward. If I moved then forward now, getting in and out of the boat would be a pain, especially in the driveway.
Stizzla
Crew Member
Thanks! I’d like to see that
SpringVelocity
Crew Member
This is what I did. These photos reminded me its cleaning time on my boat. I cut stainless brackets and bent it so it rests properly. Very strong. Those rails are ****** in my opinion, but they are good if u have kids in back.I just find they get in the way. When your ready I still have my CAD files and can probably make them for you. We just have to adjust the height if you want the railing like you have it.
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SpringVelocity
Crew Member
Too bad you couldn't convert to a hard top. I am fairly tall and the top is perfect.
Stizzla
Crew Member
This is pretty much exactly what I was thinking
Stizzla
Crew Member
The soft top is surprisingly tall. It’s 6 foot
RiverBoy
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Hey Stizz: just curious why you want to cut the roof back? it looks ok to me? i don’t think you’ll have any interference with hook setting etc? i never have issues with my 185. nice looking ride amigo!
Stizzla
Crew Member
I will try it a bit as is. I am a big clumsy dufus and I got used to a large dance floor on my double eagle. I feel pretty cramped in this one and I figured shrinking the seating space down and getting some more headroom would make it more comfortable.
I bet you’re right, if I got used to it, it would become “the new norm”
RiverBoy
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yes the dance floor is definitely cramped. ( on mine) one thing i learned is with netting, i get the fish in the bag and then point the handle to the sky and bring the fish into the boat that way. any other way and the handle is just into everything. i find a boat this size is kinda like a swiss army knife, it does a lot of things “okay.”
it’s nice to have the cuddy; nothing like having the option of sleeping on your boat. done it lots now and i love it!
Stizzla
Crew Member
I can’t wait to test it out tomorrow. Plug is in and she’s ready to rock!
triplenickel
Well-Known Member
You may want to look into relocating that fuel filter.
Stizzla
Crew Member
Too close to the batteries? As in fire hazard?
ab1752
Crew Member
100% if there's a spark you're in danger there clearly. That filter should be at least a bulkhead away, easy fix.
Stizzla
Crew Member
Sigh.
Only I could Stizzla a test run.
Before I even got to the water I wanted to gas up to make sure I was good to go. Get to the station and go to pull off the cap with channel locks as per the seller’s suggestion. Won’t budge and with barely any plastic to grab onto it was rounding the edge and compounding the problem.
decided to run to the mechanic across the street to try vice grips. More of the same. Then I hopped in the truck and swore really loud. I Went to Forsch marine (Chris is awesome) and he ended up using a hammer and chisel method which slowly broke it loose. He’s ordered me a new cap which should be here soon.
So now I go back to gas up $20 in it hits full and sprays everywhere. I’m such a Stizzla.
Now I’m ready. I have a full tank and gear packed. Ready to do this... Buuuuuut.... the wind is now blowing and I don’t want my first cruise to be in white caps, so I turned back around just got home.
FML
Only I could Stizzla a test run.
Before I even got to the water I wanted to gas up to make sure I was good to go. Get to the station and go to pull off the cap with channel locks as per the seller’s suggestion. Won’t budge and with barely any plastic to grab onto it was rounding the edge and compounding the problem.
decided to run to the mechanic across the street to try vice grips. More of the same. Then I hopped in the truck and swore really loud. I Went to Forsch marine (Chris is awesome) and he ended up using a hammer and chisel method which slowly broke it loose. He’s ordered me a new cap which should be here soon.
So now I go back to gas up $20 in it hits full and sprays everywhere. I’m such a Stizzla.
Now I’m ready. I have a full tank and gear packed. Ready to do this... Buuuuuut.... the wind is now blowing and I don’t want my first cruise to be in white caps, so I turned back around just got home.
FML
kingblazer84
Well-Known Member
sounds like you have my luck! lol
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