Malibu 185 Pod Project

[SpringVelocity]

Well its done finally did it. My inboard gets pulled next few weeks. Motors are secured.

New Suzuki 150 and 9.9 efi for power. Ripping out steering and moving to hydraulic steering with second helm.

Photos to come....

I am really trying to get some ideas for the floor hatch etc. Over doghouse floor. Anyone that podded one able to post some pics?

Any ideas are helpful. My thoughts are to just cnc cut a piece of aluminum out etc. I am trying to figure out what I uses space for.

Currently boat has no fish locker space which has alway been a pain.. So it is either cooler off pod or in there.

 

[Reel Gone]

I dont think your pod would be big enough for a cooler but if it is the floor hold would be great to have for extra storage. The old engine space may even be big enough to split length wise and use for fish box and storage?

 

[N2013]

Well its done finally did it. My inboard gets pulled next few weeks. Motors are secured.

New Suzuki 150 and 9.9 efi for power. Ripping out steering and moving to hydraulic steering with second helm.

Photos to come....

I am really trying to get some ideas for the floor hatch etc. Over doghouse floor. Anyone that podded one able to post some pics?

Any ideas are helpful. My thoughts are to just cnc cut a piece of aluminum out etc. I am trying to figure out what I uses space for.

Currently boat has no fish locker space which has alway been a pain.. So it is either cooler off pod or in there.

What about a killbag hanging on the pod?

 

[SpringVelocity]

What about a killbag hanging on the pod?

That might be a possibility. I use two cheap ones right now.

 

[SpringVelocity]

I dont think your pod would be big enough for a cooler but if it is the floor hold would be great to have for extra storage. The old engine space may even be big enough to split length wise and use for fish box and storage?

Yeah I am thinking it may just storage. Looked at today and bay isn't that big. I have to pull motor first and see.

 

[dss]

Check out the one on our web site

 

[Gear'n'beer!]

I’m assuming by “cnc cut a piece of aluminum” you mean water jet……or router. Why don’t you just cut a piece yourself? Not like you are talking a difficult shape.

 

[SpringVelocity]

I’m assuming by “cnc cut a piece of aluminum” you mean water jet……or router. Why don’t you just cut a piece yourself? Not like you are talking a difficult shape.

No I own a CNC plasma and also run 3D CAD software. So for me it's pretty easy. I am just trying to visualize what I want.

Also thinking of redoing the gauges in front since I have to make room for digital gauge for outboard. I am thinking of cutting a new dash plate.

 

[SpringVelocity]

I will post up my kicker here and engine/leg if anyone is looking. Everything has to go.

 

[SpringVelocity]

Check out the one on our web site

Yeah I just saw the pics of the Grady on there Larry.

 

[Fisher_dude]

What about putting a freshwater tank in there? Always nice to have for cleaning gear off etc.

 

[chris73]

Yeah I am thinking it may just storage. Looked at today and bay isn't that big. I have to pull motor first and see.

With the little fish that you usually catch, the small bay should be plenty fine for a fish tray!

 

[ship happens]

What engine is in that boat? I have a client looking for a used 3.0 liter merc

 

[SpringVelocity]

What engine is in that boat? I have a client looking for a used 3.0 liter merc

Yep is 3.0 L.

 

[ship happens]

Yep is 3.0 L.

Condition and year?

 

[searun]

No I own a CNC plasma and also run 3D CAD software. So for me it's pretty easy. I am just trying to visualize what I want.

Also thinking of redoing the gauges in front since I have to make room for digital gauge for outboard. I am thinking of cutting a new dash plate.

Just did that exact thing on my rig....put a Garmin 9 inch in dash replacing all my old gauges. Nice clean look, easy to see a number of engine, fuel etc readings.

 

[searun]

Here’s how the dash came together. Even easier with a CNC machine.

 

[SpringVelocity]

Here’s how the dash came together. Even easier with a CNC machine.

That's interesting never thought about dropping gauges and going that route. Looks sharp Pat.

 

[baddogg]

I used to own a 185. Loved that boat, did not love the inboard so much. Looking forward to final pic results.

 

[wolf]

That's interesting never thought about dropping gauges and going that route

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