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Looks nice. How r u going to get to those 3 front rod holders now? I'm assuming they will be moved, but might be good fire extra rod storage. You can never have to many rods.

I use those for storage only. spare net and extra poles.

the rocket launcher is for storage as well, mostly when running or when I stay out for a full weekend. that way I don't have to keep moving rods around down below when we need to go to sleep.

So how did you end putting it together? Just like you said previously? I have really been considering doing this for my trophy W/A Im jsut not sure how to construct the actual hard top.

I used 1x4" 6 foot boards to make a rafter. I cut from center to end of board down to 1 inch. this allows a nice taper form center to each side.

attached 1/8 osb after primer was applied.

framed it in, then one coat of expoy, expoy & glass, then two more coats of expoy, two coats of primer, the two coats of paint.

my gargae is still a dust bowl....

on the bottom side I used what I call white board pannel like what you would hang around a bathroom shower.

the frame was custom cut and tack welded on the boat. then removed. finished weld, prime then paint.

I really like how it turned out. still need to drop it off at Ann's Canvas shop to get the new curtians made for the from and sides.

made for a nice winter project.

I'll measure one tonight, but I think the pin is only 1/8" dia. 3/16" at the most.

thanks - I love the boards smack'n the rocks.

nice job, I'm looking forward to this weekend.......

Just finished up the hard top a couple weeks ago, I'm very happy with it.

now I just need to get it back the the canvas shop for new side curtians.

you the man

Nice report

Good luck this year Bill, get that leak fixed quick as it looks to be a great fishing season.

Very nice

Nice job Phil & crew.

Thanks for having me as well Friday, pizza was great. I was not dressed for that crappy weather. Still a good time,

Hi Bob, Welcome aboard.

Thanks for the ride JON.

It was awesome fishing with you guys yesterday.

Thanks for going. If you ever need someone you have my number.

Nice job

Nice job.

Was there at 1-2 did not see any knives . Hope you get a pm from a fellow member here.

Nice job Dave

now that looks like my kind of fun! Eating is right up there with fish'n

Left the ramp @ 6:30am pulled lines around 12:30.

great day on the water with a great Crew.

Had Mark (Just Hook'n), Ryan (Undertow), and a my buddy Alex from work along for the trip.

setup in 130 fow just north of the pier heads started a SW troll out to 200 fow turn east back into to 165, then straight line toward the pier head until 135 had enough and pulled lines. 17 for 20 or 21

Riggers were hot with spoons (all the bigger fish) down 120 - 150. (see pic.)

one wire diver took 3 rips. (see pic) inside 240 back on 1.

the box was a mixed bag of kings, coho, and one brown.

No Green Fish

the Kings were deep, the dink's and coho were toast by the time we brought them as we were checking lines.

Thanks Mark, Alex, & Ryan for going out.

Nice job Ben

Good job Mark. Your buddy looks happy. I bet he wants to go again.

I switched mine to Stainless Steel years ago, no more breaking.

Your my Hero Don, good job

you should paint a Big double "SS" on that new hard top for "Super Sniffer"

Nice Box of fish.

Looks good Mike, browse the gallery to get ideas, I would go with a set of trees, and a couple big Jon hd dispy per side.

Now the fun begins.