Fishing deck on an '89 Enticer

[tarteman]

So I know this project is going to raise a few eyebrows. I know that some will not like it. I know some of the purist will flip when they see this.

This was what I did today. I made it with the option of easy removal. I will upload more pictures as I get more done (for those interested). The vision that I see with it is I will be replacing the standard Checkmate bucket style seat with some more traditional ones. The deck will have a pedestal in the center with reinforced framing. The two larger openings will be rear storage with hinge type doors. I will upload my rough sketches during the holidays.

This will not be an overnight thing due to my Christmas schedule.

Mainly using it for a small fishing deck and storage.

Starting the rear frame

Laying the bottom

Framing pretty much complete, only a few small details to finish. I ran out of daylight.

End going toward the bow

 

[tarteman]

Not going to do this much, but some of the inspiration.



This is the rear of a Diplomat

 

[keith4216]

yep there will be some not liking it but,
These boats are not classics increasing in value. If that what makes it the best for you go for it.

 

[DropTop5.0]

I like the idea. Keep the pics coming as you progress.

 

[nathan]

I agree if it makes the boat more useable for you than do it. good progress so far.

 

[Sam I am]

It's YOUR boat. I did a similar project on a tin boat a long times ago. The results were fun. Got me on the water a lot and the decks are so much more enjoyable to fish from .

 

[illMATTic]

I have though about this as well. A Enticer was where I was thinking about starting with.

 

[Rob B]

I've wanted to convert a Enforcer or Convincor to a center console, think either would make a good/fast fishing boat. Good luck with your project!!

 

[tarteman]

UPDATE 1-1-2016

UPDATE 1-1-2016

Cutting carpet

Jizzing Glue

Spreading rubber cement compound

Getting fitment

 

[tarteman]

Hard part is done, now I just have to figure out handle/ locking mechanism and then I will possibly mount a flush pedestal for seat.

Look at all that storage

 

[Rob B]

Looks good! The thing I'd do different is to encapsulated the pieces in fiberglass and resin before adding carpet. Unless that's a temporary deck then it wouldn't matter.

 

[tarteman]

Looks good! The thing I'd do different is to encapsulated the pieces in fiberglass and resin before adding carpet. Unless that's a temporary deck then it wouldn't matter.

This was definitely not a final thing. This was an experiment to see if I even had the patience to do it. If I didn't have bad luck I'd have no luck at all, so what can go wrong will go wrong when I'm working on stuff. Was my first attempt at this sort of thing. I'm interested to see how much the weight on the rear does to the way she sits in the water and how it reacts coming up on a plain now.

 

[BassMasster29]

dont let it stop ya, i had a shadow mod v verry nice boat, wanted to take nose off and put a deck on it but everyone talked me out of it. Dont let people influence you not to i kick myself in the ass everyday for getting rid of it! Keep us posted

 

[merc245]

Are you hammering the walleye yet ?