[jasonsuch86]

Took a 5 hour to Kentucky over the weekend to get my next build....and this will be my second boat project! It's 1660 with 20" sides and all 3/16 aluminum. It has a smooth bottom with angle welded for runners (may hack those off). This is the only pic I have so far:

My plans so far are flush deck, 6 400w HPS, and 25+ hp mud motor front steer

 

[SoDakSlayer]

Nice man!

 

[hoyboy]

Following!

 

[Chiroguyf250]

Nice congrats

 

[jasonsuch86]

Thank you much! I will update you all as I go....

I cleaned all the junk out the other day and unbolted everything in efforts to start from a clean slate.

My next move is to cut out the front deck and part of the middle bench, just enough where I can slide a fish barrel into. The flush deck will go all the way where the middle bench starts.

 

[SoDakSlayer]

Idk if you have seen this thread Jason but this is like my favorite 1660 build. Check it out for some motivation. There is a lot of BSing in the thread but there is a lot of good content in there too

https://bow.fishingcountry.com/forums/showthread.php?142346-Custom-1660-Flatbottom

 

[jasonsuch86]

Yeah I remember seeing that thread, thanks. It gives me a good idea on what type of tubing I need to get for the deck.

 

[SoDakSlayer]

Here is a picture of it now

 

[jasonsuch86]

That's a bad rig! I'd like to do enclosed light rails similar to his.

 

[SoDakSlayer]

Do it with LEDs so the rail can be thinner leaving more standing room on the deck

 

[jasonsuch86]

Well here is my thought on that... I'd like the enclosed rails to have enough width and height so I can stand on them when bowfishing for bigheads during the day.

 

[SoDakSlayer]

Gotcha! That has its advantages too

 

[jasonsuch86]

So I'm re-thinking this build and am pondering fan instead of a mud motor. I'd use it a fan only rig for a while then buy a outboard later on.

 

[Phillips_211]

So I'm re-thinking this build and am pondering fan instead of a mud motor. I'd use it a fan only rig for a while then buy a outboard later on.

Just my thoughts kicker would be lighter than a fan

 

[jasonsuch86]

You're right, but my last boat was a kicker boat and I hate fighting it in the mud and weeds.

 

[SoDakSlayer]

Grayson Usrey (StickEmDeep) has a 1660 fan rig... he also put a 115 outboard on it too lol

 

[rum3002576]

Good pickup man

 

[Phillips_211]

Grayson Usrey (StickEmDeep) has a 1660 fan rig... he also put a 115 outboard on it too lol

he also has alot taller sides haha

 

[SoDakSlayer]

Thats true I forgot about that

 

[jasonsuch86]

I can always add gunnel extensions around the back if needed. Also I will not be running in any big water with this. Most of the places I go to are fishable right from the ramp and doesn't take long to get to the good spots. I'm really liking the fan idea though.